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RESTAURANT CATEGORY: Deshi

Bashori Prince Restaurant Café Jheel    Kasturi    Daruchini Restaurant
Dhansiri
  Gharoa Restaurant  Radhoni Barbeque Tonight    Rashna Bilash 


Bashori
This is a restaurant specializing on Bangladeshi food. You can order numerous kinds of delicious dishes ranging from the regular rice, biriani, vegetables, fish and meat items. Go for their local fish delicacies ranging from Ruhi, Koi, Hilsa, Kachki, Pabda - fried or curried, you choose! Same is true for poultry, beef and mutton items which includes Kima Mattar and Chicken Jhal Fry. The interior is chic with intricate wood carvings adorning the interior walls. The surrounding is cozy and relaxing with a selection of good food!

 

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Address : 16 Kemal Ataturk Avenue,
Banani
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Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner: 8:30am - 11:00pm

Daruchini Restaurant
A small, cute and calm Deshi restaurant, Daruchini serves a mix of local delights and dishes. You can munch upon spicy Chicken Rezallas and tangy fish dishes such as their Rupchanda Special. All these dishes are great accompanied by steaming white rice and an array of hot bhortas.
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Address : Plot 32/A, Road 45,
Gulshan 2
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Lunch: 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Dinner: 6:30pm - 10:30pm

Prince Restaurant
This Deshi eatery has been around for sometime now, and the guys over there promise 'princely' service! Some of their local delicacies include steaming birianis, tangy seafood curries, and chicken rezalla, all to go with everyone's favorite - plain boiled rice! Though the ambience is not particularly appealing, Prince has good food to offer, as well as friendly service!
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Address : 54 National Stadium Market
Tel: 9556341, 9339799
Hours : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner: 9:30am - 11:00pm

 
Café Jheel
Situated in the busy business hub of town, this restaurant is extremely popular among office goers. They prepare the usual local items but are a cut above their competition! Café Jheel's chicken jhaal fry is an essential and their warm soft naans go nicely with a cup of warm tea!

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Address : Topkhana Road, Near Press Club,
Motijheel.
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Hours : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner: 9:30am - 11:00pm

Kasturi
Kasturi is probably the city's most famous restaurant for Bangladeshi food, renowned for its authentic local cuisine. The simple and unpretentious décor masks the richness of the food, like their chitol maccher kofta, fried ruhi fish and chingri mallai curry.
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Address : 8 Purana Paltan, Bijoynagar, Dhaka.
Tel: 9569942, 9564396
Hours : Lunch: 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Dinner: 7:00pm - 10:30pm


Dhansiri
Dhansiri Restora specializes in typical tasty Bengali cuisine and they have stuck to their promise of providing hygienically prepared and low priced traditional dishes for the past 14 years. Their most special dishes include the prawn biriani and the rup chanda mach - a special fish item.
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Address : Branch 1 - Plot 32/A, Road 45, Gulshan 2, Dhaka.
Tel: 9882125, 8825050
Uttara Branch - Plot 1, Road 12, Sector 6, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka. Tel: 8919397
Hours : 11:00am - 11:00pm


Gharoa Restaurant
The interior and surroundings wouldn't reveal it, but this restaurant serves one of the best khicuri in town. Situated in the bustling Motijheel area, it is frequented especially by office-goers. The kacchi biriani is another local delight served here.
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Address : 4 Motijheel C/A
Tel: 9577637, 9567492, 9559081
Hours : 12:00pm - 10:00pm


Radhoni
Also located in the hub of the commercial capital, this restaurant is not flashy or extravagant like some of the others in the area. But the food served here suggests otherwise; the majority of the office-goers who come here love the special lobster in gravy and the chicken curry with the chef's own secret sauce.
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Address : Bijoynagar, Motijheel,
Hours : 1:00pm - 10:00pm

Barbeque Tonight
No, it's not the typical corner kebab outlet - it's clean and the food is tasty! BBQ Tonight has taken a totally different approach to selling scrumptious and succulent kebabs and tikkas. Specials include mutton bhoti kebab, spicy chicken tikka and a must-have is their rumali roti, a bread as soft and thin as a napkin! It's great for a family outing with outside seating arrangements.
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Address : End of Road# 27, (next to Future KIDS), Dhanmondi.
Tel: Not Available
Hours : Dinner: 6:00pm - 10:30pm


