It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Kolkata. Restaurants and cafes are decking their halls with Christmas trees and giving their menu a holly-jolly makeover! From scrumptious turkey roasts to delish pies and cakes — you can enjoy an array of festive dishes from Kolkata’s favourite eateries. So, to help you plan your merry meal, My Kolkata brings you a menu of offerings from some of the best restaurants, restobars and cafes across the city.
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas: Trincas
Keeping up with its vintage vibes, Trincas is hosting a dessert pop-up called the ‘Holiday Sweet Indulgence Menu’. They’ve got all the classics from Queen’s Pudding to the decadent Devil’s Chocolate Cake. This year, they’ve added a White Forest Christmas Cake to their line-up.
“This layered delight takes three days to make and has sour cherries, (white) chocolate, cream and sponge like its beloved counterpart, the Black Forest Cake,” shared Anand Puri, third-generation owner of Trin
New at Trincas: White Forest Christmas Cake and the Devil’s Chocolate Cake
Pop picks: Queen’s Pudding, Creme Brulee, Strawberry Pavlova
Address: Trincas, 17 Park Street
Date: Ongoing till January 5, 2024
Open: 8am to 11pm
A perfect Christmas: Chapter 2
Chapter 2 is reviving the cherished memories of Christmas-special Anglo-Indian cuisine. The annual food fiesta, titled Festive Feast, is all about global Christmas delicacies, both traditional vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. You’ll find classics like Turkey Roast, Stuffed Pork Belly, Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole, and desserts like Rich Plum Cake and Apple Pie with Ice Cream.
Roasted Turkey with cranberry sauce
Pop picks: Roasted Turkey, Stuffed Pork Belly with Apple Glaze, Lobster Thermidor
Address: Chapter 2, Southern Avenue
Date: Ongoing till January 14, 2024
Open: Noon to 11pm
Home for the holidays: Yauatcha
Not your typical Christmas dishes, but a limited edition festive menu. Chef Tenzin has created something unique. Using special ingredients like grouper fish, vegan mock meat, and shimeji mushrooms, he’s made dishes like Saffron Soup with Water Chestnut, Vegan XO Dumpling, and Spicy Basil Chicken Dumpling.
Wok-Fried Grouper Fish in Imperial Sauce and (right) Vegan XO Dumpling
Pop picks: Wok-Fried Grouper Fish in Imperial Sauce, Spicy Basil Chicken Dumpling, Fragola Gâteaux
Address: Yauatcha, Level 5, Quest Mall
Date: Ongoing till January 2, 2024
Open: Noon to 11pm
She’d be drinking too much eggnog: Monkey Bar
Shepherd’s Pie at Monkey Bar
At Monkey Bar, Christmas is a culinary journey through the winter wonderland. They’ve got tasty treats such as Field Greens and Avocado Salad, Croquettes with Asparagus, Mushrooms, and Brie, plus a Chicken Wellington that’s a merry mix of chicken breast, spinach and puff pastry. There’s more – Shepherd’s Pie, Grilled Pork Ribs, Roast Chicken, and classic Christmas cocktails, including Eggnog and Hot Buttered Rum.
Pop picks: Grilled Halloumi, Chicken Wellington, Eggnog, Hot Buttered Rum
Address: Monkey Bar, Fort Knox, Camac Street
Date: December 20 to January 1, 2024
Open: Noon to 12am
Candy canes and silver lanes that glow: Tribe Cafe
Tribe Cafe, which turned three this year, is best known for its Continental cuisine.. The three outlets of the cafe in Salt Lake, Golpark and Behala have a festive menu and are all decked up to give you the Christmas feel. Recommendations include Chicken Chowder Soup & Fish & Chips with Tartar Sauce as starters; Moroccan Baked Fish, Chicken Tetrazzini or Pork Vindaloo for Mains, followed by a wide range of cakes for dessert.
Pork Vindaloo and Coq au Vin
Pop picks: Chicken Chowder Soup, Pork Vindaloo
Address: Golpark, Salt Lake, and Behala
Dates: December 22 to January 5, 2024
Open: 11am to 10pm
Marshmallows for toasting: Cafe Drifter
Pumpkin Soup and (right) Pork Ham Wrap Chicken
Dig out your most outrageous Christmas jumper and drop in at Cafe Drifter to eat, drink, and enjoy some holiday cheer. The ‘Ho! Ho! Holiday’ menu promises to satisfy your soul with its meaty and non-meaty offerings, the warmth of soups, the crunch and mushy-ness of finger food and the sweetness of decadent desserts. The menu also boasts a range of hot beverages to amp up your winter evenings.
Pop picks: What caught our eye is the Pumpkin Soup, Stuffed and Crumbed Mushrooms, Pork Ham Wrap Chicken and Dark Hot Chocolate with Toasted Marshmallows (S’Mores)
Address: Cafe Drifter, Hemanta Mukherjee Sarani
Date: December 20 to January 31, 2024
Open: 8am to 11pm
Hurrah for fun; the pudding’s done: One Sip Gastropub
Get ready to flock over to One Sip Gastropub for their festive ‘Beer N Birdy Festival’. Whether you’re craving a whole roasted chicken swimming in the chef’s secret sauce or eager to peck away at a birdy platter, this place is for you! So, don’t be a turkey – join the party and let the good times fly!
Whole Roasted Chicken with Chef’s Special Sauce
Pop picks: Whole Roasted Chicken with Chef’s Special Sauce, Roast Chicken Wings with Red Wine Sauce, and Korean Fried Chicken
Address: 5th Floor, Terminus Building, New Town
Date: December 20 to January 5, 2024
Open: Noon to 11pm
