Bangladesh — Food and Dining
Cuisine
There are good restaurants in Dhaka and main towns around the country. Western food can be found in some hotels and large restaurants. The availability of alcohol is extremely limited outside leading hotel bars.
National specialties:
• Curries such as korma, bhuna, masala gosht and dahl usually served with rice or chapati.
• Shami kebab made with minced meat.
• Fish dishes include fresh and smoked hilsa and bhetki.
• Chotpoti (a stew of chickpeas, potatoes, eggs and spices).
• Misti dhohi (sweetened yogurt).
National drinks:
• Cha (milky sweet tea).
• Lassi (yogurt drink).
• Coconut water.
Tipping: Most services expect a tip in hotels; give 10% for restaurant staff.
Nightlife
Leading hotels have bars, but Western-style nightclubs do not exist. Displays of local dance and music are occasionally to be seen, particularly during religious festivals. Traditional theater can be seen in major cities and the Dhaka City Corporation has opened a modern theater hall called Dhaka Mahanagor Natya Mancha. Traditional cultural performances may also be seen at Dhaka's Shilpakala Academy.
