In Puran Dhaka, along with kebabs and biryani, these food items sold on the roadside are equally popular. Even though these are not regular delicacies at posh restaurants, they come at a very low prices and taste excellent
Under the influence of the Western world and the concept of ‘fast food’, there is now a proliferation of cafes and restaurants on the streets of Bangladesh. In most of these restaurants, the price of food is high. But Puran Dhaka can be an exception. Many of the traditional delicious dishes are still being sold at low prices in the streets or small tong shops.
These foods have been mainstays on the menu of Puran Dhaka from the 400-year history of the Sultani, Mughal, Nawabi, British and Pakistani period. Along with kebabs and biryani, these foods sold on the streets are equally popular.
One of the special features of these foods is that they are available at very low prices. Here are some of the most traditional and popular dishes sold on the streets of Puran Dhaka.