Ingredient appreciation — what makes Biryani special

What sets Biryani apart is the handling of posto poppy seeds. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the earthy from poppy seeds result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

hilsa fish is a cultural icon in Bangladesh — its seasonal availability is a national event. The a Sylheti tea estate atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had aam panna green mango drink as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Biryani is the place to start.