Relish A Sumptuous Poila Boisakh Menu At These Restaurants In Kolkata Offering A Special Menu

An, the Bengali New Year is about to begin! So let's just leave all the conundrums and fallacies behind and start another culinary journey into the days ahead with a fresh start, just like these traditional and fresh menu from the famous restaurants of Kolkata.

1. Lord Of The Drinks


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What's Special: This New Year, soak in the spirit of Bangaliana with Lord of the Drinks - Kolkata, as they present to you their ‘Bengali Food Fest’ for the most awaited festival of the Bengalis - ‘Poila Boishakh’.The menu brings to you some amazing dishes such as Kasundi Marinated Fried Fish, Kucho Chingri Cheese Churmur, Mochar Croquette, Gondhoraj Malai Fish Tikka, Tandoori Baby Bhetki, Coriander Tossed Fried Calamari, Prawn Malai Curry, Bhetki Paturi with Steamed Rice, Shorshe Ilish, Kosha Mangsho with Basanti Pulao and Rasmalai Panna Cotta. 

Where: South City Mall

Cost for two: Rs 1800


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2. Laa Mozarellla


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What's Special: Laa Mozarellla introduces the authentic Bengali Thaali with a twist. The lip-smacking Thali offers a never-ending saga of flavours. Start the celebration with the ever refreshing ‘Jeera Curd Lassi’ along with accompaniments like ‘Green Salad’, ‘Fish Cutlet’, ‘Prawn Chips’, ‘Potato Mashed Chokha’ and ‘Cheese BallBite’. Sink your teeth into their flavoursome ‘Chicken Skewers’, ‘Grilled Eggplant’ (Baigun Grilled) to fusions like ‘Herbed Rice’, ‘Tortilla Baked Bread’,’ Chicken in Rose Malai Curry’, ‘Prawn in South Style with coconut Sauce’ - find authentic Bengali Cuisine to start the New Year in Bangaliyana style.

Where: New Town

Cost for one: Rs 799 + taxes


3. Leafy Affair


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What's Special: Indulge in Leafy Affair's Poila Boisakh menu with Rice, Kofta sabzi, Chana dal, Aloo Poshto, Shukto sabzi, Mishti doi, Rosogolla, Rasmalai / Payesh and beautifully decorated with traditional Bengali props. 

Where: 10E, Middleton Row

Cost: Rs 2500


4. Hammer


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What's Special: Hammer inaugurates the New Year with Mochar Chop, Hing Koraishutir Tikka, Dhakai Fish Tikka, Murgir Cutlet, Chhanar Dalna, Koraishutir Aloo Dum, Bhetki Shorshe Jhal, Kosha Mangsho and Chingri Malai Curry. 

Where: Park Street

Cost for two: Rs 1200 only food & Rs 2000 with alcohol


5. Zobet


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What's Special: The specially curated menu consists of Bengali style ‘Mochar Chop’ and ‘Dimer Chop’. The mains consist of the ‘Bengali Thali’ which includes ‘Alu Posto’, ’Lebu Kaccha Lanka Murgi’, ‘Choler Dal’, ‘Dhokar Dalna’, ‘Steam Rice’, ‘Loochi’ and ‘Mango Mishti Doi’. Lastly, the alluring dessert section has ‘Mango Cheesecake’ on offer.

Where: Fort Knox

Cost for two: Rs 2100 with alcohol


6. Monkey Bar


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What's Special: With our unique takes on nostalgic regional favourites, treat yourself to favourites to our delicious small plates including Malabari Mutton Kulcha, Butter Chicken Kulcha, Thekewala Mutton Seekh and Bandel and Malai Fish Kebab and more.  There is also the Paneer and Tarkari Shashlik for the vegetarians to name a few. The ‘Mains’ offer a selection of signature dishes, with roots deeply entrenched in regional specialities from the Kayasth-influenced Chandraji’s Mutton Curry, Iranian- inspired Aunty Vinnie’s Berry Pulao and Punjabi- style Butter Chicken Khichdi. Try the Gundruk Fried Rice, Kerala style B**f, Ularthiyathu Fried Rice and a Chemmeen (Prawn) Fried Rice.  Looking for more indulgence to celebrate this joyous day - a must-have is the Nutella and Old Monk Chocolate Cake.

Where: Fort Knox

Cost for two: Rs 2000+taxes


7. Moti Mahal Delux


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What's Special: The menu will feature an array of soup, mocktail, appetizers and delectable dishes. The Veg Starters will consist of  Kabuli Soya Chaap, Tandoori Stuffed Aloo, Tandoori Aloo Tikka, Veg Kurkure, Tandoori salad and the Non-Veg Starters will include Tandoori Prawns, Afghani Fish Tikka, Tandoori Pomfret and Mutton Burra. The scrumptious mains will offer Dal Makhani, Butter chicken, Slice fish in mustard sauces, Veg Dum Biryani, Steam Rice and Bread Basket. The Dessert section will comprise Kesar Phirni, Spongy Rasgulla and Mishti doi. Not to forget, the Special Mocktail Gondhoraj Julep and Tomato soup on the menu.

Where: Park Street

Cost for two: Rs 1100



8. La Macario Cafe


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What's Special: La Macario Cafe is all set to welcome ‘Poila Baisakh’ with their specially curated menu which includes the ‘Gondhoraj Lemonade’: ‘A Twist to the Classic Lemonade with the strong flavour of Gondharaj Lebu to it’, the ‘Classic Egg Florentine’ which is ‘Poached eggs with baby spinach’ in between and lastly ‘Poached Eggs with Ratatouille’, served with ‘Hollandaise sauce’. Lastly, to end your meal on a sweet note the dessert section includes ‘Nutella Cigars served with Mishti Doi’.

