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Culinary Delights Cheong Shing Faizul Khan Tanim finds authentic Chinese in Banani Climbing up the stairs, the place looks bleak and not very interesting. But as soon as you enter the restaurant proper, your senses are overcome by delicious aromas wafting in the air…appetising smells, some familiar and some not so familiar, that guarantees a feast for your taste buds. Welcome to Cheong Shing. The dining space is sparsely decorated with tables and a basic seating arrangement, hardly anything on the walls, but don’t let the no-frills décor and appearance fool you. A bowl of roasted nuts with sesame seed welcomes you, while you decide what to eat. With a drop of lime juice and a dash of the chilli paste, the mix tastes even better. On the menu, expect simple and authentic Chinese cuisine. The waiters are helpful and knowledgeable, ready with recommendations if you are indecisive. We ordered the fried fish and beef cakes (Tk 420), as appetisers. They were crunchy on top and perfect wit...

Food Fest Time-out at Time Out Faizul Khan Tanim introduces a new hangout in Banani The popular place to hang out in Gulshan 1, Time Out, has expanded to Banani. The new branch also offers the same great taste, menu and reasonable prices. To add to the culinary experience is the fine décor and plenty of seating for all. A few of the friendly staff members from the Gulshan 1 branch are here; they will welcome you with a smile, and ensure your order arrives timely. Apart from the house favorites – Thai mixed noodles at Tk 130, egg fried rice with stir-fried chicken or beef and basil leaf at Tk 95, chicken in red and green curry at Tk 95 – they offer delicious oil-free parathas at Tk 20 to go with the beef/chicken chaap at Tk 105 each; add the chili mint sauce and fresh salad and you are good to go. They serve Mexican and South Indian dishes alongside the exclusive Thai cuisine at affordable prices. The multicultural variety appeals to a large crowd and that is why we so often find ...

Musical Miracles Unleashed Tor Jonnno Ami Bonno famed Upol Islam releases his debut album Miracle-I By Faizul Khan Tanim When I was listening to a recently released CD of Upol, the album title Miracle-1 reminded me of a Bon Jovi quote - “Miracles happen everyday, change your perception of what a miracle is and you'll see them all around you.” Upol's songs are contemporary - a luminous mix of emotional-vocals-in-tune, electronic pop, righteous rock sound, red-hot lyrics and the whole compilation sends a message to believe in the beauty of miracles, which weaves stories in our head. Thus, the stories begin…the stories of real life ordeals and enticing memories molded in memorable music compositions, lyrics and the album is declaring this - the phenomenon miracle is fascinating. Be it incredible achievements, sudden realizations or morbid fall downs all these extreme emotions seem miraculous as every human being gets affected by them…and most importantly, on a positive note. The ...