Curries, kebabs and biryani feature in the Bengali food at Gulshan Cafe and Sweets in Albany, NY, with pickup available for your meal.
Order onlineGoat Haleem
$11.99
Goat haleem is a slow-cooked stew with grains and lentils.
“Amazing food and excellent service! Absolutely loved the Bangladeshi style Kachchi Biryani, Tehari, Halim and the delicious sweets. Definitely coming back soon! InshaAllah.”
Aloor Chop
$2.00
Aloor Chop is a crisp fried snack with a soft potato center.
“Great start Authentic Bangla food and Halal”
Fuchka
$7.99
Crisp hollow shells hold spiced potato filling and tangy tamarind water.
“One of the best Bangladeshi restaurants in New York in my opinion. I go here every time I'm upstate. Their main dishes like their malai chicken and kachi biryani are some of faves. They have fuchka and very yummy misti as well. Service is fast, it didn't take very long to get our food.”
Samosa
$2.50
A savory filled pastry, a familiar South Asian snack.
“We are regular customers of Gulshan Cafe. Their dudh cha is my favorite, I take the tea without sugar as it’s already a bit sweet. The tea is like a real comfort in a cup. Their samosas are crispy, perfectly spiced, and not at all greasy. I also quite like their moghlai paratha – flaky, flavorful, and stuffed with a delicious filling. We’re glad to finally have a Bangladeshi cafe in Albany.”
Chicken Biriyani
$13.00
Chicken and spiced rice cooked together in a South Asian biryani.
“Food isn't just sustenance-chicken biryani and shish kabab on warm naan whisk me straight back home; it's an absolute must.”
Kacchi Biriyani
$18.99
Biryani with seasoned meat and rice cooked together in one pot.
“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!!”
Beef Tehari Biryani
$15.99
A Bangladeshi rice dish cooked with beef and fragrant spices.
Goat Biriyani
$16.99
Goat cooked with aromatic spiced rice in a South Asian biryani.
Chicken Roast
$7.00
Roasted chicken served as a savory main dish.
“Everything we had here was SO GOOD, and everyone was so kind. We weren't very familiar with Bengali food, and so once we started asking for suggestions, they were so happy to teach us and recommend their favorites (it helped that it was a pretty quiet time when we arrived.) My favorite was the goat biryani, but the lentils with beef and the cabbage dish stood out too. I'm looking forward to visiting again and trying more!”
Chicken Roast, Chicken Khurma or Chicken Curry, Daal or Mix Vegetable
$17.99
Choose one chicken preparation and one side: daal or mixed vegetables.
Shish Kebab
$3.00
Skewered pieces of seasoned meat cooked over a grill.
“They have juicy sheesh kabab that I really liked, biriyani was in full of flavor”
Chicken Boti Kebab
$17.99
Six chicken chunks are grilled on skewers as boti-style kebab pieces.
“Food was great, and the Boti kebab and Achhari Kebabs were really good. The restaurant was clean, and the staff were friendly. Would definitely like to come back again”
Shorshe Elish
$18.00
Hilsa fish served with mustard sauce in a Bengali preparation.
“Its pure bengali resturant + sweet shop”
Shorshe Elish, Elisher Jul or Elisher Dupayaju, Any Two Bhorta, Daal or Mix Vegetable
$19.99
Select one hilsa preparation, two bhortas, and daal or mixed vegetables.
Rui Fish Curry
$9.99
Rohu fish cooked in a South Asian curry sauce.
Ruhi, Koi or Pangas, Any Two Bhorta, Daal or Mix Vegetable
$16.99
Choose ruhi, koi, or pangas with two bhortas and daal or vegetables.
Sandesh
$12.00
Six pieces of Bengali milk sweets with a soft, delicate texture.
“I chose this restaurant to cater the sweets for my engagement and ordered Sondesh and Jilapi. Everything was fresh and delicious! The staff at the restaurant were all so friendly and helpful throughout the process. Our sweets table was a big hit with guests, and I’ll definitely be using them again for future events!”
Firni
$5.00
Firni is a smooth, sweet rice pudding traditionally made with milk.
“Tried a few dishes here and they were absolutely amazing — full of authentic Bangladeshi flavor! The food was fresh, well-cooked, and very satisfying. The atmosphere is clean and welcoming, and the service was friendly. I haven’t tried everything yet, but I definitely plan to come back and explore more of their menu. A great spot for anyone who enjoys desi food!”
Kacha Gulla
$12.00
Six Bengali milk sweets made from fresh curds and sugar.
Deshi Doi
$11.99
Traditional Bengali yogurt dessert with a gently tangy, set texture.
Dim Bhorta
$5.00
Dim Bhorta is mashed egg seasoned as a savory Bangladeshi side.
“Authentic Bengali halal food, tastes so good.”
Aloo Bhorta
$4.00
Aloo Bhorta is mashed potato, served as a savory Bangladeshi side.
“We had a great experience today! We were coming down from the Adirondack Mountains with three couples and stopped here for brunch because we wanted some authentic Bengali food. All the food was fresh and delicious. The owner, Rubel, was amazing—very friendly, quick with service, and really good with the kids. We definitely recommend this place. 5 stars! Albany really needed a restaurant like this for the community.”
Beef Bhuna, Kala Bhuna or Goat Rejala, Any Two Bhorta, Daal or Mix Vegetable
$17.99
Select one meat preparation, two bhortas, and daal or mixed vegetables.
Shutki Bhorta
$5.00
Shutki Bhorta is a savory mash made with dried fish, served as a side.
Gulshan Cafe and Sweets serves Bengali food with chicken, beef and goat curries, fish dishes and bhorta. Pair your meal with Roti or Onion Kulcha, or add a Chicken Roll or Vegetable Roll.
Beef Tehari Biryani is available every day, while Goat Biriyani is served Monday through Thursday. Malai Kebab comes in six pieces; Chicken Boti Kebab also comes in a six-piece portion.
Visit us in Albany, NY for pickup, dine-in or delivery. You can add Sandesh or Kacha Gulla, each in six-piece portions, while Peyaji comes in two pieces and Begun Bhaji is served as one piece.
Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.
