The concept of buffet in restaurants was first introduced in Bangladesh in early 2010. Back then Steak House used to serve oriental cuisines in the buffet, a first in the country. While the nostalgic revisitation of Steak House is not possible anymore, several similar buffet restaurants have cropped up since then. Whether it’s the unlimited choice or infinite refills, a buffet is certainly akin to heaven for a foodie. Here is a list of the top 10 buffet restaurants in Dhaka city that are sure to be worth the bucks.
Best Buffet Restaurants in Dhaka city
The Buffet Stories
The name makes it obvious for this restaurant. Situated at the heart of Dhanmondi, this restaurant specializes in over 90 buffet items. That’s a stunning number considering their price range. What makes The Buffet Stories unique is their service and food quality. They serve every type of cuisine from Chinese, Thai, Indian and local delicacies.
In addition to that, the restaurant also serves some of the best desserts. And all of this can be had at just 699 BDT. Be sure to visit their Facebook Page to get an idea about the menu.
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Garlic ‘N Ginger
When it comes to the buffet in the upper mid-range price bracket, Garlic ‘N Ginger easily tops the list. The restaurant serves up some of the best oriental, continental and pan Asian dishes available in Dhaka, that too in a buffet.
With over 100 plus items across their lunch and dinner menu, diners are going to have some sweet trouble choosing between items. However, their seafood BBQ and Mughlai items are a must-try for first-timers. Lunch at Garlic ‘N Ginger will cost 1150 BDT whereas dinner costs 1299 BDT.
The Great Kabab Factory
The Great kabab Factory provides one of a kind buffet experience to the diners. While most restaurants serve up all types of multinational cuisines, this restaurant heavily focuses on pan Indian and Mughlai items. Their buffet system is also unique considering the table dining system. The diners get a table and their maître d' will assist through the quizzical buffet items.
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Each item gets served straight from the kitchen, sizzling and gushing with aroma. Get ready to be lost in the flavors of Bombay Halwa, Lucknowi Paya Beef Nehari, Gatta Curry, Mahi Gilafi Seekh Kabab, and over 75 other items. A buffet at The Great Kabab Factory will cost the diner 1200+ BDT.
Le Méridien Dhaka
The list wouldn’t be complete without a 5-star buffet. And that is exactly what Le Méridien Dhaka brings to the table, an all-around 5-star buffet dining experience. The restaurant offers some of the best high-end dining experiences available in Dhaka.
Interestingly, there isn’t any set menu for their buffet. Rather it comprises of a theme like a pan Asian, Continental, Fusion, and others. Each theme brings unique dishes that are exclusive to the diners at Le Méridien Dhaka. The cost is on the upper side as the restaurant charges up to 5590 BDT per person. But there are buy one get one offers on selected cards year-round.
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The Café Rio
Looking for the buffet on a budget? The Café Rio can be a perfect choice. The restaurant offers a comprehensive choice of over 60 items in their Jigatola branch and over 100 in their Uttara branch.
The menu mainly comprises local and Chinese cuisines. They even have unlimited Kacchi Biriyani in their buffet menu. The service and the food quality are impeccable here. Considering budget options, this restaurant easily ranks among the top. Lunch at their Jigatola and Uttara branches will cost 550 BDT and 650 BDT all-inclusive respectively.
The Buffet King
The Buffet King is situated in Bashundhara R/A. Like others, this restaurant also specializes in local and Indian dishes to cater to the greater Bengali tastebud. The appetizer includes classic Chinese items like a spring roll, wonton, different types of soups, etc.
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The main course is a combination of Indian and Chinese cuisines like fried rice, dum biriyani, different types of Chinese curries among others. The restaurant even has a good assortment of dessert items to top off a heavy meal nicely. Overall, this is also a very good budget option considering the 600 BDT price.
Platinum Club
Situated in Dhanmondi, Platinum Club is another great budget buffet place. Their 60 plus items are complemented well with beautiful interior décor. The items mainly comprise Bengali, Chinese, and pan-Indian cuisines.
The staff is very well behaved and the items get refilled almost instantly. Diners can feast on their mutton rezala and shrimp curry which are among the top-rated items. The Chinese starters and assortment of desserts are also a must-try item on their buffet. The lunch buffet at the Platinum Club will cost the diner 550 BDT.
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Taj e Nawab
Here’s another pan-Indian Mughlai buffet place for the foodies out there. Taj e Nawab, as the name already gives hints, specializes in everything that is part of the traditional festive foods of Bangladesh.
Whether it is the Karahi gosht, or Hyderabadi biriyani, or delectable shahi tukra, diners will be left choosing one over the other among their 40 plus item list. The interior of the restaurant will also bring a Mughal era feels for that royal experience. The buffet at Taj e nawab costs 750 BDT each which is reasonable considering the array of cuisines.
The Great Eatery
The Great Eatery is a new buffet restaurant situated in Uttara. The restaurant brought a mix of everything in their buffet menu. from Bengali to Chinese to Thai, Indian, and Continental, they have it all.
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What is more fascinating is that they stayed true to each type of cuisine making it one of the best places to try out all the different regional delicacies. The restaurant serves over 75 plus items at a reasonable price of 750 BDT.
The Aristocrat Lounge
The Aristocrat Lounge combines the best of everything when it comes to food and aesthetics. The interior is so well decorated that it will give any 5-star hotel a run for its money. Like most other places, this restaurant also combines Bengali cuisines with Indian and Chinese flavors.
There are over 100 items to choose from, each unique from the other. The Aristocrat Lounge can be a perfect choice for a family outing or office lunch meeting considering their setup and pricing. The 100 plus buffet items can be availed at just 700 BDT.
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Final Thoughts
Though buffet is a relatively new concept in Bangladesh, its adaptation in the Bengali food culture has been fairly fast. Considering the inner foodie of every Bengali, these buffet places are undoubtedly the perfect place to get some quality food fix.