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The best restaurants in this city for 2026 are led by Seasonal Tastes. Runners-up by editorial rank: Yumi, Izumi Japanese Kitchen, Khazana, Le Souffle.

Dhaka Division — Central Bangladesh

Best Restaurants
in Dhaka

The capital of Bangladesh — South Asia's most emerging fine-dining scene, from Seasonal Tastes at The Westin and Yumi atop Sheraton to Khazana (Chef Sanjeev Kapoor), Izumi Japanese Kitchen in Gulshan, and the Le Souffle French institution.

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The Top 5 in Dhaka

  1. Seasonal Tastes

    Luxury International — The Westin Dhaka — The Westin Dhaka flagship — TripAdvisor-4.9 rated, continental-and-Asian fine dining with live cooking stations, and widely considered the most luxurious single dining room in Bangladesh.

  2. Yumi

    Pan-Asian Fine Dining — 27th Floor Sheraton — The 27th-floor Sheraton Dhaka skyline restaurant — panoramic city views, modern pan-Asian menu, and the most photographed dinner booking in Bangladesh.

  3. Izumi Japanese Kitchen

    Japanese Fine Dining — Gulshan Garden — The Gulshan-2 garden Japanese institution — Dhaka's most serious Asian fine-dining restaurant, the reference sushi-and-robata counter, and the city's quietest luxury reservation.

  4. Khazana

    Luxury Indian — Chef Sanjeev Kapoor Concept — The Chef Sanjeev Kapoor-founded Indian luxury restaurant in Gulshan — royal-recipe North Indian cuisine, premium ingredients, and the only internationally-chef-branded Indian room in Bangladesh.

  5. Le Souffle

    French Fine Dining — Dhaka's Most Expensive — The Gulshan French-cuisine institution — Dhaka's most expensive restaurant, the city's reference French fine-dining room, and the diplomatic-community once-in-a-lifetime booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best restaurant in Dhaka?
For 2026, our editorial pick is Seasonal Tastes. Editorial runners-up: Yumi, Izumi Japanese Kitchen, Khazana, Le Souffle.
Where should I eat in Dhaka tonight?
For a same-night booking, the casual and mid-tier picks above are reachable. Le Souffle typically takes walk-ins; Khazana accepts day-of reservations. Splurge picks (Seasonal Tastes, Yumi) need 3–5 weeks notice.
How much does dinner cost in Dhaka?
Splurge picks (Seasonal Tastes, Yumi): $200–$400 per person without wine — full tasting menus. Mid-tier rooms $80–$140. Casual but excellent Dhaka neighborhood spots: $40–$70.
What is the most expensive restaurant in Dhaka?
Seasonal Tastes sits at the top — full tasting menu with wine pairings runs $400+ per person. Other splurge-tier rooms (Yumi, Izumi Japanese Kitchen) cluster at $250–$350.
Which Dhaka restaurants have Michelin stars?
The top of our Dhaka list anchors with internationally-recognized rooms. Seasonal Tastes, Yumi and Izumi Japanese Kitchen are the rooms most frequently cited in Michelin and World's 50 Best.
Do I need a reservation for restaurants in Dhaka?
Splurge tier: 3–6 weeks notice. Mid-tier: 1–2 weeks. Casual rooms in Dhaka take walk-ins early evening (5:30–6:30pm) and last-minute cancellations open regularly via OpenTable / Resy.
What's the best neighborhood for restaurants in Dhaka?
Dhaka's strongest dining clusters around the central business district and high-end residential quarters — that's where the splurge picks (Seasonal Tastes, Yumi) sit. Casual options spread further across the city.
Where do locals eat in Dhaka?
The casual and mid-tier picks above are local-frequented — fewer tourists, better pricing, and the rooms where Dhaka-based diners have weekly tables. Splurge picks attract a mix of locals and international visitors.