Grand Nawab

Grand Nawab is an Old Dhaka kacchi biryani restaurant in Bangladesh, noted in a Business Standard review for its presentation, flavourful potatoes and tender meat. The exact address is not fixed in the available data, so visitors should confirm the location on a map app before travelling into the old city. The cuisine is Old Dhaka kacchi, in which raw marinated mutton is layered with rice and slow-cooked together in a sealed pot. The signature dish is the kacchi biryani, and the review singled out the potato, which is cooked in the pot and absorbs the spices and fat, as one of the highlights, along with the tenderness of the meat. A plate was Tk 235 (approx USD 1.9) in that review, which puts it among the cheaper sit-down kacchi options in Dhaka. Unlike the tiny roadside kacchi shops of the old city, Grand Nawab is described as having a more sit-down feel, with tables and a proper dining room. That makes it more comfortable for groups, families and visitors who do not want to eat standing or on a shared bench. The atmosphere is casual and lively, with moderate to high noise at lunch and in the evening, and the presentation of the plate is a step above the simple street-side style. There is no dress code beyond ordinary modest clothing. Drinks are non-alcoholic, typically soft drinks, water and borhani where available. Reservations are not taken and the restaurant is walk-in. Hours are not officially published but typically run from late morning to about 10-11PM, so visitors should confirm locally. Because kacchi is cooked in batches, arriving at lunch gives the best chance of full availability. Visitors doing an Old Dhaka food tour can compare Grand Nawab with nearby kacchi shops to see how the same dish varies from place to place.