Poila Baisakh is knocking on the door! The day of celebration in Bengali households is often a time to close the home kitchen and head out to celebrate with their friends and family over a lavish feast. And Kolkata’s Bengali restaurants are geared up with special menus and festive offerings in buffet diners, shareable thalis, and takeaway gift boxes to make your Nabo Borsho even more special.
My Kolkata gives you a sneak peek into the delicacies awaiting you this weekend at 10 Bengali restaurants in the city.
Saptapadi
Raj Barir Fish Fry
Inspired by Bengal’s heritage Sovabazar Rajbari, this Uttam Kumar-Suchitra Sen themed restaurant has introduced a special menu for the Bengali New Year. Savour the thali, which comes in vegetarian and non-vegetarian versions and includes dishes like Raj Darbari Vetki, Sutanutir Bata Masala Mangsho, Lal Morich Murgi, Dal Rajnandini, Jhuri Aloo Bhaja, Gachh Pathar Kalia, Chingri Malai Curry, Chutney, Papad and desserts. There is also an ilish thali available at extra cost. The dishes are also a part of their buffet menu, which is available at their Behala and Salt Lake outlets, while the thali is available across all outlets in the city.
Lal Morich Murgi
Dates: April 14-16, 2023
Timings: Noon – 10.30pm
Price per person: Rs 949 + taxes for veg/non-veg thali and Rs 1,349 + taxes for ilish thali / Rs 1199 + taxes for the buffet
Locations: Purna Das Road, Baghajatin, Salt Lake Sector I, Behala
For reservations or enquiry call 9007912433
Ilish Truly Bong
The thali at Ilish Truly Bong
The only Bengali restaurant on Park Street is all set for Boisakhi Borsho Boron. To celebrate Nabo Borsho, the restaurant has a range of Bengal’s flavours in a set thali and in their a la carte menu. The thali consists of items like Gandharaj Ghol, Narkeli Mug Dal, Saak Bhaja, Topse Fry, Chingri-stuffed Potol Posto, Bhetki Paturi, Mutton Kasha, Aam er chutney, Papad, and Aam Doi to name a few. The a la carte menu features delicacies like Pathar Kasha Mangsho, Bhaja Ilish (with oil), Kancha Lonka Mutton, Sobuj Bhapa Bhetki and more.
Dates: April 13-17, 2023
Timings: Noon – 10.30pm
Price for two: Rs 2,100 + taxes
Address: 83 B, Park Street Area
For reservations call 9830563345
Sonar Tori
The thali at Sonar Tori
Sonar Tori at City Centre brings an eclectic mix of Bengali dishes in its flavourful vegetarian, non-vegetarian and children’s thalis. Doi Beler Shorbot, Lote Macher Phuchka, Basanti Pulao, Railway Mutton Curry, Chana Mourir Kofta, Kancha Lonka Chanar Tikka and Belphuler Rosogolla are a few of the dishes that are part of the thalis. A special children’s thali is also available with the same menu for the little ones.
Dates: April 14-16, 2023
Timings: Noon – 10.30pm
Price per person: Rs 1,300 for veg thali, Rs 1,600 for the non-veg thali, and Rs 1,000 child’s thali
Address: B block, City Centre, Sector 1, Bidhannagar
For reservations call 9073394591
Kolkata Rajbari
The thali at Kolkata Rajbari
This restaurant, which just turned two earlier this month, is continuing the celebrations with a special Poila Baisakh thali. Bengali classics like Chingrir Chop, Macher Matha Diye Daal, Sorshe Patol, Jhuri Aloo Bhaja, Dhakai Pora Mangsho, along with sweets like Indrani, Kalojam and more feature in their Nabo Borsho special thali. The menu has been specially curated to usher in the Bengali New Year and celebrate the day with their friends and families without the worry of cooking at home.
Dates: April 15 - 16, 2023
Timings: Noon – 11pm
Price per person: Rs 1,099 + taxes
Address: 56 Jatin Das Road, Lake Terrace
For reservations call 9831622556
Babu Culture
The thali at Babu Culture
Babu Culture is all set to welcome guests for the New Year celebrations with its specially curated thalis. Their vegetarian thali features items like Mochar Malai Chop, Potol Kalojeere Bata, Luchi, Aamshattyo Kancha Lanka Polao, Phoolkopi Aam Kashundi, with Rajbhog and other sweets for dessert. The non-vegetarian thali has dishes like Moshla Fish Fry (Bhetki), Borishali Murgi Bata, Babu Barir Khaash Kosha Mangsho, to name a few. One can add on items like Dhakai Sorshe Ilish, Dhonepata Diye Tel Bori Pabda and Bhetki Paturi at an additional cost. The Sodepur outlet is also offering an inaugural discount on the non-vegetarian platter.
Dates: April 14 - 16, 2023
Timings: Noon – 10.30pm
Price per person: Rs 649 + taxes for the veg thali at Gariahat and Sodepur outlets, Rs 849+ taxes for the non veg thali at Gariahat outlet and Rs 749 + taxes with the inaugural offer at Sodepur outlet
First come First serve basis only
Aaheli
Mohini Mochar Lotika
Aaheli, has been a popular name for Bengali food in the city since 1993. They are celebrating three decades in the business with the Tin Doshoker Aaheliyana menu. The special menu comprises items like Aam Porar Shorbot, Rui Macher Patisapta, Murshidabadi Mangsher Pulao, Bhapa Chanar Utsab, Dhumrogondhi Eelish, Rajokio Radhaballavi and many more. The special spread highlights the journey of the restaurant for over three decades, and is an opportunity to relish dishes that were part of the restaurant's older menus, some of which are not available in the regular menu anymore.
