Source: Kazi Tahsin Agaz Apurbo

Food carts have revolutionised the concept of street food in Dhaka. Now, besides just phuchka and chotpoti, we find an array of food in carts scattered all around the city. Though most of the carts offer just burgers on their menus, some individuals are trying to be creative and take the concept further.

Source: Kazi Tahsin Agaz Apurbo

Food Street, situated in Banani Road 15, is literally a street of food. Though the leading steps were taken by Adnan Al Rajeev to start this, a few of his friends soon became his partners in this venture. “When we were younger, we used have regular 'addas' in tea stalls situated on the road, on the footpath, and just chat for hours. We thought of making this 'rastar adda' a trend, with more than just tea or phuchka,” says Johny Shikder, one of the partners.

While the idea of Food Street was being mulled over, back in January of this year, they came across Infaqul Islam Limon (owner of Limon's Souvlaki) and knew from then on that he would be able to make Food Street the talk of the town with his expertise in the culinary arts. “After I finished studying Electrical Engineering, I studied culinary arts in Canada. I try to blend my knowledge in science with my knowledge in food as much as I can and try to invent new exciting foods,” says Limon.

Food Street, currently, has four carts running, though there are plans to fill up the whole street soon. The available carts are Spice and Momo- serving momos of different kinds along with scrumptious sauces that are specially made, Wrap Factory- serving different kinds of wraps, mostly souvlaki, and a delicious new item they call 'the chicken ass' made from a chicken's behind, Water Lemon- serves delicious and refreshing drinks like Long Island Iced Tea, Blue Lagoon and more, all made with Limon's special syrup, and Slider-Station- serving delicious little burgers made of chicken, beef or roast beef.

Source: Kazi Tahsin Agaz Apurbo

“We believe, to be able to make a name on the streets, we have to be unique with our food. Our foods are regular foods with a twist- and so far, the responses have been great!” says Johny. With Limon brainstorming ideas for unique foods, they have been recruiting and training workers who they have brought in from named restaurants such as Nando's and American Burger.

Food Street will start delivery service soon to cater corporate and personal parties. But with the atmosphere that they have created in the area, there is little need for individuals to take the food home.