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Little Dhaka

3.6 (89 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Lunch specials with added beverages

The customer service is good. The employees are very welcoming. The food is ok. The prices are fair. It's a small hole in the wall place. It could improve. People outside smoke at the tables and the place fills up with cigarette smoke. There is a store within the restaurant, which is nice, but cluttered. Lots of Bangladeshi foods to choose from. Parking is ample. It's within a mini shopping center. We are glad to have tried this place, but it will not be a regular destination.

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Farah F.

We had a quick stop over at this place and end up buying some items. The store is big...the grocery and dining areas are separate, which I really liked. We tried (brought to our hotel room) their goat biriyani, daal puri, chaa (milk tea) and 3 different sweets. Everything was delicious. Was also impressed with how all the items on the shelves were so neatly organized. The staff were friendly and helpful. Will go back to try other items.

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Rodney S.

I put the full court press on Bangladesh https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=hnAr60LhgavwgWYf1_2vLA&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA Formerly Mehfil many moons ago, Little Dhaka is a Bangladeshi/Bengali market & restaurant. The restaurant section is currently undergoing renovations, so "pardon the mess". Looking forward to scratching off another ethnic cuisine to try, I stopped by Little Dhaka for some pre-gym sustenance. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ycoCijtoRqy4aZVSgcI4gQ&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=kBoiOf6dVUFVaf-EchXzew&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA The market has prepared food in chafing trays. The offerings mainly consisted of curry dishes. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=9-StXDg67u-USPz6n_vUKA&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA 2-item combo (masala chai included)- https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ZQ5A2gS7ZIkuRGNl1eK-OQ&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA Rohu kalia- https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=D9ApIkA9G8X5oMx2IZjbiA&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA I've read Bangladeshi cuisine is known for their fish dishes, so I knew I had to have the rohu kalia. Reminding me a bit of escabeche, rohu kalia is made with carp. The firm, white fleshed fish is fried & cooked in a simmer sauce. I enjoyed this entree, having some heat to it. Goat curry- https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=vfGGo7lghm_lNvM3bsSKZw&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA The winner for me. With heat that caused my head to sweat profusely, w/o burning out my palate, the goat curry wasn't overcooked. Being a lean meat, it often is when prepared, incorrectly. The meaty portion had enough fat, the savory sauce heavily spiced & hearty. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=AA-PMwLJm2OF9JQpAYPU7g&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA Service was fine. I paid for my food, which was quickly spooned onto the styrofoam plates, and I was promptly chowing down. Little Dhaka is located at the Artesia Towne Center, north of Jack in the Box. While the portions could've been more generous, I did enjoy my quick hot plate at Little Dhaka. For $10+, I had a satisfying meal of Bangladeshi/Bengali fare. The goat curry was the highlight for me, and I just might make Little Dhaka a regular stop for when I have designs for a meal to eat.

Chaudhry A.

A variety of stuff is available here since its a combination of groceries and their cooked food and authentic snacks. Food is delicious which includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. The place seems a bit untidy and gets crowded, however, and a little bit of everything can be found here. Adding an additional check out counter will help.

Chicken briyani
Stacey K.

This was my first time there and it did not disappoint. I had the goat curry and the chicken briyani. The goat was a little spicy, but I like spicy. It was my 2 year old that said it was spicy but yummy. She LOVED the chicken briyani. They didn't skimp on the portions. I have to thank my neighbor for the recommendation. I will definitely be back!

Food was super old .beef also smell old rice Cold and very hard Customer service super bad as you see

Rohu kalia
Mursalin H.

So, this is not the cleanest or fanciest restaurant. It is rather unclean. It is a grocery store and a deli and a cantina and a social hangout place for bengalis. Sweets are ok, they dont make dudh chai like they used to make back in the days. You can find better biriyani in LA. But if you are a fish lover, they have probably 20+ different kind of fish. For me, rui kalia is a luxury, like a good rib-eye. When I get this huge piece of rui pety, i almost get into nirvana. I sit down on my couch, distance myself from surrounding and enjoy this piece to the bone. It needs to be plated well and it will be on par with Michelin star restaurants.

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This was my first time trying Bengali food and it did not disappoint! We tried the beef curry and licked our plates clean.

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Recently went there with my wife. Food, service and ambiance were great! I highly recommend this place.

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Great source for Bangladeshi food and groceries. They now deliver in San Diego. They bring it to a fixed location and you pick it up.

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Do they serve halal meat or chicken?

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