Rashna Bilash

Small, simple and modest, this restaurant serves some tasty local delights. All kinds of dishes are available, from spicy daal bhartas to 'exotic' duck bhuna to a wide range of tantalizing fish dishes - virtually all kinds are served like rui, pabda and hilsha! Don't forget to have the main dishes with Bangladesh's favorite menu item - steaming, fluffy rice! A nice place to have a stomach-filling traditional meal.
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Address : Road 11 (next to Hot Breads), Block - D,
Banani.
Tel: 608905


RESTAURANT CATEGORY: Indian


Shikara  Haveli  Samarkand White Castle Bukhara Restaurant  James Kitchen  Tandoori  Sajna  Santoor  Shehnai


Shikara

A calm and quiet restaurant serving Indian and also Thai food, it is one of the few pleasing eateries in the Uttara area. Shikara serves a wide range of delicious dishes including spicy Tandooris and tangy beef curries. An array of rice items are available including a wonderful vegetable poloa. Overall it's an appealing place with an added benefit of getting a wonderful view of north Dhaka as it is situated on the 13th floor!
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Address : 13th Floor,
Plot #56, Road #2,
Sector 3,
Uttara
Tel: 8919092, 8920459, 8921006
Hours : Lunch: 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Dinner: 6:30pm - 10:30pm
 

Samarkand
Connoisseurs of Afghani, North Indian and NW Frontier food, the regions of rich cuisine and culture, are sure to love Samarkand. The buffet is extensive, with dishes ranging from the usual kebabs and curries to the more exotic dishes suck as Chicken Takten - a sour, tomato based boneless chicken delicacy. The interior of the restaurant is designed in an intricate Mogul style with Islamic motif. Buffet only.
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Address : House 2, Road 126,
Gulshan 1
Tel: 8816736

Hours : Lunch: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Dinner: 6:00pm - 10:30pm
 

Haveli
Haveli means 'castle' in Hindi, and rightly so, as it's a restaurant specializing in Indian cuisine fit for a king! With a pleasant décor and fairly extensive menu, Haveli is one of the better Indian restaurants among the seeming hundreds that have mushroomed in Dhaka over the past few years. They serve an array of appetizing dishes such as Chicken Tandoori and Dahi nu Gosht, mutton cubes sautéed with onions, ginger-garlic and mixed with curd-chutney mixture. Be sure to experiment with their large selection of rice and rotis to accompany your main dishes. As an added bonus, they have outdoor seating; unsuitable right now but perfect for the winter season.
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Address : 110 Gulshan Avenue,
Gulshan
Tel: 602932

Hours : Lunch: 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Dinner: 6:30pm - 10:30pm


Bukhara Restaurant
Situated on the 18th floor with a panoramic view of Dhaka, this exclusive and congenial restaurant provides diners with delicious Indian food. Some of its specialties include mouthwatering biriani, tangy vegetable dishes, and a wide variety of kebabs; their rashmi kebab, in particular, is a must order. A pleasurable dining experience.
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Address : 18th Floor,
Iqbal Center,
Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani.
Tel: 8812411
Hours : Lunch: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Dinner: 6:30pm - 10:30pm

James Kitchen
Though hardly known among restaurant goers, this modest restaurant prepares some flavorsome and appetizing kebabs and tikkas! Extremely reasonable on the wallet, James kitchen makes a perfect stop for a low-budget outing. Ambience is simple but the food great!
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Address : Road 4/A,
Satmasjid Road,
Dhanmondi.
Tel: Not Available
Hours : Lunch/Dinner: 12:00pm - 10:30pm

Tandoori
Dimly lit and simply kept, this Indian food house delivers dishes with a kick. Some of their specialties include a variety of kebabs and tikkas. Their succulent Chicken Tikka with their tender naans are a must-try! Prices are moderate and suitable for all.
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Address : BAFFWA Complex, Old Airport Road
Tel: 8810687
Hours : Lunch: 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Dinner: 6:30pm - 10:30pm

Sajna
This is an exclusive restaurant that specializes in delicious North and South Indian foods, vegetarian cuisine in particular. Dishes to try are the paper dosa and the South Indian thali, and the lassis and desserts are particularly good.
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Address : 10, Gulshan South Avenue, Gulshan 1, Dhaka.
Tel: 8811684
E-mail: sajna@citechco.net
Hours : Lunch 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Dinner: 6:30pm - 10:30pm


Santoor
Serving mainly Indian Food, Santoor specializes in kebabs. They have a Santoor Special Kebab, which is whole chicken and pieces of beef and mutton marinated in a mixture of spices. Their South Indian menu is also quitegood, in particular their paper masala dosas.
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Address : House 2, Road 11, Mirpur Road,
Dhanmondi.
Tel: 9128737, 8123336
Hours : Lunch: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Dinner: 6:00pm - 10:30pm


