Dhaka : Dhaka Regency Hotel and Resort is organising a food festival titled 'The Local Culinary Heritage of Bangladesh', currently underway till November 18, showcasing authentic local delicacies from all divisions of the nation to put Bangladesh into the culinary limelight for local and overseas guests alike.
The event was inaugurated on November 3, 2022 through a cake cutting ceremony in the presence of Kabir Reza, Managing Director; Shahid Hamid, Executive Director of Dhaka Regency and distinguished guests.
In his speech, Kabir Reza, Managing Director of Dhaka Regency Hotel and Resort mentioned the core objective for the initiative, saying, "As the most popular Bangladeshi hotel brand, Dhaka Regency is always motivated to promote and introduce Bangladeshi local and traditional cuisine using authentic spices to local and foreign guests alike.''
Executive Chef Banefus Gomes, Dhaka Regency Hotel and Resort said, "With this festival, we are bringing delicacies from all across Bangladesh, delving deeper into the inner food culture of each division of the country. We will be preparing the items with only locally sourced ingredients to ensure our foreign and urban guests enjoy the most authentic gastronomic experience."
Food lovers can enjoy the authentic local foods like biriyani cooked inside bamboo stalks, choijhal gosht, shatkora chicken, koi paturi as well as vegetarian items such as dal with drumstick shoots, bamboo shoot curry, laukhatta, shabji labra and many more. Even for desserts, the hotel is introducing unique and lesser-known dishes focusing especially on traditional cakes.
Each day is focused on a different theme that features the authentic delicacies of a particular division. The buffet dinner is also complemented with instrumental music.
The buffet dinner is served between 18:30-22:30 at the hotel's signature Grandiose Restaurant at BDT 3300++ net per person.
Dhaka Regency Premier Club members can enjoy special privileges during the event.