Winter rain in Islamabad is most-loved by the islo-iites for all the right reasons. 

The reason is simple, it’s picturesque and mesmerizing. And it is hard not to go out and have some Chai with some crispy pakoras and samosas. 

Given the diverse communities that reside in Islamabad, the category of cuisines that are available to pamper the taste buds are numerous. 

From F-6 supermarket modern dhabas to roadside crunchy fries shops, there is all kind of cuisines to give you the thrill Islamabad has to offer. 

So Foodnerd has listed down 7 places for chai and snacks that you can try and double the fun in this rainy season.

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Chikachino

Located in F-7 Markaz Islamabad, Chikachino is well-known for its karak chai and various snacks. 

The place is considered one of the best hang-out places during the evenings. 

Chikachino is usually bustling with tourists and local residents throughout the day. During a rainy day, you can tuck under an umbrella and enjoy a cozy hot cup of tea with some delicious snacks. 

They have a generous menu to choose from whether you are craving for Burns Road bun kebab burger or gol gappay, they have everything lined up for you.

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Quetta Teas and Tea

Quetta Teas and Tea does some of the best chai in the city. 

Tucked away in a corner of F-10 Markaz of Islamabad, Quetta Teas and Tea is a small shop, who has set-up few tables outside the shop and in the middle of the Markaz. 

They prepare the finest Kashmiri chai that has a huge following. Quetta Teas and Tea is the first pick for people living around F-10 and those who love to sit late night, sip a hot cup of tea and chat with friends and family. 

Visit this place and their aloo ka paratha will leave you impressed.

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Hot Spot Cafe

There is no place like Hot Spot Cafe in Islamabad when it comes to enjoying an evening in a secluded place. 

The thematic cafe is surrounded by the lush greenery and usually, have less traffic around which makes it a perfect place to sip a cup of chai and snacks with some serenity and chirping birds. 

The menu is limited, but whatever you order would be served to perfection be it iced tea, whipped coffee, or freshly baked waffles. 

The Hot Spot Cafe is a perfect place for weekend hang-outs who like to have privacy.

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Munchies

Another famous spot to enjoy rainy weather in the city. 

Munchies is one of the pertinent casual hang-out places which is located at the multiple sectors i.e. F-6, F-10, and E-11. 

Munchies is known for its own variation whether its channa chats, dahi bhallay or a chai, they tend to offer lip-smacking snacks like no other. 

Munchies is a very own local spot which suits everyone tastes, however, if you are expecting it to be an imitation of some upscale dhaba then you’d be disappointed.

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Khokha Khola

Khokha Khola is famous dhaba styled eatery which is located at the Beverly center Islamabad.

This high-end restaurant is small in size but its customers don’t seem to mind that as long as they get to relish the awesome food they have to offer. 

The place is around for quite a few years now and has become the first go-to spot for most of the islo-iites. 

The restaurant has everything from breakfast items to evening snacks such as channa chat, gol gappay to satisfy your cravings in any given day.

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