Where to Eat in Dhaka City: The Best Restaurants and Bars

March 17, 2018 Nicolette Lion

Densely populated and humming with activity at all hours, Dhaka is a city of contrasts between old and new, rich and poor, industry and folk. From the concrete National Parliament House and ultramodern Bashundhara City, the largest shopping mall in South Asia, to the 17th Century Lalbagh Fort and the open markets along the city's side streets, these contrasts vividly shape the city. Visit the many mosques, temples and museums for a taste of Bengali culture and history.
Things to do in Dhaka City

1. Kostori

Gulshan | Zaman Chamber,7th Floor, Dhaka City 1000, Bangladesh Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff Indian, Asian, Bangladeshi, Halal Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast HK$31 - HK$71 +880 1709-974005
Excellent
37%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 141 reviews

Kostori

Reviewed By zamanwho - Dhaka City, Bangladesh

Kostori prepare and supply all traditional Bangladeshi cuisines with some Indian dishes. We have tried their Kachchi & Chicken Biriyani, Bhuna Khichuri, Tehari in several occasions and the dishes were good and tasty. This time, we ordered chicken biriyani and some other items for take home service through Foodpanda. Their biriyani was delicious and price of their foods are very reasonable.

2. Pizza Hut

Gulshan South, Dhaka City, Bangladesh Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available Italian, American, Pizza, Fast Food, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +880 1937-772666
Excellent
31%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 274 reviews

Pizza Hut

Reviewed By zamanwho - Dhaka City, Bangladesh

Pizza Hut Gulshan is one of the favourite outlets for our family to have Pizza and we visited there in several occasions. This time, we ordered take home Delivery service of their Triple Treat Box, meal for 4 through Foodpanda, which is one of their promotion ongoing now. The box contains 2 Medium Pan Pizzas from favourite line, 6 pcs of chicken wings, 1 portion of potato wedges, 2 Choco chip cookies and in addition 2 Pepsi 500 ml. This package is sufficient for 4 persons lunch or dinner. As usual, their Pizzas and other items were very good and delicious. We enjoyed our dinner very much.

3. Star

Kawran Bazar, Dhaka City 1215, Bangladesh Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff Asian, Bangladeshi, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night 02-091-25955
Excellent
34%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 415 reviews

Star

Reviewed By KaziTithi - Dhaka City, Bangladesh

Star is the pioneer food chain in Dhaka. Their speciality is kebab, biriyani. Their breakfast items are very popular. I love the brain bhuna, Kolija (cow lever) bhuna, nehari and the milk tea. You have to go early in the morning, otherwise these special items will sold out.

4. Nando's

No. 16 Rd | 43, 27 Old, Dhaka City 1209, Bangladesh Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards African, Portuguese, Halal Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$16 - HK$94 +880 1841-113322
Excellent
27%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 472 reviews

Nando's

Nando's is a South African International Chain Restaurant brought to Bangladesh by MGH Group. The franchise was brought to Bangladesh in 2007, when the first Nando's was launched in Dhanmondi 27 and it still remains a piece of art and décor. Nando's is spreading rapidly around the world and currently has over 1000 restaurants in 24 countries. There are currently four Nando's Flame Grilled PERi-PERi Chickens Restaurants in Bangladesh. These are located in Dhanmondi, Gulshan 1, Gulshan 2 & Banani. Everyday Nando’s restaurants in Dhaka serve around 1000 guests their legendary flame grilled PERi-PERi chicken.

Reviewed By Arif K

Nice experience. Great ambience with spot on service. Food was really delicious. But can get full house real quick during lunch time or in the evening.

