At the entrance, you will be greeted by a doorman dressed like a coachman and all in all be entering a dreamland. Edith boasts a retro-themed interior. With pop art at a few corners and chandeliers above, you’ll find the place to be an influencer’s heaven. The servers were prompt and were able to address any queries we had before ordering. We asked for the following dishes to be served at first: the Fruit Salad, Ceviche, Caesar Salad, Truffle fries, Passion fruit Drink and Salted Caramel Milkshake. I cannot emphasize on how surprised I was when the food was served.
The presentation was really admirable and everything looked different than what you have at a regular restaurant. The fruit salad had 3 ingredients; tomatoes, watermelon, and feta cheese. As weird as the combination sounds, the taste was quite the opposite. Their imported feta cheese was creamy and moist in texture and went brilliantly with the spiced watermelon. The use of turmeric oil is something unknown to me but what I can vouch for is the freshness and the explosion of flavors you’d get at every bite. My next pick would be the Ceviche. A Peruvian dish made by curing raw fish in lemon dressing is something you don’t see on menus in Bangladesh. It had Barramundi, lychee, fermented chilis and Taro (Kochu) chips. Unless you risk to try it yourself, you are really missing out. The tangy and herby flavor really won me over. As for the Taro chips, they taste like tempura fried potatoes. We kept on binging on the truffle fries because of how light they were. The taste of the oil itself is very subtle but the dipping that comes along with it is another delicious little detail.
For the mains we had the Pappardelle and Cavatelli pasta and their Mutton Osso Bucco. Once again, we were awestruck at what were served. It felt like I was in a foreign country because you don’t see these dishes here other than on pictures. The Pappardelle is my most favorite dish. The leek cream has a taste quite similar to the leek soup by Knorr (if you have had it). It has slight hints of onion and the look of mushroom soup. The meatballs were perfectly seasoned and had a peppery warm taste. Perhaps, one of the best pasta in Dhaka according to me. The Cavatelli on the other hand had moist mutton meat and dehydrated grapes. If you aren’t convinced yet just know that all their pastas are made in-house so that’s as fresh as it gets. The Mutton Osso Bucco is a dish that could be share by 2 if not 3. It’s something I’d recommend for you to order if you are going with your family because it has a European and Desi undertone (due to its use of herbs).
Despite being full, for dessert we decided to take the highway and go for high tea. All their desserts are on display so you can pick while knowing what you will be served. We got a few flavors of Macarons, Caramel Éclair, Profiterole, Tiramisu, Crema Caffe and a Rose & Roselle Tea. They served the desserts in a way that it was way too picturesque to be eaten. The tiered dish had a beautiful faux flower attached at the top which is perfect for a brunch or a ‘girls’ get together’. The tea itself had floral undertones and was quite soothing. Amongst the desserts the Éclair, Crema Caffee, and Raspberry Macaron were our top picks. If anything, try their Crema Caffe. Unlike any coffee you will have in Dhaka, this dessert served in shot glasses was airy, chilled, and had the perfect hint of coffee.
Edith truly reinvented themselves. I cannot wait to go back for the Papardelle, Ceviche and the Crema Caffe. I have yet to understand why in spite of having such delicious dishes and beautiful interior this place is not talked about much. It’s a must-go place for people who miss going abroad or simply just want to have a taste of the foreign in Bangladesh.
By: Ifreet Taheea