Contributed by Guest Blogger – Neha Manchanda

In a nutshell:

Brown Sahib, boasts of traditional Bengali food and Anglo-Indian fare from the Bhadralok Kitchen.

Restaurant website: Brown Sahib

Meal for 2: INR 1000 for two, excluding drinks

Description:

Brown Sahib truly the celebration of the culinary journey through the kitchens of Bengal and the flavors of Europe and European Culture. Traditional Bengali food is a mix of subtle flavors added to the culinary creations through generations. From the kitchens of traditional Bengal to the tables of Bhadralok (According to Wikipedia Bhadralok denotes ‘gentlefolk’ who arose during colonial times (approximately 1757 to 1947) in Bengal. It is still used to indicate members of the upper middle and middle classes of Bengal) where flavours of Europe were accepted and inculcated as a part of the staple diet

What to eat: read on –

• Surmai Kebabs
• Maacher Fry
• Thumma’s stuffed crumbed crabs
• Begun Kumro Bhaja
• Shukto
• Doi Begun
• Dimer Dalna
• Bhaaja Moong daal
• All dishes under non vegetarian section
• Aamer tauk
• Loochi aaloo dum
• Duck Vindaloo

For dessert: Bhapa Doi. Brown Sahib bailey banofee Pie is to die for

YUMMRAJ is yet to visit this place. Will update post after visit.