The Tea Trove (Sarat Bose Road)

The Tea Trove Interiors

If the saying goes –”a lot can happen over coffee”…then certainly “a lot can happen over tea” too!! Yes, ’The Tea Trove’ located at the Sarat Bose Road gives one the opportunity to freshen up with their various types of ‘tea’, one of the common beverages of this country. People have always preferred ‘hot tea’, but The Tea Trove paves one to a new road, where one is welcomed with brand new tea delights coupled with ice!! ’Tea’ has got an opportunity to expose itself in a totally different style, through this very young, cool, amazing vegetarian tea parlour. Situated in a very busy street, it attracts the school and college crowd and of course the young generation.

Harvey’s World Cuisine (Kasba)

Harvey's Interiors

Though it is located at a very unusual place of Kasba at Nabapally bus stop just a km away from Ruby, Harvey’s has the right World Cuisine that Kolkata needs with a blend of North Indian dishes and an array of Continental fare. An extensive glass showcase displays a vast collection of imported wines just at the entrance to the restaurant on second floor. The interiors have venetian blinds, wooden finished floors, ceiling air conditioning systems, faux flowers, wide cozy white sofas and marble-top tables. Through the transparent glass façade one can view the Rashbehari – EM Bypass connector. A lavish buffet spread was neatly placed at the centre of the restaurant with each dish on top of induction heaters set at the correct temperature.

Hangout Food Court City Centre (Salt Lake)

Hangout Food Court Interior section

Nicely sited on the rooftop, Hangout is the Food Court at City Centre Salt Lake, one of the oldest and most popular malls in Kolkata. Dishing out Italian pastas, Continental sizzlers, Chinese momos, North Indian Kebabs, South Indian dosas to Bombay Pav Bhaji, it is a multi cuisine self-service restaurant. It is split in two sections; the outside section is open air where plastic tables are laid under massive umbrellas and from where you get a good view of the Salt Lake locality. The other section is air-conditioned having all the food counters surrounding a central region with chessboard tiled floors, steel tables and green & black plastic chairs. Complete in bright colors, there is certain warmth in this place which builds up a sparkling tone.

Le Coffee Creme (Salt Lake)

Le Coffee Creme Salt Lake

Le Coffee Crème is a newly opened Continental - Oriental café cum Hookah joint at the ground floor of a residential house opposite City Centre just beside Mehfil. The location is wonderful to appeal to the shopping crowd though it serves only Vegetarian dishes. The entrance is not right on the road but inside a pavement garage of the building. Right on entering, the small room decorated with stylish automobile photographs on colored wall papers with couches and small wooden tables can easily be mistaken for a waiting area to the real dining area. But it is actually just another room for serving guests like the other two interior ones: One lounge space to the left is neatly done up with pristine interiors, leather cushioned seating, fancy woodwork, Buddha statues, graphic wall paper, silk carpet, cute suspended bar counter. And another region for hookah smoking folks, which is straight ahead, having big LCD screen TV and wall sofas for cozy evenings.

Mani Square Food Court

Mani Square Food Court

The gigantic Food Court in Mani Square measuring 30,000 sq ft, which can accommodate 650 visitors and foodies at a time, has emerged as an attractive hangout zone and stylish eating destination in Kolkata. There are marble tables & metallic chairs placed near to circular sofas of each Huge pillars. Big round white lights hanging from the ceiling add to the enormity of the place. It is the ideal place for friend & family to grab a quick meal after a movie at Cinemax or shopping at the various clothes, shoes, watch, and ornament outlets or even after grocery shopping at Spencer’s. There are many lcd screens throughout the food arena that usually plays news or live cricket / football. Therefore this place becomes a hit during IPL seasons and World Cups. It has all types of food counters, some serving Chinese, some Indian, some Italian, some Desserts, some South-Indian, some serve snacks like pav bhaji & Kachori and others. The food counters present here are –

• Liquid Bar (Serves juices, mocktails, fizzy drinks, tea, coffee)

• Down South (Serves South-Indian food like dosa, idly, vada)

Chole Batura Combo Meal
(Howrah To Sealdah)

• Howrah To Sealdah (Serves Veg food like chole batore, phuchka, pav bhaji. It also serves combo meals. Chole Batura Combo Meal at Rs. 165 consists of puri, chole batore, alu dum (potato curry), Dahi vada, Aachar, salad)

