Surma & Mini Chinese late supper

Surma & Mini Chinese is a restaurant in front of Pauro Market on the east side of Joydebpur Railway Station in Gazipur, Bangladesh. It is reported to open from 6AM until midnight, making it the latest-opening restaurant found in Joydebpur and the most practical choice for a late supper in a district that has no bars or nightclubs. The crowd is a mix of commuters arriving by train, market traders, families, students and night-shift workers, which gives the room a busy, practical atmosphere rather than a leisurely one. There is no dress code and no age restriction beyond ordinary family-restaurant norms; casual everyday clothing is standard. The menu leans on Bangladeshi staples associated with late-evening eating: halim, a thick spiced lentil, wheat and meat stew; khasir paya, slow-cooked goat trotters; and tandoori chicken. The Mini Chinese part of the name points to Bangladeshi-style Chinese dishes such as fried rice and chowmein, which are common across the country. No alcohol is served, since Gazipur restaurants do not serve it openly, so drinks are tea, soft drinks and water. Music is incidental, and the soundtrack is largely the station and market activity outside. Prices are low, with a meal usually falling around Tk 150-400 (approximately $1.2-3.3) per person. There is no cover charge, no bottle service and no reservation system; guests walk in and order at the table. Evenings around train arrivals can be crowded, while late weeknight hours close to midnight are calmer. Because the restaurant sits beside the railway station and Pauro Market, it is easy to reach on foot from the station and by rickshaw or CNG auto-rickshaw from elsewhere in Joydebpur. Opening times are reported rather than verified, so visitors planning a midnight meal may want to confirm on the day, especially around holidays and Ramadan, when schedules shift considerably.