Graam Bangla

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.

I had lunch at Gram Bangla and it was an absolutely delightful experience. The food was incredibly delicious and full of authentic Bangladeshi flavours — it truly reminded me of home-cooked meals, just like my mother’s cooking. Every dish tasted fresh, well-balanced, and comforting. We felt fully satisfied after our meal and can confidently say this is one of the best Bangladeshi restaurants we’ve tried in the city. This taste will stay on my tongue for at least the next six months — that’s how memorable it was. We’ll definitely be coming back again soon!

The food was delicious (two fish dishes and one chicken with mild spice) and the service were excellent. Starting with the owner welcoming us to our table and explaining to us what we can expect being it was our first time dining at a Bangladesh restaurant. To try before committing to ordering the dishes which was a great idea because after some tasting, it was too spicy hot. 10/10!

Authentic Bangladeshi food that transports you there. The bhorta platter offers a variety of bhortas to try from. I loved the vegetarian ones. The beef shatkora was brilliant. Absolutely melt in your mouth beef and a flavour that is distinct and shows you the magic of spices.

Beautiful, authentic, delicious Bangladeshi food. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating - they allowed us to try the dishes before eating! Food is very decently priced and there’s a lovely atmosphere. We went on a Saturday lunchtime and were able to walk-in. 10/10 recommend and can’t wait to return and try more delicious food! 🥘🇧🇩

If you want the feel and taste of home cooked Bangla food, this will remind you of home!! The Mutton Curry and Catfish Bean Curry was awesome even the royalty dined here!!

What a disgusting experience we had on Friday this week? Will never forget that to be honest. The service Women was awful with her attitude and behaviour. Don’t even know what to say or not to say in front of customers or how to behave. We been there because a person closed to the owner recommended and was along with us too. He became shocked and said sorry to us many times as it was his decision to invite us there in this restaurant. The rice were like uncooked, potatoes smash and dry fish smash was disgusting, the Kala vuna was burnt without any taste and the funny part was once we requested to change the water bottle to served the cold one then the service women did ask individually if we opened the bottle already! 🤔 We all are living abroad so many years however this was one of the worst Bangladeshi food along with the customer service from totally a mannerless and incompetent person ever. We ended up paying £71 for all those negative experiences we received. I just wanted to warn and advise to avoid this restaurant in any cost. Just so you know all of we are kind of chef too and do have quite a lot experiences about great foods and how to cook. We felt extremely sorry to go there and ruined our joyful moments. 🥹

We had an amazing experience at this Bangladeshi restaurant in Brick Lane! It was our first time trying Bangladeshi cuisine, and we were absolutely blown away. Every dish was bursting with flavour—rich, aromatic, and perfectly spiced. From the starters to the mains, everything was cooked to perfection. The service was warm and welcoming, making the experience even more enjoyable. If you're looking to explore authentic Bangladeshi food, this place is a must-visit! We’ll definitely be coming back for more.