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In pics: ‘Baithak Khana’ cafe, an ode to Bengal’s ‘adda’ culture

My Kolkata brings you a sneak peek of this hidden gem in north Kolkata

Rohan Datta Published 29.06.22, 03:59 PM
Nestled in a nondescript lane off Bidhan Sarani, near College Street, the ‘Baithak Khana’ cafe awaits your discovery. A family-owned bistro themed after everything that is Bengali.
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Nestled in a nondescript lane off Bidhan Sarani, near College Street, the ‘Baithak Khana’ cafe awaits your discovery. A family-owned bistro themed after everything that is Bengali.

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The walls of the cafe are adorned with some beautiful artwork.
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The walls of the cafe are adorned with some beautiful artwork.

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The sibling duo — Banibrata Nath Khan and Archita Nath Khan— started the cafe in 2019.
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The sibling duo — Banibrata Nath Khan and Archita Nath Khan— started the cafe in 2019.

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The vivid paintings owe their brilliance to artist Shraboni Nath Khan. She also happens to be Banibrata’s wife.
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The vivid paintings owe their brilliance to artist Shraboni Nath Khan. She also happens to be Banibrata’s wife.

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The cafe offers a range of beverages and snacks to its patrons such as tea, coffee, lassi, sandwiches, momos, Maggi and fried items like pakora.
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The cafe offers a range of beverages and snacks to its patrons such as tea, coffee, lassi, sandwiches, momos, Maggi and fried items like pakora.

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‘Baithak Khana’ is a stone’s throw from Vidyasagar College in north Kolkata.
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‘Baithak Khana’ is a stone’s throw from Vidyasagar College in north Kolkata.

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A glass of chilled ‘Aam Panna’ — a traditional tangy Bengali drink prepared from boiled or roasted green mangoes— will give you a fresh lease of life on a hot and humid day.
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A glass of chilled ‘Aam Panna’ — a traditional tangy Bengali drink prepared from boiled or roasted green mangoes— will give you a fresh lease of life on a hot and humid day.

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“We wanted to do something unique with our cafe. So, we decided we will try to showcase Bengali culture,” says Banibrata.
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“We wanted to do something unique with our cafe. So, we decided we will try to showcase Bengali culture,” says Banibrata.

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A plate of Pan Fried Momo and a book are all that you need to while away some leisurely afternoon hours at the cafe.
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A plate of Pan Fried Momo and a book are all that you need to while away some leisurely afternoon hours at the cafe.

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(From left) Archita Nath Khan and Banibrata Nath Khan.
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(From left) Archita Nath Khan and Banibrata Nath Khan.

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Banibrata serves a cup of coffee to a guest.
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Banibrata serves a cup of coffee to a guest.

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The building that houses the cafe on its first floor is a centuries-old structure that has stood the test of time, according to Banibrata.
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The building that houses the cafe on its first floor is a centuries-old structure that has stood the test of time, according to Banibrata.

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In view of the rising Covid-19 cases in West Bengal, it is advisable not to venture out without masks in public places.

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