Kashiani Rasmalai
কাশিয়ানীর রসমালাই
Dense, milky rasmalai from a long-running sweet shop on Thana Road in Kashiani.
At a glance
- Where
- Gopalganj district, Dhaka division
- Where to try
- Kashiani Mishty Ghar on Thana Road, Kashiani upazila
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar), summer (Apr–May), monsoon (Jun–Jul), autumn (Aug–Sep) and late autumn (Oct–Nov)
In Kashiani upazila, on the Madhumati side of Gopalganj, Kashiani Mishty Ghar on Thana Road is known for its rasmalai: chhana balls soaked in milk reduced until thick and rich. Food writers have rated it denser and milkier than most. The shop also makes rajbhog and a chomchom it has been selling for more than two decades. It is an easy stop for travellers heading to Bhatiapara or Orakandi. Ask for whatever was made that morning.
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Common questions
Where can you eat Kashiani Rasmalai?
Kashiani Mishty Ghar on Thana Road, Kashiani upazila.
When is the best time to try Kashiani Rasmalai?
Winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar), summer (Apr–May), monsoon (Jun–Jul), autumn (Aug–Sep) and late autumn (Oct–Nov).
Which district is Kashiani Rasmalai from?
Gopalganj district, Dhaka division.
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