restaurants in Dhaka
Plant-based dining that even meat-lovers will love: Inside Faiza Ahmed’s Sanchayita
Faiza Ahmed, a Bangladeshi fashion designer and culinary innovator, combines her artistic background with traditional plant-based cuisine through Sanchayita. This venture celebrates Bangladesh's heritage and sustainability, offering intimate dining experiences that reconnect diners to their roots.
6 November 2024, 12:07 PM
Why I gave Selim’s Kabab Ghor my heart — and half my stomach
A food lover finally visits Selim Kabab Ghor, discovering its authentic charcoal-cooked beef kebabs, chicken chaaps, and brain fry that redefine his culinary expectations. He celebrates savouring every bite amid an unexpectedly vibrant late-night crowd.
31 October 2024, 09:59 AM
Forget startups, Nafiz Azad Prithibi’s food cart is schooling us on Business 101
A class IX student at Dhaka Residential Model College, Nafiz Azad Prithibi along with his mother, started a food stall at Ring Road, Mohammadpur on 18 September. Later, he moved the business to a small food cart on the lane just beside Suchona Community Center.
5 October 2024, 09:10 AM
Rainy day cravings? Brisket and Bistro has you covered
Brisket and Bistro is the ideal place to go if you're looking for a delicious meat experience in Dhaka. Located in the centre of Dhanmondi, this little bistro offers a variety of delectable cuisine that will leave you wanting more.
23 September 2024, 12:36 PM
Food first, photos later? Not in the age of Instagram!
I was recently out with my friends trying out this restaurant. The food was delivered and just as I was about to dive in, my friends collectively stopped my hand and unarmed me of my cutlery. Why? They stopped it because they needed to take pictures of it so that 200 or so random people on their Instagram/Facebook could feel united with them.
5 September 2024, 11:47 AM
Salads under Tk 150: Budget-friendly options that pack a flavour punch
Looking for delicious salads that will not break the bank? You’re in luck! These budget-friendly recipes, each under Tk 150, are packed with flavour and freshness.
25 August 2024, 08:40 AM
Shawarma and solidarity: How Dhaka’s restaurants supported student heroes
Bangladesh’s recent student protests sparked a transformative shift, with youth taking on roles as impromptu traffic controllers in Dhaka, showcasing resilience and unity. Hotels and restaurants, like Beirut in Banani, supported students by providing free meals, symbolizing solidarity. This act of kindness boosted morale and highlighted the power of community support.
19 August 2024, 14:55 PM
Football fever: Dhaka’s top spots to catch the Euro 2024 action
Time is ticking until the heavily anticipated finals for the Euro 2024 tournament arrives! In such exciting times, it sounds like a wonderful opportunity to step outside with friends and family and have a great day out, as well as watch some electrifying football.
14 July 2024, 11:35 AM
‘Govt agencies extorting restaurants in the name of raids’
The Bangladesh Restaurant Owners' Association (BROA) claims
18 March 2024, 13:28 PM
Fire exits horrifying at many city eateries
Just like on Bailey Road, a prominent feature of Banani road-11, Kamal Ataturk Avenue, Satmasjid Road, Khilagon Taltola and Mirpur-11 traffic circle are tall buildings that house restaurants, cafes and commercial kitchens on every floor.
2 March 2024, 18:00 PM
From CHT and beyond: Arpon Changma and his fusion cuisine
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.
23 October 2023, 13:43 PM
7 ways to balance your budget and eating out
If you are trying to save money, you have probably heard that carrying your lunch and cooking supper is the way to go. However, you should not give up the occasional treat of fine dining. Here are some ways to save costs while still enjoying meals at your favourite restaurants.
24 June 2023, 11:12 AM
How we should design the next generation of parks
Do we need the 24/7 hustle and bustle of Dhaka – the cacophonous dramas of this sleepless city – reproduced in its parks too?
15 June 2023, 17:00 PM
Top 5 restaurants for rainy day delights in Dhaka City
Life in the big city is not easy. Constantly running after one thing or another and keeping up with the world at all times is necessary but exhausting. However, divine intervention sometimes manifests itself as howling wind and rumbling thunder followed by a heavy downpour, forcing this fast-paced life to a sudden stand-still and allowing you a moment of respite.
7 June 2023, 11:11 AM
Experience a fusion of flavours at Boro's
Boro's is the newest addition to the culinary scene in town, having started its journey officially on 7 February, 2023. Offering a unique blend of Thai, Chinese, and Indian cuisines and a separate segment for coffee lovers, Boro’s has all the elements to tantalise your tastebuds.
22 March 2023, 15:48 PM
Indulge in authentic Pan-Asian cuisine with Travel East
Travel East, a pan-Asian restaurant in Banani, is the brainchild of four friends — Nafeez, Mishu, Kashfica, and Linkon — and has captivated the neighbourhood's foodies' hearts and palates. With its unique decor and delectable meals, Travel East has created a buzz in the community in a very short time.
9 March 2023, 12:36 PM
Culture Club by The Food Talk
The Food Talk, a popular Facebook group that is abuzz with food enthusiasts, restauranteurs, home cooks, and the like recently hosted a culture mixer called “Culture Club” on Saturday, 18 February, 2023. The idea of the event was for epicures from all backgrounds to converse and connect, while the stalls portrayed how a massive part of our culture is defined by food.
22 February 2023, 15:34 PM
Kavan launches its brand-new outlet in Dhanmondi
Kavan, a popular name among multi-cuisine restaurants of Khilgaon, is all set to welcome the foodies of Dhanmondi to its new outlet, Kavan Signature. Located on the 11th floor of Gawsia Twin Peak at Satmasjid Road, Dhanmondi, Kavan Signature has the perfect blend of amazing food, a beautiful interior, and a cosy environment that provides a relaxing experience for its guests.
22 November 2022, 09:16 AM
Sensational Japanese food experience at Yatai, Uttara
The newest food sensation, located in the lively neighborhood of Uttara, Yatai offers a variety of Japanese, Pan Asian and Korean cuisine — all under one roof! Commencing their venture from 17 June, 2022, Yatai has made its mark significantly in the food scene in only three months.
20 October 2022, 10:24 AM
Fine-dine restaurant Zephyr starts journey in Dhaka
Zephyr, a fine-dine restaurant and lounge, has started its journey in Dhaka.
8 October 2022, 12:10 PM