Multan's food culture carries a distinct Seraiki region identity, different in character from Lahore's more famous food scene despite both being Punjab cities.
Sohan halwa: Multan's signature sweet, a dense, ghee rich confection that's become the city's most recognisable culinary export, sold in shops throughout the old city and a standard souvenir for visitors to bring home.
Seraiki cuisine: Southern Punjab's Seraiki speaking food traditions differ subtly from central Punjabi cooking, look for local specialities around the old city and shrine areas rather than assuming Multan's food mirrors Lahore's.
Shrine area dining: Food stalls around Multan's major Sufi shrines (Shah Rukn e Alam, Bahauddin Zakariya) offer a genuine local eating experience tied to the city's devotional culture and pilgrim traffic.
What to actually order: Sohan halwa (non negotiable, buy from an established shop with high turnover for freshness), and ask locally for current Seraiki style karahi recommendations, which change in reputation more than Lahore's more established food street institutions.
See our Multan travel guide for the full city itinerary, best combined with Bahawalpur.
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