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Why Every Bengali Food Lover in Kolkata Must Experience the Famous Chingri Malai Curry and Sorshe Ilish Debate

If you love Bengali cuisine, you’ve probably heard of the never-ending Ghoti vs. Bangal food rivalry. A debate that goes beyond taste—it's about heritage, tradition, and pride. And at its core are two legendary dishes: Chingri Malai Curry and Sorshe Ilish.

For Ghotis, Chingri Malai Curry is a dish of elegance—prawns simmered in coconut milk with mild spices, resulting in a creamy, mildly sweet taste. Meanwhile, Bangals hold Sorshe Ilish close to their hearts—a bold dish where the revered Hilsa fish is cooked in mustard paste with mustard oil, green chilies, and turmeric, creating a sharp and spicy flavor explosion.

If you’re eager to settle this debate yourself, Devi Chowdhurani, an authentic Bengali restaurant in Kolkata, is the best place to do so. Here, you can enjoy both dishes, prepared using traditional recipes passed down through generations. Don’t choose—embrace both flavors and experience the true essence of Bengali cuisine at its finest.

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Daab Chingri from Charnock's Multicuisne Restaurant

Embark on a culinary adventure like no other with our exquisite rendition of Daab Chingri, featuring a generous serving of succulent lobster, exclusively at Charnock's Multicuisine Restaurant in Salt Lake. Imagine a plump, juicy lobster, expertly seasoned with traditional spices and nestled within a tender coconut shell, slow-cooked to perfection. With each luxurious bite, savor the delicate sweetness of the lobster meat harmonizing with the rich, creamy texture of coconut, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. At Charnock's, we believe in pushing the boundaries of culinary innovation while honoring the rich heritage of Bengali cuisine. Our Daab Chingri showcases the epitome of luxury dining, where every mouthful is an indulgent experience worthy of celebration. Join us at Charnock's Multicuisine Restaurant and treat yourself to the ultimate gastronomic delight with our Lobster Daab Chingri. Reserve your table now and elevate your dining experience to new heights of opulence and flavour. For more information visit https://www.charnockcity.com

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@weerjikolkata: First of all a huge congratulations for your Cool New Logo and also for the newest take away outlet at Sarat Bose Road... Weerji is the first brand ever who changed the thinking of Bengal... There was a time by veg most of the Bengalis understand Paneer... But Weerji said no it's not... It's also may be Soya Chap... Which is more healthier and extremely tastier than Paneer in some cases... Also they are the first dedicated Soya Chap Restaurant in the City of Joy... After running successfully for 3 years at Salt Lake... They are now open at Sarat Bose Road... So that you need not to run down to Salt Lake for having your Mia Khalifa and Sunny Leone 😋😋😋 (Don't get me wrong 🙈🙈🙈... These are the name of there 2 signature dishes)... I was at the opening of this outlet situated just beside Nepal Sweets... It's just a takeaway joint so nothing to tell about the ambience and decor... But yes the staffs are very friendly and the service is fast... Here goes my recommendations for this place... Please go with the ❤️ ratings... 1. Soya Cutlet: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 2. Sunny Leone Chaap: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘 3. Mia Khalifa Chaap: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘 4. Baby Doll: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 5. Soya Malai Chaap: ❤️❤️❤️❤️ P.S.: 😘 means you can't miss that dish whenever you visit the place... Overall it's an heaven for Veg Food Lovers... Whatever your taste buds would be... Weerji will never fail to satisfy it... You just need to mention your choice... Pocket pinch is very reasonable... Cost for 2: 600/- approx... . . . #food #soyachaap #vegetarian #soyamalaichaap #soyacutlet #delhifood (at Sarat Bose Road) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaT1_31Jnwz/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Kolkata Eateries Home-Deliver Gourmet Meals Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

https://www.liveindiatimes.com/kolkata-eateries-home-deliver-gourmet-meals-amid-coronavirus-lockdown/

A group of women entrepreneurs have also whipped up traditional fare. (Representational)

Kolkata:

People in Kolkata had to give restaurant-hopping a miss this ”Poila Boisakh” (Bengali New Year) amid the lockdown, but that did not stop them from gorging on scrumptious meals on the occasion, with several restaurants delivering food online.

