Chittagonian cuisine refers to the famous and traditional dishes serves in Chittagong region of Bangladesh. Mezbani meat, kala bhuna, shutki, madhuvat, bela biscuit, durus, bakarkhani, beef roast, pelon dal, biryani, nona hilsa etc. are some of the traditional dishes of Chittagong. The Portuguese first arrived in Chittagong around 1528. After the Mughal conquest, they left in 1666. However, bakery food including bread, biscuits, which were in the diet of Mughals and Portuguese, spread in Chittagong region. Due to the popularity of bakery items, Bela Biscuits are being exported to Chittagonian expatriates in different parts of the world. Having lots of ethnic groups living in the Chittagong area, the food of hill tribes become familiar as well as the seafood is very popular in the coastal areas of Bangladesh. Beguni, Chickpea, Puffed rice are some of the famous iftar items during the holy month Ramadan of the Muslim. Mezbani meat has also been included in the Iftar menu.
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