Durga Puja Mahabhoj At Star Hotels In Kolkata

October 9, 2016

The star hotels in Kolkata have come up with special Durga Puja menus and offers. Check the below compilation and plan your ‘Durga Puja Mahabhoj’ 🙂

The Oberoi Grand (8th – 11th Oct)

A delectable buffet spreads await you at Kolkata’s ultimate hospitality and dining address over lavish lunches and sumptuous dinners on all four days of the Pujas! From fish-lovers to vegetarians, meat-eaters to those with a sweet-tooth, Executive Chef Saurav Banerjee and his team have suprises galore for everyone.

Don’t miss the mild and heavenly shuktos, the ubiquitious chops, fritters, bhatey, poda, bhaja, makha, kabirajis and cutlets for starters, the fragrant vegetarian and non-vegetarian dals, myriad chutneys and salads alongwith the inimitable classics like Golda Chingri Malai Kari (Jumbo Prawns in coconut gravy), Shorshe Ilish (Hilsa in mustard paste), Kosha Mangsho (slow cooked lamb), Tel Koi (Climbing Perch in mustard oil), Chitol Macher Muittha (Clown Knifefish cakes in gravy) and similar stellar highlights. Homemade Bengali sweets are also a part of the daily buffet and provide the perfect touch of home-style Bangaliana to the feast. Each day of the festival has a different menu offering.

On October 8-10, there will be lunch (12.30pm to 3pm) and dinner (7pm to 11.30pm) buffet; on October 11, there will be a Bijoya buffet.

Price: Rs.2250 plus taxes per person inclusive of mineral water and a non-alcoholic welcome drink.

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A Compilation Of The Durga Puja 2015 Special Menus Around Kolkata

October 4, 2015

Source – Press Releases sent by the restaurants

Kolkata restaurants have started gearing up for Durga Puja with special menus and offers. Check the compilation and plan your ‘Durga Pujor Bhuribhoj’ 🙂

Serafina (9-22 Oct)

Serafina Durga Puja Special Menu

Apart from the regular menu, SERAFINA serves a special “Seafood Menu” for the not so Bengali serving a variety of options such as:

Lemon Scented Jumbo Shrimps with Blinis
Herb Crusted Yellow Fin Tuna with Tossed Baby Beans
Steamed Bekti with Verdure griglia with Tangy Mustard Sauce
Stuffed Calamari with Citrus mixed Mesclun
Mint Flavoured Pan Seared Snapper with Caper Berry Sauce
Twisted Mango Panna Cotta

Regular menu:

Salad: Serafina Chicken Salad, Di Sofia, Arugula E Filetto
Pizza: Pizza Bianca, Pizza Margherita VIP, De Fabio Pizza, Pizza Ala Norchina
Pasta: Spaghetti AOP, Spaghetti AOP Di Polo, Tagliolini con Petti di Pollo, Ravioli ai
Vegetable/Meat/Fish selections: Vegetarian Platter, Avocado & Shrimps San Pietro, Mini Sliders, Spaghetti Squash

Taj Bengal (19-22 Oct)

Taj Bengal Durga Puja Menu

Sonargaon – Discover the nuances of authentic traditional Bengal cuisine as you savour a Bengali Thali. The large platter is served with portions of different dishes like Topshe Fish fry, Golmorich mangsho and Bhapa Misti Doiprepared from recipes from households of Bengal. Enjoy a regal touch as you dine out of silver! Time: 12:30 Hrs – 15:00 Hrs ( Lunch )/19:30 Hrs – 00.00 Hrs ( Dinner ).

Seafood Thali – ₹. 2900 + Tax
Aamish Thali – ₹. 2700 + Tax
Niramish Thali – ₹. 2500 + Tax

The Hub – The Hub will have something special to offer guests at any time of the day! Varied choice in Continental and Indian cuisines like Smoked salmon and beckti duplex with spinach veloute, Tomato and aubergine galettes melted mozzarella and holy basil, Achari gosht, Chanar muthia and many more, the buffets also present a choice of regional favorites.

