Loading ...There are times when you get a craving for a particular type of food, and this weekend it was Bengali. While it probably isn’t at the top of my list when it comes to favourite cuisines you’d be mistaken to think it doesn’t have some of the best dishes I’ve ever eaten.
The only other restaurant I can compare this to is 6 Ballygunge and while my first experience ( years ago ) was a great one my last was abysmal and recommend you avoid the place.
The Experience:
If you decide to eat here on a weekend be prepared for a long wait, but the good thing is that where there is a crowd you can be sure the food ought to be decent.
To Drink:
They have a range of mocktails and softdrinks but no alcohol, and with this cuisine your focus should be on the food and not the beverages that accompany them.
To Eat:
There is a huge list of food to choose from, something to cater to every individuals craving for both Vegetarians and Non-Vegetarians alike. As a rule I tend to start with the Luchi and Alur Dom ( potatoes ) with a side order of the Kosha Mangshor Chaap ( Mutton ). The flavours are intense and guaranteed to wake up your taste buds. My only warning is that the quality of their mutton isn’t very consistent, so some days you get brilliant pieces and other days you don’t.
Another interesting item on the “specials” menu that day was a fowl cutlet. From a taste perspective it really wasn’t very unique, however I have a feeling they coated the meat with a layer of spicy mustard paste which really gave the crisp dish a nice zing.
If there is one dish you have to try its the Chingri Malaikari ( massive prawns ) with steamed rice, its rich and creamy and getting to the meat is half the fun.
P.S: Do not eat with cutlery!!
Finishing Up:
As with most Bengali restaurants you can be sure there are a few sinful dishes on display but if you have a particularily sweet tooth the Natun Gurer icecream is the way to go. It taste like a potpurri of every bengali dish blended together with a generous helping of jaggery to top it off.
The Fine Print:
Type : Restaurant
Cuisine: Bengali
Meal Details: Lunch & Dinner
Alcohol? : No
Meal for 2: A “meal” for 2 would set you back around Rs 1000
Cards? : Yes
Gripes:
Their mutton quality isn’t very consistent.
Ratings:
Price: 4/5
Food: 4/5
Ambience : 3/5
Service: 4/5
Contact Info:
Get all the information you need from their website.
