BUSTLING HUB FOR STREET FOOD

Bustling hub for street food

Bustling hub for street food

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Mirpur 1, like many areas in Dhaka, is a bustling hub for street food. While it's difficult to pinpoint one single most popular item as preferences vary, several street foods consistently draw crowds and are widely loved.

Here are some of the most popular street foods you'll find in Mirpur 1:


  • Fuchka and Chotpoti: These are arguably the kings and queens of Bangladeshi street food. You'll find numerous stalls selling them. Fuchka are crispy hollow puris filled with a mix of spiced mashed potatoes, chickpeas, and a tangy tamarind water (tok). Chotpoti is a hearty and flavorful mix of chickpeas, potatoes, eggs, and various spices, often topped with crunchy fuchka bits. Mirpur 1 is known for some particularly good Fuchka spots, including "viral mix fuchka" that combines chotpoti and fuchka with a spicy "jhal tok."

  • Jhalmuri: This is a light, spicy, and flavorful snack made from puffed rice mixed with various ingredients like chopped onions, green chilies, chanachur (a crispy snack mix), mustard oil, and a secret blend of spices. You'll often find vendors with unique twists, like jhalmuri with roasted garlic or chicken liver.

  • Singara and Samusa: These fried pastries are immensely popular. Singara are typically triangular and filled with spiced potatoes and sometimes vegetables or meat. Samusas are similar but often have a thinner, crispier crust and a more varied filling.

  • Piyaju, Beguni, and Alu Chop: These are common fried fritters, especially popular during Ramadan but available year-round.

    • Piyaju: Lentil fritters.

    • Beguni: Sliced eggplant dipped in a spiced gram flour batter and deep-fried.

    • Alu Chop: Spiced mashed potato patties, often coated in breadcrumbs and fried.



  • Matka Cha (Clay Pot Tea) and other Teas: While not a food item, street-side tea stalls are ubiquitous and offer a refreshing break. Matka cha, served in traditional clay pots, is a favorite for its earthy flavor.

  • Kabab and Grills: You'll find various types of kebabs, especially in the evenings, from seekh kebabs to chicken tikka, often served with paratha or naan. Mirpur DOHS, which is close to Mirpur 1, is known for places like "Bismillah Kabab Ghor" offering a wide range of kababs.

  • Tornado Potato (Pechainna Alur Chips): A visually appealing and tasty snack where a whole potato is spiraled, skewered, and deep-fried, then seasoned.


Where to find them in Mirpur 1:

Street food stalls are scattered throughout Mirpur 1, but areas like "Love Road" in Mirpur are known for their bustling street food scene, especially in the evenings. You'll also find vendors near markets, bus stops, and other busy intersections.

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