Every meal has its cast.
Some dishes walk in with confidence, stealing all the spotlight.
Others just support the plot — quietly iconic, underrated, and always there when you need them.
So, grab your fork, because we’re rating the main characters and side characters of the food world 🍴💅
1. Nihari — The Slow-Burn Male Lead
Main Character Energy:
Takes hours to cook. Worth every second.
Rich, deep, and emotional — the “method actor” of Pakistani food.
Side Character Energy:
Naan — the silent partner who completes every emotional scene.
Without naan, Nihari’s story is unfinished.
2.Butter Chicken — The Heartthrob
Main Character Energy:
Rich, smooth, dramatic — the SRK of curries.
He knows how to steal hearts and stain white clothes.
Side Character Energy:
Garlic naan — the romantic partner who soaks up all the emotions (and gravy).
3.Biryani — The Desi Main Character We All Fear and Love
Rich. Spicy. Complicated. Emotional.
Biryani is that dramatic hero who takes 3 hours to show up but is worth every second.
Side Character Energy:
Raita.
The chill best friend who keeps biryani from burning your soul.
4.Pizza — The Global Heartthrob
Main Character Energy:
Flirty, cheesy, universally adored.
She’s the celebrity everyone wants a slice of — the “popular kid” of every gathering.
Side Character Energy:
Garlic bread, The dips — garlic mayo, chili sauce. Never the lead, but always the reason we show up.
🎬 Chemistry test: Pizza + Coke = the most stable relationship in history.
5.Gulab Jamun — The Sweet Drama Queen
Main Character Energy:
Sticky, soft, dramatic. Shows up at every wedding like “I’m here, darlings.”
She’s the dessert equivalent of a slow-motion hair flip.
Side Character Energy:
Rabri — the creamy sidekick that takes the climax to the next level.
6.Chai — The True Main Character of Every Pakistani Scene
Main Character Energy:
Forget the rest.
Chai is not just a drink — it’s an emotion, an aesthetic, a national anthem. ☕🇵🇰
Side Character Energy:
well chai is a solo star but Paratha or biscuit — loyal supporting side roles since day one.
7. Avocado Toast — The “It Girl” of Breakfast
Main Character Energy: 10/10
She’s trendy, expensive, and aesthetically unbothered.
You don’t eat avocado toast — you pose with it.
📸 Caption: “Financially struggling but emotionally stable.”
Side Character Energy:
Butter toast — loyal, cheap, comforting.
Not flashy, but she’s been feeding hearts since childhood.
8. Pasta — The Dramatic Main Lead
Main Character Energy:
You know that slow twirl of spaghetti? That’s cinema. 🍝
Pasta is emotional support in edible form — sometimes cheesy, sometimes spicy, always there for heartbreak recovery montages.
Side Character Energy:
Garlic bread.
Never the lead, but always the reason the movie’s a hit.
9. Sushi — The Cool, Mysterious Main Character
Elegant. Expensive. Probably listens to indie music.
Sushi doesn’t yell — it just exists beautifully (I heard you just said Kachi machli! Very Rude)
Side Character Energy:
Soy sauce & wasabi.
They don’t talk much, but without them? Zero flavor, zero drama.
10. Burger and fries — The power couple
The burger is the crowd-pleaser. Messy, bold, and unapologetic.
He doesn’t try to be healthy — and we respect that.
Side Character Energy:
Fries.
Technically the side dish but… let’s be honest, they carry the entire movie 🍟
11.Croissant — The Parisian Diva
Main Character Energy:
Flaky, golden, dramatic — always looks good, even when doing nothing.
She doesn’t need toppings; she is the topping.
Side Character Energy:
Coffee — tall, dark, and handsome. Together, they’re a breakfast love story. ☕💋
12. Bubble Tea — The Overhyped Main Character
She’s cute, aesthetic, and lives rent-free in everyone’s feed.
But sometimes… a little too much personality (and sugar).
Side Character Energy:
Plain iced tea — low-key, sophisticated, doesn’t need bubbles to make an impression.
13. Dessert — The Post-Credit Scene Everyone Waits For
Whether it’s a brownie, cheesecake, or chocolate lava cake — dessert always steals the final scene.
You think the story’s over? Boom. Sweet chaos.
Side Character Energy:
Whipped cream — short screen time, big impact.
14. Street Food — The Unexpected Main Character
Messy, loud, flavorful, and addictive.
This is the “chaotic good” hero of the story — unfiltered, unbothered, unforgettable.
Side Character Energy:
Paper napkin that never works. But we love the effort.
15. Salad — The “Trying to Be the Main Character” Character
She could be the lead if she tried less.
Salad is that character who has potential — but sometimes lacks flavor development.
Side Character Energy:
Croutons.
Carry the crunch, carry the story.
16.English Breakfast — The Ensemble Cast
Main Character Energy:
No one star — everyone’s equal. Eggs, sausage, beans, toast, and mushrooms all fighting for screen time.
It’s breakfast chaos but organized.
Side Character Energy:
English Tea — the classic British narrator who ties it all together calmly.
🎥 Final Scene: Every Dish Has Its Moment
You don’t have to be the avocado toast or the sushi platter to be iconic.
Even fries, raita, and napkins play their part.
Because sometimes, main characters are overrated — side characters feed the soul. 💅🍴