Every month, every year, every second, Kolkata is becoming a hub of stores, restaurants, bars, centres and anything and everything that you can imagine. Plus, with the festive season in full swing, people are branching out to check out what's keeping Kolkata at the top of its game in all fields. We have a list of new places to shop at, places to see, things to do and new cafes and restaurants. Trust us, you will not be able to say no to these!
New In Town: Places To Eat, Shop And Explore In Kolkata
Overview
New Places To Shop
TUMI: Quest Mall
Established in 1975, TUMI, an international travel, lifestyle, and accessories brand, has opened its first store in Kolkata. The brand's best-selling items are displayed on the wall-mounted shelves, while the new Holiday Collection greets guests in the middle. From the classic Alpha line of everyday necessities to the 19 Degree Titanium and Aluminium edits, which feature cabin trolleys with flowing forms and thoughtfully shaped angles, the display offers a vast array of products. Small accessories like wallets, passport covers, phone cases, and bag tags go well with these, as do fragrances.
Where: TUMI, 1st Floor, Quest Mall
Timing: 11 AM - 9 PM
Price: INR 6,000 onwards
Contact: 03344498006
Instagram: @tumitravel
Facebook: TUMI
Google Rating: 4.4/5
Miniso: Mani Square
Looking for cute ways to amp your lifestyle? Visit Mani Square and walk straight into the new Miniso store. From the store, get your hands on organisers, table mats, flip-flops, deodorant, cutlery, and candles, all under INR 5,000. Once you enter this store, it's almost impossible to leave without getting your hands on these cute-looking products. They have some really cool stuff that you didn’t even know you needed.
Where: Miniso, Mani Square Mall, Ground Floor
Timing: 11 AM - 9:30 PM
Price: INR 100 onwards
Instagram: @minisoindia
Google Rating: 2.3/5
The Souled Store: Park Street
The opening of its first store in Eastern India, in Kolkata, marks a significant milestone. The store showcases a unique Iron Man stained glass exterior with rich mosaic work. This unique layout combines characteristics derived from Kolkata's rich architectural and cultural legacy with classic Marvel visuals. The colourful wall graffiti of Batman and Goku, two legendary figures that appeal to all ages, is another noteworthy feature of the decor. With more than 200 licenses, including industry titans like One Piece, Naruto, and Marvel, The Souled Store is the biggest pop culture brand in India.
Where: The Souled Store, Annex Building, Park Street
Timing: 11 AM - 10:30 AM
Price: INR 300 onwards
Contact: 09136495619
Facebook: The Souled Store
Instagram: @thesouledstore
Google Rating: 4.8/5
MILAP: House Of Rare
On Shakespeare Sarani in the heart of Kolkata, The House of Rare has launched its largest flagship store in India, occupying 10,500 square feet. Located in a 126-year-old building that the Indian government has designated as a heritage site, the store is called Milap, which means 'union'. If you're really looking for something rare, unique, casual, semi-casual and all that chicness, this is where you should shop!
Where: No. 14, Shakespeare Sarani, Elgin, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071
Timing: 10 AM - 10 PM
Price: INR 1,500 onwards
Contact: 08879632993
Instagram: @rareism_in
Google Rating: 4.8/5
New Places To Eat
Cosy Box
Owned by Ashish Begwani and Akshay Anand, the national F&B business Cosy Box, which is renowned for its cosy, intimate atmosphere, has made its way to Kolkata. The 7,000-square-foot space on Park Street in Calcutta provides a warm ambiance that is perfect for any kind of gathering. The outlet's mystique and entertainment value are enhanced by a speakeasy that, if you don't pay close attention, you'll think is just a space for cold storage. World cuisine is the main focus of the 74 dishes on the menu. Its highlights include European, Asian, Turkish, and Italian cuisine. From Neapolitan pizzas, risottos, bisques and broths, sushis, dim sums and baos to Asian wok items, the menu is as large as the place.
Timing: 12 PM - 12 AM
Price: INR 2,000 for two
Contact: 08981722284
Instagram: @cosybox_kolkata
Google Rating: 4.2/5
Eloise - The Bistro
Éloïse Bistro & Boulangerie in South Kolkata transports you to Paris with its exquisite interior design and mouthwatering French and contemporary European cuisine. Anwesha Bhattacharjee and Rohit Chowdhury own the café, which is a must-visit because of its ambience and delectable food, including their well-known Lamb Chops and Hot Chocolate.
Timing: 12 PM-11 11 PM
Price: INR 1,200 for two
Contact: 09007079600
Instagram: @eloisecalcutta
Google Rating: 4.6/5
Colab 2.0
The neighbourhood-focused coffee shop, Colab Coffee, has launched its second location in the city in Deshapriya Park. Along with speciality Neapolitan pizzas, produce-forward snacks, and fragrant coffee, raw decor aesthetics blend with sustainability. We were in love!
Timing: 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Price: INR 1,200 for two
Contact: 08777073353
Instagram: @colabcoffeecalcutta
Google Rating: 4.2/5
Naan Dosa Pavs
Sisters-in-law Sweta and Ankita Bansal co-founded Naan Dosa Pavs, a vegetarian restaurant that serves a range of light, palatable Indian dishes. As the name suggests, Naan Dosa Pavs' menu features a wide range of popular snacks from across the nation in addition to Chinese food, pizzas, and a fantastic selection of healthful drinks like lassi, buttermilk, and a delicious gondhoraj mojito!
Timing: 11 AM - 9 PM
Price: INR 800 for two
Contact: 09831369997
Instagram: @letsndp
Google Rating: 4.7/5
Ruh-B-Ruh
Ruh-B-Ruh, which translates to "soul to soul" in Urdu, is located on the 31st level of The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat and welcomes guests into a sublime culinary realm. It is a dining concept intended to engage, evoke, and elevate; it is a soulful retreat. The Soul of the Frontier follows the historic "Shahrah-i-Azim" paths, which were once teeming with whispered legends and spice caravans. The cuisine here tends to be powerful and regal, with chargrilled kebabs steeped in smoky richness, slow-simmered mutton nihari, and biryanis piled with regard and care. Every meal is a celebration of time, skill, patience, and fire.
Timings: 7 PM - 11 PM
Price: INR 3,000 for two
Contact: 09073323290
Instagram: @ruh.b.ruh
Google Rating: NA
