Gazipur is the industrial and forest district immediately north of Dhaka, home to Bhawal National Park, the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park, Nuhash Polli and a belt of weekend resorts.
Gazipur eats Bengali: kacchi biryani, roast polao, halim, beef khichdi, grills and sweets, with Chinese-Bangladeshi restaurants around Gazipur Chowrasta. Resort restaurants serve Bangladeshi and international food for guests and day visitors.
Must-try dishes
Iconic dishes that define Gazipur.
Kacchi biryani
Raw marinated meat cooked together with rice
Where to try: Kacchi Bhoj, Biryani Bhoj, Jafran, Jom Jom
Price: About Tk 170-300 (approx $1.4-2.5)
Halim
Thick lentil-and-meat stew
Where to try: Surma Restaurant & Sweet Meat; Surma & Mini Chinese
Price: About Tk 80-200 (approx $0.7-1.6)
Khasir paya
Slow-cooked goat trotters
Where to try: Surma & Mini Chinese Restaurant
Price: Tk 150-300 (approx $1.2-2.4)
Beef in clay pot with khichdi
Beef slow-cooked in a clay pot with spiced rice-lentil khichdi
Where to try: Handy Beef
Price: Tk 200-400 (approx $1.6-3.3)
Top restaurants
Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.
Restaurants by cuisine
Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.
Street food
Local flavours at affordable prices.
Fuchka and chotpoti
Crisp shells or chickpea snack with tamarind water
Find it at: Stalls near Joydebpur Junction and Gazipur Chowrasta
Tea and singara
Milk tea with fried pastries
Find it at: Tea stalls across Joydebpur
Food markets
Where locals shop and graze.
Joydebpur Pauro Market
Town market in front of Joydebpur Railway Station for fruit, vegetables and snacks
Hours: Daily, morning to evening
Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
Meals are cheap; carry small notes since cards are rarely accepted outside resorts
Friday midday is busy after prayers
Order bottled water; avoid ice from unknown sources
- Vegetarian
- Possible with dal, bhaji and bhorta at local eateries; menus are meat-heavy
- Halal
- Effectively universal
- Vegan
- Difficult; ask for vegetable bhaji and rice
- Gluten free
- Rice-based meals suit; avoid naan and noodles
Food budget guide
What to expect at different price points.
| Level | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Tk 150-400 per meal (approx $1.2-3.3) | Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants. |
| Mid-range | Tk 400-900 per meal (approx $3.3-7.3) | Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus. |
| Upscale | $40+/meal | Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences. |