Bhetki Paturi
Dates: April 15 - 16, 2023
Timings: Noon – 11pm
Price for two (approx): Rs 2,000 at the Sarat Bose Road and Axis Mall outlets and Rs 2,500 at The Peerless Inn outlet
Locations: Peerless Inn, Sarat Bose Road, Axis Mall
For enquiries call 9748295508 / 9831780403
Oh! Calcutta
Dishes on the buffet menu at Oh! Calcutta
A lavish spread awaits you at Oh! Calcutta this weekend. Savour the taste of a variety of dishes including summer coolers, salads, main course items, and desserts. Some of the mouthwatering dishes on the list include Aam Ada Paneer Roast, Moong Dal Chaat, Potol Aam Tel, Koraishutir Kochuri, Sabur Papad and Kesar Kalakand, to name a few.
Dates: April 15 - 16, 2023. Buffet lunch and dinner on April 15, and only buffet lunch on April 16.
Timings: 11.30am - 4pm (lunch); 7pm - 11pm (dinner)
Price per person: Rs 1325 + taxes
Locations: Forum Mall, Silver Arcade
For reservations, call 9330627510
6 Ballygunge Place
Aam Ada diye Moong Dal and (right) Cocktail Mochar Chop
For this Poila Baisakh, 6 Ballygunge Place is making sure that you get delicious meals to share with family, whether you visit for a sit-down meal or not. The popular Bengali restaurant chain is all set to make the Bengali New Year fun and full of deliciousness delivered right at your doorstep. The various branches of 6 Ballygunge Place have come up with unique formats to make your culinary experience fruitful.
Fine dine: The four fine dining outlets at Ballygunge, Ecosuite, Salt Lake and Chowringhee are offering a Poila Baisakh special buffet consisting of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies like Lal Saag Bhaja, Afghani Chicken Cutlet, Murgir Alwani Curry, Nabaratna Paturi, Bati Chor Chori and Baked Mihidana with Rabri to name a few.
Thali: The 6 Ballygunge Place Thali restaurants at Kasba, Salt Lake Sector V, Jodhpur Park and Topsia have vegetarian, non-vegetarian and ilish thalis on offer. Some of the dishes in the thali include Jeera Bata Aloo Dum, Doi Echor, Rai Bahadur Mangsho, Fish Roll and Kamola Bhog among many others.
Celebration Boxes: If you’re celebrating with the team at office, or if you’re planning a quick day’s getaway for Nabo Borsho, 6 Ballygunge Place is curating special Poila Baisakh Celebration Boxes available at the 18 takeaway outlets of the eatery across the city. The boxes consist of Gobindo Bhoger Kesari Pulao, Cholar Dal, Doi Echor, Murshidabadi Chicken Fry, Bhetki Paturi, Dhakai Pora Mangsho and Jamuna Kheerer Pantua.
Date: April 15, 2023
Time: Noon-3.30pm and 7-10.30pm for the buffets, noon-9.45pm for the thalis, 11am-9.30pm for the boxes
Price: Buffet: Rs 1,200 (veg), Rs 1,400 (non-veg)and Rs 1,000 (children) + taxes; Thalis: Rs 550 (veg), Rs 900 (non-veg) and Rs 1,100 (ilish) + taxes; Boxes: Rs 825 + taxes per box.
Kewpie’s
The Kewpie’s Poila Baisakh Thali
The Nabo Borsho Mahabhoj at Rakhi Purnima Dasgupta’s Kewpie’s will leave you craving for more. With four thalis and many a la carte offerings, Kewpie’s sure knows how to win the heart through the stomach. They introduced the first Poila Baisakh Thali in 1998 and are celebrating their 25th year of the same this year. Four thalis are on offer namely Mahabhoj Niramish Thala, Mahabhoj Amish Thala, Nobo Borsho Thala and Sadharon Thala with the prices starting at just Rs 600. Some of the items on the menu include Bangla Pulao, Daab Jhinge, Rakhi’s Mutton Steamer Curry, Sorse Pomfret, and Aamkheer.
Dates: April 14 - 15, 2023
Timings: 12.45-2.30pm, 2.45-4pm and 7.30-9.40pm
Price for two (approx): Rs 1,200
Address: 2, Elgin Lane, Bhawanipur
For reservations call 033 24861600 / 9831677610
Koshe Kosha
Kosha Mangsho and Pulao
A specially curated a la carte menu awaits you at all outlets of Koshe Kosha from Kolkata to Digha, and even Siliguri. Visit your nearest outlet with friends and family and dig into Chhanar Dalna, Echor Kalia, Chitol Muitha, Gondhoraj Murgi, Dhakai Mangsho, Morog Pulao, Baked Rasagolla, and much more. If you are looking for a pocket-friendly price to celebrate the special occasion then this is the place to be.
Sorshe Elish
Dates: April 15-16, 2023
Timings: 11am - 11.30 pm
Price for two (approx): Rs 800
Locations: Ripon Street, Golpark, Garia, Rajarhat and more
First come First serve basis only
