Pakistan’s Most Iconic Restaurant 🇵🇰 (Monal!)

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  • In this video we take a taxi from Faizal Mosque to the Monal restaurant in Islamabad Pakistan 🇵🇰
    I try some of the delicious food, meat some friendly Pakistani people, and then unfortunately I struggled to get a taxi back down the hill for a reasonable price. Luckily I met some kind Pakistanis who offered me a lift and helped me get home.
    Chapters
    00:00 Intro
    01:14 Taxi to Monal
    08:41 Explore Monal & Photos
    15:51 Order / Wait for Food
    27:39 Eat Food
    33:28 Nighttime / Pay Bill
    36:38 Search for Taxi
    41:03 Kind Pakistanis Save Me
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ความคิดเห็น • 365

  • @philbland
    @philbland  ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey 👋 if you haven’t already please subscribe to my Facebook page at facebook.com/unplannedphilbland
    FYI I changed the title of this video so some of the comments below re the word scam are referring to the previous title which was ‘Avoid This Taxi Scam in Pakistan 🇵🇰’ because of my struggle to get a taxi at the end of the night. Changed it now so all is well.
    the name of this video from previous video

  • @eagledon
    @eagledon ปีที่แล้ว +157

    Every country have "bad" people, but i really think pakistani people are amazing ,friendly amd really positive❤

    • @saraashraf6677
      @saraashraf6677 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Visit me again when you are in Islamabad, might get a click with you.

    • @philbland
      @philbland  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Read my pinned comment

    • @eagledon
      @eagledon ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@philbland bro you are ok, i also have been scammed whrn i travel, telling the truth is the best thing

    • @nadeemshahdallas
      @nadeemshahdallas ปีที่แล้ว

      only criminals we have are from Afghanistan.

  • @JohnAdam-lz8de
    @JohnAdam-lz8de ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thanks Phil for showing beautiful cities of Pakistan. These places seem like hidden tourist jems. As well, Pakistanis seem so friendly and hospitable.

  • @starsuleman8342
    @starsuleman8342 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    You have done a lot of charitable on your travels. May Allah bless you.

  • @thestroke1756
    @thestroke1756 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    10:18 the guy was jokingly saying that you should have shopped for him too, nice video as always tho. Hope you enjoyed this experience.

    • @Ayla40902
      @Ayla40902 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yeah he wasnt serious!' This is common joke in pakistan

    • @tahiralikhanbaryar5669
      @tahiralikhanbaryar5669 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@Ayla40902 yes, you are right.

    • @benjismith593
      @benjismith593 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's a joke here in America too when you see someone with new things in hand.

  • @hafsa_manzoor_
    @hafsa_manzoor_ ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When you said soup is cold, I was frozen like no bro, you are at monal, then turned out it was green chatni lol.........

  • @nc600
    @nc600 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    People need to calm down! I have been visiting Pakistan for years and my sister lives there! She went shopping and inside a supermarket she asked for the price of an item and because they thought she was a ‘foreigner’ the woman said the price was 300 rupees but charge her 500! They didn’t realise she spoke the language! So it is a FACT you do sometimes get scammed! So leave Phil alone as he has done nothing but promote Pakistan in a positive light! There is good and bad in every country! Keep the videos coming ​😊🌟

  • @JahangirJadoon
    @JahangirJadoon ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your spirit and your amazing energy is the reason everyone over there loves you

  • @faizansaleemsiddiqui2156
    @faizansaleemsiddiqui2156 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wowww Philll 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 You ate chatni (Yogurt and Mint) for Pakora and thought it was Soup🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 That was so funny of you..... I love your reaction as well......💗

  • @MyWorldnews
    @MyWorldnews ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bro Phil ! Enjoye your trip to Islamabad Stay blessed always...Very Nyycce Video MONAL Resturant is my favorite place in Islamabad.

  • @bbintheclouds
    @bbintheclouds ปีที่แล้ว +6

    HiyaPhil, You crack me up with the cold soup, LOL!! What a dining experience, so much good food, and you were so hungry too. I am a vegan , so I would have a very different experience.
    I'm so grateful that you are taking us along on this amazing journey. Blessings, Bebe😍

  • @mehdiAbbas73
    @mehdiAbbas73 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm from Pakistan 🇵🇰❤️

  • @abdullahsaif9225
    @abdullahsaif9225 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Big fan brother from Rahim yar Khan city of Pakistan 🇵🇰

  • @seank4568
    @seank4568 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are having such a great time in Pakistan. The people are very 🙏 and kind. Thanks for sharing

  • @nayabnaz200
    @nayabnaz200 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Masha ALLAH

  • @benjismith593
    @benjismith593 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The people , at the end, made this video great!

