Le Karachi

Karachi is above all the story of a man, and this man is Mr. Ashraf, from a modest family, originally from Punjab (province that was cut in half to become half Indian half Pakistan).

He leaves his country at the age of 21 to discover the world. He crosses different countries, discovers new cultures. He will stay a few months in some countries in the Middle East, Central Europe and Germany.

A few years pass and his destiny brings him to France. For him it's a country like any other and he thinks, at the time stay only a few days ... But over the months and after having done many odd jobs in the capital, Mr. ASHRAF attaches little by little to France.

A few months later, Mr. ASHRAF moved to Lyon where he discovered the place of French gastronomy in the spirit of Lyon. It is then that he challenges himself to one day to propose the cuisine of his origins in the capital of saplings.

He has always had a great passion for cooking, including the cuisine of his country that will miss him greatly during his journey. By dint of determination and courage, he finally succeeds in giving day to his project in 1982 and opens the KARACHI, Mr. ASHRAF perpetuates what his origins have taught him: The authentic cuisine of India and Pakistan.

It is the first Indian and Pakistani restaurant in Lyon! To find the flavors there and in the respect of tradition, Mr. ASHRAF built the famous Tandoor (terracotta oven shaped jar, heated with charcoal gives an incomparable fragrance to fish, poultry and meats previously marinated in a yogurt sauce, flavored with spices and Indian herbs.)

This restaurant is a real challenge, because at the time, the city of Lyon is less cosmopolitan than today and the majority of Lyon ignores this cuisine from elsewhere.

Initially, a few curious enter the restaurant door because at the time the place does not pay mine: basic decor, white walls and chairs bistrots .. Then quickly word of mouth starts and we start talking about the "new Indian restaurant in Lyon". Karachi succeeded, little by little, to make room in the capital of gastronomy. But despite all his efforts and dedication, Mr. ASHRAF, can not seem to expand his establishment until the day when an article is devoted to us in the daily newspaper Lyon Matin in the number of August 8, 1983 and our restaurant is quoted on the TV channel FR3.

It is then the total rush, everyone rushes to Karachi, he wants all to taste this exotic cuisine, these exotic dishes cited in the newspaper.

It's a real departure for the restaurant. Over the months and years, the restaurant grows, embellishes, the card is enriched ... But the main thing remains: the authenticity and quality found on the plate.

During all these years, Mr. ASHRAF will put all his strength and his love in this restaurant, His restaurant.

Today KARACHI is referenced in many guides and is undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in Lyon.

Karachi receives the very prestigious distinction of The Golden Fork of Indian and Pakistani Gastronomy.

More than 32 years have passed but the passion of the beginning is still there. This establishment has always been a family affair. Mr. ASHRAF has now placed orders to his sons, but is always present to ensure the smooth running.