There have been occasions when I have tried to refrain from buffet meals, simply because the quality of food often takes a beating in the buffet spread when compared to the A la Carte menu at the same place. In fact, this is true for many fine-dine restaurants in the city, though it’s better not…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Barbeque Nation’ gets a new address – an ode to the iconic buffet joint!
Sometimes I wonder how God made such amazing entities like Mango or Hilsa! One gives us the reason to bear the hot summer months, other makes us fall in love with the monsoon! I’ll come to the Hilsa few months later but as of now, let’s concentrate on the king of fruits! These days I…
There is a lot of mysticism, amusement, romanticism all wrapped around my city of joy, that many non-Kolkatans also realize, sense and admire. This city is no doubt very busy yet it has a heart that is dipped in loads of art, music, food, football and some laid-back adda! My Kolkata never bores me, it…
Continue reading ➞ Kabul Restaurant – There is a piece of Afghanistan in Kolkata!
You cannot separate out a Bengali from his Kolkata style Chinese food! Kolkata street-style Hakka Noodles from small and medium vendors is probably the most-sold Chinese food item in the city. And yes, when it comes to Chinese, Kolkatans still think about Tangra. The city has now got several new-age Chinese joints, food chains, and restaurants…
When life gives you lemons, ask dadi to make nimbu achaar! And when restaurants ask for your kidney for a good ol’ North Indian meal then head straight to Rang De Basanti Dhaba (RDBD)! That’s the quirkiest urban dhaba in town serving wholesome North Indian dhaba-style food at reasonable rates in a vibrant and colorful…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Rang De Basanti Dhaba’ finds a new home at EM Bypass, Kolkata!
I have been writing about food and restaurants for quite some time now and after all these years now I often get bored of places who try to follow a stereotype hit formula to make it big! So, nowadays, often many places look same to me, their food tastes same; it feels the drinks are…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Overdose’ – the den of pocket-pleasing Asian cuisine!
I can travel miles to get my favorite food and biriyani surely tops that list! I am a proud Kolkata style biriyani fanatic and every week (preferably on Fridays!) I have to get my dose of Kolkata style biriyani to satiate my eternal appetite for biriyanis! Lately, I realized that if I don’t get my…
Continue reading ➞ My weekly dose of biriyani, at ‘Shimla Biriyani’
It’s the state that welcomes people saying ‘Padharo Mhare Des’ and keeps them entertained and enthralled with an inimitable rich cultural tadka that’s bubbling with vibrancy and colors in every nook and corner – yes, that’s Rajasthan for you! The place attracts numerous tourists every year and it’s a treat for history buffs, art and…
Lately, Kolkata got several oriental giants coming in but the shine to Kolkata’s culinary scenario came back a few years ago when a Michelin Star restaurant decided to set up their outlet in the city. It was Yauatcha, a Michelin star restaurant, the only one of its kind in Kolkata. It is considered as one…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Yauatcha’ launches the much-awaited Yum Cha lunch menu!
Often when you feel like running away from this mundane filth and dirt all around, you realize that you have actually got nowhere to go in this crowded city that’s filled with opportunities and demons, both at the same time! Kolkata is no exception, though it’s called the ‘city of joy’ but there are elements,…
Kolkata culinary scene is recently buzzing with the big daddies of the business! And Park Street area is again becoming the hot spot for foodies in a new, much more exciting and revamped way! The latest addition to this city food map is Pa Pa Ya. I was there at this place for a tasting…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Pa Pa Ya’ – Kolkatans are blessed to have this Modern Asian Bistro here!
I am sure you had been to Hukka parlours in the city. Kolkata boasts of some amazing hukka parlours for sure and this trend has seen the sunlight since last few years. Personally, I am not a big fan of Hukka but that doesn’t stop me from reviewing a Hukka parlour or taking a puff…
Continue reading ➞ Baccara Club Lounge is all about cabanas, lounges, artsy nooks and exotic hukkas!
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