Since 1974, the world cup has captivated football fans in Bangladesh. To watch this World Cup, take your family and friends out to these restaurants and cafes.
Burger king: The famous burger joint, a staple of the city's fast food industry since December 2016, can accommodate a large bunch of football fans well into the wee hours of the morning.
Food: While you watch, get the famous whopper, which has a cult following. Their signature hamburger is a flame-grilled beef patty with tomatoes, crunchy lettuce, and a spread of silky mayonnaise and ketchup. They also offer other types of classic burgers like cheeseburgers, as well as sides of nuggets and fries to round out the meal.
Where: Gulshan tower, plot 31, Gulshan North C/A, Dhaka 1212, H.No: 104, 104 Rd No. 11, Banani, Dhaka 1213 and Plot 43 (New), Ground Floor, Road No. 2A, Satmasjid Road, Dhaka 1209
Burger KingSparrows: A Fine-dining restaurant with a combination of Continental- European food, and has enviable outdoor seating where watching games is a little like a ritual in the evenings since their opening in Jan 2021, with some space in the balcony and the rest dressed as a “free cage”, paying an ode to the name of the restaurant on the rooftop, and formal indoor dining spaces
Food: They offer everything from grilled salmon to calamari to grilled chicken salad. We think the beef wellington is the best bet - which is a shareable plate of a rump steak, and beef prosciutto encased in a puff pastry, and is a gorgeous plate with a side of vegetables that comes together beautifully, chicken sliders that are great for a side, or to much on as a snack.
SparrowsWhere: House 7/2, Road 71, Dhaka-1212, Gulshan 2, open from 10 am- 3 am every day.
138 East: The natural light that fills the entire space thanks to the dim lighting illuminates the restaurant stationed on a peaceful road that comes with red phone booths and letterboxes, creating an aura of nostalgia, both with the food and the ambience, and becomes a place of togetherness for some shared-screen football watching.
Their menu comprises French delicacies and hearty soups.
Food: Check out their Chicken schnitzel, where the thinly pounded boneless meat masterfully breaded and fried is popular, Tex mex fries, or their french delicacy of a lobster thermidor that has some tender sweet lobster meat stuffed into a shell, and every bite is worth the visit. They also have a special World Cup platter that is perfect for sharing.
Where: House 10, Road 138, Gulshan 1, Open every day from 12 pm-1 am.
Naveed's Comedy Club: Established in March 2010, the comedy club that usually serves laughter will be streaming the world's most anticipated world cup. At their Gulshan 2 location since November 2021, With their indoor seating arrangements usually reserved for some laughter therapy, and an outdoor arrangement meant to serve snacks or refreshments, the spacious comedy club is the perfect hub for live-streaming the world cup at night in the indoor spaces hosting 140 people.
Food: They have Hashi Sushi on the premises that serves classic light-golden tempuras and salmon sushis, if you're craving Japanese food while watching the match. Additionally, they also have Taltibaaz, a fusion taco truck and Ricky's burger, a smashed burger truck parked there. Plus there is phuchka and chotpoti so you're spoiled for choice for food there.
Where: House 2, Road 90, Gulshan 2, from 10am- 1am
Food: Their fan-favourite choices include Thai chilli lemon, chicken momos, club sandwiches and iced mochas.
Where: House 35, Road 11, Gulshan 1, open 8 am-1 am everyday
Haze: On the bustling street of Banani 11, there is a cult favourite hookah lounge that has a pleasant ambience with grey seats, wooden décor, and an exposed brown-brick wall highlighting the name.
Food: Their creamy mushroom pasta, which is a warming bowl of creamy mushroom chunks combined with penne, and some saucy buffalo chicken wings are two of their most popular dishes that must be tried.
Where: Green Deluxe, 67/D Block E, Banani 11
Kona café: Kona cafe is nestled inside Lakeshore hotel, catering to a range of international and local guests as they stream the match.
Food: Serving a range of Asian delicacies like Bibimbap to Hawaiian Poke bowls. This cafe is a must if you're looking for flavoured, well-seasoned bowls.
Where: Lakeshore Hotel Gulshan, House: 46, Road: 41, Gulshan 2, Open all day.
Courtyard Bazaar: With a combination of outdoor and indoor arrangements, Courtyard Bazaar boasts Bengali delicacies that you can munch on while tuning into hyped-up matches.
Food: Savory options such as Shawarma, kebabs and chicken malai tikka would cater to your Bengali appetite as you gulp it down with fresh fruit-flavoured tea.
Where: House 2, Road 112, Gulshan 2, Open: 12 pm- 1 am
Courtyard Bazaar