RAWALPINDI: Even as upscale restaurants, offering both traditional and foreign cuisine, crop up around the city, fast food outlets hold a special place in the city, and indeed in the hearts of most food lovers.
Of the various fast food offerings available, one of the most ubiquitous in the city is the Zinger burger.
Introduced by KFC, the Zinger burger can now be found at various outlets in the city, each with a slightly different take on the fast food classic.
At the heart of the Zinger burger (or roll) is the mildly spicy, crunchy, fried chicken fillet. The chicken is served on a sesame seed bun with a slice of cheese, vegetables and a side of French fries.
Some outlets may also serve the burger with a fried egg or mint chutney, and the meal is rounded off by a chilled soft drink or juice.
From Murree Road to Raja Bazaar in the busy downtown area to the calm roads of the city’s upscale residential colonies, the Zinger burger can be found almost everywhere.
“Whenever I grab some food while out shopping, a spicy Zinger burger is my first choice,” said Amna Ahmed from Chaklala Scheme III.
She said she has loved the burger and a soft drink since she was a child, and the meal is easy to eat in her car when out in public.