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Kolkata is always ahead of its game when it comes to the culinary arts in the city. People travel from across the world to taste what Kolkata is eating every day. Be it Chinese in Chinatown to a hearty plate of kochuri and cholar dal from Putiram at 7 AM, you’ll never go hungry in the city, no matter what. That being said, new places are always popping up here and there in the city, and as a foodie, you should check them out. Several new eateries and pubs have opened up in the City of Joy! In the last few months, quite a few restaurants, cafes, bistros and nightclubs have cropped up in Kolkata. Whether you like a sundowner cocktail sesh with your pals or a cool indoor brunch, or even some winter tipples, Kolkata has a lot of things going on. From fresh new menus to food festivals and new joints, here’s everything you should explore this winter.
Cosy Box
Owned by Yashraj Sharaff, the national F&B business Cosy Box, which is renowned for its cosy, intimate atmosphere, has made its way to Kolkata. The 7,000-square-foot space on Park Street in Calcutta provides a warm ambience that is perfect for any kind of gathering. The outlet's mystique and entertainment value are enhanced by a speakeasy that, if you don't pay close attention, you'll think is just a space for cold storage. World cuisine is the main focus of the 74 dishes on the menu. Its highlights include European, Asian, Turkish, and Italian cuisine. From Neapolitan pizzas, risottos, bisques and broths, sushis, dim sums and baos to Asian wok items, the menu is as large as the place.
Address: 10th Floor, Celica Park 24, Park St, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016
Timings: 12 PM - 2 AM
Cost: INR 2,000 for two
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Colab 2.0
The neighbourhood-focused coffee shop, Colab Coffee, has launched its second location in the city in Deshapriya Park. Along with speciality Neapolitan pizzas, produce-forward snacks, and fragrant coffee, raw decor aesthetics blend with sustainability. Sustainability is the main aim of Vinay Manglani and partner Natasha Suri's second café endeavour after Marbella's. Vinay's goal is to delve deeper into the world of coffee with artisanal brews, while Natasha has been responsible for the cafe's decor, which has a fine aesthetic sensibility straight from the entry. From the salad section, go for the Modern Caprese Salad, which is laden with bocconcini cheese balls and juicy cherry tomatoes swirled in a tangy balsamic vinegar and pesto sauce. A classic pepperoni pizza is a Naples-style pizza created with homemade dough and a tried-and-true topping of mozzarella, tomato, pork salami, and basil. You'll be astounded. Items like Profiterole, a bite-sized French choux pastry ball with mascarpone cheese, whipped cream, chocolate, and strawberry on top, serve as indicators of the cafe's baking standards.
Address: 164, 9/1, Prince Anwar Shah Rd, Jodhpur Gardens, Lake Gardens, Kolkata, West Bengal 700045
Timings: 10 AM - 10 PM
Cost: INR 1,200 for two
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Naan Dosa Pavs
Sisters-in-law Sweta and Ankita Bansal co-founded Naan Dosa Pavs, a vegetarian restaurant that serves a range of light, palatable Indian dishes. As the name suggests, Naan Dosa Pavs' menu features a wide range of popular snacks from across the nation in addition to Chinese food, pizzas, and a fantastic selection of healthful drinks like lassi, buttermilk, and a delicious gondhoraj mojito! Naan Dosa Pavs provides a pleasant eating experience for all members of your family, regardless of age, with its warm tones of reds, whites, yellows, and browns, potted plants, and huge windows overlooking Salt Lake's busy roadside avenues. Everyone has eaten regular dosa, but have you ever tried dosa made in an earthen pot? You'll be impressed by Naan Dosa Pavs' famous crispy Matka Dosa. The dosa is served with sambar, coconut chutney, and mint chutney on top of delicious paneer bhurji, which is also a recent addition to the dosa scene. A combination of Garlic Kulcha, Chilli Cheese, and Paneer Butter Masala. The combination of flavours in the kulcha perfectly matches the rich, creamy, and ever-so-slightly peppery gravy!
Address: 1, podium level, Block DP5, Godrej Waterside Tower, Sector V, Kolkata, West Bengal 700091
Timings: 11 AM - 11 PM
Cost: INR 800 for two
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Ruh-B-Ruh
Ruh-B-Ruh, which translates to "soul to soul" in Urdu, is located on the 31st level of The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat and welcomes guests into a sublime culinary realm. It is a dining concept intended to engage, evoke, and elevate; it is a soulful retreat. The Soul of the Frontier follows the historic "Shahrah-i-Azim" paths, which were once teeming with whispered legends and spice caravans. The cuisine here tends to be powerful and regal, with chargrilled kebabs steeped in smoky richness, slow-simmered mutton nihari, and biryanis piled with regard and care. Every meal is a celebration of time, skill, patience, and fire.
Address: Plot No. 2, AA II, Newtown, New Town, Kolkata, West Bengal 700135
Timings: 7 PM - 11 PM
Price: INR 3,000 for two
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Ankkh
Ankkh on Park Street should be on your radar if you're looking for new vegetarian eateries in Kolkata. With must-try dishes like dim sums, jhol momo, and pardah biryani, this all-vegetarian, kid-friendly restaurant offers world cuisines that are ideal for your next family outing or culinary experience in the city. Because sometimes all you really want is delicious cuisine, relaxed atmosphere, and a well-balanced vegetarian spread. For the amazing glow-up lighting, visit during golden hour. Dive into the relaxing ASMR of their Avocado Salsa Basket Salad, where every bite is pure zen and green bliss. Because there are distinct areas like PDR, glasshouse, and indoor and outdoor seats, they also serve Shisha.
Address: 8th floor, Shree Lekha Apartment, 42A, Park St, Mullick Bazar, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016
Timings: 12 PM - 12 AM
Cost: INR 1,800 for two
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