Cha Bar is a coffee shop located inside a bookstore in Kolkata. This is a nice place to enjoy reading your favorite book while sipping a cup of coffee. This place is quiet and peaceful and the interiors are brightly decorated. Some of the items on their coffee menu include Cappuccino and Iced Caffe Latte. They also serve snacks to burn those hunger pangs. The snack menu includes Chicken Tikka Wrap, and Chicken and Asparagus Quiche. Those with a sweet tooth should try their Chocolate Truffle pastries. It is a pocket friendly place thus making it ideal to catch up with friends.
Santa's Fantasea is a small place that serves amazing food. Some of the all-time favorite dishes include Beijing Rice, Honey Chilli Squid, Banshpora Mutton and Seafood Topping Noodles. It is a Chinese restaurant that has unique interiors and an exotic ambiance. It is decorated using a combination of tribal and coastal regions. It is located close to Panchanantala bus stop. The rates are also affordable so will not burn your pocket. The quantity of food served is also sufficient.
Virgose promises to be a great start to a fun-filled evening. Situated within the Hotel Hindustan International, this lounge has a fully equipped bar to get the good times rolling. The premium spirits available are complemented by a number of Oriental and Italian specialties. To keep the momentum going, Virgose has a live International band churning out great tunes every evening. You can also book one of the Private Dining Rooms available. The stylish, yet comfortable sofas tend to encourage long conversations and the stylish decor is bound to make you want to stay forever. However, if you want to take the party elsewhere, you can always hop into HHI Underground.
Keeping in line with ISKCON traditions, Govinda's is a strictly vegetarian restaurant and goes one step further to eliminate the use of onions, mushrooms and garlic in their preparations. That may come as a surprise, but the biggest surprise is that the food manages to be exceptionally tasty! The prices on the menu might make your eyes pop: not because they are extravagant but exactly the opposite. And as you devour the unlimited Indian thali (a traditional Indian full-course meal), you can't help but feel increasingly grateful! The interiors are humble and unpretentious, with clear detail to simplicity and hygiene. Apart from the regular Indian fare, the restaurant also serves some Chinese and Continental dishes. You can also try out the healthy mocktails that are a refreshing accompaniment to your lip-smacking meal.
A Taj Bengal tribute to the Oriental culinary art, Chinoiserie comes with its master chef (of Chinese origin et al) and serves a number of Cantonese and Szechwan style preparations. A large raised seating area in the center is separated from the rest of the restaurant by tall pillars; this space is reserved for big groups though. Around it, tables are arranged in spacious harmony with each other. Unlike most Chinese eateries, this restaurant is not dominated by fiery hues of red, orange and yellow. Instead, the brilliant central chandelier and the cleverly highlighted oriental artwork on the bamboo-colored walls create an aura of subtle sophistication. The Peking Duck served here is worth dying, or rather, coming back for!
Aromas is an all day dining facility offered by The New Kenilworth. Serving cuisines from around the world, the restaurant has regular brunch, lunch and dinner buffets. Inside, the decor is kept simple and minimalist, with just a few splashes of color here and there. However, you could also enjoy your meal in the outside seating area which is on one of the green lawns maintained by the hotel. You can also choose from the Indian barbecue preparations that are grilled right in front of you. Aromas is also known to serve some amazing varieties of coffee. Residents of the hotel find this to be a quick lunch option, however, not compromising on taste. The restaurant is especially popular with large groups of office-goers from around the area.