September 27, 2025

A Corpus-Based Linguistic Analysis of the Menus in Lahore's Elite Cafes and Restaurants

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Corpus-based linguistic analysis reveals international cuisine's dominance over Pakistani food culture.

The study shows that international cuisine overshadows traditional Pakistani dishes in elite restaurants.
Analysis of 200 menu items from 55 elite cafes reveals a lack of traditional names for Pakistani food.
Purposive sampling was used in a corpus analysis to examine menu languages and item names.
This cultural shift raises concerns about the preservation of Pakistani food culture and identity.

Sagheer et al. (2024) studied this question.

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