Roshona Bilash Brings Bright Bangladeshi Comfort Cooking to Melrose Hill
In the rapidly changing Melrose Hill neighborhood, Roshona Bilash has quickly become a new-school gem for comforting Bangladeshi cooking.
What to order
- A chicken tikka wrap fills a soft tortilla to the brim with tender chicken, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, toothsome rice that adds necessary structure, and a creamy white sauce. Eating each half is a two-hand operation to hold it all together as hits of cumin and coriander give way to a cool crisp.
- Slow-cooked nihari stew is a standout on the menu with a velvety texture from bone marrow that coats the palate. Pair the orange-hued stew with flaky roti to soak up every last drop and balance out the robust beef notes.
- The Roshona kebab plate arrives on an oblong steel platter with sumac-sprinkled rice, cucumbers, onion, and lettuce. Hunks of beef come already de-skewered, making it easier to cut into each tender, flame-kissed piece.
Take note
Roshona Bilash is a small family operation, which means that when it is busy, food can take a long time to come out and certain dishes may sell out. If you’re in a rush, consider calling ahead for takeout.
Insider tip
Complimentary chai is available in a thermal dispenser set on a table adjacent to the register.