One thing is for sure, Bengalis, although not in the right frame of mind in the midst of COVID-19 crisis, will yearn for their quintessential favourites on this day, Debaditya Choudhury, a top restaurateur in the city, said.

“Being a Bong (Bengali) myself, I knew people here will crave for good food today. We are ready with signature items including Awadhi Handi Biryani, Qalmi Kabab, Chicken Irani, Metiabruz Biryani. Anyone can order them online via food apps,” Mr Choudhury, owner of Oudh 1590, said.

“Since Good Friday, we, too, have also been supplying food items at doorsteps. Currently, our services are available in parts of south Calcutta, Salt Lake, Rajarhat and north Calcutta,” he said.

Ishtiaque Ahmad of Shiraz Golden resturant said, foodies are locked up at home, and many of them are not keen to order food online, but Poila Boisakh is an exception.

“Since Kolkatans are known for their love for biryani, kebab, rezala and basic non-vegetarian mughlai dishes, we are anticipating an increase in home delivery orders today – say by around 10 per cent,” he said.

Ranjan Biswas, the managing director of Saptapadi a sought-after restaurant serving Bengali cuisines said the outlet had decided on a few innovative items for the occasion, but the lockdown has dealt a blow to its resources and led to losses worth Rs 6 lakh.

Asked why the eatery has not opted for the online delivery model to partially offset the losses, Mr Biswas said, “We are not taking any chances. Safety of our employees and customers are of primary concern for now. If the staff remains healthy we can run the show, once the situation gets better.”

A group of women entrepreneurs, running a home delivery business, have also whipped up traditional fare, comprising ”Basanti pulao”, ”fried eggplants”, ”mutton curry” and ”chutney”, for south and central Kolkata residents.

“We have got 52 online orders so far. We will try our best to cater to our customers with the help of our delivery boys. However, there are certain sensitive pockets, where movement has been barred. I am not sure if we will be able to reach out to our customers in those areas,” Bibi Mukherjee, a member of the startup, said.

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Celebrate Monsoon with Hilsa : the Queen of fish. Monsoon is the right time to have a taste it and its the one of the best way to celebrate it in Bongnese restaurant . It has a great bengali ambience with old calcutta wall-paint ,music system ,lights. The taste of food is getting amazing with the plates and behavior from restaurant services. So friends just pick a date in shake of Monsoon and have a taste of Hilsa with your family and friends. I am sharing the dish name. Bongnese Hilsa menu: • Ilish panikhola • Ilish korma • Meghnajamuna • Aam kasundi #Am2Pm #PanchPhoron #Hilsa #Ilish #BengaliStyle #QueenOfFish #Monsoon #Kolkata #Yummy #Bongnese #FoodBloggers #BloggersMeet (at Bongnese Salt Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/B060JnDAepL/?igshid=1mhpda4uhnh89

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INTERESTING PLACES TO VISIT IN KOLKATA

INTERESTING PLACES TO VISIT IN KOLKATA

Meet a 4000 year old mummy

The Indian Museum is the largest and oldest museum in India. You can spend hours walking in and out of the many galleries displaying antiques, armours, fossils, and Mughal paintings. The star attraction is a 4000-year-old Egyptian mummy.

Head to Kolkata’s Art Galleries

If you are a connoisseur of art, a tour of the art galleries of Kolkata is a must. Do visit Genesis Art Gallery, Galerie 88, Chitrakoot Art Gallery, Aakriti Art Gallery, Academy of Fine Arts, Gallery Gold, Emami Chisel Art and Birla Academy Of Art And Culture amongst the many galleries that showcase contemporary and emerging Indian artists.

