Pairing Panta Bhat correctly — a note on jhal muri puffed rice snack

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Panta Bhat. I ordered it with jhal muri puffed rice snack and the earthy from poppy seeds elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. panch phoron five-spice in particular became more prominent in a good way.

hilsa fish is a cultural icon in Bangladesh — its seasonal availability is a national event. The a Dhaka riverside fish restaurant is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Panta Bhat with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.