Slurrp Reviews Yokocho: A Japanese Alleyway Cuisine In Kolkata

In many ways, comfort is the lifeline of Kolkata, and when it comes to food, this concept isn't just a preference but almost a personality trait. When people sit down to eat at Yokocho in Kolkata, an Eastern pub and grill, they naturally seek out flavours that feel subtly satisfying rather than ones that try too hard to surprise them. In conversation with Chef Auroni Mookerjee, who has a deep understanding of this instinct, he has created a menu of food and beverage feels in tune with the city, yet has a sprinkle of South East Asian flavours here and there.

• 10 min read
• Mar 25, 2026

At Banaras’ Oldest Palace, Meals Rewrite Vegetarian Fine Dining

Built in 1812, Brijrama Palace is among Varanasi’s oldest riverfront landmarks. A stay here feels like stepping into living history, where music, rituals, and culture shape the day. Angaan, the new restaurant, adds a refined dimension, making the palace experience deeply immersive and truly unforgettable.

• 7 min read
• Mar 09, 2026

A Taste Of Nonna's Italian Cooking In Kolkata

Under the direction of Chefs Goku and Dylan Pereira, the Italian restaurant Veneto Bar & Kitchen honoured its 4 years in Kolkata with the pop-up Nonna's Table. The chefs blended history and cross-cultural flavours to celebrate Italian culinary heritage while embracing seasonal, hyperlocal Indian products. The pop-up gave Kolkata a new take on Italian food while establishing a familiar yet creative connection with the city's developing culinary scene. Every meal promised a genuine flavour of Italy, from freshly prepared pastas and wood-fired pizzas to crispy arancini, creamy burrata salad with focaccia bread, and decadent desserts like panna cotta and cannoli.

• 7 min read
• Mar 02, 2026