Edmonton's #1 Bangladeshi Restaurant

Welcome to our cozy corner of culinary delight, where each dish tells a story of tradition and taste. Proudly halal, locally owned, and passionately run by the members of Edmonton's Bengali community for everyone to enjoy, we invite you to savor the authentic flavors of our heritage with every bite.

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Crispy fried pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas. A beloved Bengali snack.

Golden-fried pastry stuffed with seasoned vegetables. A popular snack across Bangladesh.

Flaky pastry with spiced minced chicken filling. A hearty variation of the classic singara.

Crispy pastry filled with seasoned beef liver. A traditional Bangladeshi delicacy.

Crispy shells filled with spiced potatoes chickpeas and tangy tamarind water. The ultimate Bangladeshi street food.

Spiced chickpeas and potatoes in tangy gravy topped with boiled eggs and crunchy toppings. A favorite Bangladeshi snack.

Battered and deep-fried spiced fish pieces. A popular iftar item and seafood starter in Bangladesh.

Hot crispy golden potato fries perfectly salted. A classic side snack.

Crispy roll filled with mixed vegetables and noodles. A common appetizer in Bangladeshi Chinese cuisine.

Spiced chickpea curry served with fluffy deep-fried bread. A hearty and satisfying combo.

Layered flatbread stuffed with spiced eggs pan-fried until crispy. A rich and popular Bengali specialty.

Crispy breaded chicken nuggets served with dipping sauce. A crowd-pleasing favorite.

Creamy black lentils slow-cooked with butter and a touch of cream. A rich vegetarian staple in Bangladeshi-style 'Indian' restaurants.

Golden-yellow lentils tempered with garlic, dried chillies and cumin. Comforting and lightly spiced.

Simple orange-red lentil stew finished with fried onions and green chilli. Everyday Bangladeshi home-style dal.

Potato and cauliflower florets sautéed with tomato, ginger and Bengali garam masala. A dry curry favourite.

Soft paneer cubes cooked with plenty of onions—both caramelised and fresh—for a sweet-tangy bite.

Paneer tossed in a thick tomato-pepper masala seared in a kadhai. Robust and slightly smoky.

Paneer-potato dumplings simmered in a mild cashew-cream gravy. A celebratory vegetarian dish.

Spicy chickpea curry brightened with dried mango powder and fresh coriander. Popular with luchi or paratha.

Slit okra pan-fried until non-slimy, then coated with onion-tomato masala. A dry, textured curry.

Silky paneer cubes in buttery tomato-cream sauce. A mild crowd-pleaser on Bangladeshi 'Indian' menus.

Mix Veg.

$11.99

Seasonal carrots, beans, cauliflower and peas in light tomato gravy. Simple, homestyle and balanced.

Rich Mughal-style paneer in saffron-almond gravy. Fit for special occasions in Dhaka restaurants.

Chicken marinated in spiced yogurt, roasted in a clay tandoor until smoky and charred. A Bangladeshi restaurant favourite.

Boneless chicken chunks marinated in red-masala, grilled to juicy perfection. Served sizzling with onions and lemon.

Extra-hot chicken tikka basted with green-chilli and coriander marinade. Spicy enough to make a Dhakaite sweat.

Minced chicken mixed with herbs, moulded on skewers and tandoor-seared. Light, lean and aromatic.

Spiced minced beef pressed around skewers, char-grilled for a crisp exterior and juicy centre. Popular with paratha.

Tube pasta folded in rich cream-parmesan sauce. A mild, kid-friendly option on the Bangladeshi-Canadian page.

Elbow macaroni coated in silky Alfredo, finished with a sprinkle of herbs. Comfort food for pasta lovers.

Layers of pasta, spiced minced beef, tomato sauce and melted cheese. Baked until bubbling and golden.

Alternate sheets of pasta with mixed vegetables, tomato and béchamel. A lighter, meat-free baked classic.

Chicken slow-cooked with onions, tomatoes and Bengali bhuna spices until thick and clingy. A dry, intensely flavoured curry.

Classic chicken on-the-bone simmered in light onion-tomato gravy with green chilli and fresh coriander. Everyday Bangladeshi comfort.

Tandoor-roasted chicken tikka folded into mildly sweet tomato-butter-cream gravy. A restaurant favourite since the 90s.

Boneless chicken tossed in a kadhai with capsicum, tomato and cracked spices. Dry, smoky and aromatic.

Tender beef cubes slow-simmered in traditional onion-ginger-garlic gravy. Served with plain rice or paratha.

Beef seared then braised in thick onion-tomato masala until dark and glossy. A rich, spoon-licking dish.

Succulent goat on-the-bone cooked low and slow with whole spices for deep, comforting flavour. A weekend special.

Goat pieces reduced in their own juices with bhuna spices, leaving little sauce and big taste. Finger-licking good.

Prime lamb simmered in aromatic gravy scented with cardamom and cinnamon. Mild, tender and celebratory.

Beef liver flash-cooked with onions, green chillies and Bengali spice mix. Soft, peppery and iron-rich—best eaten hot.

Hakka-style stir-fried noodles with cabbage, carrot and capsicum tossed in soy-garlic sauce. Mild and kid-friendly.

Same wok-tossed noodles loaded with shredded chicken and green chilli. A Dhaka street-stall staple.

Noodles tossed with scrambled egg slivers and spring onion. Light yet satisfying.

Crispy veg-balls in tangy soy-chilli gravy. Sweet, sour and spicy—perfect with fried rice.

