Gopalganj Rasgolla
গোপালগঞ্জের রসগোল্লা
Spongy, syrupy rasgolla from long-established sweet shops in Gopalganj town and Bhatiapara.
At a glance
- Where
- Gopalganj district, Dhaka division
- Where to try
- Old sweet shops in Gopalganj town and Bhatiapara bazar
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar), summer (Apr–May), monsoon (Jun–Jul), autumn (Aug–Sep) and late autumn (Oct–Nov)
Gopalganj is best known for its rasgolla, white chhana balls cooked in light syrup until soft and springy. Long-running shops in Gopalganj town have been making them for decades, and Bhatiapara's older shops are known for small rasgollas. Locals also rate the district's sandesh, doi and chhanar jilapi. Buy a hari (clay pot) of rasgolla to take home.
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Common questions
Where can you eat Gopalganj Rasgolla?
Old sweet shops in Gopalganj town and Bhatiapara bazar.
When is the best time to try Gopalganj Rasgolla?
Winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar), summer (Apr–May), monsoon (Jun–Jul), autumn (Aug–Sep) and late autumn (Oct–Nov).
Which district is Gopalganj Rasgolla from?
Gopalganj district, Dhaka division.
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