Tag Archives: Bangladesh

Pani Puri (Puchka)

Posted on March 23, 2018 by findingfoodfluently

Given Name: Puchka Alias: Panipuri*, Phuchka, Gol Gappa, Gup Chup Place(s) of Origin: India Place Consumed: Dhaka, Bangladesh Common Features: Potatoes, chickpeas, puri, tamarind, water, a newspaper (taking the place of banana leaves) Verdict: Believe it or not, I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, South Asia | Tagged Bangladesh, Dhaka, food, pani puri, panipuri, puchka, snack, Street Food | 1 Comment

A Tale of Two Consular Offices, with a Bonus

Posted on November 21, 2015 by findingfoodfluently

One of my favorite streets in Jakarta seems to have other fans in Manhattan too:Ironically, it was at the Consulate of Indonesia where I was able to test out the latest in household minivanization. On unpredictable Fridays and Saturdays throughout … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Nature, Indonesia, Languages, New York City, South Asia | Tagged Bangladesh, consular office, consulate, Dhaka, embassy, Indonesia, Jakarta, Manhattan, Russia, US, visit, welcome | Leave a comment

Shopping Around Dhaka, Bangladesh

Posted on August 20, 2015 by findingfoodfluently

I visited Dhaka, Bangladesh a few years ago – mostly to eat– but also to check out Louis Kahn’s National Assembly Building. Naturally, I wasn’t allowed in at the time, so I had to stick to plan A, that being … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Nature, Languages, pop culture, South Asia | Tagged Bangladesh, centre, Dhaka, food, mall, New York, shopping center, Signs, weird, where is Dhaka? | Leave a comment

Politely Impolite

Posted on November 29, 2013 by findingfoodfluently

Taking photos of rubbish bins. I should be saying garbage cans, but living abroad has permanently altered my vocabulary. No, wait. The bigger question is, when did I turn Japanese? That is, when did I start taking photos of anything? … Continue reading →