More festive menus to try in Kolkata this Poila Baisakh
Kolkata/IBNS: With the home team KKR playing their next match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 14 followed by the Bengali New Year falling on April 15, the upcoming long weekend promises to be full of excitement and fun.
So we have rounded up a second list of restaurants and pubs in Kolkata for you to go out and enjoy with your family and friends.
(Check out our first list here )
Some of the restaurants and pubs have already launched their festive menus, so why not start the celebrations early?
Where: Canteen Pub & Grub
When: April 14-16 April, 2023
Highlights: ‘Canteen-er Noboborsho Thali’ with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options along with unlimited beer; depending on your choice, expect quintessential Bengali favourites, such as moong dal with jhuri aloo bhaja, aloo posto, dhokar dalna, chanar kofta, echor chingri, pabdar teljhal, mutton kosha, etc.
Cost: Special Thali along with beer is priced at Rs 1,399 plus tax for vegetarian option and Rs 1,599 plus tax for non vegetarian option
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Where: The Corner Courtyard
When: Upto April 15, 2023; 8am to 11.45pm
Highlights: Mushroom cappuccino soup, broccoli almond soup, beetroot salad, fish finger, fish & chips, tempura prawn, aqua pizza, baked Bengal bhetki, Peruvian bhetki, lamb tagine and achari fish
Cost: Meal for two – Rs 1,499 plus without alcohol and Rs 2,499 with alcohol
Where: Club Fenicia, Godrej Waterside
When: April 15, 2023; noon to 4pm
Highlights: Buffet which includes narkel diye mochar chop, Dhakai murgh kebab, luchi-aloodum, chhanar mohima, Murshidabad mutton dum biryani, assorted Indian bread, mishti lal doi (of Nabadwip), mihidana, sitabhog, etc.
Cost: Rs 1,199 plus per person (without alcohol), Rs 2500 with alcohol per person; Rs 499 plus per kid
Where: Sankalp Restaurant, Godrej Waterside
When: Upto April 15, 2023; 11am to 11pm
Highlights: A south Indian Thali which includes plain rice with sambar, curd rice, bisi bele bhaat, Malabari paratha, vegetable korma, rasam, kesari halwa, chaach, apallam papad
Cost: Meal for two - Rs 500 plus
Where: Warehouse Café, South City Mall
When: Upto April 15, 2023; from noon everyday till midnight till April 13 and till one am on April 14 and 15
Highlights: Gondhoraj malai fish tikka, Darjeeling pork momo, bhetki kabiraji, pokchoy wrapped steamed shorshe bhetki, aam kasundi paneer tikka, pulled jackfruit tacos, chingri malai curry, kosha mangsho with basanti pulao, mango coconut tres leches, etc.
Cost: Meal for two – Rs 1,200 plus without alcohol and Rs 2,400 plus without alcohol
Where: Tipsy Tiger, The Meridian
When: April 15, 2023; buffet from 12.30pm to 5pm
Highlights: Tok doi-er chop, mochar cutlet, topse macher bhaja, Zakaria street mutton haleem, a variety of savouries, bhaja & bhorta hing o koraishuti diye aloor dum, kumror chokka, kucho chingrir chorchori, kesari murgir chaanp, aloo diye mutton biryani chenar rasgulla, daab malai, baked mihidana; add on - pancha parbon (a non-alcoholic drink made with stone apple puree and passion fruit syrup) also get ready to dance your heart out with DJ SWAY & make your poila baisakh extra special with your loved ones.
