Morteza Babaee

I recently visited Kismat restaurant located in the University Plaza and I must say, it was an amazing experience. The restaurant offers authentic Bangladeshi cuisine and all their meats are halal, which is a big plus for me. I love the taste of halal meats more.

Before covid I used to to eat there monthly , I have enjoyed their lamb curries and lamb biryani. The meats were tender, juicy and flavorful, and the spices were just right. They also made fresh naan, which was soft and fluffy, and some delicious beverages like mango juice, which tasted homemade.

Although Kismat restaurant is on the slightly expensive side, I believe the taste and quality of food is worth the price. And recently, they added a loyalty plan that makes it even better. If you commit to pay $40 monthly, you get a 10% discount and a free beverage (the mango juice is definitely worth it!). This makes it easier for customers to enjoy the same quality food without having to worry about the cost.

Overall, I highly recommend Kismat restaurant to anyone who is looking for authentic Bangladeshi cuisine with halal meats. The food is delicious, the service is great, and the loyalty plan is a nice added bonus. Give it a try and you won't be disappointed!

I booked this place based on its review. However, this is even not a hotel. Just level 4,5, and 11 are part of this hotel. So if you arrive late (like 2 am) you must call the staff to open the door. There is no sign of hotel or lobby like place.
The good thing is staff can speak English and they messaged me on WhatsApp in advance. I used roaming service to call them and they came to open the door.
The place is in good area (old Havana is nightmare, slam, and dangerous)
The breakfast for $7 was somehow acceptable. It has egg, some fruit, and jam.

Bad things:
- You can’t believe it they do not provide shampoo, hair dryer, and toothpaste. So bring all you need like above mentioned and sleepers and even towels.
- there is too much noise in the street that from 11th floor you can still hear them and for me with light sleep it was too much.
- in general everything is old in Cuba and the hotel building is horribly damaged. They renovated the 11th floor but still closets and many things are old.
- They charge too much for everything. Small coffee 400 peso
- wifi is free but like dial up connection and would not work work all the time
- Sheets and blankets are not clear clear but they are good.
- They give me a bunch of keys (5) to open doors. No cards or other anything
Good things:
- The location is not in poor place and still near to sightseeings.
- Staff are friendly and helpful but tend to charge more if they can
- view is spectacular and amazingly beautiful.

Nice Waterfall, you can see waterfall from an old bridge. There are plenty amount of soup and food stores. The road was excellent.