Top 30 Food in Bangladesh in 2023

Bangladesh is a “Paradise of Foodies”. Here you will get different kinds of food-item names. We have collected the list of top 30 food in Bangladesh in 2023. Perfect use of herbs, oil, spices, and masalas make BD foods different from other countries. That’s why Bangladeshi people like these foods for being extra-spicy. Also, foreigners like these foods. People from other countries crave for Bangladeshi sweets and rice cakes. If you are interested to taste Bengali foods, you can visit BD restaurants.

1. Haji biryani puran Dhaka

Haji biryani puran Dhaka commonly is known as Hajir biryani. This is one of the oldest restaurants in the heart of Puran (old) Dhaka in Bangladesh. They sell chevon biryani, which is a dish made with highly seasoned rice and goat’s meat. A renowned cook Haji Mohammad Hossain invented this popular food in Bangladesh in 1939. Firstly, the restaurant was started as a roadside food corner. Haji biryani has three branches in Dhaka. The main branch is in puran Dhaka. Haji biryani puran Dhaka address is 70 Kazi Alauddin Road, Nazira Bazar. There is 50 seating capacity for people. By the way, people also call it as Haji nanna biryani old Dhaka.

The recipe of Haji biryani includes highly seasoned rice, chevon, garlic, mustard oil. It also contains onion, saffron, clove, cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, salt, lemon, dahi (yogurt). Haji biryani also includes cream, peanuts, raisin. And there is a small amount of cheese (either buffalo or cow). Haji biryani is in the 1st position among the top 30 food in Bangladesh in 2023.

Location:
1. Haji biryani (Nazira Bazar, Old Dhaka. Motijheel, and Bashundhara Dhaka).
2. Shad Tehari Ghar (12 Block #C, Lalmatia, Dhaka 1205).

2. Grilled Chicken with Naan Roti

Grilled Chicken is a very popular evening snack across Bangladesh. People eat this special food with Grilled chicken, naan roti, salad, and mayonnaise. Indeed, it is a delicious food in Bangladesh. If you want to know the Grilled Chicken recipe. You will need some ingredients. Firstly, 1/4 cup vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, and 3 tbsp olive oil. Then 3 cloves garlic, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1 tsp Rosemary. Also, 4 chicken breasts, salt, and black pepper. However, you have to follow these instructions. In a bowl, mix vinegar, olive oil, sugar, garlic, and dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Then Add chicken to the bowl and mix all ingredients. Let marinate chicken and spices for at least 30 minutes. High heat in a pan with 1 cup of oil, add chicken breasts. Until cooked 10 minutes per side.

Moreover, decoration with unsalted butter and lemon flavor before serving. 200 gm Lurpak unsalted butter price in Bangladesh is almost 375 Tk. And, Aarong 200 gm unsalted butter price in BD is about 185 Tk. You can serve this popular food on any occasion. Surely, Grilled Chicken with Naan Roti is the best food in Dhaka. It is in the 2nd position in the list of top 30 food in Bangladesh in 2023.

Location:
1. Star Hotel & Kabab (22, House 16 Road No.2, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1209).
2. Shad Tehari Ghar (12 Block #C, Lalmatia, Dhaka 1205).
3. The Green Lounge (114 Kazi Nazrul Islam Ave 18th Floor, Rupayan Trade Center, Dhaka 1000).

3. Fuchka

Fuchka is the most famous street food in Dhaka in 2023. People eat this snack mainly in the evening. However, it has a spicy and sour taste. Fuchka consists of a totally round shape and hollow puri type. It is filled with a mixture of lemon-flavored water, tamarind chutney. Moreover, you will find chili, chaat masala, potato, onion, and chickpeas. Fuchka uses boiled mashed potatoes and other masala. Fuchka is a common traditional food of Bangladesh. Generally, it is a popular Bangladeshi street food. You can see it mainly in schools or playgrounds in Dhaka. Moreover, tourists places, street side as well as shopping malls anywhere. It is the most common street food of Bangladesh. It is very affordable food compared to other street foods. This item is more popular among the students because it’s a low-cost food in BD in 2023.