Shehnai
A restaurant with a real Indian touch, complete with cozy interior decorations. The best dish in this restaurant is the Indian Mutton Kandari, a preparation of boneless chicken with capsicum and cheese. Also a must-try is a special masala dosa from South India.
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Address : House 53, Kemal Ataturk Avenue,
Banani.
Tel: 8810225
Hours : Lunch: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Dinner: 6:00pm - 10:30pm


White Castle
This restaurant caters to a variety of Indian specialties such as the typical Chicken Tandoori and also more special dishes like Mutton Badami Korma - a mouth-watering curry prepared with boneless lamb and nuts. The restaurant is also situated on top of the 16th floor, providing a bird's eye view of Dhaka as an added pleasure.
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Address : Safura Tower,
20 Kemal Ataturk Avenue (15th - 16th floor),
Banani, Dhaka.
Tel: 607823, 606268
Hours : Lunch: 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Dinner: 6:30pm - 10:30pm

RESTAURANT CATEGORY: Chinese/Thai

Olive Garden  Panda Garden   Lemongrass Xian   Xiamen  Jing-Ling Chinese Restaurant

Olive Garden
A calm and cozy restaurant serving authentic and delicious Chinese Sichuan cuisine, this restaurant has been around for sometime now. They serve a list of appetizing culinary delights including some of their specials such as Crispy Duck and Crab Fried with Ginger & Leak, a tangy seafood item. Other dishes to order include Shredded Beef Sichuan Style and a special Fried Eggplant in Chili Sauce. Don't forget to accompany your meal with their house special, Fried Noodles with Chicken. Overall, a well-known eatery for everyone!
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Address : Gulshan Avenue (Beside German Embassy),
Gulshan 2
Tel: 9881038, 8812267
Hours: : Lunch: 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Dinner: 6:30pm - 10:30pm

 

Panda Garden
An old and well-known Chinese eatery, they specialize mainly on Sichuan cuisine from China. The dishes tend to be hot and spicy but simply sapid! Specialties of the house include Crispy Duck Chengdu style, Chonging Hot Pot, and Whole Sea Lobster Sichuan style. There is also a good selection of vegetables to accompany any meal including watercress Chengdu style, sweet and sour cabbage, eggplant, beans and tofu. Overall it's a wonderful place to have tasty Chinese meals in an appealing atmosphere.
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Address : 2 Abbas Gardens,
Mohakhali
Tel: 608458
Hours: : Lunch: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Dinner: 6:00pm - 10:30pm

 

Lemongrass
This is probably one of the best restaurants in town, serving excellent Thai (and Vietnamese) cuisine concocted by their in-house chefs from Thailand. They have an array of delectable and tantalizing dishes, such as Tom Yam Poo (Thai Crab Soup), and Chicken On Fire, a delicious item involving chicken marinated in alcohol which is then set alight! Or, if you're in the mood for something different, their small but excellent Vietnamese menu offers some tasty alternatives. You could try their Vietnamese Spring Rolls, fresh spring rolls with mint and minced chicken, served with a fabulous sweet and tangy peanut sauce. And their steamed beef/chicken with rice noodle is also heavenly. Overall, Lemongrass is a superb restaurant with a congenial atmosphere.

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Address : House 58/C, Road 131,
Gulshan 1
Tel: 8822376
Hours: : Lunch: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Dinner: 6:00pm - 10:30pm

 

Nightingale Chinese Restaurant
One of the oldest Chinese eateries in town, this cost-effective, simple restaurant dishes out a wide variety of Chinese classics. Some recommended items would be their tangy Prawn Stir Fry and the spicy Chilly Beef, and be sure to order Nightingale's Special Noodles! Overall, it's a good restaurant to visit for a quick meal that won't leave you penniless!
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Address : 35 Kakrail,
Opposite Karnaphuli Garden City
Tel: Not Available
Hours: : Lunch: 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Dinner: 6:30pm - 10:30pm

 

Oasis Restaurant
This is a sober, dimly lit restaurant serving delectable Thai food. The food is simply scrumptious and ranging from tangy soups to delightful dishes such as a peppery Chili Beef and Fried Rice with touches of Deshi spices! Overall, it's a wonderful place to taste Thai cuisine at a moderate price.
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Address : 1, Bailey Road (2nd Floor)
Tel: 8314289
Hours: : Lunch: 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Dinner: 6:30pm - 10:30pm

 

Young King
Situated in Kalabagan, this simple and well-kept restaurant serves some common but delectable Chinese dishes at a nominal price. Some of their popular menu items include spicy Chili Beef, an array of warm, steaming soups and a scrumptious and saucy prawn item. The restaurant atmosphere is very tranquil and suitable for a low budget dinner outing!

