Anmol Faisal & Lamia Hafiz
rainstorming about which restaurant to cover for our first article , we snooped through the hotspots of Dhaka and finally decided on the perfect place ! We loved it not just for the food , but also the ambience and entrepreneurs who introduced the food-loving city to a very new deli , Panini .
Team Hunger Management was pretty surprised to see these young souls introduce the new flavors of Italian sandwiches filled with meat and vegetable salsa and a whole lot of other ingredients . As one of the owners , Mr . Shafqat Rahman told us , “ Panini is the dish to experiment . You can fill it in with meat , cheese and veggies , and so much more ! Our main motive was to introduce a new form of food to Dhaka , like we did with Crepe-au-lait . Panini or deli inspired cafes are very common all over the world and I just had to initiate this in my country .”
These sandwiches can be sweet-filled as well . Like a cherry on top , Panini serves their distinct “ cherry ” with amazing sauces on the side that are made by their very own chefs . To be completely honest , we have personally never tasted better sauces anywhere else .
As soon as you enter the place , the force of elegance embraces your enthusiastic souls to welcome you to their restaurant . They made an excellent use of space and mirrors . The chef . What is mesmerizing about the fabulous interior is that Mr . Shafqat has used his inner talent to decorate the place all by himself which obviously reflects his sophisticated personality .
Coming down to the food , you will not be disappointed with what Panini has to offer . The menu comprises of a wide range of Italian cuisine including panini , spaghetti , pastas , and burgers along with their signature sauces . The food is served in a generous amount , almost enough to fill more than one stomach unless of course you are a bottomless pit ! For example , the sea food pasta has chunks of juicy shrimp , squid , etc . The sauce on the side complements the flavors used in the spicy and cheesy dish . The Pollo Caprese , on the other hand , might please you more than the pasta after all . This Panini has a filling mixed with chicken breasts , onions , tomatoes and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing . The best part about this dish is that the filling is lavishly coated with glistening mozzarella cheese . If you want to experiment a little more , you might want to try the chicken and shrimp jambalaya which is another signature dish of the exquisite restaurant .
You know how when you go into a fancy restaurant , the burger is the last thing on your mind ? The thing that might lose focus amongst all the fancy meals but literally steals the show is the “ GUIDO ’ S BURGER ”
the white quirky sauce acts as a creamy sidekick . The burger is so good that it might as well make you forget all that you ’ ve had before , all the burgers you have ever tasted . It ’ s an exquisite blend of perfection inside a
soft toasted sesame bun to treat your taste buds with exactly what they deserve !
Then again , Panini isn ’ t just about savories . Their line of sweet Panini ’ s are truly a unique experience every Deshi food lover must try once at the very least . Choco hazelnut , peach and chocolate , mascarpone surprise and cheesy apple are the four exclusive sweet dishes solely served by them to gratify your sweet tooth . To wash it all down , the drinks
Le Panini !
chairs are shuffled around in different sizes matching the heights of the tables and the lamps shed lights of ethnicity over the whole place . The kitchen widely displays a beautiful range of desserts made by their talented
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* Plays “ Eye of the tiger ” in the background *. The platter bursts with a tummy of meat coated with numerous slices of molten cheese and pickles . Wedges on the side , enhances the experience especially because on the menu are a different experience . The refreshing ice chocolate and lemon mint and heartwarming coffee are all yummilicious in their own way .