People who love food know what to do on the weekends in Dhaka: they go on street food experiences. The city has a huge variety of foods, from quick spicy snacks to big meals late at night. TSC, Bailey Road, Dhanmondi, Mohammadpur, and Old Dhaka are all well-known places to eat.
Quick Snacks You Have to Try
Fried Fuchka (Pani Puri)
The most famous snack to eat on the street near college towns. There is mashed potatoes, beans, tamarind water, and green chilli inside crispy puri shells. It tastes great and is hot and sour.
Pork chops
A tasty mix of onion, tamarind sauce, potato cubes, boiled chickpeas, and crushed puri. Chotpoti stands are very popular in the TSC area.
Jhalmuri
A light snack made of puffed rice, green chilli, onion, mustard oil, and lemon juice. It’s cheap, comes in a paper cone, and is great for evening walks.
Sunday “Big Bite” Street Food
Kebab with Sheekh and Luchi
Sticks of ground meat cooked over coals and served with fluffy, deep-fried luchi. A popular choice for a night out on Bailey Road and in the nearby areas.
Halim and Bhuna Khichuri
The rich halim and spicy bhuna khichuri from Old Dhaka are well known. These are full and great for late nights.
Pitha and Bhorta are joint
On cooler weekends in Old Dhaka, people often eat fresh rice-flour pitha with spicy mashed fish or veggie bhorta on top.
Sweet and Drink Ends
Malai Cha
Milk tea that is creamy and sweet, with thick malai on top. People like to go there at sunset.
Falooda and Lassi
You should definitely stop by Beauty Lassi. For dessert, their thick lassi and stacked falooda are great options.
Summary
A mix of hot, quick bites and heavy traditional meals can be found on Dhaka’s streets on the weekends. Here’s what to eat and where to go on the ultimate food crawl, from college towns to Old Dhaka.
FAQs
1. What is Dhaka’s most-loved street food?
People think that fuchka is the best street food, especially near universities and markets.
2. In Dhaka, where can I find the best street food?
Old Dhaka, TSC, Dhanmondi, and Bailey Road are the best places to find food.
Is the food on the streets of Dhaka very spicy?
Yes, most of the food is spicy, but sellers will let you ask for less chilli.
4. How much does Dhaka street food cost?
Of course, most snacks are cheap and don’t cost as much as restaurant meals.
5. What’s the best drink to have after eating something spicy?
To cool down, malai cha, lassi, or falooda are great choices.
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