It is a multicultural cuisine as a result of the city consisting of various ethnic groups from different parts of Pakistan.
Most Urdu speaking Muslims have traditionally been based in Karachi, hence the city is known for multi cultural tastes in its cuisine.
These Muslims maintained their old established culinary traditions, including variety of dishes and beverages.
Karachi cuisine is renowned for its cultural fusion, due to various empires and peoples living in this mega city.
As a result many multi ethnic cuisines collaboratively had an influence on the style of Karachi food.