NITN | @notintownlive | 01 Oct 2019

Kolkata, Sep 30 : Ready for some grand feasts this Durga Puja? Here is our first list of 12 restaurants in Kolkata, handpicked for the variety they offer. Only remember, some accept prior reservations while some operate on first cum first served basis. We suggest, do call and check before you finalize your plan.
Aajisai
When: October 3 to 8, 2019; noon to 11pm
Pocket Pinch: Starting from Rs 350 plus tax
Cuisine/Theme: Japanese
Highlights: Omu Rice(egg wrapped fried rice with vegetables), Amazu Chicken (grilled boneless Chicken), Wasabi Prawns, Vegetable Harumaki (vegetable spring roll), Chicken Dengaku Roll (Sushi), etc.
Contact: 033 4602 5050
Chilekotha
When: October 4 to 8, 2019; noon onwards
Pocket pinch: Buffet at Rs 1,260 (including GST)
Cuisine/Theme: Bengali
Highlights: Lonka Bhapey Murgi, Kalo Bhuna Mutton, Corn Cutlet, Katla Macher Rezala, Thakurbarir Mangsho, DhakaiFulkopi, Dhakai Bhuna Chingri, Dalpoori, Hing diye Aloordum, etc.
Contact: 98360 08522
Grand Ballroom, JW Marriott Kolkata
When: October 5 to 7, 2019; Lunch (noon – 3 pm)
Pocket pinch: Rs 1,350 ++ per person
Cuisine/Theme: Durga Puja Mahabhoj
Highlights: Gondhoraj Fish Tikka, Echorer Dalna, Aam Kasundi Paneer, Posto Murgi, Mutton Roganjosh, Pulao, Dhokar Dalna, etc.
Contact: 33 6633 0000
GT Route, Jameson Inn Shiraz
When: October 2 to 8, 2019; noon to 4 pm, 7 pm to 11.30 pm
Pocket pinch: Rs 500 (tax included) per person
Cuisine/Theme: Punjabi, Peshawari, Awadhi, etc.
Highlights: Annanas Ka Panna, Mast-E-Badrang, Peshawari Paneer Tikka, Galouti Kebab, Gilafee Sheek Kebab, Jeera Wali Gobi, Murg Patiyala, Nali Nehari, Lahori Gosht, Kabuli Pilaf, Kesar Pista Phirni, etc.
Contact: 84200 09917
JW Kitchen, JW Marriott Kolkata
When: October 4 to 8, 2019; lunch (noon – 5 pm), dinner ((7 pm – 11.30 pm) and midnight buffet (12.30 am- 3 am)
Pocket pinch: Starting from Rs 1,450 ++ per person for lunch, from Rs 1,650 ++ per person for dinner and from Rs 1,270 ++per person for midnight buffet
Cuisine/Theme: Pujo Special
Highlights: Stir Fry Asian Greens, MurghTariwala, Chingri Machher Malai Curry, Sorshe Maachh, Kolkata Chicken Biryani, etc.
Contact: 33 6633 0000
Monkey Bar
When: September 27 to October 11, 2019; check for age restrictions
Pocket pinch: Starting from Rs. 1,100 for meal for two
Cuisine/Theme: Chayna Ochayna
Highlights: Rosogolla Chaat, Mangshor Jhuri Bhaja, Jaali Prawns, Mini Pantheras, Nolen Gur Panna Cotta, special cocktails, etc.
Contact: 033 4060 6446
Nicco Park
When: September 28 to October 8, 2019; noon to 3.30pm
Pocket pinch: meal for one starting from Rs 300 plus tax
Cuisine/Theme: Bengali
Highlights: Loochi, Cholar Dal, Begun Bhaja, Basanti Pulao, Chingri Malai Curry, Beckti Paturi, Pathar Mangshor Jhol, etc.
Contact: 1800 2121 316
Oudh 1590
When: October 3 8, 2019; noon to 3.30pm and 6.30pm to 10.30pm
Pocket pinch: Rs 1000 plus taxes for meal for two
Cuisine/Theme: Awadhi
Highlights: Paneer Suagndhi Kabab, Chicken Qalmi Kabab, Mutton Galawati Kabab, Awadhi Sugandhi Mahi, Awadhi Handi Biryani, Raan Biryani, Nehari Khas, Keema Kaleji, Gosht Bhuna, Murgh Irani, Subz Makhan Masala, Shahi Tukda, and Phirni.
Contact: 76040 35764 (Dehsapriya Park outlet)
Park Pavilion, Jameson Inn Shiraz
When: October 5 to 8, 2019; lunch (1.30 pm – 4 pm), dinner (7.30 pm – 11 pm)
Pocket pinch: Rs.849 (tax included) per person
Cuisine/Theme: Shahi Bangaliana
Highlights: Gandhoraj Shikanji, Malai Paneer Tikka, Chingri Macher Chop, Mughlai Gosht Biryani, Afgani Murg Masala, Macher Kalia, Narkel Lau Chingri, Sultani Shahi Dal, Warqui Paratha, Pista Phinri, Zauq-E-Shahi.
Contact: 033 4025 0000
Seasonal Tastes, The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat
When: October 3 to 8, 2019; lunch (12.30 pm- 3 pm), dinner (7pm – 1am)
Pocket pinch: Starting from Rs 1,599++ per person for lunch and dinner
Cuisine/Theme: Kolkata specials
Highlights: Luchi and Kosha Mangsho, Mishti Pulao, Kolkata Biryani, mutton curry, Doi Murgi, fish-based dishes such as Shorshe Machh, Bhetki Paturi and Fish Kalia; Tangra Chinese, Momo and Thukpa; Patishapta and Makha Sandesh.
Contact: 033 4037 1234
The Fatty Bao
When: September 27 to October 13, 2019; noon to 11.30pm
Pocket pinch: Starting from Rs 1500++ for meal for two
Cuisine/Theme: Pandals of Chinatown
Highlights: Whole Baby Pomfret, Chairman Mao’s Pork Belly, Moo Shu Chicken, Chinese Sausage and Bacon Fried Rice, Fish Puff, Chinese Egg Custard Tarts, etc.
Contact: 033 4602 2744
Yauatcha
When: October 1 to 31, 2019
Pocket pinch: Rs 1500 ++ taxes for two people
Cuisine/Theme: Cantonese Chinese
Highlights: Dim Sum (prawn wrapped in Chinese cabbage with black pepper sauce, spicy chicken cheung fun, vegetables wrapped in Chinese cabbage with Szechuan sauce, Shanghai siew long bun with pork, etc.), stir fry, and special cocktails.
Contact: 92222 22800
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