Mermaid Café

Top choice in Cox's Bazar


This sprawling, shaded, Goa-style beach shack serves such tasty food in such cool surroundings that you probably won’t eat anywhere else once you’ve tried it. The fish dishes are sumptuous, but everything is top-notch, including the delicious desserts and fresh juices. The only downside: it’s just a bit too far back for sea views.


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