5 foodie faves

Joliler Mishti Paan Fire paan Kazi Alauddin Road, Old Dhaka Not for the faint of heart, the experience of having a flaming hot paan tucked into your mouth will definitely add excitement to the day.

Dhakaiya Chaap

Chaap and luchi The cart  in front of Viqarunnesa Noon School, Baily Road What’s better in this chilly weather than some warm, freshly grilled chaap? Served with piping hot luchis, it’ll leave you feeling very satisfied.

Coffee Express

Chocolate Phuchka House 7, Road 1, Section 7, Mirpur, Dhaka 1216 This sweet cafe offers a delectable range of reasonably priced snack items, but this February 14, you’re going to want to try their chocolate phuchka. With “shells” made from waffle batter coated with dark chocolate, and a selection of chocolate sauce, ice cream, fudge brownies and nuts as fillers, this is fusion at its sweetest.  

Premium Sweets

Chaat Plot No 22 Gulshan 2 Circle · Dhaka What started out as a sweet store has grown to a bonafide restaurant, serving up a range of delicious local delicacies. Give this one a go if you want a lunch date to remember.

Kung Food

Steamed Chicken Momo 3 Gausul-Azam Avenue, Uttara, Dhaka Light and flavourful, the momos are just the right snack to satisfy a craving before you head out to dinner.