ISLAMABAD: The second Tayto restaurant, a project of the Atrio Group, was launched with Red Carpet Moments at the Centaurus Food Court on Thursday.

The restaurant was packed with enthusiastic guests trying the mini burgers and smoothies while an alcove further up the corridor served as the venue for the red carpet photographs where Natty was the host.

Green and yellow balloons festooned like a canopy under the Centaurus ceiling and balloon pillars and arches directed the guests to the Tayto outlet.

The highlight of the Tayto menu is a range of extra large burgers called the Maximus which has the signature Tayto dressing, a juicy meat patty and chopped vegetables. The meat options include freshly grilled beef, crispy fried and grilled chicken and deep fried fish patties.

Along with a range of burgers and sandwiches, Tayto boasts an interesting variety of coffees, teas, frozen drinks and smoothies.

Zehra Siraj Valliani, a frequent customer of the Safaa Mall Tayto, said: “The food here is tasty. The actual burger buns are encrusted with sesame seeds and no one else has those. The beef and chicken burgers are both delicious and the wraps are amazing. My favourite burger is the Dallas Beef Mushroom.”

Hassan Syed, another customer, said: “I had a Beef Maximus Burger at Tayto. It was juicy and the size is big. I have also tried the Tayto sub.”

Rabia Ijaz said: “So far I’ve tried the strawberry and peach smoothies and the mini beef burgers that are being served.”

Waqas Gilani, a customer of the Safaa Mall Tayto, said: “The best burgers in Islamabad. The buns are always fresh, the protein (beef, fish or chicken) is juicy, well seasoned and cooked consistently.”

Yusra Faruqui, an interior designer, said: “I’m very impressed – it is very nicely done in terms of the colours and decor.”

Published in Dawn, January 9th, 2015

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