street food dhaka

Why everyone’s talking about Mona Mama’s egg-topped haleem

Mona Mama’s Haleem on Salimullah Road has become a viral sensation with its quail egg twist. With over 30 years of legacy, it charms crowds with its perfect spice, hearty servings, and Mama's quirky humour.

Gulshan’s secret: Street food so good, it puts your fancy fusion to shame

In Gulshan-2, Dhaka, a hidden street food paradise offers authentic flavours that evoke nostalgia. Discover vibrant stalls serving crispy fuchka, hearty halim, and late-night kebabs, reminding you of the true essence of comfort food.

Forget gourmet, Shahjadpur’s muri bhorta is the real explosion of flavours

Shahjadpur Jheel Par brims with many food carts. Here, you can find everything from crispy fuchka to steaming hot momos making it a vibrant hub. However, the muri bhorta stands out for its uniqueness among all the delicious offerings.

Street food may not be that good

Street foods like chotpoti, chola-muri, sandwich, sugarcane juice, aloe vera juice, and mixed salads in Dhaka contain harmful bacteria, a recent study reveals.

Study confirms harmful bacteria presence in street foods

Street foods like chotpoti, chola-muri, sandwiches, sugarcane juice, aloe vera juice, and mixed salad in Dhaka contain harmful bacteria, a recent study reveals

A couple’s journey from office desks to street food cart

The couple – Emu Akter and Fasiur Rahman, married for six years – started this business not out of necessity but out of passion for the food they cook.

#Perspective / Meet Mohammad Ali: Bringing Kushtia’s shon papri and tiler khaja to Dhaka’s streets

Scrumptious tiler khaja (sesame seed candy) and shon papri holds a special place in our hearts, so much so that occasionally, we still find ourselves indulging in the magic of shon papri and tiler khaja. An elderly hawker, Mohammad Ali’s life has been intertwined with these sweets for over three decades. Ali brings these culinary gems from Kushtia, offering a taste of tradition that has endured through the years.

Wallet feeling thin? Here are 5 places to eat under Tk 200!

We have searched and scoured the city to bring you the top 5 inexpensive hangout spots, all under Tk 200!

December 26, 2024
December 26, 2024

Why everyone’s talking about Mona Mama’s egg-topped haleem

Mona Mama’s Haleem on Salimullah Road has become a viral sensation with its quail egg twist. With over 30 years of legacy, it charms crowds with its perfect spice, hearty servings, and Mama's quirky humour.

October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024

Gulshan’s secret: Street food so good, it puts your fancy fusion to shame

In Gulshan-2, Dhaka, a hidden street food paradise offers authentic flavours that evoke nostalgia. Discover vibrant stalls serving crispy fuchka, hearty halim, and late-night kebabs, reminding you of the true essence of comfort food.

October 23, 2024
October 23, 2024

Forget gourmet, Shahjadpur’s muri bhorta is the real explosion of flavours

Shahjadpur Jheel Par brims with many food carts. Here, you can find everything from crispy fuchka to steaming hot momos making it a vibrant hub. However, the muri bhorta stands out for its uniqueness among all the delicious offerings.

June 11, 2024
June 11, 2024

Street food may not be that good

Street foods like chotpoti, chola-muri, sandwich, sugarcane juice, aloe vera juice, and mixed salads in Dhaka contain harmful bacteria, a recent study reveals.

June 10, 2024
June 10, 2024

Study confirms harmful bacteria presence in street foods

Street foods like chotpoti, chola-muri, sandwiches, sugarcane juice, aloe vera juice, and mixed salad in Dhaka contain harmful bacteria, a recent study reveals

May 18, 2024
May 18, 2024

A couple’s journey from office desks to street food cart

The couple – Emu Akter and Fasiur Rahman, married for six years – started this business not out of necessity but out of passion for the food they cook.

December 28, 2023
December 28, 2023

Meet Mohammad Ali: Bringing Kushtia’s shon papri and tiler khaja to Dhaka’s streets

Scrumptious tiler khaja (sesame seed candy) and shon papri holds a special place in our hearts, so much so that occasionally, we still find ourselves indulging in the magic of shon papri and tiler khaja. An elderly hawker, Mohammad Ali’s life has been intertwined with these sweets for over three decades. Ali brings these culinary gems from Kushtia, offering a taste of tradition that has endured through the years.

October 5, 2023
October 5, 2023

Wallet feeling thin? Here are 5 places to eat under Tk 200!

We have searched and scoured the city to bring you the top 5 inexpensive hangout spots, all under Tk 200!