Besides, it has a very reasonable price for their daily tiffin. It is suitable and perfect for their daily pocket money. However, it is so tasty street food. Fuchka stalls are available in most of the premises of girls’ schools and colleges. Most of the people say and know this food as Puchka, golgappa, and Panipuri. Tamarind is very good for the heart due to reducing cholesterol and high blood pressure. It is also good for reducing diabetics and other diseases. Note that Fucka is the best food for the newly married couple in BD. Fuchka is in 3rd position in the ranking of top 10 food in Bangladesh.

Location:
1. Street Food (School, College, University, Shopping Mall Road).
2. Indian Spicy, Broast & Grill (Level-8, Shop No. 62, Block C, Bashundhara Food Court).
3. Shimanto Shambhar Food Court (Road #2 Dhanmondi, 9th Floor, Shimanto Shambhar Dhaka).

4. Dhaka kacchi biryani

Dhaka kacchi biryani is very familiar as a special Bangladeshi Food. Usually, Kacchi biryani is a featured dish for weddings, special parties, and celebrations. Moreover, it is a traditional food of Bangladesh. There is a mixed layer of mutton, basmati rice, and potatoes. Moreover, special kinds of aromatic spices are required to prepare Kacchi biryani. However, most of the restaurants serve Shami Kabab, salad, and chutney alongside. Moreover, Borhani is a very popular traditional yogurt drink with Kachchi biryani. Generally, Dhaka kacchi biryani is the most popular Bangladeshi food. You must try its taste while visiting Bangladesh. Otherwise, you will miss the uncommon taste of main Bangladeshi dishes. Kachchi Biriyani is a delicious national dish of Bangladesh.

In Asia continent people prepare different types of ‘Biryani’. Mutton Kacchi Biryani recipe is a highly palatable food to the food lovers. It contains mutton which is double than the quantity of Basmati rice. It is the best food in Dhaka among the top 30 foods in BD in 2023.

Location:
1. Sultan’s Dine (Green Akshay Plaza 1st Floor Satmasjid Road 146/G (Old), 59 New, Dhaka 1209).
2. Star Hotel & Kabab (22, House 16 Road No.2, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1209).
3. Bashmoti Kacchi (H.No 43, 3, 2 Moneshwer Rd, Dhaka 1209).

5. Comilla Rasmalai

Rasmalai is a special Bangladeshi dessert. It has a unique texture with malai or clotted cream. The price of pure Rasmalai is around 280 taka. There is a good source of sugar and fat in here. However, it is available at every sweet shop in Bangladesh. One of the oldest sweet shops is “Matri Bhandar” in Comilla. If you visit Bangladesh, you must taste the good quality of Comilla Rasmalai. Rasmalai tastes very delicious and sweet. It is a very popular sweet all over the country. There is only the main branch of Matri Bhandar in Cumilla.

Rasmalai is a Indian festive dessert made with milk, sugar and saffron. However, this food is very soft and juicy. Basically, it has a total three-step process. Firstly, curdling the milk to make chena or paneer. Afterwards, boiling the chena dics in sugar syrup. Finally resting them in thickened milk. These flattened Rasmalai soak up the creamy milk and turn palatable. In conclusion, it will garnish with different nuts. Cumilla Rasmalai is in 5th position among the top 30 food in Bangladesh in 2023.

Location:
1. Matri Bhandar( Monohorpur, Cumilla).
2. Bikrampur Mistanno Vandar.
3. Banoful & Co. (243, New Circular Road, Moghbazar, New 70, Shahid Selina Parveen Sarak, Dhaka 1217).
4. Alibaba Sweets ( Mohammadpur Town Hall Market, Dhaka).
5. Hotel Ujanvati & Resort.

6. Borhani

This is a tasteful spicy yogurt drink in Bangladesh. Usually people eat it with kacchi Biryani, Tahari, Bhuna Khichuri, or Morog Polao. It is also a traditional drink in Bangladesh. Without borhani, any wedding or parties can’t be complete. Moreover, Borhani balances the value of the main food. This drink has ingredients like mint, green chili, cumin, and yogurt. It also helps digestion and increases appetite. However, bottled Borhani is available in popular restaurants. In addition, Borhani has some good benefits. It is a very healthy, hygienic, and tasty meal. Moreover, it tastes completely different from other drinks. If you want to know the borhani recipe. You will need the below ingredients.

