Maryam Jillani

Maryam Jillani is a food writer currently based in Manila, Philippines. Born and raised in Islamabad, Pakistan, Maryam has also lived and worked in Cambodia, Mexico, and the United States, making her a global citizen and skilled cross-cultural reporter. From reporting on Juarez, Mexico’s changing culinary landscape, to documenting the impact of Afghan refugees on Islamabad’s dining scene, Maryam has become adept at highlighting culinary stories of underreported communities. Maryam’s writing has been published by Al Jazeera, Condé Nast Traveler, Food52, and NPR, among others. As the founder of the award-winning website, Pakistan Eats, which documents Pakistani cuisine from across the country, she is also an experienced developer of South Asian recipes. The website won the Saveur Blog Award for Best Food Culture in 2018 after having been a finalist for Best New Voice the year prior.