Would yo u believe if we tell you that a long drive to a café on Rajarhat Road in Kolkata can change your cafe-hopping experiences? Herbs Café, located in Kharibari, brings that calm to your chaos.
The main door itself had our hearts, and we had to ring a bell to enter into this wellness café on the wetlands, which seemed like an escapade away from everyday hustles. The café mimics a warehouse and exhibits a biophilic architecture, which has integrated lots of greens with the space to make people connect with nature a little more. And what you cannot miss is the machaan (a bamboo deck), which can be just the right space to enjoy the birds, the sunset, or the cool afternoon breeze.
Pooja Dasgupta, co-founder of Herbs Café, says, “Herbs is not just a café, we’ve cultivated a wellness sanctuary. Every dish, drink, and detail is designed with well-being at its heart. From handpicked ingredients to mindful cooking techniques, our menu reflects a philosophy of nourishment over indulgence,” and we vouch for it, after tasting the freshest of the picks from the wetlands.
Watching the Indian pond herons and egrets exploring the wetlands, and two little dogs exploring the machaan (it’s a pet-friendly space, with a cute menu designed specifically for them), and having the best of the times, we cooled ourselves down with an Iced hazel cappuccino, paired with a big bowl of crispy fried Classic French fries.
Don’t miss out on their collagen shots. Available in four-five variants, we tried the refreshing watermelon flavour. Made with good-quality collagen powder, it tasted so good. We liked how they have kept their meals, beverages, and interiors no fuss. We tried a portion of Dry chilli fish. The chunks of basa fish were so fresh, it literally melted in our mouths, rightly tangy and zingy. If you are craving something spicy, this is a must-try. The White sauce penne pasta tasted creamy and cheesy and boasted big chunks of chicken and olives.
What we loved was their Butter garlic prawns, which tasted so good that we couldn’t stop having it. And again, no fuss. Just a lot of succulent, juicy shrimps, a few pieces of bell peppers, tossed in butter, and loads of garlic. You may ask for some herbed rice or plain bread to soak up all the flavoured butter.
Our meal ended pretty quickly that day with a serving of OG vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce. We definitely need to go back super soon to enjoy the last bit of monsoons, and the Pujo ashche vibes!
Meal for two: INR 1,000
Monday - Friday: 1 pm to 9.30 pm|Saturday and Sunday: Noon to 10 pm
At Kharibari-Rajarhat road, near North Point School
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