Report: Khairul Islam Taj

Launching food journey in 2012 at Dhaka’s premium location- Banani, the Turkish Bazaar restaurant has gained immense popularity among food lovers. Family ambienced fine-dine premium restaurant can afford 120 guests altogether amidst the vive of turkish terracotta & traditional design. It is basically the first-ever authentic Turkish restaurant in BD, of which the Chef & food ingredients/ spices are of Turkey.

Among wide range of signature Turkish dishes, mixed Kebab Platter deserves special mention. Mixed Platter combines 5 types of Kebabs- Doner Kebab, Lamb & Chicken Shish Kebab, Lamb Adana Kebab & Chicken wings. All these are accompanied by soft Pita bread, fragranced Basmati rice, mixed fresh veggie Salad & 2 sauce. Now is the question of taste & standars. Taste of this platter is lovely, each bite of soft boiled Kebab gives mouth-watering feel. Buttery aroma fills the nose.

Why is Turkish Bazaar restaurant so special? In reply, two managing partners- Md. Betar Ahsan & Syed Ehsanul Haque inform us- “Our restaurant’s slogan is- Authentic Turkish Cuisine. Also, while preparing the dishes, our turkish chef (Guinness World Record holder) follow the authentic style and sequence of Turkey. Ingredients are daily picked, there is no repeatation of food in the next day.”

Alongside Adana, Lamb, Begendi & Beyti kebabs, the restaurant offers different pattern soups, grilled fish, turkish pizza of 5 kinds, pasta, special shwarma of 3 kinds, various naan-breads, turkish desserts like- baklava, kunafa, revani & samolona halua. Kuzu Tandir biriyani with whole lamb for 5/6 persons is absolutely special based on reservation. Turkish dark tea-coffee and many other sides are available. General Manager Swapan Das informed- “Foodies can come and enjoy their desired special turkish items sitting in a cozy, calm and homely environment. Price of food items is within the grip of customers compared to other Turkish restaurants in Dhaka”.

To visit and enjoy all these with a happy heart, go – House 50, Road 13/C, Block E, Banani, Dhaka. Food details are available on website- www.turkishbazaarbd.com