The New Nation - Internet Edition

Farizaa Sabreen

The moment your receive that first welcoming smile from the team at the Cafe Bazar of Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, you know you are in the hands of professionals capable of providing you with a great meal experience.

The restaurant seems to be doing brisk business feeding the tired and hungry shoppers.

Soothing music plays in the background. Service is very quick and courteous.

They offer a new and exciting culinary experience, select from their range of fresh dishes available in Starters and Main Courses.

Start our meal with Greek salad, consists of feta, kalamata olives, lemon and olive oil dressing and smoked Khulna prawns. Both are good.

Try their Wonton noodle soup (Asian greens and chicken dumplings, small pickled chili and soy sauce on side).

Bangladeshi Corner consisted of the Chicken or mutton Biriyani and the chicken boti jhatka, chicken marinated in garlic, ginger, turmeric and chili powder, fresh tomato, fresh chili. Again, very good.

Bengali spiced fish fillet is appropriate with these.

None of the dishes are overtly spicy - but have the right amount of flavour.

Those who eat here regularly normally make their selection from the International menu, like Lebanese style fish fillet or Nasi Goreng or Moroccan flavoured chicken.

Bowls listed on the menu such as Choice of Pasta, which is filled with farafalle, spaghetti, penne, maccaroni with rich chunky bolognaise sauce and Parmesan cheese Carbonara or tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese- an excellent dish.

If that doesn't leave you full and satisfied, then try chicken hot pot with hokkein style noodles, Pak choi, spring onion, shitake mushrooms, tofu and corriander.

At Cafe Bazar, the sandwiches aren't those traditional things with bread and mayo. There are more than seven varieties here and all served with vegetable pickles, mixed leaves and fries.

Choose some Fillet steak or Veal cutlet from the grill.

The restaurant serves a great variety of desserts, like Rashmalai, seasonal assorted fruit plate, Tiramisu' cake, ice cream, etc.

One can enjoy Cafe Bazar's live cooking section and learn the secrets of chef's great cooking - like how to combine fresh ingredients - to create authentic dishes that you'll enjoy sharing with your family and friends.

On Fridays, they celebrate Bangladeshi night, on Saturdays they have Chinese night, on Sundays they have American Night, then they enjoy Thai Night on Mondays. Arabian Night is on Tuesdays, Vietnam Night is on Wednesdays and Thursdays are for Indonesian Night.

The menu has something for every taste and nutrition need. Sandwiches for the young and hurried ones, great tandoori food for the discerning palates, slightly alien international set is well done and of course the desserts. Overall good and well done food.

Their aim is to serve truly authentic multicuisine with a selection of traditional and innovative new dishes created by a combination of superb new facilities.

According to Selina Momen, Public Relations & Communications Manager of Pan Pacific Sonargaon, "We are especially proud of our Chef's ability to cook an exquisite range of special dishes. All our dishes are prepared with fresh ingredients every day and at Cafe Bazar we aim, to meet the highest expectations of the most discerning gastronome; we hope to excite customers senses!"

Whether entertaining clients or simply dining with colleagues, the Cafe Bazar is an excellent venue. They are well aware of the standard of hospitality our business clients expect Special banquets may be arranged for your own requirements.

It's here that you can enjoy a superb meal in stylish surroundings or carry a bag of delicious curries out to eat in the comfort of your own home. Go there with your family for a pleasant meal.

Photo: Sharif