CHARKO is a premium Korean charcoal grill and Pan-Asian soul food restaurant based in Lahore, Pakistan — now integrating blockchain with the CHKO Token 🪙 to offer exclusive dining rewards, NFTs, and decentralized loyalty. Co-founded by hospitality visionary Osama Shahid (ex-Ritz-Carlton), CHARKO blends culinary excellence with cutting-edge Web3 innovation.
Where Korean soul food meets blockchain innovation
CHARKO's flagship restaurant is opening in the heart of Gulberg, Lahore — a 70-seat luxury dining space offering live charcoal-grilled Korean BBQ and Pan-Asian flavors in a high-end, immersive setting. Stay tuned for grand opening announcements and pre-launch tasting invites.
Be part of our journey from Day 1! The CHKO Token presale is launching soon on PinkSale. Early supporters will receive bonus allocations, exclusive perks, and access to limited NFTs tied to the CHARKO ecosystem.
Rauf Malik – A veteran of global hospitality, Rauf has led flagship operations for JW Marriott and The Ritz-Carlton across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. With unmatched experience in launching and scaling world-class luxury hotels, he brings deep operational excellence and vision to CHARKO.
Chef Sam Lee – A culinary artist renowned for mastering open-flame Korean BBQ and Pan-Asian cuisine. Chef Sam has helmed kitchens across China, Macau, and Southeast Asia, creating unforgettable dining experiences grounded in bold flavors, authentic techniques, and soul food traditions.
Wolfi Malik – An international F&B strategist with pioneering work across the GCC, North America, Pakistan, and Europe. Known for his ability to scale restaurants and curate premium dining brands, Wolfi adds global perspective and market-savvy to CHARKO’s growth plan.
Osama Shahid – A tech-savvy entrepreneur with an obsession for food, branding, and experiential hospitality. It was over dinner in Miami with this incredible team that Osama envisioned CHARKO — a soulful restaurant concept powered by blockchain, NFTs, and the CHKO token. His energy, storytelling, and futuristic thinking brought everyone together to build what’s next in dining.