After the grand success of Threesixty at Oberoi, Delhi and even bigger triumph of Threesixtyone at Oberoi, Gurgaon, Kolkata decided not to be left behind and came up with its own bigger version 0.3 ‘Threesixtythree’, which is even more advanced than its original counterparts. The Oberoi Grand in New Market Area, where the restaurant is housed, is one of the poshest hotels in the city and sets the standards high of Kolkata’s gastronomy. Keeping up with the Oberoi tradition, Threesixtythree takes the hospitality and gastronomy even further and impresses its diners with flawless service and spectacular décor. The restaurant is not just a dining destination rather it’s an experience that will stay with you throughout your life. Every facet of the restaurant is paid keen attention to, from décor to food, everything is just flawless.
The Oberoi is an international entity so it’s only fair that its menu should carry the global image forward. Threesixtythree does full justice to its versatile clientele by offering them a menu, which is diverse, global and all-encompassing. The chef keeps his focus on Continental and North Indian cuisines throughout the menu, exploring them more deeply on every turn. The best way to kick-start your evening would be with an array of appetizers, ahi tuna salad, dahi ke kebab, shrimp cocktail, tawa pomfret, Sichuan chicken dry, sunehri paneer kebab, galouti, beetroot tartare, five spice dry lamb with chillies, mawey ki kakori, tandoori jhinga, bhune murgh ke pasanday and Indian Ocean rock lobster & Armagnac bisque. Feast on the main course further with, claypot baked Middle Eastern chicken, bekti diavola, lobster thermidor, grand chicken curry, kosho mangsho, home smoked hilsa, pasta Pomodoro, grilled Asian sea bass, Philly steak & onion sandwich and herb crusted lamb loin.
Don’t walk out without sampling some of their decadent desserts. Their ‘Gondhoraj’ lemon pie, costa hazelnut, devil’s wich finger, Kerala vanilla bean Crème Brulee, malai kulfi and Kesari rasmalai is sublime. Threesixtythree is the epitome of luxury and elegance. The décor surpasses all your expectations by being modern, plush and very upmarket. It is one of the loveliest all-day dining rooms in the city, mesmerizing their diners with a contemporary stylish ambience. To add colour to what is a neutral themed room bright red booths are bought in to the dining scene. Collage covered walls makes for an interesting study between the courses. Threesixtythree is expensive but elaborate.
- ‘The Bar’ is part of Threesixtythree°, however is adjoining without being a separate entity. Expect classic cocktails as well as some overwhelmingly impressive work of art from the in house bartender, mixologist and cocktail specialist Ian Sedwell, who has had a plethora of experience in various celebrated bars across the world
- A special menu has been created as a tribute to the Hakka Chinese brought in by the Chinese immigrants at Chinatown, Kolkata. The hakka chow and the stir fry pork is a winner from this section
- The buffet is grand and lavish; however, if not time pressed, the À la carte menu is a much better deal in terms of culinary gastronomy