Crispy, Spicy, Halal: Chicking Maryland in Frederick
Quick verdict: Chicking Maryland is still one of my go-to spots for halal fried chicken in Frederick, and after coming here for the last five years, I can honestly say it keeps earning its place…
Fuchka Garden in Jackson Heights: Tangy Bites, Mixed Feelings
Quick verdict: I liked Fuchka Garden in Jackson Heights, but for me, the chotpoti and fuchka landed more in the solid snack category than the must-rush-back category. I went in wanting that sharp, spicy, tangy…
Clean, Homestyle, Bangladeshi: Graam Bangla on Brick Lane
Quick verdict: Graam Bangla gave me exactly the kind of Bangladeshi food experience I was hoping for in London — warm, clean, full of flavour, and properly homestyle. I went to the hyped spot near…
Flame-Grilled Comfort at Nando’s Baker Street in London
The smell of grilled chicken hit me before I even properly settled in, and honestly, that was exactly what I wanted from Nando’s Baker Street. I went mostly because it was halal, which felt like…
A Scotland Tour Lunch at Dishoom Edinburgh That Stayed With Me
On the first stretch of our Scotland tour, I found myself starting the food side of the trip at Dishoom Edinburgh, right on 3a St Andrew Sq. I had heard the name before, and because…
A Long-Awaited Halal Bengali Lunch at Café Adda London
Quick verdict: Café Adda gave me a very solid halal Bangladeshi food stop on Green Street, and for the price, I left genuinely happy. I have been continuing my London Bangladeshi halal food test for…
Fish and Chips Near the British Museum: Solid but Not Perfect
Quick verdict: this fish-and-chips stop near the British Museum gave me a mixed experience, but not a bad one. When you come to London, fish and chips feels like something you almost have to try,…
Day Two in London: Bangla Breakfast at Pach Bhai Whitechapel
On the second day of my London tour, I found myself in Whitechapel looking for a proper Bangla breakfast. That is how I ended up at Pach Bhai পাঁচ ভাই, a Bangladeshi restaurant on 239…
Spicy, Clean, and Comforting at Ponchokhana in London
Quick verdict: Ponchokhana পঞ্চখানা was a very good start to my halal food journey in London. I came in wanting something clean, tasty, filling, and not too expensive, and that is pretty much what I…
Honest Grill in Centreville: Good Meats, Uneven Service
Quick verdict: I wanted to like Honest Grill more than I did, especially because Korean barbecue is usually one of those meals that feels fun, lively, and worth lingering over. We went to Honest Grill…