What’s Durga pujo without pet pujo? And Bengali cuisine allures the heart to celebrate Bengal’s culinary traditions. With its exquisite flavours and diverse range of dishes, the region’s culinary heritage takes centre stage during Durga Puja for residents and visitors alike. Bengali cuisine is a harmonious balance of bold spices, delicate aromas, and mouthwatering textures. So if you are planning to try some authentic Bengali food during Durga Puja, we have all the details for you! From the iconic fish delicacies to the delicate sweets, My Kolkata brings you closer to the gastronomic celebration on all five days of Puja at these iconic Bengali restaurants.
Sasthi at Kewpie’s
The touch of homeliness in a Durga Puja feast adds to the traditional fervour of the festival. That’s what you experience at Rakhi Purnima Dasgupta’s Kewpie’s kitchen. On its 25th year, the Durgotsab menu brings to you an array of Bengali thalas from amish to niramish, that will give the barir ranna feeling in a more than a century-old heritage house. A la carte menu is also available. To serve more people, the menu will also be available at The Food Storey’s event ‘Jalkhabar’ from October 20 to 24.
Where: 2 Elgin Lane, behind Netaji Bhavan, Bhowanipore, Kolkata-700020
Price: Veg thalas starting at Rs 700, non-vegetarian thalas at Rs 875
Dates: October 20 to 24
Slots: Lunch: 1pm-2.45pm, 3.15pm-5pm, Dinner: 7.30pm-10.30pm
Reservations: Limited seating capacity. Reserve a table at your desired time slot. Call 033-24861600 or 9831677610 or DM @kewpies_kitchen on Instagram.
Saptami at 6 Ballygunge Place
Break into a perfectly puffed luchi and relish it with some Kosha Aloor Dum, and create a symphony of flavours with Kaju Kishmish Pulao and some Gota Moshla Dum Mangsho at 6 Ballygunge Place. The popular Bengali restaurant chain, which turned 25 this year, has come up with a special menu for each day of pujo. With about 20 items on the menu, Saptami buffet at 6BP is something you wouldn’t want to miss. Plus, there’s a Bati Chorchori and Mochar Ghonto for vegetarian options! You can also try special thalis specially curated for the five days of Durga Puja at 6 Ballygunge Place Thali outlets, including the newest outlet in Kolaghat.
Where: All outlets of 6 Ballygunge Place and 6 Ballygunge Place Thali, and The Bengal Lounge
Price: Non-veg (Buffet): Rs 1,000; Children: Rs 700; Veg (Buffet): Rs 800; Children: Rs 600; Non-veg (Thali): Rs 900; Ilish Thali: Rs 1,200; Veg (Thali): Rs 600. GST is applicable.
Dates: October 20 to 24 (Lunch: Noon-3.30pm; Dinner: 6.30pm-11pm)
Reservations: Call the restaurant to book a table in advance
Ashtami at Polo Floatel
Ashtami holds a special place in our hearts and we want to wear the best of our attire and eat the best of the food. This year, make Ashtami a memorable affair with Polo Floatel’s extravagant dining experience with a view of the Ganges and baul music. The Polo Floatel’s Durga Puja special buffet also has some interesting items to offer. To recreate childhood memories of Durga Puja, Polo Floatel has come up with an array of phol makhas (a chaat of fruits) from Aamloki Makha and Peyara Makha to Batabi Lebu Makha, Aam Makha and Aamra Makha. Additionally, you will get a good option of chaats and bhortas. For the main course they have items in mutton, fish and chicken!
Where: 9, Jetty, 10, Strand Road, Kolkata-700001
Price: Rs 1,100 plus taxes for the buffet
Dates: October 19 to 24 (Lunch: 12.30pm-4.30 pm; Dinner: 7pm-9pm and 9.30pm-11.30pm)
Reservations: Call 6292273431 for reservations. You can also book a slot from Paytm Insider.
Navami at Oh! Calcutta
Oh! Calcutta is the perfect amalgamation of fine dining and authentic Bengali food. Keeping in mind that the Navami feast should be a grand affair, the ‘Pujor Mohabhoj Buffet’ from Oh! Calcutta is a perfect ode to Bangali’s pet pujo. Start with Kolkata’s favourite Chingri Cutlet, Dimer Devil and more. Enjoy the tender mutton in the Mangshor Jhol with some long-grained Basmati rice or relish a serving of succulent Chingri Malai Curry with a traditional Kaju Kishmish Pulao. For dessert, authentic Bengali sweets like Totapuli, Kheerer Chop and Rosomundir Payesh will satiate your Bangali sweet tooth!
Where: Forum Mall: 10/3, Elgin Road,Bhowanipore, Kolkata-700020; and at Silver Arcade, third floor, T-1, T-2 (EM Bypass), 5, JBS Haldane Avenue, Kolkata-700105
Price: The ‘Pujor Mohabhoj Buffet’ is tagged at Rs 1,395+taxes
Dates: October 20-24 (Lunch: Noon-4pm, Dinner: 6.30pm-11pm)
Reservations: Call the outlets for advance reservations. Forum Mall 9330627510; Silver Arcade 9330627512
Dashami at Aaheli
As pujo comes to an end, the Dashami blues kick in and the countdown for the next year begins. It is the day for some last-minute plans with friends and family. So to make it memorable, indulge in an elaborate Durga Puja menu for one last time. Our pick for Dashami is Aaheli’s Bonedi Bari-style Mahabhoj thali. The Bengali non-veg and veg thali with over 19 items has everything from luchi-alur dum and kosha mangsho to mishti doi and rosogolla. There is also a grand buffet of Bengali cuisine with more than 30 dishes including seafood, chicken, mutton and more, on offer.
Where: Aaheli, Peerless Hotel, Kolkata, Sarat Bose road, Axis Mall
Price: Thalis are priced Rs 1,295 onwards and Buffet at Rs 1,399+taxes
Dates: Thalis: October 20-24 (Lunch: 12.30pm-3pm; Dinner: 7.30pm-11pm)
Buffet: October 20-24 (Lunch: 12.30pm-3pm; Dinner: 7.30pm-11pm)
Reservations: Book a table in advance at 9831780403 / 9007770841 / 9831780405
