Finding the best Shorshe Ilish in the city — a personal search

I spent three months trying every version of Shorshe Ilish I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled hilsa fish with genuine knowledge and the spicy and tangy 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 family Friday hilsa lunch feel — unpretentious and focused on the food. lassi was suggested correctly. Worth the search. When Shorshe Ilish is made properly it's a completely different experience.