Battered chicken chunks in glossy Indo-Chinese sauce. The most-ordered side at any Dhaka Chinese corner.

Boneless chicken wok-fried with onion, capsicum and fresh red chillies. Dry, fiery and addictive.

Cubes of paneer seared and glazed with hot garlic-chilli sauce. A vegetarian answer to chili chicken.

Basa fillets lightly battered, quick-fried and tossed in chili-soy glaze. Soft inside, crisp outside.

River-shad (ilish) steaks slow-cooked with extra onions, green chilli and mustard oil. The national fish of Bangladesh.

Hilsha gently simmered in mustard-seed paste with green chilli—classic shorshe ilish flavour.

Rohu carp curry finished with plenty of fried onions for natural sweetness. Everyday homestyle jhol.

Pomfret steaks cooked in thick onion-tomato gravy with Bengali spices. A restaurant-style treat.

Small river fish (puti/pabda) stewed with potatoes, eggplant and nigella. Light, soupy and comforting.

Bombay-duck dried fish flash-fried with onion, garlic and hot chilli. Salty, pungent and beloved by shutki fans.

Dried shrimp (balchão) dry-roasted then mashed with mustard oil and onion. Fiery condiment for plain rice.

Fermented punti fish block roasted over flame, then mashed with chilli and onion. Acquired taste, maximum umami.

Boiled potatoes mashed with mustard oil, green chilli and onion. Simple, soothing bhorta staple.

Egg Fry

$3.99

Hard-boiled eggs halved and shallow-fried till edges are golden. Quick protein side for any meal.

Fluffy three-egg omelet with onion and green chilli. Served folded and hot off the griddle.

Fragrant kalijeera rice steamed plain. The everyday base for any Bangladeshi curry.

Lightly spiced basmati rice tossed with sweet green peas and whole garam masala. A festive but mild pulao.

Basmati grains tinted golden with saffron and finished with ghee. Aromatic and celebratory.

Layered basmati and mixed vegetables cooked dum-style with Bengali biryani masala. Served with boiled egg.

Classic Dhaka-style kacchi look-alike: marinated chicken layered with fragrant rice and slow-sealed. Comes with potato.

Tender beef chunks slow-cooked with rice and whole spices. Rich, meaty and weekend-special.

On-the-bone goat marinated overnight, then layered and steamed. The king of Bangladeshi biryani.

Prime lamb and aromatic rice finished with rose water. Mild, regal and holiday-worthy.

Steamed rice tempered with cumin seeds and a touch of ghee. Simple, fragrant side dish.

Wok-tossed basmati with carrot, capsicum and soy sauce. Bangladeshi-Chinese hybrid favourite.

Same wok style loaded with shredded chicken and egg. A one-plate meal for many Dhaka office-goers.

Rich pulao crowned with half-boiled eggs and syrupy chicken roast. A wedding-caterer classic on one platter.

Naan

$2.50

Soft leavened white bread slapped on tandoor wall until blistered and chewy. Ready to scoop any curry.

Classic naan brushed with garlic butter and fresh cilantro. Fragrant upgrade to the plain version.

Whole-wheat dough pressed on hot griddle until speckled and flexible. Everyday healthy choice.

Whole-wheat flatbread baked directly on tandoor clay for smoky spots and crisp edges.

Paratha

$4.00

Flaky layered flatbread pan-fried with a touch of oil. Perfect for mopping up thick bhuna gravies.

Deep-fried milk-solid dumplings soaked in cardamom-saffron syrup. Served warm, melts in your mouth.

Soft paneer discs floating in chilled, sweetened milk scented with cardamom and pistachio. A Bengali wedding favourite.

Roasted semolina cooked with ghee, sugar and milk until fluffy and fragrant. Light, comforting and everyday sweet.

Slow-stewed carrots with milk, khoya and ghee until thick and jammy. Winter-special treat in Dhaka.

Bright-orange spirals fried crisp then dunked in sugar syrup. One pound of crunchy, sticky indulgence.

Vanilla or mango scoop finished with a drizzle of falooda syrup. Simple cool-down after spicy food.

Churned yogurt blended with sugar and a touch of cardamom. Thick, cooling and classic.

Yogurt thinned with chilled water, seasoned with roasted cumin and black salt. Refreshing digestive drink.

Sweet lassi blended with ripe mango pulp. Creamy, fruity and the best-seller during Ramadan.

Juice

$4.99

Fresh chilled juice—choose mango, orange, apple or pineapple. No added sugar, just fruit and ice.

Strong black tea simmered with milk and a hint of cardamom. Served kadak, Bangladeshi street style.

Pop

$2.00

Canned soft drink—Coke, Sprite or 7-Up. Cold, fizzy and familiar.

Water

$2.00

Chilled 500 ml bottled water. Sealed and safe for travellers.

Chilled natural yogurt whisked smooth. A cooling counter-balance to spicy curries.

Yogurt folded with diced cucumber, carrot, tomato and a sprinkle of roasted cumin. Fresh and creamy.

Chutney

$2.00

Sweet tamarind-mint sauce served in a small cup. Great for drizzling over singara or biryani.

Achaar

$2.00

House-made spicy mango or lime pickle. A tangy, fiery kick to plain rice or dal.

Sliced cucumber, tomato, onion and carrot with a lemon wedge. Simple, crisp palate cleanser.

Location

3811 99 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 6J1, Canada