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Authentic Bangladeshi Flavors, Warm Hospitality
At Gulshan Cafe and Sweets, we bring the heart of Bangladeshi tradition to Albany with authentic flavors, warm hospitality, and a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere that feels like home. Every dish we craft is a celebration of our culture and a promise to delight your senses with the true taste of Bangladesh.
Reservations
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Catering
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Absolutely wonderful Bangladeshi cafe. The decor is colorful and relaxing and the service was attentive, kind, and responsive. We were treated like family, which is the highest compliment that I give to any restaurant! The food was such a highlight! We ate delicious Kachchi Biryani (slow cooked goat), mixed vegetables, bread (naan, paratha), and of course, dessert! We enjoyed rasgulla and chanar sondesh, which were so delicious they need their own special review (gives me a reason to return!). The best mango lassi I’ve ever had. We will definitely be back!!
Gulshan Cafe, in my opinion,they gained popularity in a very short time. The restaurant mainly serves Bangladeshi dishes, offering delicious options for breakfast, lunch, and brunch. Their snacks are so delicious,we ordered their hot samosas, singaras,patties and rolls with their special mint chutney and a cup of tea, a perfect combination that satisfied both our heart and stomach. Their rice pudding, malai mishty, and laddus are also very delicious. The kebabs are flavorful and go wonderfully with polao, biryani, or even just with chutney(tamarind & mind). They also offer a variety of fish and meat dishes, Tehari and biryani also popular. Their Chilli Chicken just 🔥 The best part is that their prices are reasonable, the interior is aesthetically pleasing, and the staff are genuinely kind and welcoming. I truly appreciate the homely atmosphere,their sincerity and hospitality make the place feel warm and comfortable.
Thanks to the owner for opening the store because we deff needed a Bengali restaurant like this… I love their food specially fuska and birayani. I make my husband get me something from there every weekend 😆which is a must have
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We’re known for Bangladeshi biryani, rich meat curries, mustard fish, bhorta, kebabs, and traditional sweets served in Albany.
- Asian Food: Asian dishes span Bangladeshi curries and biryani, kebabs, fried rice, savory snacks, and traditional sweets. Examples include Beef Tehari Biryani, Chicken Boti Kebab, Chilli Chicken, Shrimp Fried Rice, Fuchka, and Firni.
- South Asian Food: South Asian favorites bring together meat curries, rice dishes, flatbreads, lentils, and potato or eggplant mashes. Examples include Goat Curry, Morog Polao Biryani, Garlic Naan, Chana Dal, Aloo Bhorta, and Begun Bhorta.
- Bangladeshi Food: Bangladeshi cooking centers on beef bhuna, mustard hilsa, seasoned mashes, hearty rice dishes, and street-food snacks. Examples include Beef Kala Bhuna, Shorshe Elish, Aloo Bhorta, Kacchi Biriyani, Fuchka, and Chotpoti.
- Bengali Food: Bengali meals feature fish curries, vegetable mashes, lentils, and rice, with milk sweets and yogurt for dessert. Examples include Rui Fish Curry, Begun Bhorta, Daal, Polao, Sandesh, and Deshi Doi.
- Chicken: Chicken comes in roast, curry, kebab, biryani, and snack formats, including wings and rolls. Examples include Chicken Roast, Butter Chicken, Chicken Achari Kebab, Chicken Biriyani, Chicken Wings, and Chicken Roll.
Additionally, explore Seafood, Fish, Indian Food, Kebabs, Biryani, Curry, Desserts, Chinese Food, Drinks, Dinner, and Lunch.
Where are you located?
We are located in Albany, NY at 315 Central Ave
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Albany, Rensselaer, Roessleville, West Hill, Normansville, Loudonville, Menands, Kenwood, West End, Pine Hills, Clinton Park, Prospect Heights, Hampton Manor, Clinton Heights, North Bethlehem, Elsmere, Siena College, Defreestville, Arbor Hill, and McKownville.
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