Dhaka’s food scene blends nostalgia and bold regional flavors — kalai ruti, fiery mezban, and indigenous Hebang dishes — all rooted in identity. From comfort to discovery, each bite connects locals to home, heritage, and culinary diversity.
Jibon Mistanno Bhandar in Madaripur is famous for its legendary Kheerpuri, a creamy sweet made with fresh village milk. This third-generation shop attracts visitors nationwide, preserving tradition through unmatched taste and authentic ingredients.
Chef Pam Soontornyanakij becomes the first Thai and Asian woman to win World’s Best Female Chef 2025, revolutionizing Bangkok’s dining scene with Michelin-starred Potong, innovative ventures, and mentorship programs for future female culinary leaders.
At Wise Ghat, watermelons arrive in vibrant heaps, unloaded by laborers for distribution across Dhaka. This seasonal trade supports many, with watermelons sourced from Rangabali and neighbouring areas, spreading tradition and livelihoods throughout the city.
Cellato’s Byakuya is the world’s most expensive ice cream, blending rare white truffle, Parmigiano Reggiano, and sake lees into a $6,696 luxury dessert. This artisanal, East-meets-West creation redefines premium culinary indulgence and fine dining.
While not your conventional Eid dish, for those looking for a healthy touch to almost everything they eat, these are interesting additions. Eid celebrations are incomplete without a feast, and these delicious leafy dishes bring a unique twist to traditional meals.
The rice cooker is an underappreciated kitchen appliance that most people think is only good for steaming rice. It’s the quiet workhorse of Bangladeshi kitchens, churning out piles of fragrant chaal without much supervision. But what if I told you that this humble machine is capable of much more?
As Eid approaches, it's the perfect time to indulge in traditional Bengali flavours. From the rich Machher Lej Bhorta to the delectable Fish Glassy, these festive recipes are a celebration of hilsa and other beloved fish varieties.
Arpon Changma’s creations in his restaurant, BBQ Express, combine elements of diverse culinary traditions that originated from different regions and cultures of Bangladesh. With utmost finesse, they craft and promote a “Texas-inspired, Chittagong Hill Tracts influenced” barbecue joint.
Discover divine flavours with these Puja recipes crafted by the talented chef, Banefus Gomes of the Holiday Inn Dhaka City Centre. Experience the essence of tradition on your plate.
Durga Puja is an elaborate affair, especially in Bangladesh and West Bengal. Spread across the days of the festivities, food remains an integral part of the celebrations. The following are some of the traditional, time-tested recipes associated with Durga Puja.
Everyone talks about food during pujo. More often than not, khichuri, polao, ilish, chingri and mangsho tends to land leading roles in these discussions with luchi, and cholar dal playing solid supporting roles. And of course, beyond all this there are sweets. Artful, creative, delicate, yet honest to god mishti. Sandesh, kamolabhog, chandrapuli, narkel naru… the list can go on.
The following three recipes all use cheat codes in their execution without taking away the authentic flavour of the original dishes. Try them for your puja luncheon or on any other occasion.
This Durga Puja, I collaborated with Joyadrita Ragavendran Chatterjee from across the border to share some of her family favourites. Joyadrita grew up enjoying the culture of both East Bengal and West Bengal as her maternal side is from Bangladesh and her paternal side is from India.
Vegetables are immensely nutritious and should be kept in our regular meal plan. The following tasty and innovative recipes will satiate your desire for variety in your meal plan.
Red velvet has to be one of the best inventions in the culinary landscape! The combination of sweet and tart, with its crumbly texture and melt-in-your-mouth sensation, creates the perfect marriage with your tastebuds. Here are a few red velvet recipes beyond our very well-known traditional cakes.
We have searched and scoured the city to bring you the top 5 inexpensive hangout spots, all under Tk 200!
Here are 4 dishes that you must try if you are looking to utilise that jam jar in more ways than just a breakfast spread.
