Restaurant
Restaurants face sluggish sales as diners tighten belt
When Sheuly Akhter and her friend entered a branch of Star Kabab in Dhanmondi on Thursday last week, marking their return to the establishment for the first time in nearly four months, they were surprised by the lack of customers.
Tasting authentic Dhakaiya food outside Puran Dhaka
Discover Dhakaiya Chapkhana, a new aesthetic cafe in town serving authentic Dhaka cuisine. Admire the colourful wall depicting Dhaka's historic monuments as you indulge in flavourful dishes.
Alfresco celebrates 9 delicious years of amazing food and great company
Alfresco's menu is a treasure trove of different flavours and surprisingly enough, you can enjoy it without breaking the bank. You cannot go wrong with a comforting bowl of their ''Pasta Basta.” On the other hand, their pizza Bolognese or pizza Delicia are perfect for sharing with friends. Also, if you have not tried it already, their pizza sandwiches are a must-have!
My Dhaka / Why does Dhaka lack vegetarian restaurants?
`From a wide selection of street food to exotic dining experiences, the city has a wide taste palate.
Zephyr: A gentle breeze on the plate
Zephyr, meaning a gentle breeze, is a restaurant that culminates the three things that Dhaka city lacks tremendously — a marvellous view of the big blue sky, rejuvenating fresh air, and lush greenery everywhere the eye can see.
Exquisite Turkish flavours at Lezzetli
Turkish cuisine is popular worldwide and has cemented itself as one of the best. They have a wide variety of savoury and sweet dishes that tantalise the senses immeasurably. Its profound effect has now reached the shores of Chattogram with the help of Lezzetli, a restaurant serving up the most delectable and mouth-watering Turkish dishes. From kebabs to shawarmas to maqlubas, Lezzetli has got you covered on your quest to find great Turkish food.
My Dhaka: The city’s vegetarian eateries
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Capawcino Cat Café: Coffee and Paw-sitivity!
Capawcino Cat Cafe is genuinely one of the happiest places you can visit. Located above Mehedi Mart in Bashundhara, it’s the first ever cat cafe in Dhaka. You are immediately greeted with a burst of life upon entering the cafe with its rooftop setup, refreshing decor and paw shaped stepping stones that lead you to the main attraction of the cafe: a cat zone with around 20 cats! Much like some of the rescued felines the cafe cares for, their story to better days too is filled with highs and lows and we caught up with Rahat Rahmam, the founder, to uncover it.
Waffle Up: worth the fuss?
If you’re having a bad day and you need a pick-me-up, Waffle Up is definitely a place you should visit.
Khazana Iftar Bazar: Buffet featuring exquisite Hyderabadi delicacies throughout Ramadan
This Ramadan, prepare to indulge yourself for delicious and exquisite dishes that are offered by Khazana, as their Ramadan offering of Iftar Bazar is back in full swing this year!
The Hive: The new restaurant sensation in town
The term food court has become synonymous with the food culture in Dhaka City. From open places to closed corridors, many have tried and very few have succeeded to survive. With the ever-growing fascination and demands of the young city dwellers, restauranteurs are always on their toes to keep their patrons engaged with their hospitality, quirky marketing strategy and succulent food!
Hanging out at Diggger
Diggger entered the city’s pizza scene earlier this year.
Beauty Lassi: A legacy of taste
While many establishments struggle to survive in the restaurant business for more than a few years, ‘Beauty Lassi and Falooda’ has done it for a hundred years and it not only survived, it has thrived with glory.
The best lassi in Dhaka
There are lots of eateries and restaurants in Dhaka that serve delectable lassi, and within these are some places that one must visit. Thus, we set on a hunt down town for the best lassi available!
A taste of Hello Dhaka
Occupying a space that is big enough for a typical family-style restaurant in Dhaka, this diner is located in the midst of crowded inlets going into commercial spaces and convenience stores, a true hive of activity in the heart of Gulshan 1.
This Place Is Not Like Other Restaurants
"Our three core values are exposure, exposure, and exposure."
Inside look at 138 East
Ashfaq Rahman Asif, Managing Director, 138 East speaks to The Daily Star about the story behind creating this restaurant, which has particularly gained popularity among the youth. He talks about his passion, challenges and ways to overcome them and how he is also operating other ventures-Tarka, Tehari Avenue, Haveli, Pier 138, and Busy Beans, along with his partners.
Chef Billal Hossain in Northampton's Tamarind Restaurant
Foodies in Northampton, UK, were in for treat this Valentine's Day. The Tamarind Restaurant, Northamptonshire's premier fine dining restaurant, hosted Qatar airways' Chef, Md Billal Hossain
Japanese police raid elite 'tiger blowfish' supper club
A members-only Japanese restaurant serving the banned and deadly delicacy "tiger blowfish" liver is raided, according to police.