Star Hotel and Restaurant

Star Hotel and Restaurant, founded in 1965, is one of the oldest restaurant chains in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and now runs about a dozen branches across the city, including Wari, Banani, Gulshan, Karwan Bazar and Dhanmondi. The Karwan Bazar and Wari branches are usually the most central for visitors, and the dataset coordinates point to the Karwan Bazar area. The cuisine is Bangladeshi, with a focus on kababs and biryani, and the menu reflects the tandoor-and-tawa tradition that many Dhaka families associate with a casual night out. Rather than a chef-driven concept, the chain's standing comes from longevity: it has been feeding Dhaka diners for well over half a century. Signature dishes include mutton leg roast served with tandoori roti, kacchi biryani, chicken tawa kabab and reshmi kabab. The mutton leg roast with tandoori roti is the most frequently mentioned favourite. Prices are low; a quarter chicken tikka kabab was reported at Tk 120 (approx USD 1.0) and chicken tawa jhal fry at Tk 220 (approx USD 1.8), so a full meal for one person remains inexpensive by international standards. The dining rooms are simple and functional, with the noise level typical of a busy Dhaka restaurant and no dress code. Service is quick, tables turn over regularly, and families, students and office workers make up much of the crowd. As with most established Bangladeshi restaurants, no alcohol is served, and drinks are limited to tea, soft drinks, juices and water. Reservations are not normally needed; the restaurants operate on a walk-in basis. Peak demand falls around lunch and in the evening, and busy weekends may mean a short wait at the more central branches. Hours are not officially published, but branches typically run from late morning until about 10-11PM. Because the chain has multiple outlets, visitors should confirm the exact branch address on a map app before travelling.