Firstly, I need Plain yogurt 1/2 kg, White pepper powder 1/4 tbsp. Then Green Chili Paste 1/2 tbsp, Mustard Powder 1/2 tbsp, mint paste 1/2 tbsp. Afterwards, Red Chili Powder 1/4 tbsp, cumin powder 1/4 tbsp, coriander powder 1/4 tbsp. As well as Ginger paste 1/2 tbsp, Black salt 1 tbsp, Salt to taste. Finally water 1/2 cup and Sugar 1 tbsp. Now you have to follow these instructions. Firstly, whisk the yogurt well, add water, and all ingredients one by one in a blender. Then mix all spices. Finally, keep in the refrigerator and serve. Borhani is in the 6th position among the top ten food in Bangladesh in 2023.

Location:
1. Sultan’s Dine (Green Akshay Plaza 1st Floor Satmasjid Road 146/G (Old), 59 New, Dhaka 1209).
2. Star Hotel & Kabab (22, House 16 Road No.2, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1209).

7. Vuna Khichuri

The “Vhuna Khichuri” means mixing spices with rice and lentils. It is the other version of the plain old Khichuri. Some people eat Vuna Khichuri in breakfast. You cannot ignore the beautiful aroma while it is cooking. Bhuna Khichuri serves with different types of meat like beef, mutton, and chicken. Moreover, people serve with eggs, fresh salad, onion, Lemon, and prawn. It is a very popular dish in Bangladeshi restaurants. When you will visit Bangladesh, you should take a taste of Vhuna Khichuri. Because it is a unique item. Although people love to eat this dish with fried brinjal and ghee. Indeed, it is a romantic food in Bangladesh.

Most people enjoy eating this yummy dish during the rainy season. This is the convenient food for rainy days. Vuna Khichuri is a totally comforting meal of rice, beef, and lentils together. There are different paths of cooking Khichuri. It is one of the good foods that we can make easily. Moreover, it is the chewable and digestible dish. That’s why it is the perfect meal for elderly people. It contains lots of nutrition. It is in the 7th number in our list of top 30 food in Bangladesh in 2023.

Location:
1. Coffee Cookers 7 (Kazi Nazrul Islam Ave, Dhaka 1215).
2. Shad Tehari Ghar (12 Block #C, Lalmatia, Dhaka 1205).
3. Lalbagh Tahari Ghor (House No#2, Road No#13 (Old 30 Dhaka, 1205).

8. Bogurar Doi

The heritage yogurt of Bogura previously known as Bogurar Doi. It differs from the plain yogurt because of the preparation. The main ingredients of this dessert is Sugar and Milk. It is a good low-fat dessert. It is a very delicious dairy product and made from cow milk. However, it is thick and creamy cheesecake. Bangladeshi people are very fond of Bograr Doi. In addition, Bogurar Doi is available in the sweet shops. Although it is also available in restaurants. Most of the restaurants in Bangladesh serve it in a small round cup. Ali-Baba Sweets also makes the best mishti doi across the country.

If you want to know the misti doi recipe. You will need these ingredients. Firstly, 1 liter milk, 300 gm palm jaggery, and 2 tsp curds. Now you have to follow these instructions. Heat the milk in a pan and reduce it to 1/4th portion. Heat the jaggery in a saucepan and add 15 ml of water. Afterwards, add the jaggery with the cow milk and stir continuously. Cook for 10 minutes and cool down to almost 30-degree C. You have to notice that the milk is not too hot when the curd will add. Finally pour in the mixture into a clay pot and keep in a warm place to set. So, it is in 8th place in our list of top 30 food in Bangladesh in 2023.

Location:
1. Bogurar Doi & Ghol ghor (1049 Rd No 16, Dhaka 1219).
2. Bograr Doi BD (697/1 Kazipara Masjid Road, Mirpur 1216).

