What Chotpoti is
Chickpea and potato street snack with tamarind and egg.
Chotpoti is listed as a dish in the Bangladesh guide, where the index tags it mild and vegetarian. The index uses those labels to make an unfamiliar menu legible. What it cannot tell you is how this particular kitchen seasons, fries or plates the dish, so leave room to ask.
Where to find Chotpoti
Our index links Chotpoti to Dhaka / nationwide. That does not mean it is unavailable elsewhere, but it is the place to start if you want the version locals recognise.
The Bangladesh guide also covers 5 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Chotpoti sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 7 food entries we track for Bangladesh, 5 are budget, 2 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 5 | Panta bhat, Chotpoti, Masoor dal |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 2 | Kacchi biryani, Hilsa curry |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Chotpoti is one of 5 dish entries and 5 budget items; 3 items share the mild tag.
Dietary notes
- Vegetarian tag: the indexed dish contains no meat or fish, but confirm stock, sauces and cooking fats with the kitchen.
How to order it
- The indexed version is mild. Heat levels still vary by kitchen, so ask for chilli or sauce on the side.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Bangladesh items that make most sense alongside Chotpoti, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Bangladesh items share the most tags with Chotpoti, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Bangladesh food guide · Bangladesh drinks guide · Dietary guides
Chotpoti: common questions
What is Chotpoti?
Chickpea and potato street snack with tamarind and egg. It is listed in the TasteBridge Bangladesh guide as a dish.
How much does Chotpoti cost in Bangladesh?
Expect the budget band: usually under US$8. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Chotpoti vegetarian?
Chotpoti is tagged vegetarian in our data. That describes the dish, not every kitchen: ask about stock, fish sauce, lard or shared cooking surfaces if you need to be strict.
Where can I try Chotpoti?
Our index links it to Dhaka / nationwide. Ask locally for the version served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Bangladesh. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.