Durga Pujo means a lot of spending a gala time with family, pandal hopping and of course lot of good food. And keeping up with the city spirit Kolkata, all places are all set to welcome its diners with some amazing dishes. Durga puja actually means good food and making good memories.
The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat
This pujo treat yourself with an extravagant palate at Seasonal Tastes. The offerings have an array of ‘live stations’, ‘Kolkata Street Food’, ‘Bengali Delicacies’, ‘Premium Beverages’ and many more. The Westin Bhuri Bhoj will be laid out at the Westin Ballroom on Sashthi, Saptami, Ashtami, Navami and Dashami (1st October -5thOctober). The menu has been crafted skilfully to blend the subtle flavours and create an amazing sojourn of both vegetarians and non-vegetarian dishes signifying the rich taste and tradition of the city.
A Divine Asian Feast is curated at the Nori from Sashti to Dashami (1st October -5thOctober). One can indulge in truly Asian flavours from a wide range of salads, Sushi, Dim Sum and other favourites. The offerings are ‘Som Tam Salad’, ‘Indonesian Rainbow Bakwan’, ‘Crispy Fish Salt and Pepper ‘, ‘Hakka Style Veg Chilli Garlic Basil Noodle’, amongst others. The menu ends with a gourmet dessert buffet for all sweet lovers.
Patrons can revel in a flavoursome Sky High Bhoj buffet with a blend of Indian and Continental delicacies at 32 Helipad Lounge. The flavourful Indian delicacies include ‘Kosha Mangsho’,’Basanti Pulao’,’Kolkata Style Chicken Biryani’,’Aloo posto’ and ‘Chanar Dalna’ amongst others. To elevate the dining experience, indulge in some decadent desserts like ‘Balu Shahi’,’Kala Jamun’,’Sandesh’,’Chandrakala’,‘Homemade Malpua’ and so on. Satiate your taste buds with the elaborate Continental spread ranging from ‘Baked Vegetable Augratin’,’Tuscan Baked pasta casserole’, ’Chicken Shawarma’ to viand sweet delights like ‘Apricot and Blueberry Cake’, ’Coconut Mango Dome’,’Mudpie’ and ‘Rich Chocolate brownie creamux’.
The Banquet, will showcase all day food stalls at the lawns for all the food connoisseurs to experience the grandeur of the biggest festival. The food stalls include ‘Kolkata Kathi Roll’, ‘Momos’, ‘ Chaat’, and several others to choose from.
When: 1st to 5th October 2022
Timing: 12:30 p.m onwards
Price: INR 2399 AI per person onwards
JW Marriott
The Durga Puja Mahabhoj will be showcased at the Grand Ballroom on Saptami, Ashtami & Navami (2nd to 4thOctober, 2022) to pay tribute to the authentic and intrinsic flavours of Bengal. The menu celebrates a unique amalgamation of local ingredients along with the ambrosial Bengali favourites to tantalize the taste buds of the guests. Patrons can relish the quintessential festive delicacies like, 'Gondhoraj Fish Tikka', 'Echorer Dalna', 'Aam Kasundi Paneer', 'Pulao', 'Posto Murgi', 'Mutton Roganjosh', 'Dhokar Dalna', amongst others.
The mindfully crafted menu of JW Kitchen will include a spectacular sojourn of cuisines, right from Indian, Continental to Asian for the food aficionados. Patrons can delve into an indulgent gastronomic affair with an extensive spread of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, like,'Stir Fry Asian Greens', 'Murgh Tariwala', 'Chingri Macher Malai Curry', 'Sorshe Maachh', 'Kolkata Chicken Biryani' and 'Ghee Bhaat'. These mouth-watering comestibles will be available from Panchami to Navami (30th September to 4thOctober, 2022).To round up that perfect Durga Puja Mahabhoj, guests can choose from a wide selection of traditional Bengali desserts like 'Rosh Mallai', 'Sandesh', 'Roshogulla', ‘Mishti Doi’
The signature Pan-Asian restaurant, Vintage Asia will also be offering a Puja special A la carte menu from Panchami to Navami (30th September to 4th October 2022), to mark the cheerful spirit of Sharodiya.
Additional activities: The Puja Mahabhoj will be coupled with a host of captivating soiree like Baul Sangeet, Abriti, Dhaaki, Dhunuchi and Puja Parikrama for a holistic experience.
Monkey Bar
Moong & Jowar Pakoda Chaat, Inspired by Kolkata’s popular street-side snack, this pakoda chaat is topped with pomegranate & raw mango chutney, rum infused tamarind chutney & sev Mochar Seekh Kebab, Banana flower & sweet potato seekh, drizzled with a spicy red chilli sauce, served with raw banana peel chutney & garlic cabbage slaw Murgir Cutlet, Bengali-style minced chicken cutlet, with pickled chilli, pineapple & khejur chutney Radhuni Murgi Tikka, Chicken marinated in our house-made radhuni masala & whipped yoghurt with apple & tomato chutney Kosha Mangsho sliders, Pulled kosha mangsho in milk buns with pic kled cucumber; served with house-made potato chips & green chilli & mint mayo Malai Chingri Fuluri, marinated in malai curry; panko crusted & deep-fried; served with gondhoraj lebu mayo & raw papaya chutney K&P Maach, Kasundi & panch phoron marinated fish, tandoor grilled & served with a sour cream, mint chutney & purple cabbage slaw
Where: #901 A, Fort Knox, 6, Camac Street,
When: September 23 to October 9, 2022
Time: Noon to midnight
Price Meal for 2: Rs. 1400++ (without alcohol) | Rs. 2000++ (with alcohol)
Yauatcha
Enjoy the delicious Pujo specials which includes Spicy Chicken Dumpling, Crunchy Iceberg Dumpling, Asparagus Water Chestnut Dumpling, Jhondori Fish, Chilian Baked Sea Bass, Seafood Noodles, Singapore Fried Rice, Assorted Macaroons.