9. Shatkora Beef Curry

Shatkora Beef Curry is a popular food of Sylheti people. They call it Hatkora, a fruit cook with beef, pulse, and fish. However, it has also popularity outside the Sylhet. Its taste, flavour and aroma are different from all other Bangladeshi curries. In addition, Tenga or khatta curry is made with beef bones and Hatkora. It is a great source of Vitamin C and antioxidants. Generally, people eat Shatkora Beef Curry with rice.available during autumn. If you want to know the Sylheti Shatkora Beef recipe, you will need these ingredients. Firstly, 1/4 shatkora 175g, 6 tbsp of oil, 2 cup onions, 2 tbsp of garlic. Then, 2 tbsp of ginger, 1kg beef, 2 tsp salt, 4 green chillies, 2 bay leafs. Afterwards, 2 tsp black peppercorns, 4 cloves, 1 packet Radhuni beef masala.

Now, you have to follow this method. Heat the oil in a pan and add the garlic, ginger,2 bay leaves and onions. Then stir in the beef and whole spices. Add 300ml of hot water and cook for 50 minutes. Then add the ground spices, and cook for 10 minutes. Then add the shatkora and 350ml of hot water. Stir once then cover and cook for 30 minutes on a medium heat. Finally, add the chopped coriander, and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes until the meat is tender. So, it is in 9th position in our list of top 30 food in Bangladesh in 2023.

Location:
1. Basically it is home made food.
2. Pach Vai Restaurant (Jallarpar Rd, Sylhet ).
3. Panshi Restaurant (Jallarpar Rd, Sylhet ).

10. Pitha (Rice Cakes)

Pitha is a type of palm-sized fritter, pastry, pancake, or dumpling. Bengali people eat and make Pithas mainly in the Winter Season. The women stay awake overnight and make varieties of pithas. Rice Cakes is the best evening snack also. One of the most famous festivals is “Nobanno Utshob” in the village. Therefore, they make different kinds of Pithas. There are lots of Pithas like Chitoi, Vapa, and Sondesh etc. The main ingredients of pithas are rice flour, sugar, jagger, oil, coconut etc. However, Pitha is often served with sweet syrups such as date-tree molasses. Note that Muslims make Pithas on their special occasions. Without Pithas their happiness isn’t fulfilled.

Note that Pitha is a special type of pancake and pastry snacks of the Indian subcontinent. Pitha is typically popular across Bangladesh. It is another Bangladeshi street Dessert. So, it is in 10th position in the list of top 30 food in Bangladesh in 2023.

Location:
1. Pitha Ghor ( 3 Bailey Rd, Dhaka 1205).
2. Baily Pitha Ghar, Gulshan (Dhaka 1212).
3. Graam Bangla Pitha Ghor (Basaboo Madartek Rd, Dhaka).
4. Bashundhara Fast Food & Pitha Ghor (South Side Of Appolo Hospital, Vatara, Dhaka).

List of 30 Bangladeshi foods

Bangladesh is famous for its delicious desserts and food. However, the main specialty of Bangladeshi food is that they are spicy. You know, Rice is the main Bangladeshi food. Rice, curry, fish, and lentils are very common traditional Bangladeshi food. Here, you will get the list of Bangladeshi food below. Some of them are home made but you will find them in traditional Bengali restaurants. Check the below list of 30 Bangladeshi foods.

Position	Bangladeshi Foods
1	Haji biryani puran Dhaka
2	Grilled Chicken & Naan Roti
3	Fuchka
4	Dhaka kacchi biryani
5	Comilla Rasmalai
6	Borhani
7	Vuna Khichuri
8	Bogurar Doi
9	Shatkora Beef
10	Pitha (Rice Cakes)
11	Morog Polao
12	Tehari
13	Hilsa/Ilish Curry
14	Prawn Malai curry
15	Falooda
16	Roust
17	Mejbani Mangsho
18	Kala bhuna
19	Chowk Bazaar Iftar
20	Chui Jhal Mangsho
21	Chole bhature
22	Seven Color Tea
23	Haleem
24	Shobji (curry)
25	Alu Bhorta
26	Shutki vorta
27	Rui Bhaja
28	Roshogolla
29	Panta Bhat
30	Sugar Cane Juice