Take your Camera Along to a Historic Potters’ Quarter

A top destination for photographers, Kumartuli in North Kolkata offers a tryst with the rich artistic heritage of Kolkata. Get a pair of sturdy walking shoes and wander around the many labyrinthine (albeit squalid) lanes. The district houses more than 400 potters, you will come across rows and rows of clay busts, headless torsos and effigies. Kumartuli is at its frenzied best for about a month during the run-up to Durga Puja, when the artisans start preparing idols for the festivities. If you have time, do walk up to the banks of Hooghly past the once-opulent Gothic mansions from the British era, now reduced to a crumbling slice of history.

On a Boat Ride from Prinsep Ghat

Prinsep Ghat was built in 1841 on the banks of Hooghly river. Today, it is an atmospheric locale, with breezy weather and stunning views of the Vidyasagar Setu. If feeling adventurous (or romantic!), do go for a sunset river cruise on traditional small wooden boats steered by local fishermen. Have more time at hand? Then, visit the Millennium Park – a beautified riverfront from where you can take longer cruises to catch a glimpse of daily life and rituals at the many ghats of Kolkata. Vivada Cruises offers three-hour long cruises with meals/ snacks.

A Breakfast for Kings at Tiretti Bazaar (Old Chinatown)

Pop-up stalls crop up daily from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in this area. Delicacies sold include dumplings, meat broths, hot chilly soup, pork sausages with buns, momos and baos, spring rolls and many more. The Hap Hing Co. Chinese Provision & Medicine Stores, the Sing Cheung Sauce Factory and Pou Chong Bros Pvt Ltd stores are a must on your itinerary for stocking up Chinese ingredients — homemade sauces, teas, spices, et al. For lunch, drive down to 6 Ballygunge Place restaurant (in Ballygunge or Salt Lake) for a delicious six-course Bengali food buffet.

Check-in at the ancestral home of a famous Nobel laureate

This is high up on the list of places to visit in Kolkata. Rabindranath Tagore’s beautiful ancestral house known as ‘Jorasanko Thakurbari’ was built in 1785. It has been now converted into a museum, with an impressive collection of portraits, paintings and family photographs.

Leaf through the book stalls of College Street

A haven for bookworms, you are headed to the largest secondhand book market in the world! The mile-long College Street is lined with stores and stalls selling possibly every title to ever have been sold in the city. Haggling over the prices is mandatory! After you have picked up your books, head to the India Coffee House for chai and singara (fried savoury dumpling), it is a favourite haunt of intellectuals and students alike.

Visit the Seven Wonders at Eco Park

Eco Park located in New Town (Rajarhat) is a sprawling urban park with ecological zones, theme gardens and a lake. Seven sites are being recreated inside the park, including India’s Taj Mahal, Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer, Moai statues of Easter Island, the Great Wall of China, Colosseum of Rome, Petra in Jordan and the Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt.

Enjoy the nightlife at Park Street

The lively Park Street is the heart of Kolkata. As the evening lights come on, the street dons a cheery, vibrant look. Many restaurants, clubs and lounges line the three-kilometre-long stretch. The Park hotel houses two famous nightclubs, Tantra and Roxy. For dinner, you can choose among Kwality, Arsalan, One Step Up and Tung Fong restaurants. For sumptuous Kathi rolls, head to Kusum Rolls. If you dig legendary institutions, Peter Cat is the place to be. Order Iranian-style kebabs and chicken sizzlers. Beer is served in pewter tankards. The place is very popular and does not take reservations, so plan to queue in by 6:45 p.m. to get a table.

Pick up souvenirs at a Biswa Bangla Showroom

A trip to Kolkata is incomplete if you do not bring back a piece of Bengal. Biswa Bangla promotes social enterprise and works with local craftsmen & weavers to create quality handicrafts. The collection includes stoneware, pottery, dolls, masks, perfumes, sarees, embroidery, sauces, teas, honey et al. Do pick up a tube (100 ml) of Nalen Gur (liquid date palm jaggery), an essential ingredient in the preparation of Bengali sweets. There are five showrooms in Kolkata – Park Street (Beside Oxford Bookstore), Dakshinapan shopping centre, New Town –

Rajarhat (at Central Mall),

Domestic Airport and International Airport.

