Ta'aam (Rashbehari Avenue)

Ta'aam at Priya Cinema Hall, South Kolkata

Ta'aam (meaning ‘food’ in Arabic) is the city's newest addition to the Mughal-Frontier cuisine (North Indian Cuisine) segment. This restaurant, situated within the same building of Priya Cinema Hall beside the ticket counter, has the impressive ambience of the Mughal era. Its brightly lit, very nicely and neatly decorated with Jhoomars and tall mirrors. One of the walls is fully decked with Persian clay plates. This restaurant has the welcoming feel to it with the perfect blend of music. The restaurant has classy interiors with a huge space which can accommodate 75 persons at a time. As we were seated at a sofa the server moved away after filling up our water glasses and giving us the menu cards. A small bar counter at the far end, now serves only a variety of mocktails on the cards, till they get a bar license.

Fusion (Sovabajar - Hatibagan)

Fusion Restaurant at Hatibagan Kolkata

Fusion Restaurant Interiors

Paneer Butter Masala

Fusion is a three storey multi cuisine hub which was put together by modifying an ancient building. If you want to grab a quick roll or have lunch/ dinner after shopping at hatibagan area or after seeing a movie/ theatre at Star Theatre, then this is your place. The ground floor has separate take away counters and a roll counter. The rolls are quite good and value for money. Some of them are Cheese Roll (Rs. 25), Double Cheese Roll (Rs. 45), Vegetable Roll (Rs. 16), Paneer Roll (Rs. 20), Egg Roll (Rs. 16), Chicken Roll (Rs. 22), and Mutton Roll (Rs. 28). The first & second floors have restaurants that serve Indian, Mughlai and Chinese food. The entrance is through a narrow staircase. Each restaurant is small having regular wooden tables and cushioned chairs. There are glass panes entirely on one side having a view of typical narrow North Kolkata roads & old houses on its side. The tables were very near to each other and one could easily eavesdrop into the conversation on another table. Though their menu list is huge with all items of North Indian, Mughlai and Chinese, from kebabs, to biriyanis, from pepper chicken to crispy babycorn, half of the items were not even available. The three waiters really need to pick up on their attires, service and mannerisms. Whatever I questioned for availability they simply looked at me with a blank expression, as if to suggest they have heard the name of the item for the very first time. I kept on giving food item orders, the waiter kept on saying that it was not available that time. So finally he himself made suggestions on dishes and I accepted on having so. White marble flooring and latest wooden casing of walls were not enough as the air-conditioning system was not working on a hot March afternoon. So that’s why I decided to change tables after placing an order, and shift to a table which had a working AC near it. But the waiters said that was against their rule to change tables after an order has already been placed. So I had a kind of tiff with him and finally managed to get to a cooler table. Though the waiters were not even courteous enough to get the paper napkins, water glasses and other crockery on their own, and I had to insist them.

Mutton Sheek Kebab

After such a bad experience, I assumed that the food will also be not that good in quality. But fortunately, the food was astonishingly good both in quality and quantity considering its price. I had ordered Mutton Sheek Kebab (4 pcs - Rs. 120) for starter, Tawa Chicken (14 pcs - Rs. 130), Paneer Butter Masala (6 pcs – Rs. 95), Plain Naan (Rs. 18), Masala Kulcha (Rs. 30). Other popular Mughlai dishes are Biriyani (served in handi, good quantity), Fusion special Chicken kebab and Chelo Kebab. Hot orders from the Chinese section are sweet corn chicken soup, chicken schezuan fried rice, garlic chicken and sweet & sour fish, Chicken 65 and Chowmein. The cost of a complete meal for two persons will be around Rs. 500 (inclusive of taxes). You can check out the menu given below.

So the only thing worth mentioning is the Glass facade this restaurant sports, lending a bright feel to the place and that the food will not disappoint you. But you might get frustrated with the poor service and by chance if the AC is not working.

Plain Naan

Tawa Chicken

Location: 151/1, Bidhan Sarani, Near Star Theatre, Kolkata-700006

Contact No.: (91)(33)-25542791, (+91)9674776757

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Fusion Kati Kebab Roll Counter

Fusion Restaurant Decor

Peter Cat - Park Street

Chelo Kebab

Kolkata's renowned PETER CAT restaurant has managed to survive both fire and the passage of time. It remains as popular now as it was when it opened, way back in the swinging sixties. This makes it one of the oldest restaurants in Kolkata. If you haven't heard of it yet, you no doubt will. Peter Cat's warm and dimly lit interior speaks of history. Waiters look resplendent in crisp Rajasthani white and red costumes, which match the colors of the restaurant's interior but curiously contrast with its name -- a name that doesn't give away much at all. If you dig around though, you'll discover it’s the namesake of a famous cat who lived in Lords cricket ground in London from 1952 to 1964 (and Kolkata is a city addicted to cricket). Another thing is the food. The menu, which comes in the shape of a cat's head, contains some real delights. Of course, I have to mention the chelo kebab. Two minced mutton kebabs and one chicken kebab, served with rice and an egg, it's legendary amongst the residents of Kolkata. However, if you feel like a break from Indian food, you'll welcome the sizzlers. They're just as sought after. I ordered the chicken steak sizzler (chicken breast, vegetables, egg, and sauce) and it was cooked to perfection. Both meals are priced at around Rs. 200.

Location: 18 A, Near Music World, Park Street

Contact No.: +(91)-(33)-22298841, 22172942

Chicken Steak Sizzler

Mayonnaise Chicken

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