Plates piled high with fragrant rice and tender meat are what bring people to Baba Wali Kabuli Pulao Peshawar. Baba Wali Kabuli Pulao Hotel is a family lunch spot inside Khalid Shopping Plaza on Main Jamrud Road, Karkhano Market, Peshawar. It opens from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM, stays closed on Fridays, and takes calls on 0326 9930655.
Baba Wali Kabuli Pulao Peshawar: Quick Facts
| Name | Baba Wali Kabuli Pulao Hotel |
| Address | Khalid Shopping Plaza, Main Jamrud Road, Karkhano Market, Peshawar |
| Phone | 0326 9930655 |
| Cuisine | Afghan-style Kabuli pulao |
| Timings | 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM, closed Fridays (call to confirm) |
| Service | Dine-in and takeaway |
| Delivery | Order through Zarrasha (app or WhatsApp) |
About Baba Wali Kabuli Pulao Hotel, Karkhano Market
Karkhano Market is famous for shopping, and it is also a great place to eat. Among its food stops, Baba Wali has built a name for one thing above all: Kabuli pulao. Shoppers, families and office workers stop by for a hearty plate in the middle of the day.
Several shops in Karkhano use similar Baba Wali names. This guide is about the one inside Khalid Shopping Plaza, so look for that plaza when you visit.
What Is Kabuli Pulao?
Kabuli pulao is a classic Afghan rice dish that is loved across Peshawar. The rice is cooked with meat and its rich stock, so every grain takes on flavour. Then it is usually topped with sweet carrots and raisins. In short, it is filling and comforting, and it is perfect for lunch. Many families also like it for guests, because one large dish can feed a whole table.
Baba Wali Kabuli Pulao Menu
The menu here is small and focused, and no printed menu is published online. Still, these are the main items:
- Kabuli pulao with meat: the signature dish, served in small and full plates
- Tikka: grilled meat that pairs well with the rice
Because the focus is so narrow, the kitchen can concentrate on getting its pulao right. For anything else, it is best to ask the staff on the day.
What Diners Often Order
Most visitors to Baba Wali Kabuli Pulao in Peshawar come for the rice, of course. Diners often mention the tender meat that comes with the rice. So a good first order is a full plate of Kabuli pulao, with some tikka on the side if you are sharing. Alternatively, choose a small plate for a lighter lunch.
Baba Wali Timings and Friday Closure
According to Google, Baba Wali Kabuli Pulao Hotel is open:
- Saturday to Thursday: 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Friday: closed
In other words, this is a daytime spot rather than a dinner place. Since it closes early, try to arrive by lunchtime. Also, hours may change during Ramadan, so call before you go.
Finding Baba Wali at Khalid Plaza, Karkhano
Address: Khalid Shopping Plaza, Main Jamrud Road, Karkhano Market, Peshawar
Karkhano Market sits on Jamrud Road, just past Hayatabad on the way out of the city. Once you reach the market, ask for Khalid Shopping Plaza, and the shop is inside. For a map pin, see our Baba Wali Kabuli Pulao Hotel listing. If you are nearby, our guide to restaurants in Hayatabad has more options.
Contact Number and Takeaway
Phone: 0326 9930655
The shop serves dine-in and takeaway. However, it does not have a website, an app or a Foodpanda page. So the simplest way to order Baba Wali Kabuli Pulao Peshawar to your door is through a delivery service.
Baba Wali Pulao Delivery in Peshawar with Zarrasha
Zarrasha is an independent delivery service in Peshawar. We can collect your pulao from Karkhano Market and bring it to your home or office. As the shop closes in the early evening, place your order well before 6:30 PM. If you are feeding a group, mention how many people will eat, so the order can be packed as full or small plates. Also, keep in mind that the shop is closed on Fridays, so plan your pulao for another day of the week.
Here is how to get Kabuli pulao from Baba Wali in Karkhano Market delivered with Zarrasha.
- Choose your dishes
Decide how many small or full plates of Kabuli pulao you want, and whether to add tikka.
- Open the Zarrasha app or WhatsApp
Order through the Zarrasha app on Google Play, or message us on WhatsApp at +92 334 0724724.
- Send your order and address
Share the plates, quantities, your address and phone number. Please order before 6:30 PM, and not on a Friday.
- Receive your pulao and invoice
Our rider picks up your order from Khalid Shopping Plaza and brings it to you with the restaurant’s own invoice.
Love rice dishes? Then see our pages on Kabuli pulao near me and Rehman Gul Chawal, or browse every option on our restaurants in Peshawar page.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is inside Khalid Shopping Plaza on Main Jamrud Road, Karkhano Market, Peshawar.
No. Google shows the shop closed on Fridays.
From Saturday to Thursday, it is open from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Please call to confirm.
The number on its Google listing is 0326 9930655.
It is an Afghan rice dish cooked with meat and stock, usually topped with carrots and raisins.
Yes. The shop has no delivery app, but you can order through Zarrasha on +92 334 0724724.
A Lunch Worth the Trip
For many families, a plate of Baba Wali Kabuli Pulao Peshawar is the best part of a shopping day in Karkhano. When you cannot make the trip, order on the Zarrasha app or on WhatsApp, and remember the Friday closure.
Zarrasha is an independent delivery service and is not affiliated with Baba Wali Kabuli Pulao Hotel. Details come from public sources and may change, so please contact the restaurant directly for its latest menu, prices and timings. Zarrasha has only uploaded this information for general guidance. Please verify all details, including the phone number and menu items, before ordering or visiting. Zarrasha is not responsible for any errors, omissions or changes.
