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A Little Bit of New York in Karachi


A few weeks ago, I was a bit unsure about visiting New York Cafe for an early dinner and coffee. I'm so glad I went! Everyone has already raved about the ample space and inviting decor, but can I just mention that my friend pointed out how nice and no-fuss the cutlery is, with ample napkins at the table and the comfortable seating.
Moving on to the service, the staff was very eager to hear our feedback regarding the food, and the suggestions we offered were well received. The service was prompt, friendly and efficient. 
My friends and I also came away happy with the food. I started off with a cappuccino, which was creamy, frothy and delicious. The buffalo wings we ordered were served with a spicy sauce, which is the regular fare at most eateries, but the star was the other dressing; the blue cheese sauce, which my friend enjoyed the most, since she loves blue cheese. The buffalo wings themselves were the perfect crispy skin and tender chicken, slightly spicy and perfectly seasoned.
Everyone enjoyed their mains, which included a club sandwich, a risotto, and a panini. One friend didn't want tomatoes in her club sandwich and was very happy that her instructions were followed through, since our server Shehroz, being a properly trained fellow was noting everything down instead of saying, 'Ma'am mujhe yaad rahega' and then messing up the order. The friend who had the panini said it was the way a panini should be and reminiscent of an Italian restaurant in San Francisco which had been established for almost a century. 
Moving on to the cheesecake, can I just say it is as close as one can get to a cheesecake here in Karachi? The base can be a wee bit crispier and crunchier, but the cake itself was dense, cheesy, sweet,and definitely made with Philadelphia cream cheese, the way God meant it to be made. Although we were full after dinner and vowed we couldn't eat another bite, we polished off that cheesecake. It was gone. Finished. Not a crumb left. 
We waddled out of there full, happy and I at least, didn't need to eat anything at all the rest of the evening. I hope to visit New York Cafe again very soon!

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