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Blogger: Urazia Khan || Food Blogger ||X2 Cafe ||X2 Restaurant ||X2 bakery || Chinese, Thai, Korean Cuisine 

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Saying Good-Bye To Winters With Wild King Garlic Shrimp At X2 Pan Asian Dining

Winters are coming to an end and it has been noticed that more and more people are ordering our Wild King Garlic Shrimp—The king in the seafood world!

A tinge of curry leaves with Hunan sauce having characteristic hot chili paste and garlic leaves your taste buds with a mesmerizing feel.

To Summarize The Experience In Few Words!

A pungent bite with a nutty aroma of curry leaves; an amazing flavor combination of garlicky and buttery goodness. And when you combine these two in a glorious shrimp skillet, well, it’s nothing short of perfection.

Cheat day will be worth it because every last, succulent, juicy bite of this is completely worth it. When served with boiled rice, a moderate source of energy, it the dish offers you complete nutritious dish to meet your carb and protein demand in a balanced manner.

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Italian Baked Chicken

Have you guys ever played that game where all animals in the world disappear and you can eat only one type of meat for the rest of your life? And I am pretty sure that most of you will choose Chicken over and over again. If I am asked, I ‘ll desire for the Italian Baked Chicken at X2 Café as many times as I can!

Want to know why?

We all eat with our eyes. The two things say it all... baked succulent chicken fillet and cheese & tomato mint sauce. When served with roasted potatoes and sliced pineapple, it gives a perfect blend of umami taste with a tinge of sweetness.

You know what’s more surprising?

Where the dish satisfies your protein needs, when served with sautéed vegetables, it fulfills your carbs requirement too.

Plan your next visit and experience enticing flavors here.

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Between The Bread: Find Layers Of Life

Great Sandwiches Are Not Just Born; They Are Bred!

The all-new most awaited chicken cheese sandwich has been added to the menu. This sandwich has a structure, but is not limited to the boring standards. The sandwich is built with an orderly triple layer concept. Special spices cooked into it; the bread has a crisp crust and creamy crumb. Then there is spicy spread, gooey cheese, chicken fillets, sliced vegetables and then the savory insides.

Not every time you make a sandwich should things be the same. These special occasion sandwiches would make an appearance at graduation parties and bridal showers. Next to the cream cheese mints and sherbet punch, of course.

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New Look To The Café

Its Not Just The Food That Matters... Ambiance Counts A Lot!

Two things synergistically make or break a restaurant—food and ambiance. Of course when you step in a restaurant, its not the food that you try first… it’s the look that astounds you. A calm and smooth environment is what matters along with the food.

Having seated on velvety smooth chair, eyeing around and glancing abstract arts, soothing your ears with acoustics collectively offer you a fine dining experience.

X2 Café has always maintained the quality and standard of items. They believe in versatility. The new look of the café has surely the tendency to keep you awed.

So, if you actually want to have a remarkable dining experience, X2 Pan Asian Dining should be the first at your list.

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Loveliest of All—Thin Crust Pizza of X2

Who doesn’t adore the slice of pizza now and again? Scrumptious thin crust pizza with heavy topping and mozzarella drippings—a lavish fantasy of any foodie.

Ever wonder why pizza love? Why not steak love? Sandwich love? Burger love?What is it in pizza that we love? Cheesiness? Veges? Meatiness? What if I told you it’s actually the crust! Crust quality can make or break an entire pizza and if you don’t have it perfected, your customers will notice. 

Pizza at X2 is served considering this fact. Crust is the signature feature of their pizza. Though their pizza crust contains only basic ingredients: flour, wheat, yeast, shortening, salt and sugar but what makes this usual combination so magical that it becomes mouthwatering? Still a mystery! A crunchy yet doughy edge imparts extra savoriness to it.

So, having a bad day or in a good mood—whatever the case: why not dine in, enjoy the soothing ambiance and relish your taste buds with cheesy toppings and fine crust.

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State-Of-The-Art Prawns Dishes at X2

Nothing says party like prawns! So keep calm and eat prawns!

Did you know that prawns are highly proteinaceous but low in calories, and they contain antioxidants that help you fight cancer? Yes, it means you can eat quite a large number without feeling guilty. Wondering what style and flavor of prawns to try this season? Here are some of the state-of-the-art prawns dishes that you will find in X2 Lahore.

With continuous innovation in seafood, X2 Pan Asian Dining never ceases to amaze Lahories who have a penchant for prawns.

