As Pakistanis, we all know this Facebook post far too well:

And most of the time, again since we are Pakistanis, it’s either because we want clothes, a janamaz or food.

SO, in the spirit of travel season and being Desi, we decided to put together an article on the food items everyone takes from Pakistan, or asks people from Pakistan to bring with them when going abroad.

1. Shezan Mango Juice

2. Slims/Twitch

3. EVERYDAY POWDER

4. Chilli garlic sauce

Honestly, how else do you expect to eat pizza? With NORMAL ketchup!?

5. Tulsi

6. Chilli Milli

7. Milo

8. Dino Munchies

9. Cocomo

(Mujhe bhee do)

10. Kurkure

11. Hajmola candy

12. Bakarkhaani

13. Rusk

14. Khalifa ki khatai

Hayyyyyyeeeeeeeeeee.

15. ABC Jelly

16. Nimco

17. Paani Puri

18. Tapal/Lipton/Literally every kind of chai

19. MAAGGGGIIIIIIIII

20. Rooh Afza

21. Nando’s ka cake

PAKISTANI NANDO’S CAKE IS TOO GOOD. YOU KNOW IT.

There ya have it folks, the starter pack for all Desi’s living abroad. Do you have any other snacks you ask for? Any other foods that you crave? Let us know what you think in the comments section below! Stay hungry. Stay Desi. Love you.

Cover photo source: Punjab Asian Bazaar