You really do not need more reasons to visit the ‘City of Joy’. With your list of things to do in Kolkata all ready, start planning your trip now!

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seafood lovers

Seafood is basically any form of marine life considered by humans. They include fish and shellfish prominently. The seafood restaurant has a special place in Kolkata's menus. If visitors want to enjoy the delicious seafood in Kolkata, they should turn their heads to the restaurants listed below

Oh! Calcutta

It is a chain of Bengali restaurants in India. Oh! Kolkata is a poem, a celebration of the romantic city of Kolkata. The menu includes all authentic Bengali dishes and all seafood dishes. Seafood lovers should visit this place to eat your special Qingri dap, which is basically shrimp cooked in coconut curry and another must try out the seafood dish is Gandharaj Bhetki is the perfect combination of flavors in steamed fish with lemon. Best Restaurants in Kolkata

Location - Elgin Road, South Kolkata

Monday to Friday: 12:30 pm from 3:00 pm to 7.30 pm to 11.30 pm; weekend buffets: 12 noon to 4 pm.

Price approx. 1,800 Indian Rupees for 2 people Weekend buffet: 912 rupees + taxes per person

Lokaahar

 This restaurant has an excellent atmosphere. You will be fascinated by authentic Bengali handwork on the walls. Provide a grass table and a sense of family chair. Must try the seafood here is chittol machher muitha. It is the bone-free fish rolls dipped in the broth. They serve here what the real blue sea kelp will love for the Seven Seas. Best Restaurants in Kolkata Another taste bud stimulation can be done with mocha chingri, is prawns cooked with banana flowers. This is a treatment unlike any experience you may have experienced.

Location - Jodhpur Park, South Kolkata, Kolkata (Landmark: adjacent to Blue Mug Café).

Monday to Sunday: 9am to 10pm.

Price approx. 600 rupees for two people

Read also: - Favorite food to taste on an old Delhi food tour

Place Baligongi

This is an old hut converted into a restaurant. seafood lovers The essence of Kolkata exudes. This restaurant will give you an unforgettable memory with its ambience, quality of food and services as well. Seafood dishes that must be tried are mourola machher piyaji (small fish pies) and phalda macher jhal (hot fish curry).

Location - 31 A, DD Block, Salt Lake, Sector 1, Kolkata, West Bengal 700064

Appointments Monday to Sunday: 12:30 pm from 10:30 pm

Price - 1000 rupees for two people

Castori Restaurant

The Plain-Jane vibe restaurant at Kasturi may seem like a kind of landing, but the food offered by this restaurant will make you wonder how you survived without eating such delicious seafood. Must try the seafood cuisine here is Pataki Bataki, it's steamed fish wrapped in banana leaves. Next is kochu pata diye chingri, is a grilled shrimp in the original Bengali greens. Best seafood lovers in Kolkata

Location -11 A, Dover Lane, RB Street, Hindustan Road, Garishat, South Kolkata.

Hatari

 Hatari is definitely one of the best places in Kolkata to be seafood. It is a very popular and busy restaurant because of its quality and reasonable prices. Cady fish is a choice of both visiting Hattari.

Location-Hotel Atithi Inn, Ground Floor, Raghunathpur, V.I.P. Road, Baguihati, Kolkata. 1/16, Arabindo Nagar, Golf Green, Kolkata, 18 / 1B, Rush Bihari Avenue, near Tranjular Park, Garhirat, Kolkata;

The second price: 1100 Indian rupees

Read also: - Favorite food to taste on an old Delhi food tour

Fish Fish

This restaurant serves delicious fish dishes only. It has a wide range of fish to choose from - Ajwani Machi Tikka and Macher Muitha are its specialties. Polino shrimp also must try. The ambiance of this restaurant is in authentic Bengali style Best seafood lovers in Kolkata.

