Bangladesh Cuisine & Restaurants

[Bilal9]

I don't see any vegetarian options

This is a different country than India.

Most young people in Bangladesh are not vegetarians. But you could order Tofu instead of meat with a lot of items.

There was a time when Bengali staple food was Vegetarian Bhartas (including a version of the Bengan/Brinjal Bharta popular in North India/Punjab) and of course Daal with Rice. But as expected they've always been avid fish/seafood eaters. Typically Bengali cuisine is more mild than North Indian food that is ultra-loaded with spice.

Roti/Chapati/Paratha is widely available in urban areas. Here is a mid-grade Bengali restaurant with their fare which seems vegetarian.

Honestly I have no idea what counts as veg or non-veg...

The Dining Room at Calcutta Club

 

[midnightmasala]

Is paneer popular in bangla food?

 

[Bilal9]

Is paneer popular in bangla food?

Generally - Negative. Paneer is a North Indian ingredient. It is however made and consumed locally by itself. Typically not used at home as an ingredient but of course offered at restaurants as part of cooked 'Mattar Paneer' and other dishes.

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Red Emperor Hakka Cuisine, Banani/Uttara

 

[midnightmasala]

Generally - Negative. Paneer is a North Indian ingredient. It is however made and consumed locally by itself. Typically not used at home as an ingredient but of course offered at restaurants as part of cooked 'Mattar Paneer' and other dishes.

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Red Emperor Hakka Cuisine, Banani/Uttara

Thanks.
You may be aware that Bengali sweets sandesh are very famous in India. Is it the same there? In India of you say rosogolla you think Calcutta. Is sweets famous?

 

[Bilal9]

Thanks.
You may be aware that Bengali sweets sandesh are very famous in India. Is it the same there? In India of you say rosogolla you think Calcutta. Is sweets famous?

Yes more or less it is. Sandesh, Rosogolla and a myriad of other sweets originated in Bengal and Orissa many eons ago as offerings in Hindu Royal Pooja/Parvana occasions. Kolkata AFAIK did not originate the majority of Bengali sweets - they mainly came from East Bengal (now Bangladesh). Sweets makers (moyra) craft came from many areas in East Bengal, such as

1. Tripura (Comilla)
2. Barisal
3. Rajshahi
4. Faridpur

Following are some leading sweets chains in Dhaka, you can google them. To this day - sweets (mithai) remains a bigger part of Bengali celebrations than other areas in the subcontinent.

PREMIER SWEETS

BananiHouse-18/G, Road-9
BananiDhaka, Bangladesh.
Tel: (88-02) 987-1099
Dhanmondi
House-28, Road-11
DhanmondiDhaka, Bangladesh.
Tel: (88-02) 910-4613

PROMINENT SWEETS
BananiHouse 18/G, Road 9
Block G
BananiDhaka, Bangladesh.
Tel: (88-02) 986-1353
Dhanmondi
Dhanmondi Tower
House 4A, Road 27 (old)
DhanmondiDhaka, Bangladesh.
Tel: (88-02) 914-4547
Rampura
1/2 West Hajipara
D.I.T Road
Rampura Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Tel: (88-02) 935-0154
Shantinagar
40-41 Siddeswari
Circular Road., Kulsum Tower
Shantinagar Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Tel: (88-02) 935-44841

ROSH
Dhanmondi
BDR Gate #4, Jigatola,
Road # 2,
Dhanmondi Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Tel: (88) 0171-542-8051
Gulshan
Gulshan DCC Market
Shop #23
Gulshan 1Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Tel: (88-02) 989-5902
Gulshan
Bhavan Market Shop #2
Gulshan-2Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Tel: (88-02) 885-6951

 

[Bilal9]

Upstairs Lounge and Bistro - featuring Continental specialties...

 

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More selection from 'Upstairs Lounge and Bistro'...

 

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Cafe de Partex is located inside of Partex Plaza which mostly sells upscale furniture. Just a place for a snack , a treat or even a nice midday meal.

 

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Alchemy, Banani - featuring Continental specialties...

 

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Interior of Angaar Indian Restaurant was designed by Tanya Karim Associates - one of the leading architect firms in Dhaka.

 

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Tokyo Japanese Restaurant, Rd 51, Hse 9 Gulshan

IFTAR BENTO BOX from Tokyo Express

 

[Zarvan]

What about international brands ? I mean MacDonald and KFC and Burger King and others ? And are restaurants in Bangladesh also opened for Sehri because in Pakistan in past few years in many restaurants now you have to gett booking even for sehri

 

[Bilal9]

What about international brands ? I mean MacDonald and KFC and Burger King and others ? And are restaurants in Bangladesh also opened for Sehri because in Pakistan in past few years in many restaurants now you have to gett booking even for sehri

Pizza Hut and KFC exists but BK and McDonalds are absent. There are rumors that they may open soon. All restaurants are open and have deals for Sehri and Iftaar and yes sometimes you need bookings for them. One of the images of a Japanese restaurant above even offers a Bento box (Japanese variety meal box) for Iftar.

It is somewhat sad but I think generally gluttony is at its peak during Ramadan than the other way round.