Street food Mishti Doi — the authentic version

The best Mishti Doi I've ever had came from a street stall, not a restaurant. The pungent from mustard oil intensity was completely different — more direct and uncompromised. green chilli was used without hesitation, the way it should be.

hilsa fish is a cultural icon in Bangladesh — its seasonal availability is a national event. The a traditional Bengali home setting meant eating standing up or on a low stool, which is how this food is supposed to be encountered. lassi was sold right next to it. Don't wait to find the 'right' restaurant. Find the street version first.