Poila Baishakh or Pohela Boisakh – the Bengali New Year is right around the corner and we cannot tell you how excited we are to gorge on luchi, aloor dum, kosha mangso, beguni bhaja, mishti doi, and so much more. Are you looking to savour some Bengali delicacies with your entourage this weekend? Then, here’s our list that’ll sort you.
Hyderabadis, Here's Where You Can Go For Devouring Bong Food On Poila Boisakh
United Kitchens Of India
The Bengali Food Festival at United Kitchens Of India can bring you to its courtyard with authentic delicacies and their aroma on the offer. Savour Mughlai Parota, Dimer Chop, Murgir Jhol, Chingri Korma etc. Starting from April 15th, this food festival is supposed to last until April 22nd. So, if you cannot make it this weekend, go before it’s done. Be sure to check their a-la-carte menu too which has a delightful offering of Bengali food.
Price: INR 799
Oh! Calcutta
It is said that Oh! Calcutta brings you the flavours of Calcutta, and we think it’s said so for the right reasons. For Poila Boishakh, this restaurant is hosting a special buffet {lunch and dinner} on April 15th that is said to include various dishes of chicken, prawn, fish, mutton etc. We’re hoping we can devour some unhealthy helping of Mishti Doi after the lavish meal.
Price: INR 920
Nabanno
Nabanno, located in Kukatpally, is a Bengali restaurant that’s been stealing the hearts of all the Bongs in the city. Their Nababorsho special is something worth looking out for. The ambiance of the restaurant is quite old school and we love how it reminds you of a quintessential Bengali home. Go here on April 14th or the 15th to devour their special buffet.
Price: INR 750+tax
Aish - The Park
Nobody does food festivals like Aish. Its Barsho Baran – Flavours of East Bengal food festival is where you rush to this weekend to get the best of both worlds – ambiance and authentic delicacies. This carefully curated food festival shall indulge in you in the Daab Chingri, Shukto, Enchor Cutlet, Potol Dolma, Sita bhog, Sondesh etc. This food festival invites foodies from April 13th-15th and April 20th-22nd.
Price: INR 1,199