Chicken Crepe (Crepe Station)

Chowmein Babycorn Schezuan
chicken combo meal (Schezuan Pepper)

• Crepe Station (Serves Crepes- Read more about Crepe)

• Schezuan Pepper (Serves Chinese combo meals like Drumstick/ Fried Babycorn with chowmein/ fried rice and chilli/ pepper / garlic chicken and salad & sauce. Combo meals are priced at Rs. 150 – 180)

Fish Finger (Grill Mates)

Grilled Non-veg platter (Grill Mates)

Grill Mates & Schezuan Pepper
outlet at Mani Sq Food Court

• Grill Mates (Serves grilled Indian foods like tandoori chicken, kebabs, polao, biriyani and other north Indian food. Fish Finger (6 pcs) costs Rs. 110. They also serve combo meals. One such combo meal is Char Grilled Non-veg platter at Rs 185 consisting of tandoori chicken (1 pc), kebabs (3 pc), polao, rumali roti, chicken curry, salad.)

Crispy Babycorn Tareko
& Steamed momo (Subba’s)

Steamed Chicken Momo (Subba’s)

• Subba’s (Serves Chinese cusine like crispy babycorn, chowmein, momo, fried rice. Crispy Babycorn Tareko costs Rs. 95 (Subba’s), Chicken Momo costs Rs. 75 (Subba’s). They also serve combo meals at Rs. 150)

Fried Chicken (Broaster)

• Broaster (Serves Fried Chicken, Burgers and Pizzas at prices much lower than KFC. A 8 piece bucket costs Rs. 375)

Chicken Chowmein (Chilli’s n More)

• Chilli’s n More (Serves Chinese & Thai food like schezuan chicken and others)

Sandwich (Subway)

Subway, Chilli's n More, Broaster
& Subba's outlet at Mani Sq Food Court

•  Subway (Serves original Subway Sandwiches like Fish Teriyaki, Chicken Tikka, Bacon & Ham, Steak & Cheese at sizes of 6 inch & foot-long (12 inch) with toppings, sauces of your choice)

Chilli Chicken Pizza (Say Cheese)

Non Veg penna white sauce pasta combo meal
with garlic bread, coke and chocolate tart (Say Cheese)

Say Cheese outlet at
mani square food court

• Say Cheese (Serves all kinds of Italian Cuisine like pastas, pizzas, salads, garlic breads and others. There are many types of pizzas like Chilli Chicken Pizza (priced at Rs. 150) which are in the range of Rs. 150 – 190 available in medium and personal sizes. They also serve different combo meals like Non Veg penna white sauce pasta combo meal with garlic bread, coke and chocolate tart priced at Rs. 175)

Pasta (Say Cheese)

• Desserts n More (Serves lip-smacking desserts like Baked Alaska, Sizzling Brownie with Chocolate sauce, Ice-cream combos)

KFC Outlet at Mani Square

• KFC (Serves KFC Original Recipes fried chicken, Zinger Burgers, hot wings, Krushers and combo meals. A 8 piece chicken bucket is priced at Rs. 500 and 12 piece costs around Rs. 700)

All the prices mentioned here are inclusive of taxes. Mineral water is available at all outlets at Rs. 30. Fizzy drinks like Coke & Pepsi in fountain costs Rs. 25. A complete meal for two along with beverages and desserts will cost as low as Rs. 250.

  

Mani Square Food Court Interiors

One has to deposit Rs. 25 to get a Mani Square Food Court card and provide some balance amount in cash to that card. Then you can use that card and purchase at any of the food counters. After that you can retain the card if you visit again or you can give that back to the cash counter and get back your available balance present in the card after purchases along with the extra deposit of Rs. 25. After placing an order, you have to get your food from that counter where you have ordered. The attendant at the counter usually calls you when your food has been prepared. Self-Service is the only disadvantage of food courts and don’t ever leave any of your belongings behind or unattended while you leave your seat to make an order.

Location: Mani Square Food Court, 164/1 Maniktala Main Road, EM Bypass, Kolkata – 700054

Contact No.: (+91) 9903986643

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***** Baishakhi Blast Mani Square Food Court Offer: Get Any Food items from any counters at Rs. 61 only (Inc. Taxes) till the 21st Of April 2013. Mani Square Food Court organizes such food festivals every year during poila baishakh / Bengali New Year / Nobo-Borsho ***** One tip: Avoid Weekends as it remains very crowded. Best time to take advantage of this offer is on weekday mornings. KFC and Subway are not part of this offer.

