Traditional Hunza food is unique and very different from Pakistan’s typical curries and meat barbeque. All traditional foods are organic and void of impurities. Some of the popular dishes are:

Chapshuro: A Local pizza-style thing filled with minced meat (beef,onions,coriander,mountain salt and usually with no spices.

Hoi Lo Garm: A favourite dish Hoi Lo Garma. It is a local version of pasta with spinach—a very delicious health dish with organic ingredients.   

Burus Shapik and Chirpindok:It is also known as Burus Berikuz in central Hunza and Chirpindoc in upper Hunza, a similar dish. It is a traditional sandwich-like dish that resembles the Mexican quesadilla. It comprises two or more flour chapati (tortilla), homemade low-fat cheese and herb mixture between them, which are topped with apricot, walnut, or almond oil. A delicious healthy dish you don’t want to miss!

Harissa: Harissa is one of the admired dishes of Hunza. This dish is made of wheat, boiled meat, and butter; usually, it is served at unique religious festivals.  

Yak Burgers: Yak burgers have become a popular delicacy in the Hunza Valley of Pakistan. These burgers are made from fresh yak meat, a wild mountain buffalo in the area. The yak meat is marinated with spices and herbs before being cooked over an open flame. This gives the burgers a unique flavour that has been attracting food lovers from all around the world. With their rich and savoury taste, Yak burgers quickly become one of the most sought-after dishes in Hunza Valley. So if you’re ever in the beautiful Hunza Valley and looking for a unique culinary experience, you should visit the Yak Grill. This small, unassuming shack on the road in Passu.! I would like you to please take this opportunity to try something extraordinary.