Mawa Ilish Bhaja
মাওয়ার ইলিশ ভাজা
Crisp fried Padma hilsa with hot rice, fried hilsa eggs and a spoonful of the frying oil.
At a glance
- Where
- Munshiganj district, Dhaka division
- Price
- Priced per piece or per fish; ask first
- Where to try
- Riverside restaurants at Mawa ghat
- Best time
- monsoon (Jun–Jul) and autumn (Aug–Sep)
The ghat restaurants of Mawa became famous for frying hilsa fresh from the Padma. You pick your fish, it is cut into steaks and fried crisp, then served with steaming rice, fried roe, chopped onion and green chilli. Many places also serve begun bhaja and dal alongside. Since the bridge opened, many Dhaka residents drive down just for this meal.
Common questions
Where can you eat Mawa Ilish Bhaja?
Riverside restaurants at Mawa ghat.
How much does Mawa Ilish Bhaja cost?
Priced per piece or per fish; ask first.
When is the best time to try Mawa Ilish Bhaja?
Monsoon (Jun–Jul) and autumn (Aug–Sep).
Which district is Mawa Ilish Bhaja from?
Munshiganj district, Dhaka division.
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