By Pamela Nandi | Oct 11, 2021

A parable of life, the most awaited festival Durga Puja during this second pandemic year cannot be toned down. A true spirit of homecoming is witnessed with every nook and corner decked up with the festive mood.

SHARING MY PUJO FAVOURITES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER –

SUBHO SARADIYA at Aaheli Authentic Restaurant, Peerless Inn Kolkata

12, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, New Market Area, Kolkata

For reservation, please call9831102101 / 9831780405 / 9903034456 / 9163308730 / 9831780403.

TOP PICKS: ILISH CUTLET, TAJA MURGI BHAJA, PANCHPHORON MURGI, BHETKI MUITHA, SORCHE PALONG CHINGRI, RAJBHOG, KALOJUM, CHOCOLATE MOUSSE SANDESH, BHURIBHOJ THALI

Aaheli on Wheels (HOME DELIVERY)

To place order, please call9831102101 / 9831780405 / 9903034456 / 9163308730 / 9831780403.

Cafe Kathmandu

33A, Lake Avenue, Near Menoka Cinema, Southern Avenue, Kolkata

TOP PICKS: COLD BREW, CAPPUCCINO, CHICKEN STEAMED MOMOS,FRIES, CHILLY CHEESE GARLIC BREAD, CHICKEN WRAP, BAKERY ITEMS.

Dhakai Handi

124A, Kalicharan Ghosh Road, Kolkata

TOP PICKS: Mutton Tehri, Chingri Sheel e Bata, Murgi Sheel e Bata, Lotte Sheel e Bata, Kali Jeera Rosun Bata, Morog Pulao, Egg Rezala, Kala Bhinna.

Ekdalia RD.

121/2 Southern Avenue, Kolkata (Opposite Nazrul Mancha)

ETSET mix

TOP PICKS: BACON EGG CHICKEN GONDHORAJ CORIANDER SOUP, VEGETABLE FRIED RICE, CRISPY GARLIC CHILLI CHICKEN, CHILLI EGG, PORK KASHA, PORK JUNGLEE, CHILLI PORK, PORK VEGETABLE STEW, MISTI DOI BRULEE

Haan ‘D’ Biryani (Home Delivery / Take Away Only)

55, Ripon St, near Ripon Nursing Home, Dharamtalla, Taltala, Kolkata

To place an order, please call 9874791313

TOP PICKS: MUTTON BIRYANI, CHICKEN CHAAP, MUTTON CHAAP, SHAMMI KEBAB, SHAMMI KEBAB BHURJI, CHICKEN REZALA, PHIRNI

Haanglatherium

188/3/1A, Lake Gardens, Prince Anwar Shah Road, Kolkata

TOP PICKS: MURG KALI MIRCH TIKKA, MUTTON BHUNA, DILLI 6, MUTTON HANGLABARI, MURG PASANDA, POLAO MANGSHO PLATTER.

Hyatt Regency Kolkata

JA 1, Sector 3, Salt Lake, Kolkata

Do hop-in to their newly revamped Waterside Cafe

TOP PICKS: MAPLE SOUR, HARYALI FISH TIIKKA, MURGH MALAI TIKKA, PRAWNS AVOCADO DIMSUM, PASSION FRUIT PANNA COTTA, CREME BRULEE, BANOFEE PIE

KRAZZY FOR WAFFLE

TOP PICKS: MIHIDANA MADNESS, NOLEN GUR CRAVING, TRIPPLE CHOCOLATE DESIRE WAAFLEWICH, CHOCOLATE ICECREAM SUPREMO BUBBLE WAFFLE.

NANIGHAR (Home Delivery Only)

Download the app NANIGHAR in your android and place order

Snacking

188/60/2, Prince Anwar Shah Road, Kolkata

TOP PICKS: ALL-DAY BREAKFAST, CHICKEN STEAK, HEALTHY DRINKS, CHICKEN MUSHROOM TOSSED IN GARLIC BUTTER, CHICKEN PIZZA

Sri Krishna Mistanna Bhander

25/1B, Ratan Sarkar Garden Street Near Tara Sundari Park, Bara Bazar Kolkata

TOP PICKS: SUVO SARADIYA SANDESH, KHEER KADAM, DORBESH, KHIR PEDHA, MALAI SANDESH, PISTA ROLL SANDESH, ABR KHABO SANDESH, MOTI PAK, MOONG LADDU, SOANPAPPRI, NARKEL BALL SANDESH

The Blue Poppy – Thakali

Sikkim Commercial House, 1st Floor, 4/1 Middleton Street, Camac Street Area, Kolkata

TOP PICKS – Open Pork Momo, Sungur ko masu with Rai saag, Sungur Ko Khutta ko achar, Pork ribs, Nepali Roti, Spicy Pork Choila, Mutton Curry, Aloo Dum.

FESTIVE INDULGENCE MAHABHOJ , The Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata

1-3, Old Court House Street, Dalhousie Square, Esplanade, Kolkata

October 10th -14th, 2021

Lunch/Dinner buffet, Live Entertainment

Book your seats NOW – Call 9007728076/74

Waypoint

32B, Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata

TOP PICKS: COLOCASIA CHIPS WITH CHIPOTLE BUTTER, SVAMPTOAST, BITTERBALLENS, SMOKED POT PIE, PULLED PORK SANDWICH, BROWNIE, GINGER LATTE, SATED CARAMEL CAPPUCCINO

Happy Pujo !!!