Rakhi roster: Explore scrumptious and affordable Raksha Bandhan special menus at these Kolkata diners
It’s that time of the year again, when you may need to splurge on your sibling quite a bit - yes, Raksha Bandhan is almost here, and if the onus is on you, to plan the Rakhi dinner, we can help. Some of the best Kolkata eateries, patisseries and pubs have come up with a stunning curation of recipes, especially for the Rakhi season. We rounded up a surprisingly diverse list of eateries featuring Rakhi special menus, which are all economical and superbly delicious. From summery ramen bowls to the most indulgent gateau cakes, here are all the places where you can celebrate Raksha Bandhan with your siblings.
Ibis
If you plan to catch up on some live music acts with your sibling squad this Raksha Bandhan, you can drop in at Ibis, which is offering some fantastic dishes this Rakhi, and there is even a 15% discount on every billing. For the occasion, the chef recommends their signature Kosha Mangsho, Chicken/Prawn in Hot Garlic Sauce, Doi Murgi, Fish kabiraji, Channa cutlets, Mutton Rogan Josh Biryani, and for desserts, some Rasmalai Panna Cotta and Banana Ginger Smoothie.
Ibis Kolkata Rajarhat,
BG Block(Newtown), Action Area I, Newtown, West Bengal 700156
August 11 to 15
11 am onwards
Price for two: Rs 900
Details: 033 6134 1200
Biscotti
The Elgin Road dessert joint is famous for its adventurous culinary pairings, and this Rakhi, they have really stepped it up. For their Rakhi Special Menu, they have picked some incredibly conceptualised numbers like Deconstructed Sushi Jar, Vada Pav Panini, Grilled Vegetable Fritters, Gluten-Free Crackers with Cheese, Thai Bhel, Glass Noodle Salad, Tiramisu with Kahlua.
Biscotti
Forum Mall, 10/3 Elgin Road, Elgin, Kolkata – 700020 (4th floor)
August 10 onwards
11 AM onwards
Price for two: Rs 600
Details: 9330187766
Friday Release
Friday Release has carved a niche in the city’s gastro scene, owing to its fantastic desi specialities and international comfort food. This Rakhi the dining joint is offering a 15% discount and a fantastic spread, which features numbers like Friday Wada, Mozzarella Filled Tangri Kebab, Chicken Ranch Salad, Buffalo Wings in BBQ Sauce, Irani Keema Pao, Mango Paneer tikka, mushroom Galouti.
Friday Release
24 A Salt Lake, Kolkata-700064 Sector -1, 2nd floor
August 11 to 14
12noon onwards
Price for two: Rs 900
Details: 033 30990572
Levels The Club
Levels never disappoint us when it comes to grub, and this Rakhi too, the live music venue-cum-pub has come up with a number of food and beverages for you to binge, like Break first Martini, White Russian, Tequila Sunrise, Levels Fruit Culon, Chocolate Brownie, and much more.
Levels the Club
Y/17, EP Block, Bidhannagar, Kolkata-700091
August 11 to 15
12 noon onwards
Price for Two: Rs 1,200
Details: 097487 25544
Little Pleasures
Loudon Street patisserie Little Pleasure has a Rakhi Special Menu which consists of a variety of fresh, mouth-watering cakes, tarts and pies such as Classic Black Forest Gateau, Hazelnut Swiss Roll, Lemon Meringue Pie, Trio Mousse, Chocolate Concorde, their Signature Lemon Tea Cake, and many more. You can also splurge on assorted Rakhi Hamper Baskets (available on pre-order only)
Little Pleasures Patisserie
8/1 Loudon Street, Kolkata – 700017
10 am onwards
August 13-15
12 Noon onwards
Price for Two: Rs 1,200
Contact Details: 9830544866/9831091732