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Cuckoo's Den

Lahore Fort, Lahore, Pakistan
(042) 766 2228
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Ranked #2 of 73 restaurants in Lahore
Price range: ₹ 0 - ₹ 1,098
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

....which is just as well. But it is my favourite restaurant in the world. The stairs are worth the effort, and keep going till you can go no further. Just when you have had your breath taken away by the climb, the view does exactly the same thing. Chicken boti and afghan bread, as always, and you can't go wrong.

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Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I am born and raised in Lahore and i advise the visitors to visit Cuckoo's Den to see the beauty from the top while eating the delicious food. Its a bit expansive but worth paying for the view and atmosphere

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Richmond, Virginia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

As a former resident of Lahore, and still a frequent visitor of the city, I can say that Cocoo's Nest (it is also called Cucoo's Nest, Cuckoo's Den and several other spellings and combinations, even on signs in the restaurant) is a must-go place - for the non-faint of heart. Cucoo's anchored a resurgence of tourist life at one of... More

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Lucknow, India
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51 reviews 51 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Situated in Heera Mandi, the red light zone of lahore, behind the Badshahi Mosque, this food paradise is unique. Some unique artifacts suggest that there used to be a Hindu temple at this site - broken shivlings, headless Gods and Goddesses, motifs seen in walls of temples etc. Climb up the steep stairs and keep on climbing till you reach... More

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Karachi
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26 reviews 26 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

For the price and the food quality, you are only really there for the views, which are indeed great, looking over the Badshahi Mosque and large parts of the old city of Lahore. The decoration, paintings depicting daily life in the area, especially those of the area's sex workers and support staff, are compelling and worthy of any art gallery.... More

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Lahore
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

Well the food was nice, not my priority though. Located in the red light district, we walked past a hall adorned with paintings that were an homage to the working girls in the locale. The terrace has many buddha figurines and polytheistic symbolism native to South Asia. The evening tea here, is just fabulous. Book your dinner to avoid inconvinience.... More

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Karachi, Pakistan
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

Unique muslim sterile environment. Basic food. A unique experience of going back in time. Friendly staff and good food.

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London, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

I had chance to visit this place, food is average by Pakistani standards. Staff is very rude, they serve you like they doing customers a favour. Best thing from this roof top restaurant is views of Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort, that balance out your visit to this place.

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

Many will tell you that Cuckoo's is overrated, which is why, despite two previous trips to Lahore, I wasn't that keen on trying it out. I was clearly missing out. The ambiance is superb and the meal was one of the best I've ever had in Lahore. (and, if you know anything about Lahori food, that's saying a lot!)

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

The restaurant is located at the rooftop right next to the mosque, and the view was amazing. Heaters under the table makes sure you stay warm even though the tempareture was only 5 degrees celcius. The food was good, and perfectly spiced!

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