Where: 10, Wood Street

Cost: Rs 900+taxes


9. Royal China


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What's Special: Drop in at Royal China and celebrate Poila Baishakh with your loved ones. On offer is an array of dishes like, ‘Flaming fish in superior sauce’, ‘Sliced fish in chilli oil and spring onion’, ‘Pan-fried whole fish pomfret in black bean sauce’, ‘Steamed whole fish pomfret in ginger and spring onion’, ‘Pan fried whole fish bhekti in choice of sauce’, ‘Steamed whole fish bhekti in choice of sauce’ and ‘Steamed Chilean sea bass with ginger and spring onion’.

Where: Forum Courtyard

Cost: Rs 2500+taxes


10. Asia! Asia! Asia!- Street BBQ And Buffet


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What's Special: On offer is an array of lip-smacking starters which include, ‘Korean sticky potato’, ‘Indonesian fish satay’ and ‘Teriyaki chicken wings, to name a few. The scrumptious mains include, ‘Tofu In Chilli Oyster Sauce’, ‘Baby Corn & Mushroom In Schezwan Sauce’, ‘Chicken Massaman Curry’, ‘Lamb In Black Bean Sauce’, ‘Slice Fish In Hunan Sauce’ and ‘Chicken Kra Pao’. Not to forget the heavenly desserts which include, ‘Dorayaki’, ‘Mochi ice cream’, ‘Chocolate sprinkled bananas’ and ‘Custard bao’.

Where: Sector V

Cost: Rs 750 - Rs 850 + taxes

11. Paprika Gourmet


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What's Special: Paprika is all set to invite ‘Poila Baisakh’ with their Bengali style food platter ‘Bangla Bhoj’ which will suffice 5 to 6 people. The platter will consist of Chana dal, Aloo dum Bangali style, Shukto, Jeera rice, Luchi, Bhaja and Coconut dark chocolate ladoo.

Where: Loudon Street

Cost for two: Rs 3500+taxes



12. JW Marriott


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What's Special: The extravagant brunch specially curated by the in house culinary team of the hotel will feature dishes like ‘Chingri Macher Cutlet’,  ‘Dimer Devil’, ‘Bengali Fish Fry’, ‘Tomato Dhaniya Shorba’, ‘Kachumber Salad’, ‘Dahi Vada’,  ‘Pineapple Raita’, ‘Kurkure aloo bhaja, ‘Chicken Chap’, ‘Kosha Mangsho’, ‘Katla Macher Kalia’, ‘Chenar Mohima’, ‘Narkel diye Cholar Dal’, ‘Loochi’, ‘Kaju Kismis Pulao’. To add to the fun, there will be a Momo counter that will serve ‘Scallion, Lemon and Chilli Chicken Momo’, ‘Mutton, Ginger and Pepper Momo’, followed by a live chow mein counter. The magnificent dessert section will have mouth-watering delicacies like ‘Misti Doi’, ‘Sandesh’,‘ Hot Baked Rosogolla’.

Where: JBS Haldane Avenue

Cost for two: Rs 2241


13. Fairfield By Marriott


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What's Special: The hotel is all set to take you on a unique gastronomic journey from Amritsar to Kolkata that will feature signature dishes like ‘Dhokar Dalna’, ‘Potoler Dorma’, ‘Shukto’, ‘Basanti Pulao’, ‘Golbari Style Kosha Mangsho’, ‘Dal Makhni’, ‘Punjabi Aloo Gobi’, ‘Amritsari Stuffed Kulcha’, ‘Chhanar Dalna’, ‘Dhaniya Kancha Lanka Murgi’, ‘Wagah Border Chicken Biryani’, ‘Bhetki Paturi’, ‘Fish Fry’ and a lot more amongst other to savour. Indulge in the delectable dessert such as ‘Kesar Pista Phirni’, ‘Hot Pantua’, ‘Baked Mihidana with Rabri’, ‘Hot Chocolate Mud Pie’, ‘Kamala Bhog’ and a few more.

Where: New Town

Cost for two: Rs 999+taxes


14. Ozora


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What's Special: The Bengali Food Festival includes items like Calcutta Maach Vaja, Chingri Chop, Vegetable Cutlet, Postor Bora, Lota Finger, veg and non-veg Platters and Thalis having items like Posto Bata, Posto Aloo Dum, Phoolkapir Malai Curry and much more. There are non-veg choices for Thalis too such as Bhapa Ilish, Chicken Daak Bungalow, Kosha Mangsho, etc. End your meal on a sweet note with Mishti Doi Cheesecake, Rabri Shot & Parwal Kheer.

Where: Acropolis Mall

Cost for two: Rs 1000


15. Club Fenicia


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What's Special: Club Fenicia is all set to scintillate your New Year luncheon with their special Noboborsher Agamani special Buffet that would comprise of the finest Bengali cuisines you have ever come across. 

Where: Godrej Waterside Building

Cost: Rs 1299


16. Yauatcha


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What's Special: The exquisitely crafted Poila Baisakh menu by Head Chef Kushal Lama features Corn asparagus pumpkin Cheung fun dusted with cheese for all vegetarian (Jain) lovers, the soft and enticing Chicken prawn black garlic Shui mai, Kolkata style Braised betki in aromatic sauce, Tofu and mock meat in fragrant chilli, the must-try Sesame noodle with bok choy and bell pepper garnished with crushed cashew nut and sesame seed and the spicy and aromatic Singapore fried rice with corn and asparagus. To end your meal, the alluring dessert section comprises Assorted macaroons with flavours derived from famous Bengali sweets like Misti doi (sweetened curd), Sandesh (homemade fresh cheese sweetened and pistachio added) and Narkel Nadu (coconut with jaggery).

Where: Quest Mall

Cost for two: Rs 2000 + taxes




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