Cafe De Zar Menu: What to Eat at Walnut Riverside Resort, Naran Kaghan (2026)

The Cafe De Zar menu is what makes eating well in the Kaghan Valley this easy. As the in-house restaurant at Walnut Riverside Resort, Cafe De Zar serves everything from trout fresh out of the Kunhar River to Thai curries and wood-fired naan, all without you having to leave the property after a long drive up the valley. This guide walks through the full Cafe De Zar menu — mains, breakfast, desserts, and drinks — along with what’s worth ordering and how to plan a meal (or three) around it during your stay in Naran.

Where Cafe De Zar Fits Into Your Trip

Cafe De Zar sits on-site at Walnut Riverside Resort, right on MNJ Road along the Kunhar River, a few minutes from Naran Bazaar, but far enough from the bazaar noise to eat with a river view instead. For guests arriving after a 6–14 hour drive from Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi, that matters more than it sounds: after a long mountain road, walking straight from your room to a table beats hunting for an open restaurant in an unfamiliar bazaar after dark.

The Cafe De Zar menu is genuinely wide-ranging: Pakistani karahi and handi, Chinese stir-fries, Thai curries, tandoor breads, burgers and sandwiches, and even Italian pasta — which makes it one of the few places in the valley where a group with very different tastes can order off the same menu and actually agree on dinner.

Pakistani Mains on the Cafe De Zar Menu

The Pakistani section is the heart of the menu, and where the regional trout and karahi options stand out.

Special Fried Trout (per kg) — PKR 5,700. This is the dish to build a meal around. Trout from the Kunhar River is a defining flavor of the Kaghan Valley, and having it on the Cafe De Zar menu means you don’t need to seek out a roadside fish stall in Kawai to try it.

Also on offer: Shahi Daal Mash (PKR 1,350), Mix Vegetable (PKR 1,250), Raita (PKR 400), and Salad (PKR 450) — solid sides for rounding out a karahi or handi order.

Tandoor

Fresh-baked bread to go with any of the karahi or handi dishes:

Chinese Dishes on the Cafe De Zar Menu

A large Chinese section, ranging from simple fried rice to seafood-forward mains:

The Thai Green and Red Curry options are a nice surprise on a valley-town menu, and pair well with the plain or masala rice options if you want something lighter than the karahi dishes.

Snacks & Sandwiches

Good for a lighter lunch, or for kids who want something more familiar:

Italian & Continental

For travelers craving something closer to home after days of valley food:

BBQ

Straightforward tikka and boti, best ordered alongside naan and raita from the Pakistani section:

Soups

A good way to start dinner after a cold evening by the river:

Beverages

A hot mixed tea or Americano on the riverside seating is a good way to close out an evening, especially once the valley temperature drops after sunset.

Complimentary Breakfast on the Cafe De Zar Menu (In-House Guests)

All guests staying at Walnut Riverside Resort get a complimentary breakfast each morning, with a choice of two set options:

Desi Option: Paratha, Half Fry / Full Fry / Plain Omelette (2 eggs), 1 cup Mixed Tea

English Option: 2 slices of bread with jam, Half Fry / Full Fry / Plain Omelette (2 eggs), 1 cup Mixed Tea

Both options come standard with your stay — no need to pre-order, though the à la carte breakfast section of the Café De Zar menu is available if you want something beyond the complimentary set.

Breakfast À La Carte

For guests who want to upgrade or add to their complimentary breakfast, or for outside diners stopping in for a morning meal:

For a full desi breakfast experience: the Halwa Puri Platter at PKR 1,100 is the most complete single order — puri, channa, bhujia, and halwa together — and a good way to try this part of the Cafe De Zar menu without ordering several separate dishes.

Desserts

A sweet way to close out dinner, or an afternoon treat back at the resort:

Kheer and Umali need to be pre-ordered, so let the resort know in advance if you want either one ready for a specific evening of your stay.

If you have any food allergies, let the Cafe De Zar team know when ordering.

A note on pricing: all prices on the Cafe De Zar menu are subject to an additional 10% KPRA (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority) charge and a 5% service charge, so your final bill will run about 15% above the listed menu prices.

What to Order From the Cafe De Zar Menu

For a group of 4, sharing: Full Walnut Special Karahi or Handi, a plate of Malai Boti, Roghni or Garlic Naan, Raita and Salad — this is the classic valley dinner format and comfortably feeds a family table.

For something lighter: Chicken Corn Soup to start, then Thai Green Curry Chicken with Masala Rice — a change of pace if you’ve had karahi every night of the trip.

For trying the valley’s signature ingredient: Special Fried Trout, ordered per kg and split between two or more people, alongside Mix Vegetable and naan.

For kids or picky eaters: Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, and a Walnut Zinger with Cheese — familiar, quick, and reliably a hit after a long travel day.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Cafe De Zar Menu

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Walnut Riverside Resort | MNJ Road, Kaghan, KPK, Pakistan | +92 343 000 6002 | walnutriversideresort.com