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Address : Mirpur Road,
Kalabagan
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Hours : Lunch: 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Dinner: 6:30pm - 10:30pm


Xian
Situated on a calmer side of busy Elephant Road, this Chinese and Thai eatery is the perfect place to have a quiet meal after hours of shopping! The food served here is up to the mark and fairly easy on the wallet. Some of their dishes include a tangy Thai Shrimp Soup and a spicy but scrumptious Sweet and Sour Chicken, all to go with steaming Fried Rice. A good restaurant with a tranquil ambience and delectable food.
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Address : 126 Elephant Road
Tel: 8619805
Hours : Lunch: 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Dinner: 6:30pm - 10:30pm

 

Xiamen
This calm, simple and cheap Chinese food house has been around for some time, and is a nice place to drop by for those craving tasty food from this region at a very fair price! Some of their dishes include scrumptious seafood including the Spicy Prawn and fried Fish Cutlets. Other good dishes are crunchy Fried Chicken and steaming Vegetable Rice.
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Address : House 55/A, Road 4/A,
Satmasjid Road,
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Tel: 8617849, 8617163
Hours : Lunch: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Dinner: 6:30pm - 10:30pm

 

Jing-Ling Chinese Restaurant
One of the oldest Chinese eateries in the Dhanmondi area, this simple and straightforward restaurant is well known among the residents of the neighborhood. Jing-Ling puts together our local spicy flavors with traditional Chinese dishes to give them a hot and aromatic touch! Some of their specialties include scrumptious Wantons and a special Shrimp Fry that is simply luscious! A good option for low-budget outings.
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Address : House 149, Road 4/A,
Satmasjid Road,
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Tel: 8611904
Hours : Lunch: 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Dinner: 6:30pm - 10:30pm

RESTAURANT CATEGORY: Western/Continental

Sky Room La Vinci Restaurant  Spinach Restaurant  Royal Park  Café 110  Asparagus

Sky Room
A premier and classy eatery, this restaurant serves excellent Indonesian Cuisine and Thai food too. Situated on the 12th floor, it provides a panoramic view of Dhaka while one dines away. The Indonesian food served here is delicious. Be sure to start your meal with Lemon grass Mushrooms Coconut Soup and then go onto an array of main dishes. Best ones to order would be their Grilled Fish or the Grilled Marinated Chicken; simply scrumptious! Overall, this restaurant provides the perfect dining experience to it visitors.

 

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Address : 12th Floor,
8 Kemal Ataturk Avenue,
Banani
Tel: 8822648
Hours : Lunch: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Dinner: 6:30pm - 10:30pm
 
La Vinci Restaurant
Hotel La Vinci has an authentic and exclusive restaurant serving mouthwatering and scrumptious Italian cuisine. Food lovers come here for, among others, the tiramisu (an Italian desert made with marscapone cheese, sponge cake and coffee) and canelloni(a specialty containing cheese, chicken and pasta).

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Address : 54, Karwan Bazaar C/A,
Tel: 9119352, 9124401, 9113955, 9130919
Hours : 6:00am - 10:00pm

Spinach Restaurant
This restaurant serves a variety of Continental dishes from Thai to Italian, in a pleasant and calm atmosphere. Some of their delights include the Dream rice, which is a rice dish composed of vegetables and meats and their Thai soup is a definite must-try!
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Address : Satmasjid Road, opposite Medinova Clinic,Dhanmondi.
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Hours : Lunch: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Dinner: 7:00pm - 10:30pm

Royal Park
Situated inside the elegant and exclusive guest-house in Banani, the Royal Park restaurant serves excellent food from around the globe. Some of their particularly delectable dishes include the honey-glazed NZ lamb chops and Norwegian grilled salmon. Another special includes the Cocktail Royale - an appetizing salad consisting of prawn and smoked salmon in a creamy mayonnaise dressing. Royal Park also features a special Sri Lankan Buffet every other Thursday of the month and Mongolian BBQ on every other Friday. A good place for a special meal with friends or a significant other.
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Address : House 85, Road 25-A, Block A,
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Tel: 8815005
Hours : Lunch: 12:00pm - 3:00 pm
Dinner: 6:00pm - 10:30pm

Café 110
Named after its address, this placid, calm and