Zaranj returns to the Mughals

Zaranj is a spacious eatery offering two cuisines - Indian and Continental .

Although this restaurant has no windows, you do not notice the lack, because the interior is full of green plants, artificial fountains, loose rocks and pebbles, flowing rivulets and small wooden bridges, which create a natural setting amidst concrete surroundings.
The menu offers lots of choices in the Indian section, in which roasted papads and a large variety of chutney are on the house. Specialities include Murg Gulnar, Tandoori Jhinga , Zaranji Naan, Dal Makhani and Kababs.

A meal for two costs around Rs. 1,000. Lunches, priced at Rs.250 per thali, are more affordable. Credit cards accepted.

Address: 26 Jawaharlal Nehru Road

Chalo Thai in Baan Thai

When you step into this place, you enter a little corner of Thailand.
The decor and ambience are elegant and authentic, and the menu includes a mind boggling variety of Thai dishes. Appetisers like Yam Nor Mai ( a tangy salad of bamboo shoots with roasted sesame seeds, lime juice and Thai spices), or Moo Yang Jim ( pork loin salad), set the tone. From there you could move on to soups like Tom Yam Phak (veg) and Tom Yang Phong (prawn) - both variations of the famous Tom Yam .

For the main course , vegetarians can try the Nor Mai Phad Khao Pod (bamboo shoots and baby corn in fiery red curry paste) while the non vegetarians can opt for Khai Pad Khing (stir fried chicken with ginger, pineapple and spring onions) or the Kaeng Kiew Wan Koong (green curry with prawns and vegetables). These can be accompanied by Khao Phad Sappa Rod (pineapple rice ) or Phad Thai Chao Wang (rice noodles with chicken and prawn).

Also on the list are a variety of mouth-watering desserts. These include the exotic Tub-Tim Krob Kub Khanoon (water chestnuts with jackfruit) and the delicious Maphraw Malibu Bod (coconut and Malibu mousse served in coconut shells with blueberry compote).

Indulge yourself on a special occasion.

Taaja dreams

Taaja's, Bibi Sarkar’s dream restaurant, started 15 years ago in a South Calcutta home. With home-made momos, Khausweys and Risottos wildly popular with students and yuppies, Taaja's evolved in a small patio in Gol Park.

Taaja’s is now a multi-cuisine restaurant with free home delivery (minimum order of Rs. 350 and within a 5 km radius.) Listen to the London Philharmonic Orchestra while savoring the exotic and delicious coriander-garnished Cambodian mushroom soup, hot tomato soup with Gazpacho Caliente or a Cajun Shrimp Bisque, accompanied by crispy fried raviolis, golden fried babycorns, prawn popcorns (pakoras ), cheese sesame rolls and crab cakes. The delicious herby vinegar marinated button Mushrooms are a crowd favourite.

Main courses include Hungarian Goulash , Greek Moussaka, Spanish Paella (rice with spicy garlic sauce, lobster, chicken sausages & bacon), Belgian Fricadelle (burger with paprika cream sauce), Vietnamese Com Chay (stir-fried babycorn, mushrooms, vegetables with rice), Indonesian Ayam Bali and Nasi Goreng (fried chicken and special fried rice), Thai Red and Green Curries (in chicken, fish, prawn and babycorn), Italian Lasagnes and Spiralis (pasta rolls, sheets and spirals stuffed with spinach and mushrooms, seafood, ham and olives or simply tossed in Bolognaise, Nepolitana, Carbonara or Pesto sauces).

You will keep going back for more.

Peter Cat
Crave an authentic tandoori meal? Stop at Peter Cat on Park Street – don’t get deceived by the English-sounding name! If you want to mix ‘n match, this is the place where you can start off with a Prawn Cocktail or Cream of Asparagus Soup, followed by Chicken Kalmi Kabab, Vegetable Naintara or, if you prefer, Fresh Fish Farah. Finish with some great salads and a Peter Cat special to make your lunch or dinner complete.

With its refurbished interiors and a live band, Peter Cat offers New Year specials like Roast Turkey, Waldorf special duck etc. Roast Turkey cooked in a sweet sour sauce, served with boiled vegetables is recommended.
Alcohol is served. The restaurant has an upstairs for long leisurely lunches.
Address:
18 Park Street,
Calcutta 700016.