Where: 33, Level 5, Quest Mall, Syed Amir Ali Avenue, Ballygunge
When: 29th September - 15th October, 2022
Time: 12 pm – 11 pm
Price: Rs 255 plus taxes onwards
Burma Burma
Treat yourself with mouth-watering delicacies like Samosa Soup, Kachin Dried Mustard Soup, Asparagus, Tofu and Long Beans Salad, Lotus Root Salad, Chilly Tangy Chickpea Tofu, Roasted Poppy Potato and Brussels Sprout, Pyajoo Kari Chaat, Steamed Rice with Paper Parcel to name some, along with the signature dishes like Mandalay Curry Noodles a hearty bowl of flat noodles in a mild, freshly squeezed coconut milk curry with green tomatoes and shallots, topped with crispy fried noodles and Shiitake and Pok Choy Burmese Ramen, an umami broth of shiitake with crumbled tofu, greens, and rice noodles served with roasted chili & red bean relish.
Where: 18 M, Ground Floor, Stephen Court, Park Street
When: 1st October, 2022
Time: 12:30 – 4:00 pm; 6:30 – 10:30 pm (Mon – Fri) | 12:00 – 4:00 pm; 6:30 – 10:30 pm (Sat - Sun)
Meal for 2: Rs. 1,500 plus taxes
Hard Rock Cafe
Come dance the night away to some Bollywood mayhem with Dj Enzed and Dj Priyanka. Grab some refreshing cocktails and get ready to have the best party experience.
On the menu – Indulge in the signature dishes such as Mezze Platter, Corn Malai Tikki, The Kasundi Bhetki Fish, Spicy Chicken Drumstick, Butter Malai Kofta Curry and Chingri Macher Curry and many other dishes. Pair the delicacies with their specialty cocktails, such as the Hurricane, Southern Rock, Bahama Mama and a lot more.
Where –Park Mansion, 57-A, Park St, Taltala,
When – 3rd & 4th October’22, Tuesday
Time – 9 pm onwards
The Salt House
Celebrate the Pujo fervor/spirit at The Salt House with a special installation by Kolkata based artist Narayan Sinha. Indulge in the festive spread along with live music y Craig, The Grooverz, Aamir, Devesh & Saagnik, Somiom Saptak, Simran, Katataar, Pritam and Saurav Arv respectively on each day for lunch and dinner.
Indulge in an extensive spread of regional delicacies from a wide variety of “starters” like ‘mocha’r chop with kasundi mayo’, ‘nachos & ghoogni chaat’, ‘Paneer kathi pizza’, ‘Miso chicken kebab’, ‘Grilled togarashi bhetki’, ‘Chicken kathi pizza’ a vast selection of “mains” consisting of vegetarian dishes like ‘Green moong, chola’r daal & edamame risotto, broccoli & eggplant tempura & aloo bhaja’, ‘Sweet potato gnocchi in posto gravy’, ‘panchphoron vegetable stew’, ‘tsh trio daal’ and non-vegetarian dishes like ‘Doi Bhetki’, ‘Kosha Mangsho’, ‘Mutton Chaap’, ‘Shorshe posto chingri’ with accompaniments like ‘Kalonji gobhindobhog rice’, ‘Kolmi saag & onion kulcha with garlic chutney’, ‘Daal puri’, ‘pappad’ and an assortment of chutneys (tomato & khejur, raw papaya, red pumpkin, bengal apple, chilli pineapple ). End the meal with on a sweet note with desserts like ‘Baked yoghurt & rabri’, ‘Payesh parfait’ and ‘Narkol & chenna swiss roll’
Where: 40, 6th Floor, Shakespeare Sarani, Shakespeare Point, Loudon Street Area
When: 1st to 5th October’22
Time: 12pm-4pm for lunch. 7pm-11.30pm for dinner
Price: Veg: Rs 1275 | Non Veg: Rs 1625
To Die For
The Durga Puja fusion menu includes Rubochon Mashed Potatoes with Portobello, marinated in kasundi and balsamic, served with mushroom pate and truffle, Spaghetti in Posto with lemon and spinach, Lal Saag Risotto, Caramel Milk Panna Cotta served with coffee sauce and praline to name a few.
Where: 19B, Ballygunge Park Road, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019
When: 1st to 5th October’22
Time: 12 pm to 11 pm
Price point: Rs 2500 + tax
Paprika Gourmet
On the menu: Celebrate Bengal’s biggest festival with Paprika Gourmet as they have introduced Durga Puja specials such as the Bengali Platter, Bengali Taco, along with the Pizza and focaccia platter, Slider Platter, Brownie Platter, Lotus Cheesecake and many more.
Where: Surbhi Building, 8/1/2, Loudon Street, 1st Floor
When: 1st October’22 - 5th October’22
Time: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Price for two: Rs. 800 plus taxes