Beemer B.
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After a long day shopping in Whitechapel, Gram Bangla was exactly where we needed to be.
This was something we’d been meaning to do for a long time, but it just took a while to get everyone together. I remember coming here years ago with my mum when I was younger — a distant memory — but today we returned as a family, and I was genuinely looking forward to it.
I’d heard so much about their Khalabuna, so that was non-negotiable on the order list.
From the moment the doors opened, the ambience and cleanliness stood out straight away. We’re quite particular about hygiene, and you can immediately tell when a place takes pride in this. Sadly, there are places where that’s questionable — but this wasn’t one of them at all. It felt clean, calm, and well kept.
The sister serving us was warm and welcoming and seated us at the large table at the back. Soon after, a spread appeared in front of us that looked incredible. We ordered meat curry, chicken roast, Khalabuna, and a spinach-and-beans dish that was a little unusual — but in a really good way.
What really caught my attention was how the food was served: straight from the cooker in the small metal pans with handles, still sizzling, alongside a huge plate of rice. And then there were the clay plates — something I’d never seen before — which added a beautiful, traditional touch.
The food arrived quickly, and we tucked in straight away.
The halal bunna really did hit the spot. The way it looked, the way it smelt — everything was just right. Rich, deep flavour, comforting, and exactly how it should be. The family absolutely loved the chicken roast too. It wasn’t dry at all, lightly coated with masala on top, really flavourful, with a subtle hint of coconut coming through.
My son completely gobbled up the meat curry with aloo. We shared all the dishes between us, family-style, and honestly, loved every bit of it.
I’ll admit — I’m one of those Bengalis who doesn’t eat fish. Unfortunately, I had a childhood incident with fish, and ever since then I’ve just been completely put off. That said, my wife tried the dry fish bhorta and said it was amazing — full of flavour and done exactly how it should be.
This didn’t feel like typical restaurant food. It felt proper. Homemade. The kind of food you’d expect in a Bangladeshi household, cooked with care rather than shortcuts.
By the time we finished, we were completely full — and I was already thinking about the drive home.
Alhamdulillah, the experience was perfectly topped off with a cup of proper deshi chai.
We all walked out with full stomachs and smiles on our faces.
If you’re looking for genuine, homemade-style Bangladeshi food, this is absolutely the place to be.
A massive thank you to the sister who served us — warm, welcoming, and attentive throughout.
And a massive thank you to the Gram Bangla team for creating such an amazing space and experience.