EBI CHILI PRAWNS 

Food in a bowl is the ultimate comfort meal. Feeling the warmth in your hands and scrapping of spoon against porcelain—doesn’t it make you feel closer to what you eat? Tiger prawns tossed in Japanese ebi mayo sauce. A Japanese fashion dish from the streets of Tokyo. Warm and tangy flavor that gives you a unique taste-bud feel.

DRAGON FIRE PRAWNS

Looking for something light and filling at the same time? This dish is a blend of traditional and contemporary taste. Tiger prawn tastes much more bold when tossed in puck cheese sauce and garnished with fried potatoes.

PRAWNS IN THAI TOMATO-CHILI SAUCE

With this marriage of prawns with sliced ginger and red chilies in Thai tomato sauce—you would want to celebrate the yum joy at any cost. What a tangy flavor. Ah! A sheer bliss!

SINGAPORE PRAWNS

The dish is full of enticing flavors and tempting colors. The umami taste takes you to the coastline of Singapore.

GONG LEMONGRASS PRAWNS

You really need to smell the Lemongrass in this dish. Crisp and tender prawns—the divine taste is something out of ordinary.

TAIL PRAWNS

Deep fried tiger prawns served with sweet chili sauce. What’s not good about light and crispy batter around tender, juicy prawns?

X2 SPECIAL HOT POT PRAWNS

Marinated jumbo prawns with lemon grass, ginger, star anise, capsicums and leaks in a red chili, soya and rice vinegar sauce. Though a little messy to eat but nobody seems to mind!

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High Tea at X2

Hi Tea or High Tea? The high in high tea refers to the time at which the food is served; it’s not high as in high and mighty, but high as in high noon.

The drinking of tea not only became a social event for the people, it altered the time and manner in which they took tea. Usually the high tea is served at late noon with multiple sweet as well as savory dishes. It shares a lot of characteristics with an evening meal and is eaten at a table, rather than on comfortable chairs.

X2 Pan Asian Dining Serves their High Tea in Style.

Before sitting down to indulge in a sumptuous selection of sweet and savory treats, it is time to explore how well the high tea at X2 is served!

The high tea is served in a lit corridor with artistic wall hangings; multiple tables queued at different angles giving the place a Royal look. The first-rate food is unlimited, while the staff is extremely courteous, managing the fine balance of keeping a little distance while always remaining attentive. Though constantly busy and lit up with conversation, things thankfully aren't run like a military option, so guests remain unrushed.

With more than thirty dishes in the menu including beverages of your choice, the restaurant justifies its name as one of the famous place with best high tea in the city.

Tier of Appetizers

Tapas, canapés, boiled eggs! All here!

Boiled eggs with salsa topping, savory canapés with black olives and saucy tapas—the highlights of this tier.

So, what about the main dishes when there is a huge variety of appetizers?  

Focal Dishes

Chicken? Prawns? What more? 

A long array of Chinese, Thai, Continental and Pakistani dishes spread to the length of the entire wall.

Satay chicken dipped in coconut sauce and tempura prawns, Italian pasta, saucy Moroccan Chicken, hot and spicy Szechuan chicken —the highlights of this array.

Not just that, on your demand, you will be served with fresh pizza right on your table and yes, of course, the soup of your choice.

Salad Bar

Salads? Carbs? Taste? Fun?

A generous selection of salads just enough to satisfy your thirst for carbs. Macaroni cold salad, pineapple salad, apple cream salad, pasta, spaghetti and much more.

Chaat Corner

Mouthwatering and piquant stuff!

A whole table is dedicated to chaats of diiferent variety. Chana chaat, fruit chaat, golgappay—demanding dishes of this corner.

Delights Bar

Oven fresh delights decorated on a plinth!

The enticing aroma of the sweet treats gives you a feel of standing right in a local bakery, reminding you of the positive memory of your childhood. Special X2 sweet dish “Umm-e-Ali”—a fusion of bread pudding in caramel—characteristic dish of this corner. Justify your craving for assorted pastries, Busbosa, oreo delight, cheesecake, chocolate mousse and much more.

So, now you know where to go for a perfect high tea for tomorrow’s get together?

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X2 DHA—A Door To Unique Ambiance

X2 Pan Asian Dining is now open in DHA Y-Block. Yes! Near you.

A place where people of different interests connect over for “the love of food” and relish the moments while enjoying symphonic music. The environment, so laid back, high beaming ceilings and the eclectic décor work wonders for the ambiance of the restaurant.

The restaurant did serve a fairly wide variety of dishes. Specializing in pan asian dishes they offer a huge range of Chinese, Thai, Korean and Japanese cuisines. 

A restaurant is not just about food! And X2 is always known for its diverse dining options. Let’s have a look at the characteristic features of the place.

