Falong Zee — Restaurant in Chattogram Division

Authentic Local | Rakhine | Burmese food at Cox’s Bazar // Falong Zee ➡️ Follow @foodieshe for more food reviews and content!

We had something different in Cox’s this time. Saw a couple of social media posts regarding this specific area in Cox’s where these sell this cuisine. Since it was local food, we HAD to try it out! The place is clean and cosy - a family business, closer to the main road.

Items we ordered, ❇️ Jhinuk Salad - 150Tk Jhinuk mixed with onions, red chilli and fresh thankuni. The jhinuk was a little spongy for the texture it has. It was a little spicy for the chilli. ❇️ Ilish - 250Tk With a soupy base and red onion, this one had a subtle taste. Very mild in flavour. Boiled and cooked to keep the taste intact. ❇️ Teen Mishali Bhorta - 70Tk It was mixed with beans, onions, fried onions, sesame seeds, and green chilli. This one was good. ❇️ Mundi - 150Tk This one was the best item of whatever we have tried here. Thin glass noodles in warm broth, made from a local leaf (not fish as per their claim), chicken skewers and half-boiled egg. Was garnished with a little spicy sauce. This one is highly recommended! ❇️ Ramen - 200Tk Extremely spicy, I wish we had known before ordering. Comes with breaded fried chicken, half-boiled egg, lemon and sesame seeds as garnish. This one was too spicy for us. I will not recommend it if you cannot take spicy food like me! We had to waste it, unfortunately! ❇️ Rice 1+1/2 - 70Tk ❇️ Water - 25Tk

How to go from the city? It cost us around 120 takas from Sayeman Hotel, you need to tell the CNG guy - before Tekpara, and make sure to follow Google Maps....

Nestled amidst the serene surroundings of Kyang Para, along the tranquil Buddhist Temple Road, Falong Zee is more than just a restaurant—it's a gateway to the rich tapestry of Rakhine and Burmese culinary traditions. From the moment you step in, the ambiance whispers tales of heritage and warmth. The decor, infused with local artistry, sets the stage for an authentic dining experience. A platter of unique bhartas (mashes)—including the rare tea leaf bharta (an unusual taste, not for everyone), shrimp bharta, and the spicy surprise of bash korul (young bamboo). Their Pahari deshi chicken curry was rich, flavorful, and deeply satisfying cooked just like a village feast. To end, they served a traditional sticky rice pitha, mildly sweet, a bit chewy, and full of cultural charm. What truly sets Falong Zee apart is its commitment to authenticity. Managed by a local family, the restaurant ensures that each dish is prepared with love, preserving the traditional recipes passed down through generations. For those seeking to explore the depths of Rakhine cuisine, Falong Zee is a must-visit. It's not just a meal; it's an experience that lingers, much like the gentle sea breeze of Cox's Bazar. I sincerely hope they never alter the taste to cater to the expectations of the average Bengali palate. Because the true essence of their food lies in its originality each bite carries the soul of their culture. And we, as guests, wish to experience that culture through their flavors, not reshape...

It was winter and that time when I went to Coxbazar, I wanted to taste "Falong Zee" Rakhine/Burmese Cuisine. We reached probably at their break time around 4/5 pm. They told us they will be open 2 hours later. This area is not close to our hotel, so we waited in a nearby shop. At Dinner time they opened their restaurant, we took a table for us. This was a very small restaurant with few tables on the 1st floor. We ordered whatever staffs recommended that day like, Vapa ilish (Steamed Hilsha Fish): it tasted onion sweet with Hilsha Fish, a very fine and authentic taste Kakra Vuna (Crab Masala): It tasted good too but spicy Cha Patar Laksu (Tea Leaves Mix): I don't know why we ordered it, it was a bit different taste, some kind of tea leaves mix I guess Bash Korol vuna (Bamboo shoot Masala): This is a curry of bamboo shoots, it also tasted good but was little spicy for us. with Pahari Vat (Mountain Special Rice): This rice tasted different, probably planted in mountains, it goes well with the dishes. and Dessert Mung La Sung: This was my favorite item of the evening, I never tasted something like this. It seems like palm fruit juice mixed with some small size rice cakes and coconut on top. I highly recommend this drink from Falong Zee. Overall, it was a good dining experience, environment was cozy. If this restaurant comes with little more space, it would be perfect. I recommend it to everyone, who wants to taste something different and Rakhine/Burmese...