Location - 13/5, Swinhoe Street, Ballygunge, Kolkata

Second Price: INR1200

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Get your favourite grub delivered in Kolkata

It’s Thursday and you are already gung-ho about the weekend. And what better way to do it than to order in food after a long day's work? You in your PJs, your favourite show on Netflix (or TV, whichever) and lots of delicious food coming your way - we paint quite a picture, don't we? How about you sit back and simply order away, while we make your life easy by giving you a list of restaurants that deliver their best to you. Haan 'D' Biryani, Wellesley

Can't begin this list without biryani, of course! Haan 'D' Biryani serves some good old Kolkata style biryani with meat so soft you'd be ordering from here regularly. If you're having friends over, it's the perfect meal to share with them. Along with biryani, you can get yourself some chicken chap or shami kebab bhurjee for sides. Order well in advance—8 hours, to be precise—so you have a hassle free evening with great food. They are open from 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On Tuesdays they are open from 1 PM to 6 PM and are closed on Sundays. Home Slice, Alipore

Now for some pizza. Home Slice serve thin crust, vegetarian, delicious slices of cheesy goodness. They're so good even meat eaters would succumb. If you didn't know already Home Slice earlier went by the name of Pomodoro. From the classic margherita to mother earth which has onions, sweet corn, kalamata olives, mozzarella, jalapenos and more - Home Slice offers a wide variety of 12" vegetarian pizzas at reasonable prices. You can either get their pizza kit, which allows you to assemble the ingredients and bake it at home, or simple have it baked and delivered to you. They are open from 9 AM to 10 AM everyday and you can order online from them too.

Noodle MEE, Elgin

It's no fun when you're ordering in and it's not some greasy and delicious Chinese food. It's been a constant for folks in Kolkata and many other cities now. If there's one kind of comfort food that can be delivered to you, it's Chinese. Some momos, some noodles and some chicken in spicy sauce and you're night is made. Noodle MEE has dishes like Shanghai chicken, pan fried chilli fish, crunchy chilli mushroom and garlic pepper chicken. They also have some interesting ones like crunchy braised lemon chicken, lotus stem in wild pepper, burnt ginger capsicum fried rice and stir fried fish in chilli wine. They're open from 12 noon to 11 PM everyday and you can order online as well.

Hungry Tide, Hindustan Park

How about some bacon wrapped prawns, pork sekwa (a dish from Sikkim), crab cakes, chilli sausages, bacon and sausage pasta or bacon and ham risotto? All this and more can be ordered from Hungry Tide. They serve Chinese, continental and Italian food. For a variety of food across cuisines when you have friends with different tastes coming over, this looks like the ideal option. And if you're a bacon lover, you're going to be ordering from here regularly. They have all sorts of bacon dishes you'd want to try. They're open on Monday to Thursday between 12 noon and 10 PM and from Friday to Sunday between 12 noon and 10:30 PM. They're also open to online orders.

Hatari, Golf Green

For both Chinese and north Indian awesomeness, get your food from Hatari. They've got all the comfort food you need for a cozy evening. Dishes like chilli pork, tandoori chicken, fish butter fry, chicken prawn chow, Singapore hakka noodles and brown glazed duck are sure to get your tummy rumbling for more. They're also known for their variety in seafood dishes. There's also biryani, kebabs and a whole lot of north Indian starters and mains like chicken reshmi masala, chicken do pyaza, saag mutton, Kashmiri dum aloo, methi matar malai and a lot more. They're open from 11:30 AM to 3 PM and 6 PM to 10:30 PM everyday and you can also order online.

