Lebanese cuisine is one of the few cuisines that is both super healthy and extremely delicious. It is full of clean ingredients like fresh vegetables, fish, poultry, whole grains like bulgar (cracked wheat) and red meats of lamb and beef. Traditional Lebanese food also makes use of garlic, onions, chickpeas and Tahini (sesame paste). Sound healthy and delicious at the same time, right? If the choice between healthy and tasty food taking a toll on you, take our advice and head to these Lebanese restaurants in the city that will not only keep your calorie count intact but also serves saporous Middle eastern delights.
Hummus For Health: Hit Up These Eateries For Nourishing Lebanese Platters
Paprika Gourmet
Paprika Gourmet is based out of Loudon Street in Kolkata, specialising in exotic platters and healthy Lebanese dishes. They offer exotic artesian catering services for private events & occasions. Small parties to larger corporate events, they cover it all. A few must haves are their Falafel wraps consisting of pita bread wrap with falafel, salad, salsa and mayonnaise, Focaccia with Hummus and veggies and Kaak bread filled with couscous and green falafel. This place is super affordable as well,
Timing: 49 AM to 7 PM
Google Rating: 4.2
Souk, Taj Bengal
Souk in Taj Bengal is the only Luxury Lebanese restaurant in Kolkata running since a long time. From Mezze salads (cold/hot) to talas kebabi (spicy meat filled puff pastry) to b'stillas (savory meat pie, layered with phyllo and baked to golden, buttery perfection), the menu has almost everything authentic from the Middle-East. We highly suggest you to not miss their rose petal ice-cream and Moroccan mint tea for afters.
Timing: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 7 PM to 11.45 PM, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 12.30 PM to 3.30 PM and 7PM to 11.45 PM, Closed on Monday
Google Rating: 4.6
Prices for two: INR 3700 excluding alcohol.
Mio Amore Restaurant
If you're someone who's looking for buffet within a budget then this is the right place for you. Buffet starts as low was INR 499 on weekdays. This restaurant, located inside Mani Square mall, serves standard food from the Middle East including Lebanese cuisine. They also have an a-la carte menu for both veg and non-veg.
Timing: 10 AM to 9:30 PM
Google Rating: 3.6
Price for two: INR 1400, excluding alcohol
Mezze
Mezze, located inside the Quest, serves hearty-affairs without burning a hole in your pocket. We recommend trying the veg shami kebabs and falafel rolls. If you’re a meat lover, this place will keep you hooked with bestsellers like roasted chicken and chicken ham pita roll.
Timing: 12 PM to 10 PM
Google Rating: 3.1
Price for two: INR 300
Shawarma Nation
As the name suggests, no better place in the city can be better than this for shawarma-infused burgers, wraps and subs. They also have filling rice bowls in both non-veg and veg options. We loved their Lebanese tawook, grilled flat boneless chicken served with pita bread.
Timing: 1PM to 11 PM
Google Rating: 4.2
Price for two: INR 350
