Raasta, the Caribbean lounge on Park Street, has a range of new flavours on the sip ’n’ bite menu. The outlet that always believes in offering something new to its guests time and again has rolled out this menu that has kept its Caribbean flavours intact with dishes like Cottage Cheese and Chicken Jaffa, Jerk Chicken and more.
Keeping in mind how Calcuttans love eating, they have included some local flavours like Kolkata Fish Fry, Tangra Style Fried Prawns to satiate foodies. That aside, keeping Gen Z guests in mind, there’s lots of healthy and quick bites with exotic ingredients. Binge on Avocado and Shrimp Salad with Cranberry, Artichoke Spinach and Creamy Cheese Pizza, Red Wine Poached Pear that feature on the menu.
“I have tried to keep it very classic and not experiment too much with the local dishes but yet add some new flavours to the overall menu. The idea is to keep the Raasta vibe intact, but evolve into something new. That’s what I have tried to do,” said chef Mohar Ali.
That’s not all, there is a series of new cocktails to keep your spirits high! Try their speciality Bong cocktails that are made with fresh, local and exotic ingredients that will set your summer outings!
Chef Mohar Al
Wasabi Prawns: Succulent prawns are dipped in wasabi mayonnaise that has the creamy texture and the kick of wasabi sourced from Japan. Rs 575
This Instagrammable bartender-special cocktail named Love Letter with Burnt Edges has a bourbon whiskey base mixed with orange, marmalade, cardamom tincture sour mix
Calcutta Fish Fry: The menu pays tribute to Calcutta with one of the most popular street foods. The fish had the perfect batter with juicy bekti. Rs 455
Quesadila with Refried Beans and Cashew Quaso: This Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla is filled with kidney beans, onion, bell pepper, red sauce, chilli paste, garlic, leek, celery, salt, pepper, chilli flakes, oregano, almond and served with cashew paste with a dip of tomato salsa and avocado salsa. Rs 345
Inspired by typically American cocktail with bourbon whiskey, cinnamon-infused white and dark rum, Texas Tea Party is topped with cola and ice. Strong yet refreshing.
“The launch of the new menu celebrates local flavours and the flair of the Caribbean islands. The favourites of our patrons throughout the past year are of course on the menu! World cuisine truly comes together at Raasta. There is something for every palate. Even with the beverage menu, the Raasta touch reigns supreme in our cocktails! Expect some really interesting flavours and try the new Bong Cocktails… we hope people like it,” said Praveen Jaiswal, owner.