Kebabish Grill India, Nagerbazar

Pushing the last week of the month by pulling on the purse strings? Don't worry, we have something for you too. Dinner under 200 bucks, what say? That's Kebabish for you. They serve Turkish, Afghani, Indian and Chinese food. All their dishes are under 100 bucks. If you're on a budget, you know where to order in from now. They have zafraan rice with chiken tikka, chicken doner salad, chicken shawarma, Grilled chicken, Kabuli pulao, a variety of Indian style kebabs and tandoori dishes, Persian chellow kebab and a lot more under Rs100 is definitely worth trying. They're open from 12 noon to 10:30 PM everyday.

Homeflavour, Sector 2, Salt Lake

As the name suggests, Homeflavour is all about homely delicious food. Their paranthas in particular are something you should definitely try. They're cost effective and you get full bang for your buck. At 99 bucks you can get aloo, gobhi or onion paratha with curd and pickle. You can also try their combos at the same cost - 4 rotis or rice, dal or veg, pickle, papad and salad. At 149 bucks you can up your combo with 4 rotis or 3 paranthas, rice, dal fry, shahi paneer, a veg dish, papad, salad, pickle and even dessert. Now that's what you call value for money. Also, till the end of March they have parantha specials on where they have cheese parantha, meetha parantha and more. They're open between 10 AM and 9:30 PM from Monday through Saturday and are closed on Sundays.

Hanglaatherium, Gariahat

Let's wind up this list with biryani like the way we started it. Hanglaatherium serves biryani, north Indian and mughalai food. They have chicken, mutton, fish, veg and Bengali biryani along with peas pulao, egg biryani and special chicken/mutton biryani too. Their starters include mutton galauti, mutton bhuna and sheek kebabs, chicken kali mirch, tandoori and chatpata kebabs among others. They also have combos like egg combo which comes with rice, egg kosha and salad for 90 bucks, lunch combo at 130 bucks comes with rice, dal, mutton/chicken/fish/egg/paneer dish and salad. They're open from 12 noon to 10:30 PM everyday. You can order online too.

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@4thstreetdininghall the newest Bengali Restaurant in the City of Love... We are Bengalis and our cuisine is one of the versatile and unique with a wide variety of flavours and taste... So it’s terrifically tough to satisfy any customers who have love Bengali food... But @4thstreetdininghall is doing that with total ease... I just fall in love with their food... I’m salivating while writing about this place 😋😋😋 The place is beautifully decorated and is very colourful and classy... Staffs are very well mannered... Service is top notch... Here comes the recommendations from this place... Go with the ❤️ ratings... 1. Moshala Aloo Dum: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 2. Doi Chicken: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️3. Luchi: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 4. Potol er Dorma: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 5. Choler Dal: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 6. Mourala Payaji: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 7. Basanti Pulao: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 8. Mutton Chop: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 9. Gondhoraj Chicken: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 10. Mutton Kala Bhuna: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 11. Indrani: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Overall it’s an amazing place to enjoy with your family and friends... The place is located just in the opposite lane of Carnival Cinema... Pocket pinch is reasonable... Cost for 2: 2000/- approx... . . . #food #bengalifoods #muttonkalabhuna #muttonkosha #luchi #bengalicuisine (at Salt Lake City, West Bengal, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWkVIQjvARL/?utm_medium=tumblr

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New Authentic Bengali Restaurant in town ❤️❤️❤️ Detail post coming soon 😋😋😋 In Frame: Moshala Aloo Dum, Doi Chicken, Luchi, Potol er Dorma, Chitol Macher Mutthia, Choler Dal, Mourala Payaji, Basanti Pulao, Mutton Chop and Gondhoraj Chicken from the kitchen of @4thstreetdininghall... . . . #food #bengalifood #foodspread #bengalifoods #bengalidish #colourfulfood (at Salt Lake City, West Bengal, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWh2KM0PAdK/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Celebrate this Poila Baisakh with Saptapadis Bengali Cuisine with Intriguing Spices

Celebrate this Poila Baisakh with Saptapadis Bengali Cuisine with Intriguing Spices

