Being the upscale corporate hub of Dhaka, Gulshan is a place that has become a cosmopolitan in its own right. Centering around its vibrant office culture, several restaurants have popped up over the years that bring a traditional and oriental experience. Are you looking for an amazing rofftop restaurant at Gulshan in Dhaka? If yes, stay with us to know about 8 such restaurants that offer rooftop or outdoor seating arrangements to enjoy the Gulshan skyline and take some Instagram-worthy pictures.
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Grill on the Skyline
Kebabs and grills have been an integral part of Bengali cuisine even though their roots are in the Mughal delicacies. While it's common to see these items at almost every corner of the city, Grill on the Skyline brings an upscale experience to the delicacies.
The restaurant is part of the Dhaka Regency Hotels and Resorts. The luscious rooftop of the hotel houses the restaurant overlooking the Gulshan circle 1 and 2.
The rooftop décor makes for an impressive natural setup. The live grill is set on one side with the seating arrangements made on the other. needless to say, the location of the hotel makes it perfect for clicking pictures up on the 20th floor. Price per person ranges between 1000 to 1500 BDT for a single course menu with drinks.
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Bunka
The strip from Gulshan 1 to 2 houses several upscale offices and restaurants. Crossing the Regency Hotels, Six Seasons Hotels is situated in the heart of the Gulshan 2 circle.
The hotel has a few upscale diner options but most are indoors. However, one of their flagship oriental places, Bunka is situated on the 18th-floor rooftop
Bunka offers over 100 items ranging from Chinese, Korean Japanese, and Thai. The restaurant also has its separate A La Carte menu.
The sprawling open terrace offers a great view of Gulshan Lake on the east and the diplomatic zone on the west. Bunka has designed the rooftop in contemporary Chinese architecture making it one of the more picturesque restaurants in Dhaka.
The price range for the main course meal for a person is between 2000 to 2500 BDT.
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Savva
Savva is another great destination for oriental food and a picture-perfect location. Hussein Hammoudeh and Simon Johnston are the lead executive chef for this restaurant. The place is decorated in a contemporary minimalism style.
The bare seating arrangements with wide open spaces bring a sense of serene openness to the place. The rooftop side of the restaurant has been styled with glass domes designed with geometric patterns. The place definitely invokes a sense of style and art as it stands out from the rest.
The food menu is comprised of continental and oriental dishes. In addition to that, visitors can also try out the signature dishes of the chef. The price range differs depending on the courses. Expect to spend around 2000 BDT per person for the main course option.
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Tagore Terrace
Care to immerse in the world of the legendary bard? Tagore terrace has been themed after the creation of Rabindranath Tagore to be a coffee and reading place. The restaurant doesn’t really offer a wide variety of menus. Instead, it focuses more on the décor and the light snackable to complement the poetic ambiance.
The open outer terrace has grass and creeper arrangements that create a sense of nature all around. Expect to spend around 700 BDT per person for a light snack and a coffee.
Izumi
Izumi is your quintessential Japanese diner located at the heart of Gulshan. The two-storied building has a Japanese-styled courtyard and garden rooftop experience. Besides, this is the only Japanese restaurant in the city that employs a trained Japanese chef.
At Izumi, guests are treated to the authentic taste of Japan. Being a seafood-heavy menu, Izumi directly imports their fishes from the famous Tsukiji market of Tokyo every week.
Visitors would love their art décor inspired by Japanese contemporary art. Overall, it's an amazing option for a standalone fine dining experience. The main course meal will cost around 3000 to 3500 BDT per person.
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Sky Dine Dhaka
Sky Dine Dhaka is situated in Niketan, the urban residential area of greater Gulshan. The restaurant is situated on the 14th floor. Niketan being on the outskirts of Gulshan offers a beautiful panoramic view of Hatirjheel lakes.
The place offers a mix of traditional and oriental cuisines. Unlike the other places on this list, sky dine isn’t really a fine dining option. Rather it’s a casual go-to place that offers comfort food and a great view.
The price range is also between the affordable range. 500 to 1000 BDT should be enough per person.
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Prego – The Westin
Prego is an amazing authentic Italian restaurant situated on the top floor of Westin Dhaka. The restaurant is part of a chain of establishments in Westin that offers authentic dishes.
The rooftop of Westin is decorated with grass and plants. The east side of the restaurant has the infinity pool which overlooks the Gulshan skyline.
The restaurant offers a range of cuisines from pasta, pizza, and lasagnas. The food is equally eye-catching as they are tasty. Expect to shell out between 5000 to 6000 BDT per person for a two-course meal along with drinks.
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Jatra Biroti
Though technically Jatra Biroti doesn’t fall under Gulshan, it's right on the outskirts taking a left turn from Gulshan circle 2. Jatra Biroti is unlike any other restaurant featured in this restaurant. The place employs marginalized people as waiters and cooks. The female chefs come from all corners of the country specializing in authentic rural items. Also, Jatra Biroti has a fully vegetarian menu.
Jatra Biroti has a quintessential rural Bengal set up all around. There is the thatched roof style to replicate huts, bamboo seating areas and traditional painting all around the rooftop premise. The place exudes cultural heritage with regular cultural nights and open mic shows.
Expect to spend around 500 BDT per person for a light snack and seasonal drink here.
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Final Words
Rooftop restaurants are increasingly becoming common in the Dhaka metropolitan area. However, Gulshan was one of the early adopters of the trend and now the place has some of the best rooftop experiences in all of Dhaka city. So far, we have discussed some popular Gulshan rooftop restaurants. There is a diverse range of cuisines available in each of these restaurants. Just be ready to spend a hefty sum as the places aren’t that cheap.