In pictures: Oudh 1590 opens its 14th outlet, on Kyd Street

The 14th outpost of the period-diner, Oudh 1590, has opened in Chowringhee Mansions on Kyd Street. Present at the official launch was actress Arunima Ghosh flanked by founder-brothers of the restaurant, Shiladitya and Debaditya Chaudhury

The rhythmic beats of the dhaak greeted guests. Nestled between Park Street and New Market, the restaurant is perfectly positioned to attract a lively crowd from the nearby entertainment and commercial zones. Oudh 1590 has carved a niche for itself as the torchbearer of Awadhi cuisine, ever since its flagship outlet opened in Deshapriya Park in 2013. Today, there are 13 outlets spread across Kolkata, and one in Noida

The 42-seater restaurant is spread over two floors. “All our outlets have a standardised operating procedure and menu,” said Shiladitya Chaudhury, ensuring the consistency and quality that diners expect from any Oudh 1590 outlet

Loyalists swear by the Awadhi Galouti Kebabs and (above) Handi Biryani at Oudh 1590

Some of the popular items were on display — including Murgh Yakhni Pulao, Mutton Raan Biryani, Gosht Awadhi Handi Biryani, Kolkata-Style Special Murgh Biryani, Mutton Gosht Kakori Kebab, Achari Paneer Tikka, Murgh Kaali Mirch, Jhinga Tandoori, Murgh Tandoori, Murgh Kalmi Kebab, Nihari Khaas, Gosht Khare Masala. End on a sweet note with Shahi Tukda

“Oudh is nostalgic and incredibly special to me, not just because of the food, but because of Shiladitya and Debaditya, who are like family,” said actress Arunima Ghosh. “We grew up together, and I remember them saying they wanted to make the whole city try their food, and they have done just that,” added the foodie, whose guilty pleasures are the Pardah Biryani and kebabs

For the brothers behind Oudh 1590, Chowman, and Chapter 2, good location has always been a key strategy. “All Bengalis who grew up in Kolkata have a special nostalgia for Chowringhee and Park Street, and my brother and I are no different. As kids, shopping trips to New Market always ended with a meal at one of the nearby restaurants,” said Debaditya. Shiladitya added, “We feel that Park Street and Chowringhee is to Kolkata’s culinary heritage what Bandra is to Mumbai or Connaught Place to Delhi.”