Dhaka
Wildly popular with the locals, and rightly so, Al-Razzaque does delicious curries, biryanis and Bangladeshi breakfasts, but the pièces de résistance here…
Must-see restaurants in Bangladesh
Dhaka
Indian street food served in a clean, trendy, air-con restaurant. Everything here is delicious, but the chaat (spicy snacks, Tk 50 to Tk 70) are excellent…
Dhaka
After being ransacked by militants in mid-2016, this top-notch bakery rose like a phoenix in a new (albeit tiny) address within a shopping mall in early…
Dhaka
A Dhaka institution in its own right, this legendary store offers an amazing variety of traditional Bangladeshi sweetmeats, as well as a delicious mix of…
Dhaka
It might sound like sticking our necks out, but we reckon this no-nonsense joint probably serves the best biryani in Dhaka, plateful by massive plateful…
Dhaka
A stylish and intimate setting for probably the best pizza and pasta you’ll find anywhere in Bangladesh. The antipasti and fish and meat courses are also…
Gopal Pali Prosida Monda Sweet Shop
Bangladesh
Few locals visit the rajbari, but they do all visit this famous sweetshop, which makes the best monda (grainy, sweetened yogurt cake) in the country…
Dhaka
With smart decor and obliging staff, this upscale restaurant serves a mouth-watering range of authentic Sri Lankan dishes such as oven-baked pol roti …
Bangladesh
Located deep inside a commercial building, this place probably does the best local food in town. Try the delicious haleem (meat and lentil soup) with naan…
Bangladesh
This modern eatery stocks an assortment of pastries, sandwiches and cakes and, most importantly, presses fresh coffee. You could also try the tasty…
Dhaka
A very pleasant coffee shop in a quiet, refined courtyard. The coffee isn't super-cheap (around Tk 140), but it's good and you can get great light lunches…
Dhaka
Sushi is relatively new in Dhaka, but Samdado is one of the city's oldest Japanese restaurants. The dark wood and bamboo decor here lends an appropriate…
Dhaka
Bamboo Shoot is Dhaka's most reliable outpost for authentic Chinese cuisine and well worth a splurge. It's in the same building as Agora supermarket – a…
Dhaka
A small but chic new Indian restaurant, with modern cream-and-black fittings and an offbeat line in menus made from laser-inscribed wood. Luckily, the…
Dhaka
Part of the hugely popular Star Kebab chain, this is a hit with the local student population, and does ever-dependable and ever-affordable local nosh in a…
Dhaka
Pan Tau has established itself as a trusted place for great Thai curries, a refined atmosphere and excellent service, all washed down with one of their…
Dhaka
A new and popular Indian restaurant, specialising mainly in Mughal cuisine. Expect thick and buttery curry sauces, tender meat, and a procession of kebabs…
Dhaka
An expensive, but authentic and well-regarded Korean restaurant, which also branches out into sushi.
Dhaka
An Old Dhaka institution, Haji only does one dish – mutton biryani – but does it exceedingly well. This place is tiny, so you’ll almost certainly have to…
Dhaka
Named after an Indian stringed instrument and billed as a ‘symphony of dining’, Santoor serves up mouth-watering Indian dishes. The tandoor kebabs are…
Dhaka
Proving Gulshan isn’t just about Western-friendly posh nosh, this no-frills local favourite knocks out tremendous mutton, chicken and beef curries as well…
Bangladesh
Located across the river within the premises of Parjatan Hotel (also known as Hotel Pashur), this clean and well-serviced restaurant has a very good…
Bangladesh
Extremely popular with locals, this place whips up delicious, no-nonsense main courses (biryanis, curries and set meals) plus hearty breakfasts (dhal,…
Dhaka
A good central choice for kebabs. The beef sheekh kebab (grilled meat on a skewer) and the grilled chicken are sumptuous, and the rotis sure aren’t bad…
Bangladesh
A very popular roadside restaurant, this place makes unending platters of kebabs, biryani and extremely tasty fried chicken that hit the spot. There’s…
Bangladesh
Sarinda offers Bengali and Indian food plus a few Chinese dishes, but of equal draw here is the very well-maintained garden, which is a lovely place to…
Bangladesh
The kebabs (served from 4.30pm) at this smart eatery are simply mouthwatering, although on most evenings, they will have been gulped down by eager diners…
Dhaka
One of the most popular of Dhaka’s Star Kebab chains, this one does a mutton leg roast to die for, plus the usual tasty biryanis and curries, and good…
Bangladesh
The unchallenged curry king of Jessore, this place does a very popular mutton curry (Tk 90) that's best eaten with plain rice and an assortment of bhorta…
Bangladesh
This is a clean and friendly restaurant with an extensive Chinese menu, tucked away on the upper floors of a small shopping centre. It seems extremely…
Dhaka
Head to Istanbul restaurant for a big plate of Turkish kebabs. It's a popular lunchtime spot, and if you're not keen on meat there are plenty of great…
Bangladesh
One of the few decent dining options in Sonargaon, Kolapata serves up healthy portions of Bangladeshi curries, biryanis and bhajis (vegetable dishes), in…
Bangladesh
This is a good place to buy yourself a platter of sticky local sweetmeats. It's more clean and hygienic compared to most sweet shops, and the early…
Bangladesh
This place does a sort of quasi-Chinese selection that is far from authentic, but is nonetheless tasty and wholesome. It's housed in clean surrounds on…
Dhaka
Clearly the best among Dhaka's western style supermarkets, this trendy store lines its shelves with imported salads, fruits and vegetables, pricey organic…
Dhaka
Friendly, pocket-sized restaurant with a limited choice of delicious curries to be scooped up with fine rumali (extra-thin) roti. The kebabs are excellent…
Bangladesh
Tasty curries and delicious kebabs. Portions are enormous – perfect for sharing, or ask for a half-plate of rice if you're on your own. On the opposite…
Bangladesh
This tidy restaurant of the Red Roof Inn is on the first floor before reception. It serves up delicious and very generously portioned Bangladeshi and…
Bangladesh
Kebab heaven, with charcoal-grilled chicken and mutton sheekh topping the list. Also does excellent naan bread. No menu, and limited English, but pointing…
Bangladesh
Kebabs, roast chicken, fish and biryani in one of the town’s smartest restaurants. Popular with families.
