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bengali, Continental Cuisine, desserts, drink, Fusion, India, Indian, Kolkata

Chef’s table at Amar khamar (kankulia road, Dhakuria, kolkata)

In a nutshell: If you expect traditional bengali / Indian food, please avoid this pop up. If you want classics, please keep away. This table is All about experiments – some of which you may like at one go, some you may be shocked at, some you may be shocked to find that you actually like it. Address & other details: amar khamar Facebook : … Continue reading Chef’s table at Amar khamar (kankulia road, Dhakuria, kolkata)

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A trip to Varanasi on Dev Deepawali 2022 (curated & organised by Shagufta Siddhi, founder of Ganga Jamuni). Part 1 of 2

In a nutshell : A five day visit to Varanasi during Dev Deepawali, organized by the multi talented art historian Shagufta Siddhi, founder of Ganga Jamuni. What’s incredible about her trips (including this) are the unique experiences one gets seamlessly, experiences that google searches do not ever reveal and most importantly meet amazing like-minded people, many of whom become friends for life. When google search … Continue reading A trip to Varanasi on Dev Deepawali 2022 (curated & organised by Shagufta Siddhi, founder of Ganga Jamuni). Part 1 of 2

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Delhi, desserts, India, Indian, North Indian Snacks & meals, north Indian snacks (street food)

Sohan sweets, radhe Lal halwai (3034 masjid khajoor, behind Jama Masjid, Dharampura, Kinari Bazar, purani dilli, delhi)

In a nutshell: An old shop with a renovated facade that serves elongated gulab jamuns that are so addictive that 2 people finished 15-20 pieces in one box, in 24 hours!!! One of them does not like sweets in general. Address & other details: Sohan sweets Meal for 2: ₹100 onwards Cuisine type : vegetarian Disclaimer: All restaurants / eateries reviewed by YUMMRAJ were visited … Continue reading Sohan sweets, radhe Lal halwai (3034 masjid khajoor, behind Jama Masjid, Dharampura, Kinari Bazar, purani dilli, delhi)

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bengali, desserts, India, Indian, Kolkata

Chittaranjan Mistanna bhandar (on Shyam bazar Street, close to jatindra mohan avenue & Shyam Bazar street crossing)

This is a part of YUMMRAJ’s series called TIMELESS KOLKATA EATOUTS – reviews of Heritage Kolkata restaurants. Each restaurant has been rated as ‘Old is Gold’ or ‘Old is no more Gold’ based on the experience. Year/decade of opening-1907 In a nutshell: A century plus years old kolkata sweet shop that serves hot roshogollas throughout the day & shuts shop around 7 pm, as soon … Continue reading Chittaranjan Mistanna bhandar (on Shyam bazar Street, close to jatindra mohan avenue & Shyam Bazar street crossing)

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Delhi, India, Indian, Mughlai

Hilal hotel (1004, gali madarse wali, Jama masjid area, delhi)

In a nutshell: Super enjoyable nihari & paya, limited seating, quick service Address & other details: hila hotel Meal for 2: ₹200 onwards Cuisine type : non vegetarian Disclaimer: All restaurants / eateries reviewed by YUMMRAJ were visited by YUMMRAJ himself & he has paid for the full Bill & tips also. http://www.yummraj.com does not have even one featured / sponsored reviews. YUMMRAJ believes in … Continue reading Hilal hotel (1004, gali madarse wali, Jama masjid area, delhi)

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Asian Cuisine, Continental Cuisine, Fusion, India, Indian, Kolkata, North Indian Snacks & meals, north Indian snacks (street food)

Badhshah (Lindsay street, kolkata)

In a nutshell: A restaurant that we have been quite a few times, few decades back, mainly for the rolls, pleasantly surprised us with some great kolkata street food last month. Address & other details: badshah Meal for 2: ₹250 onwards Cuisine type : vegetarian & non vegetarian Disclaimer: All restaurants / eateries reviewed by YUMMRAJ were visited by YUMMRAJ himself & he has paid … Continue reading Badhshah (Lindsay street, kolkata)

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Asian Cuisine, Continental Cuisine, Fusion, India, Kolkata

Sienna cafe (Hindustan park, kolkata)

In a nutshell: A beautiful cafe, part of a design studio, that serves really good western food, made from local ingredients. Great attention to detail from choosing ingredients to creating good fusion food – local ingredient global cuisine Address & other details: sienna cafe Facebook: sienna cafe Instagram: sienna cafe Meal for 2: ₹1000 onwards Cuisine type : vegetarian & non vegetarian Disclaimer: All restaurants … Continue reading Sienna cafe (Hindustan park, kolkata)

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Anglo Indian, bengali, British, Continental Cuisine, Fusion, India, Indian, Kolkata

Allen kitchen (sobhabajar, central avenue, kolkata)

This is a part of YUMMRAJ’s series called TIMELESS KOLKATA EATOUTS – reviews of Heritage Kolkata restaurants. Each restaurant has been rated as ‘Old is Gold’ or ‘Old is no more Gold’ based on the experience. Year/decade of opening-1884 Perspective – 1880 Calcutta tramways was incorporated in England. Horse drawn teams were introduced. In 1902 came the electric ones. 1885 Indian national congress was formed … Continue reading Allen kitchen (sobhabajar, central avenue, kolkata)

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Mrityunjay Ghosh & sons sweet shop (Sarat bose road, Garcha, near maddock square, kolkata)

This is a part of YUMMRAJ’s series called TIMELESS KOLKATA EATOUTS – reviews of Heritage Kolkata restaurants. Each restaurant has been rated as ‘Old is Gold’ or ‘Old is no more Gold’ based on the experience. Year/decade of opening-1928. We think this restaurant is OLD is GOLD for its food In a nutshell: A 94 years old bengali sweets & savoury shop, run by the … Continue reading Mrityunjay Ghosh & sons sweet shop (Sarat bose road, Garcha, near maddock square, kolkata)

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Asian Cuisine, Bangladeshi, bengali, India, Indian, Kolkata

Himur henshel (road behind Patuli police station, baishnabghata, kolkata)

In a nutshell: A full fledged large & visually delightful, Bangladeshi food (predominantly) restaurant , whose food still reminds of good home food – not at all greasy, spices not on the face, minimal (if any) short cuts leading to flavours of ingredients expressed well, attention to detail to textures & really good taste. Address & other details: Himur henshel Facebook : Himur henshel Instagram: … Continue reading Himur henshel (road behind Patuli police station, baishnabghata, kolkata)

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