19th October,2015. Offering: Sashti Lunch & Dinner. Time: 1230 – 1500 Hrs / 19:30 – 23-30 Hrs. Price: ₹. 2050 + Tax (Lunch) ₹. 2250 + Tax (Dinner)
20^th October, 2015. Offering: Saptami Lunch & Dinner. Time: 1230 – 1500 Hrs / 19:30 – 23-30 Hrs. Price: ₹. 2050 + Tax (Lunch) ₹. 2250 + Tax (Dinner)
21^st October, 2015 *(Dry Day). Offering: Ashtami Lunch & Dinner. Time: 1230 – 1500 Hrs / 19:30 – 23-30 Hrs. Price: ₹. 2050 + Tax (Lunch) ₹. 2250 + Tax (Dinner)
22^nd October, 2015 * (Dry Day). Offerings: Navami & Dashami Lunch/Dinner. Time: 1230 – 1500 Hrs / 19:30 – 23-30 Hrs. Price: ₹. 2450 + Tax (Lunch) ₹. 2250 + Tax (Dinner)

Souk – presents a lavish Middle Eastern buffet spread during Durga Puja. Savour a choice of delicious starters, seafood, grills, main course preparations, shavarma, rice, pitas and desserts. The menu includes interesting food items like Fattesh hummus (Chickpea with yoghurt & tahina), Spinach fatayer (Oven baked pastry triangles filled with spinach and pine nuts), Haluwet jazar(Carrot cooked in Arabic ghee), Ashta bil asal (Stuffed homemade Turkish cheese) and many more.

Absolute Vodka and Unlimited Beer with special Puja Buffet. Date : 19^thOctober to 22^ndOctober. Time: 1230 – 1500 Hrs (Lunch)/19:30 – 23-45 Hrs (Dinner). Price: ₹. 2150 +Tax

The Gateway Hotel

The Gateway Hotel Durga Puja Menu

Buzz – Indulge in our special buffet spread of local & International cuisine with your family and friends. The buffet is a must try, featuring a splendid international spread including Purbo and Paschim Bangla exotics, Western cuisines and local favourites, extensive selections range from seafood platter on ice, crunchy salads, local cuisine such as Murgh pulao, Koraishuti Diye Fulkopir bati Chorchori . Ending with a sweet finale with our array of delectable desserts that includes cheesecake, mud cake, home-made pastries and mithai from in house halwai.

LUNCH BUFFET (12:30 pm to 3:00 pm) Ashtami (21st Oct 2015) and Navami/ Dashmi (22nd Oct 2015)
DINNER BUFFET (07:30 pm to 11:00 pm) Saptami (20th Oct 2015) to Navami/Dashmi (22nd Oct 2015)
Price- Rs. 1550 plus taxes for buffet per person

Bombay Brasserie (18 – 25 Oct)

Bombay Brasserie Durga Puja Menu

In addition to the regular menu, Bombay Brasserie serves a special “Puja Menu” including:

NON VEG MAIN COURSE

Kosha Mangsho
Murgi Gota Masala
Jeera Murgi
Papdar Jhaal
Betki Tak Jhal
Daab Chingri

VEG MAIN COURSE

Basanti Paneer
Bengali Aloo Dum
Kachkalar
Echoor Er Kalia
Dal Chechki
Sona Moong Dal
Misti Pulao
Luchi

Timing: 12:00 noon to 3:45 pm & 7 pm to 11:30 pm. Cost for two: Rs. 1500/- plus taxes

Participate in Head Turners Hair & Spa Salon’s Puja Contest & Straighten Your Hair For Rs 1!

September 30, 2015

Less than a month to go for Durga Puja and I know all you beautiful ladies in Kolkata have already started planning your outfits, hair and makeup. To help you look your best during those four days, Head Turners Hair & Spa Salon, winner of the L’Oreal Hair Dressing Awards in 2012, 2013 and 2014 has come up with an incredible contest. They are giving you a chance to get your hair straightening done at any of their 12 outlets in Kolkata per your preference for only Rs 1! Yup, you read that right. Rs 1!

Turners Spa & Salon Offer

To avail this smashing offer, all you need to do is go to their website, fill up the Head Turners Lucky Draw Contest Form and hit the Submit button. The best part is that everyone who registers will get a Straightening Service at a very reasonable flat offer price of Rs 3999 + One Free Hair Spa + Head Turners Gift Vouchers of Rs 3000 (to be redeemed against any service) + 1 Free Coffee at Aqua Java.

Is that not a bumper deal? I’ve already registered and waiting for the results to be declared on 5th October. They will pick eight winners. Also, once you register, you are also sent a referral code and if 10 people use that code while filling up the form, you get a free hair cut at Head Turners! My code is YN85H and it would make me really happy if you use it 🙂

There is not much time left so register now! All the best!