SPECIALITY GROUP
When: Till October 2
Timings: Noon to 4pm and 7pm to midnight
Meal format: Buffet @Mainland China, Gurusaday Road
On the menu: A variety of Oriental dishes like Singapore Chilli Shrimp, Cottage Cheese Hunan Style, Spicy Tomato Basil Soup, Duck Pepper Garlic, Mapo Tofu Veg, Chicken Haka Noodles and Chocolate Mousse.
Pocket pinch: Rs 814-plus per person
@Oh! Calcutta, Forum
On the menu: Bengali bites like Gobindo Bhoger Fish Fry, Aam-aadar Tandoori Murgi, Mochar Chop, Pabda Tomato Jhal, Mangsher Jhol, Chom Chom, Pranhara and Payesh.
Pocket pinch: Rs 847-plus per person
@Hoppipola, Acropolis
On the menu: Dishes like Sweet Corn Soup, Smoked Chicken Salad, Korean Fried Chicken Wings, Fish Finger, Lemony Butter Fish, Cheese Vegetables, Corn and Potato Tsing Hai, Vegetable Herbed Rice, Caramel Cheese Cake and more.
Pocket pinch: Rs 589-plus per person
@Haka, City Centre, Salt Lake
On the menu: A Chinese spread with dishes like Crispy Potato Pepper Salt, Spicy Chicken Fried Wonton, Fish Pepper Garlic, Ginger Capsicum Fried Rice, Mixed Meat Fried Rice, Darsaan and Lemon Custard.
Pocket pinch: Rs 593-plus per person
@Flame and Grill, Mani Square
On the menu: Think Moghlai Paratha, Tandoori Prawn, Aachari Tandoori Chicken, Kalaunji Paneer Tikka, Hariyali Subz Tikka, Machari Mushroom, Chicken Biryani Kolkata Style, Mutton Roganjosh, Malpua and more.
Pocket pinch: Rs 814-plus per person
@Paris Cafe, all outlets
What: Puja combo
When: Till September 30, 8am to 1am
On the menu: The combo is just right for a large group as you get a pizza, a pasta, one crepe and two desserts to share with the gang. Apart from that, there’s sweet and savoury waffles, special eclairs, macarons and Durga-themed desserts. Those visiting the Sector V outlet can try the Nasi Goreng, Chicken-wrapped Prawns and Pommery Mustard Chicken Leg.
Pocket pinch: Rs 1, 200-plus for the combo meal; the Sector V menu starts at Rs 260
@Barcelos, Acropolis
What: World Sizzler Festival with Portuguese cocktails
When: Till September 30, noon to 11.30pm
On the menu: Savour the combos of Portuguese dishes with delicious cocktails. Think Peri Peri Chicken Sizzler paired with Poncha Jura, Grilled Salmon Sizzler paired with Caipirinha, Grilled Trout Sizzler paired with Bermuda, Paneer Trichado Sizzlers paired with Doce, and Falafel Sizzler with Hummus paired with Tipo Tinto.
Pocket pinch: Rs 745-plus per person for the combo
@No Junktion,
49A Purna Das Road
What: East meets West
When: Till September 30, noon to 2am
On the menu: Popular dishes have been given a desi touch, think
No Junkman Gondhoraaj Mashed Burger, Curried Chicken Steak, Vegan Tikki Burrito, Pan-grilled Bekti in Mustard Aioli and Skinny Red Velvet Mishti Doi Cake.
Pocket pinch: Rs 800-plus for two@6 Ballygunge Place Thali (Kasba and Salt Lake)
What: Doshobhojer Utsab
When: September 26 to 30, noon to 10.30pm
On the menu: Enjoy classics from the thalis like Dhokar Dalna, Chittagong Kosha Mangsho, Aam Bhuna Chingri, Fish Roll and more.
Pocket pinch: Rs 675-plus for Non-veg Thali, Rs 525-plus for Veg Thali and Rs 800-plus for Ilish Thali
KURSI, PETI & PET PUJO!
Now you can celebrate Durga Puja even up in the air! To keep the festivities alive, Air India is serving Bengali delicacies like Kosha Mangsho, Mishti Pulao, Moong Mohan Dal, Mangsher Singara, Sitabhog and much more, from September 27 to 29 — Saptami to Navami — to passengers travelling from Calcutta on its metro and international flights.
NEW MENU
HAKUNA MATATA
What: New global fusion menu
On the menu: The vegetarian restaurant on Park Street (next to Giggles) has completed two years and it’s time for a brand new menu. The new spread includes Italian, Mexican and Indian dishes. Plus, a variety of soups, salads and munchies as well as a section for Chef’s Global Kitchen, Jain Selections and Desserts.
Pocket pinch: Around Rs 2,500 for two
CHILI’S
What: Top Fusions
When: Till December, noon to 11pm
Where: Acropolis, South City Mall and Quest
On the menu: The Tex Mex restaurant is serving up fusion flavours. Think BBQ Steak with Chimichurri, a fusion of their signature BBQ flavour and Chimichurri sauces, topped with pickled red onions, queso fresco, chopped cilantro, served with mashed potatoes and corn-on-the-cob. Or the Veggie Fajita, spiced veggies roasted with herbs and cajun-rubbed cottage cheese on a bed of chipotle rice and garlic tomato.
Pocket pinch: Prices start at Rs 435
SOI, THE ASIAN STREET KITCHEN
What: Shogun to Sotham menu
Where: 26 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, near Indian Museum
When: Noon to midnight
On the menu: Before celebrating its first birthday, Soi has introduced a new menu inspired from the Red Seal spice trade between Japan and Thailand. Think Japanese cuisine, coupled with Thai spices and flavours such as Charcoal Chicken Drumsticks to Khao Tang Gae Yang. To wash them down, one can sip on cocktails like Beer Sour and Maple Guavatini.
Pocket pinch: Rs 1,500-plus for two (with alcohol)