Comfortable Dining Spots

The place has multiple dining areas at each floor. Taking the steps for first floor, you ‘ll walk into a world of magnificiently beamed ceiling. The inside area with its warmth and cozy seating is one of the favorite dining area for the visitors.

Bespoke Dining Room

A unique bluish-black themed room with globe chandelier and gilded large mirror can be customized according to your events. Where you can savor the food while peeking through a large side-viewed glass window.

Executive Lounge

A secluded place with fine lighting and remarkable color scheme—perfect for your executive meetings. Where the warm food meets relaxed seating and a glittery atmosphere.

Party Hall

A huge party hall accomodating more than fourty people at a time having a warm and inviting look. With distinctive style and theme, make your parties more exciting.

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Kpop Meetup and Mini Concert At X2 Rooftop

Korean pop music has strengthened its root at international level. The Korean Wave has overwhelmed more than 86 countries with 36 million dedicated fans. Pakistani fans are a rising fandom among these countries. Since 2015, Pakistani youth has arranged quite a large number of such meetups in major cities—Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi and Faisalabad.

The recent January Kpop meetup held at the roof top of X2 Café in Lahore proved to be another successful occasion. The event embraced multiple Korean undertakings to indulge fans in productive activities. The meetup was dedicated to Kim Soekjin and Kim Taehyung, vocalists of one of the popular Korean boy band, BTS and was named as TaeJin Birthday Party. But it wasn’t just a birthday party, it was way more than it. Let’s have a look at the highlights of the event.

You Never Fly Alone – Balloon Event

Let the love reach sky high! As the main event, birthday balloons were released having heartfelt wishes for the idols.

Stick a Wish 

The never ending chronicles of fangirls! Loads and loads of wishes were sent high up to the sky hoping them to reach their hosts.

BTS Mini Concert 

A BTS concert? In Pakistan? Yes! For the first time in the history of Kpop meetups in Pakistan, BPOFC along with X2 arranged a parallel concert. 90% of the fans can’t attend the live concert, so why not bring the concert to us! The exact concert environment was created and the enthusiasm among the fans reached to its zenith.

The Great Wall of Visuals

The beautiful wall of visuals was created for Jin and Taehyung separately and the fans brought their wishes for their idols, the reasons why they adore them and how they inspire them.

TaeJin Cake Cutting Celebration

Did someone say cake! Where there is a birthday, there’s bound to be a cake.

This homemade cake was prepared by one of the very talented ARMY HK Bakers 

Talent Show

Fangirl and talent? Aren’t these the same things! BTS Pakistan Official Fan Club (BPOFC) gave the Pakistani young peeps an opportunity to exhibit their talent in dancing, singing and fanarts.

Multiple performances were done on Kpop songs. The performers allure the spectators with their astonishing moves.

House of Bangtan

A new dimension to the craziness!

A mini world of BTS was created for the diehard fans where they submerged themselves in the colors of their ideal world.

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The Enchantment Captured in A Place—Spellbound Patio in the Heart of Lahore City

“A Thing Of Beauty Is A Joy Forever.”

Being humans, admiring nature is in our instincts. And you would agree to this renowned maxim of John Keats as much as I do. Beauty and food; aren’t they synonyms of each other! What more would you want than a delicious meal and a fine environment? Soft laughter, clinking of glasses, the aroma of freshly cooked meal, light breeze weaving between tables, the fresh earthy scent diffusing in the air. This is what you can experience when dining on a patio. So why settle for indoor sitting when you can have a remarkable outdoor dining. Coming towards the topic; ‘The Enchantment Captured in A Place—Spellbound Patio in the Heart of Lahore City’ is none other than X2 Pan Asian Dining. Why I used the term spellbound patio? The following facts and pictures will justify my claim.

Fresh Air

Food usually appears to taste better under an open sky. The contrast between hot spices and cool breeze makes every dish pop and takes you to a new dimension where you can savor every flavor of your meal.

Quality Time

There’s nothing better in the world than enjoying some quality time with your family and loved ones. Outdoor dining can lifts up your spirits and changes the mood of a meal. Enjoy good time with your family and friends without worrying about having to wash the dishes and clear things up after eating. 

Weather Enhances the Food Flavor

The fluffy white clouds in a misty blue sky are always refreshing and soothing after a tired day at work. Enjoy the sun at its fullest, relish the cool breeze after a humid day and savor every bit of your meal at its zenith. So enjoy your meal and keep the good times going.