  • @shaistahussain9896
    @shaistahussain9896 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Please visit the hiking trails in the beautiful Margalla hills the absolute definition of nature.... Trail 5 is the most interesting. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. I don’t think any vlogger who visited Islamabad has been or shown these trails. My husband and l look forward to your videos every evening. Enjoyed your Ramadan journey. A natural presenter and very engaging personality.

    • @moderatelymodest
      @moderatelymodest ปีที่แล้ว

      Good tip

    • @zarakdurrani7584
      @zarakdurrani7584 ปีที่แล้ว

      Trail 5 got leopards. Don't go there after sunset at the least. Those leopards are real territorial.

  • @SilentVideo_
    @SilentVideo_ ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So nice bro ... 🇸🇩❤️🇵🇰

  • @FatimaAli-om4qx
    @FatimaAli-om4qx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another good one Phil take care and thanks for sharing much love from the UK 🇬🇧

  • @MuhammadAtisam-ls5fg
    @MuhammadAtisam-ls5fg ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Welcome sir my beautiful capital city Islamabad Pakistan

  • @anonymouscriminal5632
    @anonymouscriminal5632 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You describing the pakoras made Me smile. They sure are soo good 😂

  • @SHAH121100
    @SHAH121100 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Phil bro the soup thing was so funny "its soup no its not soup" 😂😂😂😂
    👍

  • @sananaz8668
    @sananaz8668 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Was really nice meeting you, hope you are well! ❤

    • @tahiralikhanbaryar5669
      @tahiralikhanbaryar5669 ปีที่แล้ว

      Salaam, how are you?
      Love and respect from 🇩🇪❤️🇵🇰

  • @hayatk80
    @hayatk80 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video Phil enjoy Islamabad

  • @uziikhan5134
    @uziikhan5134 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Hi,phil
    Eat proper food like
    fish fry
    prawns pakoda
    Cauliflower pakoda
    veg Manchurian
    Dal Mash
    Dal chana .
    Lady's finger fry or curry
    Egg potato curry
    Egg chana curry
    Saag
    Potatoes peas curry
    Beans curry
    Brinjal bharta ..
    Potato paratha
    Paneer curry
    Try Dahi ki kadi👉 it has your fav pakoda in it
    and the list goes on...
    If you dont remember name just show them this recommendation
    Also always take waiters advise they will guide you the best of their hotel menu
    Please try you'll definitely love it
    Keep smiling 😊 Take care
    You're missing out the best tasteful food
    Only omlet pakoda salad will not be enough
    explore food..

  • @addismom8254
    @addismom8254 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very much for showing true face of pakistan lot of love for you

  • @salfy786
    @salfy786 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol@ the “green soup” 26:23

  • @islamicvideos9701
    @islamicvideos9701 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are also kind and precious i appreciate you

  • @The_Malick_Awan
    @The_Malick_Awan ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Mate if you not a meat eater and visiting Pak, u missin out ❤😂, But apart from food there is so much to get around with enjoy ur time bud, thanks for visiting have a lovely time, I hope u have great time

  • @farwaMalik-k8t
    @farwaMalik-k8t ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Am ur subscriber from Pakistan i really like ur video's and watching every video u such ya nice guy 💞

    • @tahiralikhanbaryar5669
      @tahiralikhanbaryar5669 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like him too and watch all videos.
      Love and respect from 🇩🇪❤️ 🇵🇰

  • @AzharOfficialRyk
    @AzharOfficialRyk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So beautiful viog me from Pakistan welcome to Pakistan ❤️🇵🇰

  • @mbashir5426
    @mbashir5426 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice

  • @raheelakaramat5206
    @raheelakaramat5206 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for visiting Pakistan... I really enjoyed with you

  • @imransheikh8928
    @imransheikh8928 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love to watching ur video

