For anyone who is looking for a fine-dine experience without burning a hole in the pocket, check out Masala21 — a 36-seater restaurant that has recently opened its doors on BT Road. The restaurant offers top-notch flavours and a hearty meal, and is a perfect destination for every occasion. There is plenty to choose from a wide selection of delicious dishes. The muted and elegant interiors have a wonderful traditional and old-world charm to it as well. “As a Bengali, food is the priority for me. I wanted to open something that is completely food-oriented. The theme itself is food. I wanted to serve good food at a pricing that is affordable to people,” said Priyadarshini Hakim, who co-owns Masala21 along with Aditya Jaiswal.
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Priyadarshini Hakim, along with co-founder Aditya Jaiswal
What: Masala21
Where: Om Enclave, 59/2 BT Road, Rishi, Paikpara;
Landmark: Beside GTS Tower
Timings: Noon to 10.30pm
Pocket pinch: Rs 700 for two
Delivery: Available via Swiggy, Zomato and on call (8777600660
Tandoori Pomfret: Bengalis definitely love their fish and a tandoori twist to it is the perfect addition. The spice rub on the soft fish has the right formula of blends. Rs 350
Gunpowder Naan: Hugely popular in South India and primarily made of dried chillies, gunpowder is the main ingredient of this dish. Unlike its name and look, however, these naans are not overwhelmingly spicy. They are soft, chewy, thin and an interesting take on the typical naan. Rs 75 (each)
Chicken Ghee Roast: A favourite from Kerala, this dish features the subtle taste of ghee along with southern spices. The dry gravy makes it the right accompaniment for other richly flavoured dishes. Rs 310
Mutton Galauti Kebab: One of the best on the menu, these galauti kebabs melt in the mouth, are juicy and are noticeably big in size. Rs 365
Masala21 Special Chicken Biriyani: While exploring various flavours, dig into Calcutta’s favourite comfort food with a warm and fulfilling bowl of chicken biryani at Masala21. What makes it special? It has an egg too! Rs 325
Handi Mutton Lazeez: This spicy dish cooked in a tomato and onion gravy has rich flavours and the meat is succulent and well cooked. Relish it with their Gunpowder Naan. Rs 365
Pictures: Rashbehari Das