Specialty of the Patio in X2

An exclusive feature that imparts much uniqueness to the outdoor dining is the 150 years old tree. This piece of nature is preserved there in its typical form. The bifurcating crown of Indian Rosewood acts as a canopy for the outdoor sitting area. The entire area is covered with shades so no worries when the weather is windy.

So, if you never had the experience of dining on a patio, now you know where to go this weekend.  

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London Fashion Week in X2 Lahore

The excitement of a fashion show electrifies the air. It exhibits the hot trends of coming season and keeps people up-to-date regarding the latest vogues.

Another successful event recorded in the history of X2 Catering “London Fashion Week and label.m Seminar” conducted by the mutual corporation of Tony&Guy and Depilex.

Label.m campaign “We Are Two” circles around cultural diversity, individuality, unity, equality and partnerships. label.m International Artistic Team Max and Gary, for the first time in Pakistan, steered the whole event.

Live hairstyling and makeover of models were done and the attendees relish the moments by savoring exclusive X2 special snacks.

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Ten Must Try Dishes in X2

Being a foodie, I have experienced the taste of numerous eateries in Lahore; good or bad, that’s another thing. And if I am asked to rank the eateries, I would diligently ranked X2 as one of the best restaurants in Lahore. The main reason why X2 is categorized among top most restaurants, is the genres of dishes they‘ve mastered. With more than 200 dishes in the menu, they never ceases to amaze their customers. So, whenever you visit the place, don’t forget to order these ten must try dishes.  

1) Korean Spicy Chicken

The specialty of Korea—Korean Spicy Chicken with its peculiar minty flavor. Where the stirred fried marinated chicken dunked in red pepper sauce gives you a hot sensation there, intermingling sweet and sour flavor gives you a unique feel. The way your senses mingle every time you take a bite never ceases to amaze you. Give it a try!

2) Dragon Fire Prawns

Seafood—see food in a different way! A novel addition to the wide range of seafood—Dragon Fire Prawns—a blend of traditional and contemporary taste. The fusion of puck cheese sauce, garnished with reddish brown fried crushed potatoes and grinded bird’s eye chili gives a unique taste-buds feel. Dragon Prawns takes you to the food court of Qing Dynasty. For those who have a penchant for seafood, don’t miss out this zesty dish.

3) Yam Phad Gai Salad

The salad is not just a meal—it’s a style! A Thai dish recently added to the salad bar. The tenderness of sliced chicken dipped in sweet and salty sauce, with a tinge of lingering lemony flavor enough to give you a nostalgic feeling. For those having fickle food taste, this dish is a must try.

4) Pasta Alfredo

Pasta—the cheesier the better! A perfect combo of grilled chicken and fettucine pasta dipped in double cheese Alfredo sauce, served with garlic bread – crisped to perfection for an amazing crunch enough to reawaken your senses. A must try dish!

5) Thai Basil Chicken

A door to the lands of Bangkok—Thai Basil Chicken Garlicky, spicy stir-fried chicken with a sweet glaze and fragrant basil, a satisfying and delicious meal served with button mushrooms and egg-fired rice. A must try dish for foodies.

6) Red Snapper In Garlic Sauce

Stop and smell the garlic, that’s all you have to do! A distinctive sweet, nutty flavor red snapper fillets dunked in spicy garlic rich sauce—a hit with any type of fish. The peculiar tenderness and savoriness of seafood offers you the fresh ocean feel. A must have dish for fish lovers.

7) Thai Tamarind Chicken Stir-Fry

Tamarind chicken—tanginess and savories combined together! To be precise, this dish is an epitome of sweet, sour and spicy blend. Stir-fried chicken with shiitake mushroom gives a savory taste and satisfies the biggest of appetite. And when served with rice, the dish is a complete nutritious meal.

8) Szechuan Chicken

When hotness meets flavor! This dish is the zenith of bold flavors; a roller-coaster of spiciness, savoriness and pungency. Chicken cubes drenched in spicy Szechuan sauce and abundant use of chilies, this makes the dish an exceptional Chinese meal.

9) Beef in Oyster Sauce

Beefier and saucier – what a combo! A nice balance of sweet, salty and earthy flavors combined together in one sauce. Stir fried beef covered in thick brown oyster sauce gives an exciting experience in every bite. For beef lovers, it’s a must try meal.

10) X2 Special chicken

The saucier, the specialier! A modern, nutrient dense dish comprising of marinated sliced chicken and vegetables soaked in special sauce. The liberal use of garlic and green chili makes this flavor-packed dish the family favorite meal. 

Oh! Are all the ten done? There are much more dishes on my list and narrowing down to just a few is literally like stuffing the proverbial elephant in a box. 

Happy dining!