  • @fizzakhanfizzakhan717
    @fizzakhanfizzakhan717 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg😅 you were having chatni sauce and you thought it's soup haha cool and funny nice vlog enjoy your food and views must visit murree mall road and chair lift patriata 😊

  • @Nusrathomeandstreetfood
    @Nusrathomeandstreetfood ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video love all ur video ur so humble and down to earth plz stay same thanks for sharing

  • @naveedbagharia8861
    @naveedbagharia8861 ปีที่แล้ว

    Islamabad most beautiful city of Pakistan

  • @naveed1375
    @naveed1375 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great work

  • @Ash.D.123
    @Ash.D.123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's absolutely correct......that is yoghurt "RAITA" eaten with pakoras .....baryanis.....naan and gravy etc

  • @ihteshamkhan4646
    @ihteshamkhan4646 ปีที่แล้ว

    You go to tkr restrent sooo butifull vivo and food sooo nice

  • @roberthobson133
    @roberthobson133 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are certainly getting to see many places and people. The food did look good , even if it was a long time getting to you. Good video as always Phil 😊🎉

  • @zakiakitchen5817
    @zakiakitchen5817 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful Masha Allah

  • @Ayla40902
    @Ayla40902 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ik what it feels like when you are trying to save some money for your next travels! Felt bad for your last 5000 giveaway in faisal mosque but Allah will bless you with more money in return in this world!

    • @Awaisjutt423
      @Awaisjutt423 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No he is rich mannn ok

    • @philbland
      @philbland  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No I’m not

    • @Awaisjutt423
      @Awaisjutt423 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@philbland oh thanks u are online and reply i m your big fan and watch all videos of u and love u so much i wish i can meet you i am in pakistan

    • @Awaisjutt423
      @Awaisjutt423 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@philbland i love you phil so much

    • @philbland
      @philbland  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Awaisjutt423 thanks bro means a lot 🥹

  • @factsofrealsandreels1911
    @factsofrealsandreels1911 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like always great video

  • @nfs2371
    @nfs2371 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great phil. Keep going

  • @malikhamza274
    @malikhamza274 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovly video

  • @SyedReacxts
    @SyedReacxts ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Also @Phil you should visit Madina in Saudi Arabia my recommendation 👍☝️🤲

  • @nadeemahmed1694
    @nadeemahmed1694 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video

  • @M_Sajjad_05
    @M_Sajjad_05 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOL, the Soup was “not soo good”, the greenish “soup” is called “chatnee“ and is often served with pakora. You should try veggie samosas with chatnee.

  • @sarahfraser4890
    @sarahfraser4890 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for taking us along. Reading these comments, regardless of if it was a scam, it's good information to have before traveling there - so I appreciate you sharing the info about the taxi's and car services, etc. Everyone is so nice at restaurant and I am so glad you were able to get down the mountain! 🚕

  • @tayyabawaanjillani9492
    @tayyabawaanjillani9492 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank u brother.... I hope we will meet again... Very soon

  • @YasirHabib93
    @YasirHabib93 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fish cracker you crush by hand add in soup yumm❤

  • @peace1048
    @peace1048 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brought back all the memories. When I visited there 4rs ago.Unfortunately this time couldn’t make it😔I love this city . Phil try dal mash specialty in the Monal. Try aloo tiki vegetarian options . So many vegetables out there . I don’t know , why you couldn’t find. I was thinking May be you ask the lift . Luckily you had one from lovely family

  • @YasirHabib93
    @YasirHabib93 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is hiking trail to monal tooo infact there are 5 trails

  • @shaz914
    @shaz914 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You made me laugh when you when you ate the chutney for 🍲 soup 😅

  • @shahbaz_sindu
    @shahbaz_sindu ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Bro fantastic job god bless you😍

  • @Meme_zone726
    @Meme_zone726 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hope you enjoy in my city
    Love from islamabad😍🥰

  • @zh2651
    @zh2651 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome ending 🎉😊

  • @tariqk2567
    @tariqk2567 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've noticed that you was talking to the in the black glasses, who told were he was from and he wanted to come that village, were he lives. Well you should go there, there two villages of the same with different names and very near to each other. The villages are called saleh khana kotli kalan. You can google it and you will all the two villages videos. These villages are called Little England. Majority of our people from them villages are in the UK. Kotli Kalan is a village in Pabbi Tehsil of Nowshera District of Khyber Pukhtunkhwa. Go there and you will be looked after well.