5. Bar B Q Tonight

Dhanmondi 27, Dhaka City, Bangladesh Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Indian, Barbecue, Asian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Halal Dinner, Late Night HK$39 - HK$78 +880 1763-772110
Excellent
39%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 228 reviews

Bar B Q Tonight

Reviewed By Rise_Of_the_Tigers - UK

The food has improved in this place. Just wish they did something about decor and hand washing areas.
Good points:
- Food is amazing. The chicken kebab and khatta khat are amazing with the roomali rooti. I like my food with a kick and this place delivers well.
- The faluda is great (but only downfall is that its served in a glass)
- Eating indoors is better option
Bad points:
- Washing area looks dirty
- Poor decor and hasnt changed for 15 years
- The beggars outside are a bit of a hassle. Only restaurant where it was an issue

6. Izumi

House 24, Road 113 | Gulshan-2, Dhaka City, Bangladesh Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi Japanese, Sushi, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$118 - HK$549 +880 1933-446677
Excellent
60%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 334 reviews

Izumi

A fine-dining Japanese restaurant in calm, spacious surroundings - a little in contrast to the rest of our boisterous city!

Reviewed By Frederique H - Tourcoing

A beautiful place in the middle of Dhaka city.
You definitely forget that you are in a noisy town as the restaurant is nicely decorated.
Outside garden is beautiful as well.
Food quality is perfect ! Nothing to complain about !!
The only negative issue is the price. It’s a bit expensive.
I know we are in a Muslim country but as an international place, we could definitely have the opportunity to drink alcohol.
Just bring your bottles !
Perfect place for a night with friends or diner with customers.

7. Seasonal Tastes

Main Gulshan Avenue | Road 45, Westin Hotel, Gulshan 2, Dhaka City 1212, Bangladesh Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi, Delivery, Validated Parking, Valet Parking Japanese, American, Indian, Bangladeshi, Asian, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +880 2-9891988
Excellent
61%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 190 reviews

Seasonal Tastes

Reviewed By Rise_Of_the_Tigers - UK

For a foreigner living in a Western country, the buffet price is really good value for menu. Surprisingly the Bangladeshi food items slightly edges the other cuisines.
Good points:
- Quality of food is really good
- Start off with the traditional Bangladeshi main course items
- Sushi is top notch
- The soup broth is refreshing
- The beef steaks will be cooked precisely as requested
- Waiters are friendly
- The Bangladeshi desserts are quite nice.
Bad Points:
- The ambience and decor could have been more grand
- The Bangladeshi starters arent very tasty
- No warm beverages
- Some of the oriental starters lacked salt
- No seasonal sweets like "pitha"

8. Hazir Biriani

70 Kazi Alauddin Road Or Bashundhara R/A | Nazira Bazar, Dhaka City, Bangladesh Delivery, Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff Asian, Bangladeshi, Halal Lunch, Dinner +880 1711-523505
Excellent
46%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 447 reviews

Hazir Biriani

Reviewed By One_Bangali - Dhaka City, Bangladesh

Hazir Birani dates back to the Mughal era of Bangladesh (1202 to 1757). It is located in Kazi Alauddin Road, Nazira Bazaar, Old Dhaka. This famous biryani house serves the best mouth watering biryani in the whole country. The price is good and the food tastes great. This place is a must try if you visit Dhaka.
But customers should beware of the many fake “Hazir Birani” that have cropped up across Dhaka trading on the good name of the original Hazir Birani. Their food is of dubious quality.

9. Pizza Roma

101 Road | House 15, Dhaka City 1212, Bangladesh Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Delivery, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner HK$55 - HK$102 +880 1755-660039
Excellent
58%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 112 reviews

Pizza Roma

Roman style pizzeria Delivery serving many neighbourhoods in Dhaka. Restaurant now re-opened in Dhanmondi (Ahmed&Kazi Tower, Road 2, House 35 next to Rifles Square - see google maps for details)

Reviewed By Raffee E - Dhaka City, Bangladesh

So i like bella italia a lot but this place is also awesome. They used to have a place where one can sit and enjoy but now its all about Delivery. But still its worthy and I love it

10. Bunka

Road 96, House 19, Gulshan 2, Dhaka City 1212, Bangladesh Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi, Outdoor Seating Japanese, Sushi, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +880 1987-009810
Excellent
62%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 139 reviews

Bunka

Reviewed By rashid h

I visited this place couple of times. Unfortunately the food and service is not as before. There was a magical touch in bunka's food once which i didn't find this time. Almost every food that was served had nothing mention worthy. Wasted my money for no good reason.

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