Cost: Rs 1,099 plus per person without alcohol and Rs 1,599 plus with alcohol per person
Plus: DJ Sway will keep the floor rocking with foot tapping music
Where: Veneto Kitchen & Bar, South City Mall
When: Upto April 15, 2023; 11am to 11pm
Highlights: Sicilian salmon cutlet, cheesy baked tortellini, classic calzone pizza, bubble gum pineapple Collins, fairy floss, Veneto marshmallow, what a melon & blueberry coffee high ball
Cost: Meal for two – Rs 1,200 plus without alcohol and Rs 2,400 plus without alcohol
Where: Badmaash
When: Upto April 15, 2023; noon to 11pm
Highlights: A variety of thalis; sea food thali - gondhoraj bhetki, chingri cutlet, bhapa mach, bhaja masala aloor dum, bhaja moong dal, basanti pulao, rajbhog, patishapta; lamb and chicken thali - Golbarir kosha mangsho, chicken dak bangla, bhaja masala aloor dum, vegetable moong dal & basanti pulao; vegetarian thali - aloo kamla lebu tikki, phool kopir samosa, chanar dalna, potoler dolma, bhaja masala aloor dum, vegetable moong dal & basanti pulao
Cost: Rs 749 plus without alcohol per person and Rs 1,599 with alcohol per person
Where: Oudh 1590, all outlets
When: April 15 2023; noon to midnight
Highlights: An interesting range of non-vegetarian and vegetarian options to choose from – starters (murgh zafrani kabab, gosht galawati kebab, paneer sugandhi kebab, mushroom galawati kebab), main course (Oudh special raan biryani, murgh Awadhi handi biryani, subz soya biryani), salaan (murgh Irani, Awadhi murgh zafrani, keema kaleji, nehari khaas, gosht bhuna and Irani jheenga masala, lasooni palak, awadhi dal), desserts (shahi tukra, phirni); or, go for the chef’s choice, which includes mutton galawati kabab & Lucknowi paratha, Awadhi handi biryani, Awadhi murg zafrani, and shahi tukra
Cost: Meal for two - Rs 1200 plus tax
Where: Nocturne, Jasmine Towers
When: April 12-15, 2023; 8pm to 2am
Highlights: Veg aglio e olio dimsum with spicy dip, falafel pita pockets with hummus dip, Thai style ginger chicken and Kerala style crispy prawns to name a few
Cost: Meal for two – Rs 1,200 without alcohol and Rs 2,400 with alcohol
Plus: Musical evening on April 12 with Sunny Boys, an afterglow featuring Kunal G on April 14, a special night with the Saturday Project featuring (ft.) Saif Ahmed & Parth
Where: Lord of the Drinks, South City Mall
When: Upto April 14, 2023; noon to midnight
Highlights: aam kasundi paneer tikka, fried hilsa, Tangra style garlic chilli crab, darjeeling pork pot stickers with spicy peanuts dip, poha crusted chicken with raw mango chilli salsa, bok choy wrapped gondhoraj steamed chicken, Kolkata ghugni tacos, bhetki paturi, daab chingri, kosha mangsho with basanti pulao, rasmalai creme brulee
Cost: Meal for two - Rs 1,200 plus without alcohol and Rs 2,400 plus with alcohol
Where: Pinkk Sugars
When: April 15, 2023; 11am to 10.30pm
Highlights: Elderflower mojito, Ferrero Rocher iced latte, French style potato pave, potato gnocchi in Genovese pesto, asparagus and ricotta pinkk cannelloni, creamy mushroom and char grilled cottage cheese stroganoff, nutella and banana Japanese souffle pancake
Cost: Meal for two – Rs 1200 plus
Where: Pub 97, Infinity Benchmark
When: April 15, 2023; noon to 2am
Highlights: Spinach corn cigar, fish in lemon butter sauce, paneer hot basil dry, cilantro chicken, noorani seekh kebab, nizami tangri, paneer makhmali, butter naan, chicken bao; mocktails
Cost: Meal for two – Rs 1,200 plus without alcohol and Rs 2,400 with alcohol
Where: Milee Droog Coffee & Bistro
When: April 15, 2023; noon to 11.30pm
Highlights: Classic kotleti, Turkish chicken doner, Russian shashlik, grilled butterflied king prawn, Indian spiced seared tandoori prawn, coffee licked lamb chops, Bengal's bhapa bhetki, classic tiramisu
Cost: Meal for two - Rs 1,600 plus
Where: Homely Zest
When: 15th April, 2023
Highlights: This Poila Baishakh, patrons can treat themselves delightful Bengali dishes like , “Steamed Chena in Kolapata” , “Beetroot and Badaam Cutlet”, “Dhokar Dalna”, Shukto, Gobhi Achaari, Aloo Posto, Mochar Ghonto, Narkel Diye Cholar Dal, Potoler Dorma, Khichuri, Pulao, Radha Ballavi and Luchi to name a few, along with chutney and desserts like “Aam Chutney”, “Tomato Chutney”, “Nolen Gur Payesh”, “Kheer Mohan” and “Baked Mishti Doi”, among others. The special menu also includes various combo meals like “Mahabhoj Combo” , “Raj Combo” and “Poila Bhoj Combo”.
Cost: Rs. 1200 plus taxes for two
Where: Earthen Tadcka Dhaba
When: 14th April-16th April ,2023
Highlights: The specially curated Nobo Borsho thali at Earthern Tadcka offers “Gondhoraj Shorbat”, followed by scrumptious offerings like “Sona Moong Dal”, “Jhuri Aloo Bhaja”, “Sukto”, “Dhokar Dalna”,”Kochu Chingri”, “Pabda Macher Jhol”, “Kosha Mangsho” accompanied by “Ghee Bhaat & Luchi ”. End your meal on a sweetnote with “ Misti Chutney”, “Misti, “Payesh” or “Mishti Doi”.
Cost: Rs. 599 per Thali
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