  • @samarfatima850
    @samarfatima850 ปีที่แล้ว

    you called sauce the soup....wow that was funny tho

  • @missqueen6588
    @missqueen6588 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a not soup its chatni for pakaros 😅 next you will come lake view park and murree hill station is very beautiful

  • @saqibsumra5978
    @saqibsumra5978 ปีที่แล้ว

    The end part was so good!! ❤❤

  • @WoodArtVlogs
    @WoodArtVlogs ปีที่แล้ว

    Good 👍

  • @javidthewebguy5574
    @javidthewebguy5574 ปีที่แล้ว

    very nice

  • @atifullah6074
    @atifullah6074 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Reminded me of luke damant's visit to monal 😂😂😂

    • @philbland
      @philbland  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had never seen it but just watched it because you suggested, he struggled with taxis too but I didn’t hike like him 🤣 and that wind was crazy

    • @atifullah6074
      @atifullah6074 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@philbland that was such na big blunder 😂😂😂

    • @philbland
      @philbland  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha I literally just posted a short tasting it for the first time I’m gonna go back tomorrow

  • @FatimaKhan-xr3fd
    @FatimaKhan-xr3fd ปีที่แล้ว

    I am big fan of you😊

  • @agul5758
    @agul5758 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Its not scam not at all, its only day n night fair difference , driver was saying he goes for u n come back again , he wasn't even rude, day prices n night prices bit different.
    If any one force u to sit in taxi n scam u thn u can certainly call thm scam , here thy telling prices thy not forcing u so its bit unfair to call this taxis scam m i right ?
    Hope u get my point .
    Print cards u ll gain sub crazily fast
    See Pakistani Nation frndly thy approch wirh smile 😊 u give them cards thy ll remember u ok
    Take care .
    Pakistan 🇵🇰 zindabad

    • @philbland
      @philbland  ปีที่แล้ว

      They were accepting my Kareem ride and then changing the price and this guy tried to charge me double

    • @agul5758
      @agul5758 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@philbland Phil still try to understand its not scam , thy didnot decive u or force u thy simply told u prices u accept or not m I right ? Its their bread n butter thy all day w8 for peaple to hire taxi .
      Scam when thy change prices while u sitting in car .

    • @philbland
      @philbland  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No they accepted the ride at one price then I went to look for the car and they tell me on phone that it’s a different price

    • @agul5758
      @agul5758 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@philbland see its not in ur vlog , I can understand how u felt I know v hv seen u doing good in Pakistan v hv seen u giving tips n change to taxi drivers v know u r good soul .
      Brother Phil by virtue of this vlog v not find any scam , look 1st driver dropped u there u even stoped to see monkey.
      After meal ,2nd driver asking 4000 he didn't force u . Forien or Pakistani its up to us v accept prices without being judgemental.
      Most of Pakistani upright big hearted thy may b poors yet thy open their doors to serve guests thy may b facing problems yet thy smile u urself experience goodness in Pakistan its not some hidden secret.
      Look if u read all comments on today's vlog one even saying police must catch him , y would police catch taxi driver who he innocent, high police low prices its their job to earn its up to us v accept prices .

    • @agul5758
      @agul5758 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@philbland bro u can put caption
      "" high price low prices for taxi in Pakistan still negotiating ""
      Not scam taxi . Poor driver must not face music. 😢

  • @bashirahmed2068
    @bashirahmed2068 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Zabardast bro

  • @mikeyjoyce7861
    @mikeyjoyce7861 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Made me giggle with that yoghurt sauce, be something I'd do 😂

  • @abdikani_Curious
    @abdikani_Curious ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Bro, I am yet to see such kind, social, Convivial, generous and hospitable people like pakistani.
    They are always incredibly Phenomenal when a foreigner visits their country. Your title means "one bad fish spoils the whole pond" which is not suitable for this beautiful and Very welcoming pakistani people. The good and the positive people in pakistan are outnumbered than the bad ones.

