I almost didn’t make it this year – the Pujo 2020 food guide plans were about to be abandoned, because this sad person is dying under a truckload of work pressure, and needs to run away for a few days. However, since that is REALLY not in the cards, here’s what she did. She has been collecting information, and finally, she edited, checked, evaluated, and poured out the longlist that features a list of places that are options you can check out during this season. I have made a list of Durga Pujo friendly options that aim to provide a clear view of some of the options available for indulgence, and the rest is up to you, dear reader. I urge everyone to maintain social distancing, be safe, and ensure you’re wearing a mask if you’re going out of the house (sorry, this year is the year of the masks).
Raajkutir, Swabhumi
The Peerless Inn, Kolkata
Aaheli, The Peerless Inn, is offering a Pujo-special a-la-carte menu from 16th October, and it will continue in the near future, including interesting items like Jholshano Murgi and Roshun Narkel diye Ilish. Several sets of specially curated Pujo thaalis are also available for dine-in as well as delivery and takeaway. The price of the Bhoj Thaali is INR 1599/- (tax included) and the Bhuribhoj Thaali (featured photo) is priced at INR 2499/- (tax included) plus delivery charges.
The Oceanic buffet is priced at INR 1399/- plus GST per person. To book your table, call 9831102101/9831780405/9163308730.
The Lalit Great Eastern, Kolkata
Home Delivery Menu Prices start from INR 2000-3000 for Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian delivery combos from Shashti to Nabami, each portion serves 2-3 people for lunch and dinner. They also have a midnight to 3 AM combo pricing from Shashti to Nabami priced at INR 1450/- for vegetarian menu and INR 1750 for non-vegetarian takeaway (inclusive of taxes and delivery made by in-house staff).
Saptami to Nabami special Mahabhoj @ Great Ballroom is open for Lunch and Dinner. Call to book table @ 9007728076 / 72. All applied taxes extra.
The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata
Taj Bengal, Kolkata
SONARGAON-
Celebrate the flavours of Durga Puja and enjoy Vegetarian, Non- vegetarian, Fish & Seafood special Pujo Thali.
Timings – Lunch- 12.30pm to 3.30pm & Dinner- 7.00pm to 11.30pm. Niramish(Veg) Thaali INR 2400 plus taxes, Aamish(Non-veg) Thaali INR 2900 plus taxes, Fish & Seafood Thaali at INR 3200 plus taxes.
CAL-27
Experience specially curated festive meals at our all-day diner. Timings – Lunch- 12.30pm to 3.30pm & Dinner- 7.00pm to 11.30pm. Rates – Ala Carte.
The Park
Pujo Maha Bhoj (with Live Band, Dhaaki and Live Puja experience.)
Where: Rosewood Hall, The Park
When: 22nd to 25th October ( lunch & dinner ) 26th only lunch
Timings: 12pm to 4pm / 7pm to 11:30pm
Meal for one: INR 695 inclusive of taxes onwards
What: Durga Puja Food N Fest – The Bridge Way
Where: The Bridge, The Park Hotel
When: 22nd to 26th October ( lunch & dinner)
Timings: Lunch: 12:30pm-3:30pm| Dinner: 7:30pm- 2:00 am
Meal for one: : INR 795 onwards inclusive of taxes / there are packages with alcohol too for queries call : 8335010101
Hyatt Regency, Kolkata
Kolkata Pujo Feast: Venue: Waterside Café
Date: 22nd till 26th October (Sasthi till Dashami)
· Lunch: 12:30 PM till 4:00 PM | INR 1599+ taxes per person
· Dinner: 7:00 PM till 11:00 PM | INR 1799+ taxes per person
· Midnight: 12:30 AM till 4:00 AM | INR 1399+ taxes per person
· Alcohol Package additional- INR 1200 AI per person
Mahabhoj, Venue: Regency Ballroom
Date: 23rd to 25th October (Saptami, Ashtami, Navami)
- Lunch 12:30 PM till 4:00 PM
- Dinner 7:00 PM till 11:00 PM
- Price per person INR 1650+ taxes
- Alcohol Package additional- INR 1200 AI
Novotel, Kolkata
Holiday Inn, Rajarhat
King’s Bakery
Offer – Choose any kimbap, any coffee plus and two choux pastries at just Rupees 499/- per person between 20th and 30th October, 2020.
Kareem’s Kolkata
Mrs. Magpie
The Stadel
Meal for one: Rs 1299/- AI per person. Starts Sashti 22nd Oct to Navami 25th Oct 2020. Timings: Lunch : noon to 4pm Dinner : 7 pm onwards
TRIBE, Kolkata
Pujo Special Menu from 15th October to 15th November 2020. Time- 11 am to 10 pm. Where- 67, Gol Park, Ballygunge Gardens, Gariahat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019.
A wide range of combo delicacies like Bhanu Goenda Jahar Assistant (Veg Sandwich and Hot Beverage), Goopi Gayen Bagha Bayen (Veg Sandwich and Mocktail), Appu & Durga (Veg Wrap and Hot Beverage), Dr. Hazra & Mandar Bose (Veg Wap and Mocktail), Uttam Kumar & Suchitra Sen ( Non-veg Sandwich and Hot Beverage), RD Burman & Kishore Kumar (Non-veg Wrap and Hot Beverage), Debaki Basu & Kanan Devi (Non-veg Sandwich and Mocktail), Hemanta and Manna De (Non-veg Wrap and Mocktail), Byomkesh & Ajit (Small Veg Meal & Mocktail) and Feluda & Topshe (Small Non-veg Meal & Mocktail)
Cost for Two – Rupees 600 plus taxes
Sonar Tori
Kitchen 165, NX Hotel
One word of advice – if the MUTTON Biryani is on the menu, DO NOT MISS THE BIRYANI.
Hanging Restaurant, Bishwa Bangla Gate
Vedic Village
JW Marriott, Kolkata
Fairfield by Marriott
Chef Joymalya Banerjee
Yauatcha, Kolkata
Sienna Cafe
BongEats and Sienna Cafe has come together to offer two things – Durga Pujo bhog menu as well as a “Chop Shop” operating from their Hindustan Park store. Self-pickup from Sienna Cafe, Hindustan Park, or order via Zomato the Chop Shop part in the evening, since the Bhog menu is sold out. I do recommend the Bohri Keema Samosa, the Scotch Eggs and the Chicken Moglai Taco with Bhaja moshla Sour cream and date chutney salsa.
Zobet
Royal China
Bhojohori Manna
Ekdalia Cocina
The Dining Room
Disclaimer: All prices and details have been sent by brands and in case the numbers don’t work, or the information deviates from what’s posted here, it is not really Poorna Banerjee’s responsibility, and it completely depends on the company’s policies and ideas about the people of Kolkata. That said, PLEASE wear masks, follow sanitization procedures, no matter what, and be safe this Pujo.