Bohemian (Ballygunge)

The entrance

Chef Joy Banerjee has opened the doors to experimentation! The moment you see the menu of Bohemian, you notice words that have been regularly used in our staple Bengali diet, but unlike what we have ever tried before. We normally shy away from “shei Bangali khabar” when we dine out, but Bohemian is all set to change that habit in us. Chef Banerjee has used known spices and recipes from our Mother and Grandmother’s kitchen and has transformed them into a global dining experience. The palate is so subtle in its newness that even Bengalis who have grown up with these flavours, discover something new with every spoonful.

Wall graffiti in the loo

Unlike other restaurants where the waiters politely take down whatever you order, suggesting only when asked, here the people are encouraged to assist the diners to choose the best from the menu, for a great culinary experience.

The menu is detailed and thorough, with ample choices among appetizers, salads, mains and desert. The restaurant doesn’t serve liquor, but there are some interesting sorbets and mocktails to choose from.

Palate cleansers and appetizers

Keema wraps

The top pick in appetizers are the Vodka Soaked Prawns with Grilled Garlic Aioli, Joyous Mutton Chops, Lemon Chicken on Lemon Skewers and Chilli Pickle and Cheese Baked Crab with Kolmi Greens. This last item is a treat. Served in an earthen bowl, like the one on which ‘firni’ is served; it is delicious and you are left wanting more. There are some healthy options for salads, with lots of greens and it is served with garlic bread on the side. To wash down your food, try the refreshing Orange and Aaam Adaa Sorbet, or drink up a Sex on the Beach.

Bacon wrapped prwans

Lemon chicken skewer

Vodka soaked prwans

Bohemian serves all their mains with rice and Kolmi greens. They also decorate the sides of the dish with sprinkled spices. For main course, Bohemian has some good options and you are almost at a loss as to what to choose.

Joyous mutton chops

Chicken supreme s

            
Dig into their Bhekti in Bengal Berry Sauce, teamed Breast of Chicken with Radhuni enriched curry sauce, Prawns stewed with Spicy Alphonso Sauce and Adaa Mouri Mangsho. There are numerous vegetarian options as well. You can dig into a dish of Mushroom and Pineapple Skewers with Spicy Coriander and Kalojeera, Cauliflower and Peas in Lemon, Chilli and Coconut Cream.

Aada mouri mangsho

The service is fast, with food reaching the table in 15 minutes top!! Once you taste the food, you will be left exclaiming in delight. The sauces are well seasoned and the poultry, meat and fish well cooked and tender. You will never realise that your traditional Bengali spices could create such delicious fusion food.

Spicy Grilled Bhetki with Radhuni-Enriched Curry

Everybody loves a round of dessert to wrap up and Bohemian excels here as well. They have a Malpoa Cheese Cake that is the talk of the town. If you are someone who is a die-hard chocolate fan, then the ‘Death by Chocolate’ will surely leave you stunned. The smooth luscious chocolate served in a Cognac glass, tempts you to try some more. You can also try Yoghurt and Kalojeera Brulee, and Gondhoraj Soufflé.

Mutton in green mango & cheese sauce

The only problem when it comes to dessert is that the portions are not the same for everyone, so you might be stuck with a diner who gets a bigger looking portion than you.

Bohemian adds to its culinary experience with its hippy decor. There is a display of rock and roll posters in the front while the walls have framed photos of tarot cards. The eccentric nature of the decor is extended even to the loo; it has bright colourful walls with lyrics from famous Bengali songs scribbled all over.

Malpua Cheese Cake

death by chocolate and gondhoraj souffle

Bohemian is a little over priced, with most of the food items priced between Rs. 150 – 350. A meal for two would cost you around Rs. 1300 (without taxes). A small restaurant with a maximum capacity of 30-40 people, it is always recommended that you book in advance.

If you want to experiment with food, then you should surely visit Bohemian. Tuck into the delicious fusion food and get in touch with your Bonghippy side!

Review done by- Suchismita Dattagupta

Location: Building No. 32/4, Old Ballygunge, 1st Lane, Near Sitala Mandir, Ballygunge, Kolkata- 700019

Contact No.: (+91)(33) 66064206 (+91)(33) 64601002, (+91)(33) 64604001, (+91)(33) 64609005

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