Sudipar Rannaghor

To be in Kolkata and be unaware of it's excellent regional gastronomy is a sacrilege of the first order. The authentic Bengali food is the backbone of this glorious old city and everywhere you turn, there is something worth exploring here. Let your taste buds sing in delight as you pamper them to the peppery tangy goodness of Bengali food. However, the question remains where to go for a delicious homely Bengali meal in a vast city like Kolkata. For us the question is not a difficult one. We prefer the authentic culinary excellence of `Sudipar Rannaghor', a quaint low-key eatery opened by celebrity food show hostess Sudipa Chatterjee. It's located on Purna Das Road, Near Triangular Park, Hindustan Park, Gariahat, Kolkata. If you are not big on ambience then this place is ideal for you.

The restaurant is gem of a place for an affordable authentic Bengali food in the city and is a well-kept secret by the local foodies. On weekends, they put out generous buffet spreads, which is absolutely must haves for greedy eaters but we prefer more control over our meal, hence a la carte. Food is authentically Bengali, complete with an abundance of fresh seafood on the menu. You will find usual Bengali suspects on the menu as well as some unique dishes. Start with nibbles like, gondhoraj bhekti, dahi kabab, chingri cake, pomfret fry, mutton kobiraji, royal Bengal fish fry, chicken hara bhara kebab, moccar chop and begun bhaja. Main course entails classics like, mochar ghonto, moori ghonto, prawn masala circuit house, kosha mangsho, desi murgir dom, chitol machher muithyia, dimer dalna and aam katuli.

Opt for a thali for a lavisher affair. With some Bengali staples mop up the curries such as, madhuballavi, morog polao, luchi, mochar polao or koraisutir kachori. Special chutneys served by the chef takes the meal to another level. No Bengali meal is complete without some traditional Bengali desserts. Indulge in your sweet tooth with, sondesh, payesh, rosogolla and malpoa. You can also choose an interesting flavour of ice cream such as, nolen gur, daab or gondhoraaj lemon. Sudipur Rannaghor must be one of the very few restaurants to have a `doggies delight' section in their menu for your beloved canine. This small casual restaurant is simply but attractively decorated with huge colorful paintings depicting Bengali household scenes. Proper dining tables allow you to eat comfortably. Book with EazyDiner to get great Sudipar Rannaghor deals.