RAJKUMAR DAS: The Archetypal Bengali Specialty Restaurant Saptapadi, today launched their Poila Baisakh Special menu of this year to woo the gourmands of the city. The restaurant is all geared up to serve a range of alluring delicacies to celebrate Poila Baisakh.The special menu will come into effect from 2nd April 2021 at the outlets of Saptapadi stationed at Purna Das Road, Salt Lake and…

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Celebrating Women’s Day in Delhi, Chandigarh, Kolkata and Ahmedabad

Are you rolling your eyes at all the Women's Day special SMSes and emails? We thought as much. That said, aren’t women everywhere still fighting for their place? Given the struggle in place, a day of celebration makes sense. In the restaurant industry, women are trying to find a place in the kitchen—the professional kitchen. In such a competitive industry, finding women owned, run and/or leading the kitchen is a beacon of hope for everyone else trying to make it. We've come a long way from "The best chefs in the world are men" to women on top of their game leading large teams and some of the finest restaurants in the country. It's a tough job and you've got to woman up to make it to the top and stay put.

In this post we'll showcase some of the best restaurants in Delhi, Chandigarh, Kolkata and Ahmedabad that have women calling the shots. Now THAT'S what we want to see on Women's Day.

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Chef Honda Kazuya is the reason why En - The Japanese Restaurant is awesome. It's al-fresco set up with a fabulous view of the Qutub Minar. The food here is beyond your usual sushi fare. They've got a whole range of soups, appetizers, chef's special dishes, shashimi, maki, teppanyaki and even dessert. Book a table or order online, either way, some delicious Japanese food run by a Japanese chef is sure to make your day. They're open from 12 noon to 11 PM on all days.

Mary Lalboi and her husband have been running Rosang Soul Food in Safdarjung. She started the restaurant in the early 90s and has since then been serving authentic north-eastern food to Delhi folks. Here they serve dishes from all over north east like Arunachal's fried chicken liver, Assam's bilahi masortenga which is fish curry with tangy tomato, Manipur's baal meh which is yam seasoned with herbs, Mizoram's arsa chhum which is chicken cooked in north eastern herbs and lemon leaves, and more. They're open from 11:30 AM to 12 midnight. You can order online from them too.

Radhika Khandelwal went to Australia to become a chef. She returned to India and opened her own cafe Ivy & Bean in Shahpur Jat. This lovely little cafe also houses plenty of books you can choose from to read. There's cafe style fare here including British and Italian food. All day breakfasts, pancakes, waffles, shepherd's pie, pizza, pasta, a whole range of sandwiches and of course coffees. Don't leave without trying their mocha hazelnut coffee. It remains open from 11 AM to 11 PM everyday.

CHANDIGARH Marta Ramirez owns and runs Casa Bella Vista Pizzeria in Sector 10 along with her husband Girimer Singh Mann. This al-fresco set Italian cafe with enough greenery surrounding it and colourful plants and flowers adorning the premises is perfect for a date or to hangout with friends. For starters they have a few kinds of bruschetta - aubergine, tomato, plain and hot with jalepenos. For mains they have mushroom risotto, gnocci, lasagna and a variety of pasta. If none of these pleases you, you've got to try their wood fired oven pizza - margarita to Manali chilli, a la pesto or bang bang Barcelona, they sure have quite a range. They're open from 9:30 AM to 11 PM on all days.

Dr. Priyanka Gupta and her husband Amritanshu Aggarwal in Panchkula own and run Hops n Grains. With warm wooden interiors, great beer and food, this pub has sure become the local favourite. They don't just have beer, but beer cocktails or beer busters as they call it. There's one with Irish cream in it along with Jameson whiskey, another one has vanilla ice cream and blue kamikaze and then there's the one with just beer and jagermeister. They're open from 12 noon to 12 midnight on all days.

