FoodOld Dhaka Food Walk
4.7Dhaka · Dhaka
Chawkbazar and Nazira Bazar's lanes serve legendary bakarkhani, kebab and biryani.
About
A small 18th-century church in Armanitola, quiet and photogenic.
A lesser-known stop that rewards travellers who take the detour. Dhaka is in Dhaka Division. Best time to visit: Nov–Feb.
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Things to do
- Hire a local guide for the backstory
- Visit the on-site museum or information board
- Combine with a nearby heritage site
Photos
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An early 20th-century mosque in Armanitola, decorated with mosaic stars of broken china tile.
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The pink riverside palace of the Nawabs of Dhaka, now a museum on the Buriganga.
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Dhaka's busy Buriganga river port, with wooden boats and launches leaving for the south.
Food nearby
Haji Biryani
হাজীর বিরিয়ানি
Old Dhaka's famous mutton biryani, cooked in small batches since the 1930s.
Bakarkhani
বাকরখানি
A crisp, layered flatbread from Old Dhaka, eaten with tea or kebab.
Chotpoti & Fuchka
চটপটি ও ফুচকা
Tangy, spicy street snacks that define Dhaka evenings.