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Pesto, All Health, All Taste


With the recent spate of health awareness and good eating that has been making the rounds of Karachi, it is no surprise that two friends along with their wives decided to foray into the world of food and take advantage of a space that is sadly still left wanting. From salads to steak, decadent desserts and excellent coffee, Pesto also promises an almost comforting and soothing ambiance to accompany the food they serve, making it a great place to hang out with your friends, or alone with a good book.
Having visited the eatery twice, I have quite a few things to talk about, starting from my favorite:

    1. I had almost given up on a proper foam topping my cappuccino in Karachi, and Pesto finally delivered with a nice milky foam on top of my cup with a delicious, mild coffee brew beneath it. I look forward to visiting again for their Americano

    2.   For starters I loved the Air-Fried Halloumi Sticks which instead of being deep fried are given their crispy delicious exterior and soft, cheesy interior in an air fryer, and are served alongside their in-house pesto sauce

    3. Crying Tiger Beef Steak is a must have for your mains at Pesto! Starting from the perfect cut of meat to the marinade, overall presentation and the delicious sweet chili sauce with Thai red chilies will make you cry with happiness


    4. Do you love pizza but also your waistline and can't splurge on pizza everyday? Try out the flatbreads at Pesto and you just might find the solution to all your pizza cravings. I had the pepperoni pizza and it was excellent stuff, cold and hot. The base was nice and dry, no oiliness or floppiness, and the pepperoni was aplenty, the tomato sauce melded in perfect harmony with the cheese, and each bite was a pleasure to eat.

   5. If you’re adventurous and want to veer away from the regular creamy pasta fare served here, go ahead and try the Ragu Pasta, whole wheat pasta coated with a slow-cooked meat and vegetable stew that has a strong tomato base

    6. Dressing drenched salads don’t exist at Pesto. The Skinny South West Beef Bowl stays true to the essence of a salad, keeping the fresh greens and grilled beef slices separate from the dressing, served separately in a small ramekin. And in case you get bored of the greens, enjoy the toasted whole wheat pita served along with your salad

    7. For dessert, I veered away from the traditional chocolate offerings and went for the Lemon Ricotta Cake, which is made with almond flour and is actually keto friendly! I don't support keto personally, but for my readers who do, try out the keto-friendly desserts at Pesto because this one was a super hit. Yes, the cake was denser and the first bite was slightly bitter and overpowering of that specific almond taste, but the lemon glaze on top, the garnish of a delicate lemon section and fresh kiwi, combined with the nutty flavor of the cake was actually quite a treat, and the perfect ending to a perfect meal. 

     I would urge you to try Pesto at least once, even if you don't care about healthy food and meal alternatives because there are quite a few tasty treats to eat.

    










        
         





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