In the rapidly changing Melrose Hill neighborhood, Roshona Bilash has quickly become a new-school gem for comforting Bangladeshi cooking. Set in a small strip mall away from the heart of Los Angeles’s Little Bangladesh, the family-run restaurant teems with warmth as kebabs, pliant roti, and slow-cooked stews emerge from a compact kitchen. On any visit, you’ll likely catch chef-owner Abul Ibrahim, who runs the restaurant with his wife, Jasmine, and two adult children, in the dining room offering cups of chai while customers place their orders and carrying out towers of biryani to waiting tables. The accessible price point makes it an easy option for repeat visits, while the hospitality of Ibrahim and his family, along with Bangladeshi cooking that is among the best in Los Angeles, will make anyone want to be a regular.
Roshona Bilash is a small family operation, which means that when it is busy, food can take a long time to come out and certain dishes may sell out. If you’re in a rush, consider calling ahead for takeout.
Complimentary chai is available in a thermal dispenser set on a table adjacent to the register.