Finding the best Bhuna Khichuri in the city — a personal search

I spent three months trying every version of Bhuna Khichuri I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled hilsa fish with genuine knowledge and the pungent from mustard oil result was noticeably superior.

Bengali cuisine shares roots with West Bengal India but has distinct Muslim food traditions. The winning restaurant had the right a Dhaka riverside fish restaurant feel — unpretentious and focused on the food. lassi was suggested correctly. Worth the search. When Bhuna Khichuri is made properly it's a completely different experience.