    • @philbland
      @philbland  ปีที่แล้ว

      Read my pinned comment

  • @moodwithfood5
    @moodwithfood5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That wasnt souo that was Raita a yugurty sauce. Also called Chatni

  • @saimaqaisrani-zf2hu
    @saimaqaisrani-zf2hu ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤you are very nice and friendly man my brother allah bless you

  • @azrazulfiqar6617
    @azrazulfiqar6617 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are intelegent. 😮

  • @liavalmoriebutalid6364
    @liavalmoriebutalid6364 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been there beautiful place

  • @mehwishmasood4758
    @mehwishmasood4758 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really happy English people like Pakistan

  • @rajafaizan3944
    @rajafaizan3944 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome to Islamabad😊

  • @farwaMalik-k8t
    @farwaMalik-k8t ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations for 37k 🎉🎉🎉

  • @Universal385
    @Universal385 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So funny it’s a yogurt sauce for pakors😅

  • @IslamicvibeShorts
    @IslamicvibeShorts ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hahahahaha phil that was mint sauce not soup ,and mostly monal take time to serve their customers because most of the people just came here to enjoy the ambience and view

  • @Qalb-E-Momin.
    @Qalb-E-Momin. ปีที่แล้ว

    😢😢 cant hear the background music of monal

  • @sabinkamal
    @sabinkamal ปีที่แล้ว

    Ajj Mera Roza hey !

  • @KJToronto
    @KJToronto ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That green sauce for Pakora “ mint yogurt” Chutni ( sauce ) 😂

  • @Tawrazfahim
    @Tawrazfahim ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Proud to be Muslim ☪️🇧🇩

  • @mhussain2315
    @mhussain2315 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi it’s a mint sauce yogurt to eat with pakorah

  • @abidsultan2764
    @abidsultan2764 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Phil u must visit Murree.

  • @fatimahaleema419
    @fatimahaleema419 ปีที่แล้ว

    You will find good food sea food restaurants on road sides in Nowshera and peshawer. U will enjoy

  • @12gbgaming
    @12gbgaming ปีที่แล้ว

    Come To Mangla Cantt

  • @sameerahmed4952
    @sameerahmed4952 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you are foreigner in pakistan you would see the hospitality, but if we are in some other countries people look at us as we are not humen, BTW love your videos sir.

  • @muhammadrizwan9995
    @muhammadrizwan9995 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do hike on trail 5 and trail 3
    Because u look so fit
    And do visit Pindi raja bazaar and sadar

  • @abdulbasitkhan7448
    @abdulbasitkhan7448 ปีที่แล้ว

    20:13
    We came on "Chewsssday"
    Love the UK accent 😂😂

  • @tariqk2567
    @tariqk2567 ปีที่แล้ว

    Our province is called KPK, which is were you going soon. Peshawar, the guy in black glasses told it was 25 miles from there, go and visit the places. You will like the scenery there a lot. You will something similar to blackberry's, but the not blackberry's ok. If they have ripped by the time you get there, you will taste them and they very sweet and tasty.

  • @vickyvicky3636
    @vickyvicky3636 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice sir from Islamabad ❤👌🇵🇰

  • @JahangirJadoon
    @JahangirJadoon ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope you visit murree and abbotabad

  • @Astroayushh
    @Astroayushh ปีที่แล้ว

    maruti suzuki 800 still works in pakistan ??

  • @ShaziaRehman-uq9mq
    @ShaziaRehman-uq9mq ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Go to Sareena hotel in Islamabad

    • @tahiralikhanbaryar5669
      @tahiralikhanbaryar5669 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think,he made a vlog luxury hotels .its nice to visit some public places so that he can meet common people.

  • @HushE2AskolE
    @HushE2AskolE ปีที่แล้ว

    Kachry and baasi food ka iconic Hy.
    It's serve stale and plaque foods due this many point it destroyed and finished

  • @ukashaakhtar949
    @ukashaakhtar949 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First one to comment 😀

  • @mehdiAbbas73
    @mehdiAbbas73 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Please sir Visit Umerkot Sindh Pakistan ❤

  • @usmansheikh9829
    @usmansheikh9829 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you will come Rawalpindi then must try Kala khan nihari in breakfast which is located in kartaar pura and for brunch come to cream samosa which is located in saddar for lunch must try savour rice food which is located on college road and for dinner you must try raees tikka which is located in bao muhalla saddar....🎉🎉😊

  • @IslamicvibeShorts
    @IslamicvibeShorts ปีที่แล้ว

    love to meet u. plz post story of ur upcoming trip . or arrange any meetup. plz