Harriken Dining Week 2017

Rashique Bin Nasir
Harriken Tales
Published in
6 min readMay 14, 2017

Welcome to Harriken Dining Week 2017.

It is no secret to any Dhaka resident — we all love our food. We obsess over which new place to try out, whipping out those food-grams whenever we try something new and delicious. And amidst all the craze, we’re also seen examining the dents on our wallets after giving some place, rather fancier, a shot. Leading up to Ramadan, Dining Week, in collaboration with some of the finest restaurants in our city, is a way to democratize dining experience as a whole.

Introducing 12 of our partner restaurants.

Spice & Rice

Spice & Rice

A place that promises you a taste of authentic Dhaka, amidst numerous distorted portrayals of the actual thing by several other restaurants. An ambiance that makes you feel that you’re no one less than a Duke or Duchess, with decorations that bring out the heritage of the same capital you have grown to love. Food, made with imported produce, which just doesn’t disappoint, and a luxurious assortment of delicacies, will make your experience significantly worth your while.

Wrapped

Wrapped at Four Points by Sheraton

With a variety of food choices, ranging from gourmet sandwiches, wraps, Danish pastries, and plenty more, Wrapped might just become your favorite place to brunch at. With a lounge, that dispels the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, along with an interior that is modern and pleasing to the eyes, this place seems to be perfect for dates, friendly meetings, or even for sole troopers who enjoy their own company the best.

Absolute Thai

Absolute Thai

The name of the place promises, and the restaurant itself delivers; authentic Thai dishes are served, which happen to not only be delicious but also a feast for the eyes. Adequate for any time of the day, with family or friends, the ambiance of the place is soothing to say the least. With customers raving about their coconut ice-cream, you are bound to give it a shot.

Sky Pool Restaurant

Sky Pool Restaurant

Live grill section, pasta station, chocolate fountain, BBQ ribs, Lamb shank and much more is what awaits you at Sky Pool. And if the food isn’t incentive enough, the view is definitely going to do it for you. With an infinity pool on one side, and an amazing view of the city on another, the place demands you to have a great time. Perfect for the day time, and absolutely stunning after the sun has set, Sky Pool is not going to be disappoint you.

Lotus Etang

Lotus Etang

A scintillating environment, accompanied with beautiful décor, and a taste of authentic and contemporary Pan-Asian cuisine, and much, much more is what Lotus Etang offers to its customers. Ideal for intimate gatherings, or even a big crowd, the ambiance combined with the delicious food is bound to sum up to be a great feasting.

Taste of Lanka

Taste of Lanka

One of the very first places to introduce Sri Lankan cuisine to our country, is said to stir up a flavor explosion in your mouth. With an ambience that gives an aura of tradition, given the different Sri Lankan accessories used for decoration around the place. While the décor sending you on a free trip to the beautiful Sri Lanka, the traditional cuisine tends to amplify the reverie with its authentic tastes. A good place to dine with friends, and an even better place to try out an exceptional cuisine.

Royal Park

Royal Park

The menu of this particular restaurant is not only diverse, but at the hands of talented chefs, it keeps the promise of delivering scrumptious food. With an environment that is serene and peaceful by the looks of it, the delicious food combines with the scenery to attribute to a pleasant experience. With an array of different cuisines available on different cuisines, the place is bound to give you tastes that you would relinquish for days to come. Official meetups, friendly gatherings, any kind of occasion suits the restaurant.

Umai

Umai

With an Executive chef who happens to have 25 years of experience working in countries like Japan, South Africa, Canada, and the list goes on and on, the food is bound to be as delicious as it gets. While the architecture has to be a combination of both modern designs along with Japanese aesthetics, which some perceive to be rather minimalistic in a refreshing way, the food is anything but subtle. If you happen to like Japanese cuisine, then this is one place you can’t miss.

Tastebud

Tastebud

A place that is welcoming and warm, with an assortment of deserts that are bound to melt your heart. Ranging from the red velvets to the cheesecakes, this beautiful dining space seems to have just the perfect array of delicacies that would completely pacify a stubborn sweet tooth’s cravings. With a rather modern interior, the place seems to be adequate for intimate dining, or even hangouts with friends.

Lake Terrace

Lake Terrace

A break from all mechanic hustle and bustle of our Dhaka lives. Customers seem to rave about their ambiance; perfect for a hangout with friends, or bringing together your family for dining. Beneath the open sky, the experience stands to be a sort of atonement to nature, but it also provides their customers with a roofed and walled space; something for the nature lover, and something for those who aren’t. Regardless of your stance on the issue, the sunset, easily visible from the restaurant, along with the absolutely delicious food, will be something to savor.

Veni Vidi Vici

Veni Vidi Vici

This place has a bit of everything; a burst of Italian flavors among their assortment of savory dishes, a must-try list of deserts, and a beautiful interior for the ones who are in it for the selfies. Veni Vidi Vici, literal meaning of which is “I came, I saw, I conquered”, somehow manages to make you live the phrase; having devoured the delicious food of the place, you would definitely feel like you have dined as royalty, royalty who really happens to love Pizzas. The very spacious place is not only perfect for a chill-day with friends, but also for family gatherings.

Khazana

Khazana

A taste of what our neighboring country has to offer, a true taste of Indian Cuisine. An environment that is possibly as illuminated as the food makes you feel, Khazana happens to offer an array of delightful dishes, with sweets like Jelebe and Gulabjamun that can quench all our desert cravings of the day. A place perfect for family outings, and rendezvous with your friends.

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Rashique Bin Nasir
Harriken Tales

BUPian. Footballer. Movie Addict. Tech Enthusiast. Man Utd Fan. Foodie. Harrikenator.