Everybody knows about Monica's Puddings and Pies in Sector 8. No surprises, it's owned and run by Monica Soon over two decades ago. When in Chandigarh, get yourself a treat here. From birthday cakes to a warm gooey fudgy brownie, they have everything to lift your mood up on a dull day. They have dry cakes like apple crumble, fruit cake, plum cake and more with some eggless options too. They also have a set of souffles and other desserts. They're open from 10 AM to 10 PM on all days.

KOLKATA Popular nutrition writer, Hena Nafis, opened her own restaurant Eat Good Food in Ballygunge in 2015. Going by the name and who owns and runs it, you know it's going to be good and healthy for you. The menu has a variety of egg based dishes like egg pizza, egg muffin, egg roll and more with their nutritional values. You must've seen those gorgeous smoothie bowls on Instagram and now you can have them right here. They've got blueberry and oats, mango/strawberry with amaranth muesli and double choco among others. The restaurant is open between 11 AM and 10:30 PM on all days.

Everybody knows that the Chinese food in Kolkata goes hand in hand with Bengali cuisine. The Chinese community in the city has given a taste of true Chinese food to the locals. And one name in the restaurant business stands out - Monica Liu. With 5 restaurants under her belt, Monica has earned the title of Don of Tangra. No, there's nothing negative about it. She has this title only because how much she is respected in the community and industry. Her restaurant in Park Street, Tung Fong, is tremendously popular. She serves quintessential Chinese food with lots of gusto. The restaurant is open from 12 noon to 4 PM and 6 PM to 11 PM everyday.

Trained in Le Cordon Bleu, Paris, Sneha Singhi opened Paris Cafe in Salt Lake. Her cafe is what dreams are made of. With a vintage victorian look to it, it's perfect when you want to sit amidst all things beautiful. You could do an all day breakfast here with a breakfast burrito, poached eggs or even go all out with an American breakfast. For an indulgent breakfast try the red velvet pancakes with chocolate sauce. There are other very French things like crepes and croissant sandwiches, and a whole range of pizza, pasta and other delicious entrees. They're open from 9 AM to 10 PM everyday. You can order online from them too.

AHMEDABAD Darshini Patel along with husband Amar Patel started Buttercupp in Vastrapur where freshly baked cupcakes, brownies and other goodies come to life and waiting to be picked up. They relocated to India from the U.S to venture into the cake business. And that's how Buttercupp happened. They have simple cakes like banana walnut, pound cake and apple/pear cinnamon among others. Their cupcakes are more indulgent like tiramisu, dark chocolate with caramel, vanilla and chocolate marble and more. They also have special kinds like chai latte, fig and raisin, lemongrass, peppermint and rose coconut. The bakery is open from 1:30 PM to 8 PM Tuesday through Saturday, 5 PM to 8 PM on Monday and 3 PM to 8 PM on Sunday.

Cafe Baraco is owned by Bharati Chaudari. It is located in Navrang. The cafe serves some good Italian food including pizza. Their pizza is made in wood fired oven and are thin crust. Some of them include pizza quatro fungi, BBQ paneer tikka, four cheese pizza, picante pizza and a lot more. They have sliders and burgers too like Greek fatush, a surprise one called pizzariyo burger and cottage cheese burger. Don't leave without trying their selection of desserts like cheesecake, panna cotta, chocolate mousse, white brownie with chocolate ice cream and more. The restaurant is open from 10 AM to 1 AM on all days.

Monisha Lester D'Souza with her husband Lester D'Souza started The Upper Crust in Navrangpur in the late 90s. Monisha is behind the restaurant's name and the design of the menu where she has included some of her favourite dishes. The menu also a variety of dishes like Burmese spaghetti, veg moussaka, baked chicken, a variety of Chinese dishes, veg and chicken steaks and what they're known for, sizzlers. Their portion sizes are generous enough for you get complete value for your money. Their BBQs and kebabs are also a must try. The restaurant is open from 11 AM to 10:45 PM everyday.