Gwadar's fresh seafood finds new fans in Quetta

QUETTA:

Food lovers in Quetta are known for their fondness for delicious traditional dishes, and the city's culinary scene has gained a new attraction with the arrival of fresh fish from the coastal waters of Gwadar.

Fish varieties caught off Balochistan's coast, which were previously exported to foreign markets by traders, are now available to local consumers in Quetta, offering residents an opportunity to enjoy the region's distinctive ?seafood flavours.

Ehsan Shah, a young resident of Panjgur district and a civil engineering graduate, has ventured into the seafood business by opening a shop specialising in fish from Gwadar.

The outlet has attracted customers eager to savour fresh fish prepared with special spices and cooked in a distinctive style. The fish, ranging from smaller to larger varieties, is fried over wood, giving it a unique flavour.

Customers say the freshness and taste of the fish draw them to the shop, where many arrive with friends to enjoy the freshly prepared seafood.

The growing popularity of Gwadar fish in Quetta highlights the potential of locally sourced seafood to find new markets within the province.

For the people of Quetta, the availability of fresh fish from Balochistan's own coastline is more than just another dining option; it is a welcome taste of the province's rich coastal food heritage.