Normally when you think of containers, you imagine them on the back of a truck, on a ship, or if you’re unlucky, blocking the road because of, well something. But that’s about to change possibly. A new restaurant has opened up in Lahore that is looking to reclaim what containers are known for, on behalf of all containers. Introducing Loft 29, a funky hangout spot and restaurant on Burki Road, Lahore. We were particularly interested in checking it out because the entire restaurant has been constructed using shipping containers.

Yup. Containers.

There are several restaurants in Lahore that try to keep the overall dining experience in mind and pay attention to aesthetics but I haven’t really come across anything like Loft 29. I mean, it’s in a bloody container. Which is why Loft 29 stands out (lol literally) and is worth the trip out to Burki Road.

The structure, which is made out of multiple shipping containers, features various indoor and outdoor seating areas

With a seating capacity of over 50 people, the restaurant can host a number of people at one time. We’ve been told the large outdoor lawn will be utilized as soon as the weather gets more pleasant. For now, it features their open-concept desi kitchen and a few tables on the side.

The wooden flooring, tables, chair and the steel chairs complement the industrial theme that the restaurant is trying to follow. They even have a wide terrace with two tables, for people wishing to enjoy the view around them open-air.

We can only imagine how stunning it’ll be once the weather gets more pleasant

The attention to detail and artwork is exquisite and worthy of a mention. Wherever you turn to in the restaurant, you can tell a lot of time and money was invested into making the customer’s experience special. The restaurant is dimly lit and we appreciate that so much because it makes it feel a bit intimate, but there are pops of brilliant, bright colors in every corner.

These industrial bulbs and the Drake quote neon sign are LIT (pun intended)

Little details like these in every corner give the restaurant more character and personality.

When you walk in, you find yourself face-to-face with this vibrant Frida Kahlo mural

This life-size mural was made by Pencil House’s Ali Mesum and we’re definitely admiring.

Furthermore, there is also a Marilyn Monroe mural on the upper floor, with a surprise

It glows in the dark :O

Not to forget, there is a pond outdoors

Coming to the food, the two menus offered – desi and continental – are designed by SCAFE graduate Myra Shahid Hussain

The karahi they serve is usually made with desi murghi, by a chef who we hear was poached from Butt Karahi 😉

The menu is pretty expansive and they’ve tried to cater to a wide crowd by having various cuisines such as Chinese, Italian, American, and other dishes that people like to enjoy. So, nothing unique when it comes to the food if we’re being honest but hey, it’s not like the food sucks either?

Our favorite item on the menu was Loft 29’s special lasagna

The lasagna is fresh, from the sauce to the meat to the pasta sheets. The sauce and meat mix fairly well, so as to not let either overpower the taste of the entire dish. From what we’re told, it supposedly took Chef Myra over 50 different recipes to finally find the recipe that satisfied her.

The zeera and rose water are also worth having.

Take our word for it – it’s super refreshing and you got an actual, real taste of the rose water or cumin in them.

If you don’t already have any plans for the weekend, maybe add Loft 29 to the list. We recommend you folks try this place out with friends and family at least once. You can check it out here.

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