Best Khichuri Restaurants In Dhaka, Bangladesh

'Khichuri' is a well-known dish in the South Asian region. For Bengalis, there is a different kind of romanticism mixed with khichuri. On a cloudy day, with the downpour of rain, the appeal of khichuri increases to us.

At this time a plate of smoky hot khichuri is like the peace of eyes and mind! Although the main ingredient in khichuri cooking is a combination of equal amounts of rice and pulses; but it is mixed with vegetables, meat, and other ingredients to make khichuri a unique flavor.

We are usually familiar with two types of khichuri. Some prefer roasted khichuri, while others prefer soft 'letka' khichuri. However, even if there is a difference in taste or preference, Bengali means there will be weakness towards khichuri.

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Ever since I was a child, I have had the good fortune to eat fun khichuri cooked by my mother and grandmother.

Khichuri was a special item on rainy days as well as on other occasions. After growing up, I had the opportunity to taste khichuri in various famous places in Dhaka.

From my love for khichuri, I will tell you about the top 5 places I have found in Dhaka over the years, where you can eat good quality khichuri.

Beef roasted khichuri; Lalbagh Biryani House, Dhanmondi

I bet, a plate of beef khichuri from Lalbagh Biryani House will satisfy both your appetite and mind. The khichuri with 10-12 pieces of beef that will be served to you here, the price is incredibly affordable compared to the quality.

The khichuri meat is cooked properly and not hard at all; Can be easily chewed. The strong mustard oil in the khichuri has made it extraordinary. If you visit Lalbagh Biryani House, it is better to take half-plate khichuri for the first time.

Because their flower plate khichuri is hard for a human to finish. Then if you want to eat more, you also have the opportunity to take a quarter plate khichuri.

Location: Keari Plaza, Dhanmondi
Price: BDT.200 (full plate), BDT.100 (half plate)

Rating: 7/10

Hilsa khichuri platter; Nanu's Food Factory, Bashundhara Residential Area

Ilish Khichuri in Nanu's Food Factory

Since most people prefer to eat khichuri with meat, it goes without saying that fish is not used in cooking khichuri. But if it's Ilish fish, it is different.

Hilsa Khichuri from Nanu's Food Factory is an exceptional item that you should try at least once. This khichuri will be served with a piece of Ilish Dopeyaja and brinjal pickle.

And the combination of these two is as tempting to hear as it is to eat. The use of all kinds of spices and necessary ingredients in the cooking of Ilish fish has given it a different taste.

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As a result, the ordinary khichuri becomes extraordinary. Each grain of khichuri is boiled evenly and mixed with eggplant pickle, it can be called the perfect khichuri.

Location: Nanu's Food Factory is located next to the Evercare Hospital adjacent to Apollo Hospital Road in the Bashundhara residential area.

Price: BDT. 350

Rating: 7/10

Pickle khichuri; Bhoj (Banquet), Artillery Road

The 'Bhoj' located on Topkhana Road has various kinds of Khichuris. I ate their pickled khichuri. So its great taste is still in the mouth!

A plate of khichuri is served with 5-6 small pieces of Chevon. And the meats are impossibly tasty and tender. All the ingredients of khichuri have mixed with each other to create such a flavor that you will reach the bliss of heaven as soon as you put it in your mouth!

Adding pickles to the meat has multiplied the taste of khichuri. If you want to eat pickled khichuri of 'Bhoj', then you must go at noon. Because they are likely to run out of this item by noon.

Location: 'Bhoj' is located opposite the ACC office on Topkhana Road, next to the Shilpakala Academy.

Price: BDT. 285

Rating: 7.5/10

Bhuna Khichuri; Ghoroya Hotel, Motijheel

Once upon a time, homemade khichuri meant a different kind of excitement! This many-year-old hotel still retains that taste of their khichuri.

As a result, homemade khichuri is still a favorite name among food lovers. But unfortunately, this hotel was closed in 2015 and it remained closed till 2020.

Needless to say, it was extremely sad for the restaurant’s loyal buyers. But recently, Ghoroya (Domestic) Hotel has re-opened and the famous chef Abdul Majid has once again come down to satisfy the food lovers with his creative style.

Homemade signature dishes are definitely their roasted khichuri. This khichuri is served with two large pieces of Chevon.

Despite the meat of this homemade khichuri is not very soft, its spicy taste and aroma make it unique. Although it tastes good, the amount of oil in this khichuri is a bit high.

Location: Opposite the Wapda building in Motijheel, next to the Madhumita Cinema Hall.

Price: BDT. 200

Rating: 9/10

Beef Khichuri and Hilsa Khichuri; Cooker's-6, Karwan Bazar

Cooker's 7 Illish Khichuri

As the best khichuri in Dhaka, I will put Cooker's-7's beef and Hilsa khichuri in the first place. Because these two items are equally tasty.

For those who live or work in the vicinity of the Karwan Bazar area of the capital; Cooker's Beef Khichuri is a very familiar name to them.

You can understand why it is in the first place among the khichuri of so many restaurants in the city, only if you taste this khichuri.

Cooker-7's khichuri cooking method is different from others. Because they cook khichuri and beef separately and then mix them together.

Spicy meat and khichuri combine to make a great delicacy. On the other hand, their Hilsa khichuri can be called an underrated item. The piece of fried Hilsa fish placed on top of a hot plate of roasted khichuri is also cooked nicely, there is no chance of any ingredients being overcooked.

At the same time, fried dried chilies create a distinct spice and aroma. So Cooker's-7 may be the ideal place to eat Hilsa khichuri on a rainy day. In terms of quantity and quality of food, Cooker's-7's beef and hilsa khichuri are both outstanding.

Location: Cookers 7 is located on VIP Road, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue. You will find this restaurant on the opposite side of NTV, next to Petrobangla.

Price: Beef Khichuri - BDT. 280 (full plate) and BDT. 190 (half plate)

Rating: 10/10

Tahmid Zaman Khan

Contributor, Dhaka

Top 5 Best Khichuri Places In Dhaka