"SLC31-W3" // "The Gastronomic Sweet Route" - Traditional Sweet Shop

sohanurrahman (78)in Steemit Iron Chef • 21 days ago (edited)


^{Front view of the sweet shop}

✓ Name, Location and Opening Hours

Today I am going to share a complete review of a traditional sweet shop from my area. The name of the shop is Nitai Mistanna Bhandar, which is located in front of Daulatpur Upazila Parishad in Manikganj district. The location is very convenient, so anyone can easily visit the shop.


^{Traditional sweet Kalojam, this popular traditional dessert fried longer to achieve a darker, almost black color}

It is difficult to mention the exact opening and closing hours, but like most local shops, it remains open from morning to night. This is one of the best sweet shops in the area. I have bought sweets from here several times, and my experience has always been good.

✓ Details of Sweets, Quality and Price

Although there are not many varieties, the quality of the sweets is excellent. You can find traditional items like chomchom, kalojam, plain sweets, rasgulla, and also snacks like singara. The prices are quite reasonable.


^{A large bowl of Rasgulla sweets, it's a popular syrupy dessert made from chhena dumplings popular in our country}


^{Traditional sweet chomchom}


^{Tray of sweet shingara}


^{You can also buy normal sweets from here}

Price List (BDT | USD | STEEM)

Sweet Name	Price (BDT/kg)	Price (USD/kg)	Price (STEEM/kg)
Chomchom	240 BDT	1.95 USD	4187 STEEM
Plain Sweets	240 BDT	1.95 USD	4187 STEEM
Kalojam	240 BDT	1.95 USD	4187 STEEM
Rasgulla	300 BDT	2.44 USD	5234 STEEM

Conversion Rate:1 USD = 123.08 BDT, 1 STEEM = 0.05731 BDT

✓ Payment Methods

The main payment method here is cash. Online or digital payment options are not available yet, but adding them in the future would make it more convenient.


^{The trays look nice}

✓ Other Relevant Points

Another good aspect is that the shop also offers breakfast items like paratha, lentils, and fried eggs, which are quite tasty. Once I had my breakfast there and my experience was good. The sweets are displayed neatly on trays and kept inside glass covers, ensuring hygiene.


^{They also preapare and sell flatbreads}


^{A digital display for weight and it also allows for unit price calculation in retail settings}


^{Glass and water jug}

✓ Structure, Environment and Service

The structure of the shop is small and simple. There is no special decoration, but it is clean and organized. A few staff members work there, some prepare food while others serve customers. Their behavior is polite and helpful. Inside the sweet shop, tables and seating are arranged on both sides, leaving a clear walkway in the middle for easy movement.


^{Inside view of the restaurant}


^{Tablea and seats. A red plastic wastebasket is positioned on the floor beneath the table}

On the table, there is a water jug and glasses for customers, which adds convenience. There are also small baskets placed nearby where customers can throw used tissues after wiping their hands. This simple arrangement helps keep the interior clean and organized, creating a comfortable environment for visitors.

✓ Which Sweet Would You Share with a Steemian Friend?

If I had the opportunity to share a traditional sweet from this shop with a Steemian friend, I would choose chomchom and rasgulla. Both are very delicious and fresh, but I personally prefer sharing rasgulla more.

✓ Three Most Traditional Sweets in My Town

The three most traditional sweets in my town are kalojam, jaggery-based sweets, and roshmalai. These are very popular and commonly served at different events and occasions.

✓ Preference: Formal Shop or Street Vendor?

Personally, I prefer buying sweets from formal shops because they maintain better hygiene and quality. However, street vendors sometimes offer a more homemade taste, which feels unique and enjoyable.

✓ My Final Review

Overall, Nitai Mistanna Bhandar is a small but reliable sweet shop in small town Daulatpur. With good quality, reasonable prices, and a convenient location, it is a great place for traditional sweets.

Location Code and Other info

Attribute	Details
Name of the place	Nitai Mistanna Bhandar
Steem Atlas Location	[//]:# (!steematlas 23.967759 lat 89.828009 long Nitai Mistanna Bhandar d3scr)
Google Location	Link
Coordinates	23.9677590, 89.8280090
Country	Bangladesh
Location	Daulatpur
Status	Active