Dhaka/North

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North Dhaka is a district in Dhaka. It can be further divided into Gulshan-Banani, an upper-class district which hosts the diplomatic zone as well as several ritzy hotels and five star restaurants, and Mirpur, an industrial area housing the city zoo, national stadium and botanical gardens.

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Eat

Gulshan

These areas are packed with crowded trendy and upscale restaurants, a magnet for the Dhaka elite who like good food or just want to be seen in their shiny new cars.

A&W

address: The north-east corner of Gulshan 1 Circle
A burger, fries and rootbeer float will cost nearly BDT.300, which seems to be no problem for the well-off young Bangladeshi teens that fill the tables. The jukebox filled with Backstreet Boys adds/detracts from the experience.
Andersen's of Denmark

phone: +880 1 881 8553

address: House 34, Road 136, Gulshan Circle I
Excellent ice cream such as mint chocolate chip, oreos & cream and banana fudge, sundaes and milkshakes, cappuccinos, espressos and hot chocolate. Attached to a fast food restaurant ('Chicken King') serving fried chicken and steaks.
Bamboo Shoot

address: Gulshan avenue
A Chinese/Thai restaurant that prides itself in offering 'authentic' cuisine, and this is backed up by the number of Chinese expats seen eating there on any given night.
Bella Italia

phone: +880 1732-706038

address: Gulshan 2
The proprietor was employed in the restaurant business in Italy and this place serves fairly authentic thin-crust pizzas and pastas.
Bittersweet Cafe

address: House 10, Road 53
Famous for the cupcakes, the milk shakes, the cheesecake and other pastries. A wide range of sandwiches and other dishes are also available. Free WLAN is also available.
CoFi 11

phone: +880 29897794, +880 1713364499

address: House 6A, Road Number 113, Gulshan-2
Offers different coffee specialities made from imported beans as well as exotic drinks like Lemogini, Shikanjee, Guava Frappe, Mango Yogurt & Mandolito. CoFi 11 has a beautiful terrace with nice view over Gulshan. They also have brownies, waffles, local dishes and sandwiches. Free WiFi is also available as well as live musical performances from time to time. They have recently opened a branch in Chittagong - 36/7 CDA Avenue overlooking the forest hill. CoFi-Ctg Tel: 01842364499
Dhanshiri

address: Gulshan 2
The food is good, but check prices on the menu before ordering and examine the bill afterwards. There are better places to get Bengali food, but Dhashiri's location is especially convenient. Also, it's a trick by the staff to say that the requested dish is not available and would serve you the same thing with some different name and a higher price.
El Toro

phone: +880 1 861 6343

address: House 1A, Road 138, Gulshan I
A Mexican restaurant serving burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas and others.
Half Past Eleven

phone: +880 29884215, +880 1678131590

address: House 67/C, Road 11, Block E, Banani
Offers different fast food, grill and tandoori dishes. From western-style chicken dishes, burgers, sandwiches, fish 'n' chips, T-bone steaks to Tandoori and other Asian dishes. They serve Movenpick ice creams as well as excellent coffees made.
Heritage

phone: +880 1 882 0350

address: House 10, Road 109, Gulshan-2
Run by British-Bangladeshi celebrity chef Tommy Miah, this Mugal décor restaurant features Bangla-fusion cuisine.
Hotbrew Coffee

address: House 108, Road 12, Banani
Free WLAN is also available.
La Forchetta

address: House #10, Road-53, Gulshan Circle-2
Serves thin-crust pizzas and pastas.
Spaghetti Jazz

address: located at Gulshan-2 circle
Decent Italian restaurant that delivers pizza and pasta. A meal costs 400-600.
Steakhouse

phone: +880 2-886 1604

address: House 8, Road 53, Gulshan-2
Serves steaks. Expect to pay at least 2000 taka per person for a 3 course dinner.
Sura

phone: +880 1726-070059

address: House 32, Road 43
Korean restaurant located across near the Egyptian embassy. Table-top barbecue and most popular Korean dishes are available, along with a selection of sushi and sashimi. Popular with Koreans and other expats. Expect to pay at least 500 taka per person for a 3 course dinner.

Sleep

Gulshan

Budget

Sabrina's Home (Home Stay)

phone: +880 1199812848, +880 1911758668

address: C1,Hs-137,RD-4,Blk-A，Banani
Rate includes Wi-Fi, fan and air-con, guests' kitchen, satellite and cable TV (in dining area, 24 hour hot water shower, mosquito net (for each pure handmade wood bed), generator (one ceiling fan and one light in each bedroom will work within one hour power off), 24-hour security, 24-hour reception, elevator. Other paid services include 24-hour airport transfers, 24-hour meals and laundry. Phone call and email needed for reservation, foreign passport required for check-in. No call girls are allowed.

Mid range

If you're staying long term, flat shares or furnished apartments as well as guesthouses in Gulshan and Banani are widely available. Most foreigners find a flat share through an advertisement in one of the expat clubs. Advertisements for apartments are usually directly affixed in front of the respective building or on one of the trees in the streets.

Green House Guesthouse

phone: +880 1939365803

address: House 6, Road 13
Walking distance from most foreign missions to Bangladesh. All rooms have air-con. Prices range between US$50 - 75, and include breakfast and free Wi-Fi internet access.
Eastern House

address: House 4, Road 24
Has internet broadband in every room, and breakfast is included in the price.
BRAC Centre Inn

phone: +880 2-9886681

address: 75 Mohakhali
Near to the diplomatic enclave overlooking the Gulshan lake. A hotel that probably usually caters for business trips due to its location and facilities such as conference rooms. This will mean however, that your rooms will have as standard, air-con, TVs and en-suite. There is also a restaurant serving both local and international cuisine.
Ideas Manzil

phone: +880 2 989 6791

address: House -19, Road -79, Gulshan-2
Ideas Manzil could be called Bangladesh's first "heritage accommodation," meaning it is the kind of place which attempts to display and preserve the richness and heritage of Bangladeshi culture.
Hotel de Crystal Garden

phone: +880 2 8823147

address: House number 28, Road number 63
All rooms are air conditioned, en-suite and has cable TV. Close to the American, Australian, British and a few other international clubs where you are likely to be able to get a beer.

Splurge

Hotel Sarina

phone: +880 2 8859604

address: Plot # 27, Road # 17, Banani
5

* hotel, all rooms have high speed internet connection along with dedicated port for laptop, mini bar, in-room safe and satellite TV. Has an Italian restaurant on site.

Lakeshore Hotel

phone: +880 2 8859991

address: Gulshan 2
Luxury 80-room hotel, rooftop pool, fitness, wireless and LAN Internet. Corporate discounts of 30% available. Probably the best medium-sized 5

* in the city.

The Westin

phone: +880 2 989 1988

address: Plot-01, Road 45, Gulshan-2
Relatively new, modern, clean, great service, and would be at home in any major western city. However, extortionately expensive - over US$10 for a small beer
Six Seasons Hotel

phone: +880 9604 666 666

address: Road 96, House 19, Gulshan 2
82 rooms with all modern facilities for visitors. Menu options include Bangladeshi, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Continental.

Mirpur

Mid-range

Grand Prince Hotel

phone: +880 2 9012952
This hotel is located in Mirpur 1 near the Grameen Bank, making it popular amongst interns. Breakfast is included with rooms. Internet is available in the lobby at 50 Tk per hour.