Bhavesh Bhatia - Positivelycontent: July 2013

Saturday, 6 July 2013

North Indian delicacies at New Step Inn beckon you again and again

Rating: 3 out of 5

Simplicity is a major part of New Step Inn’s USP but when it comes to their culinary art, this restaurant surpasses the standards set by many top notch restaurants in Kolkata. Situated in New Alipore (near the Petrol Pump), New Step Inn is well known for North Indian, Chinese and Sea Food. I have been to this place a couple of times and really love to gorge on their North Indian delicacies. Their Chinese is average at best, but their North Indian is really excellent.

Their decor is very simple just like a dining hall at home. Simplicity prevails everywhere in this eating hub, giving its customers a homely feel. Their service is also very warm and moderately fast. But it is the quality of their food where they truly excel.

Their Chicken tandoori and reshmi kabab are a must try. For the main course, Butter Chicken and Chicken Bharta are the best options with any varieties of pulao or breads. Their rotis are so soft that you will surely prefer roti over rice. Dahi chicken is also a fantastic preparation here. The North Indian delicacies are really well made at New Step Inn and it is one of the few restaurants in Kolkata that serves good North Indian food.

Next, the Chinese - as I always prefer ordering Chinese, I tried their Chinese delicacies when I was at this place the first time (something I will NEVER be doing again!). I had Chicken lemon coriander soup with Dry red chilli chicken as a starter. Both were nice, especially the chilli chicken, but nothing outstanding. I had Chicken Hakka Noodles and Chicken kampao. None of the Chinese preparations can be described as bland but they were not particularly worth talking about. I was satisfied but have no plans to order Chinese here again. So, while I give a 2 rating for their Chinese, I will go up to 4 for their North Indian cuisine.

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Delicious Chinese food down south!

Rating: 3 out of 5

Naktala in the south of Kolkata really surprises you with some really good food outlets. Mimi’s Kitchen is one such place that rustles up simple and tasty Chinese fare. No matter how many times you eat at this place, the taste remains the same. About three months back, I got the opportunity of ordering Chinese fare from this place. The place offers Chinese delicacies at moderate prices.

Above all their offerings, it is their soups that simply make my day. Their spicy soup dishes, namely hot and sour and manchow soup are my clear favourites amongst all their soups. The flavours and the meat along with the vegetables leave you feeling full and energised in no time. Having begun your meal on such a note, the other preparations did not disappoint either.

Their starters (like chicken drumsticks, golden fried prawns, and pepper fish) are terrific. Equally appetizing is their momos (whether steamed or fried); they do not disappoint you with their generous and juicy meat stuffing.

Similarly all the other meat dishes are juicy and succulent. Though they may be covered in a thick gravy, they are never soggy. Quantities are good and a person with very small appetite will find difficult to finish one dish. Yet their dishes are value for money especially regular chilli prawn, sweet and sour prawn, hot garlic chicken, Sichuan chicken and Manchurian fish. Though they can be had with fried rice and Hakka or gravy chow, it is their mixed Mei foon that deserves the place of honour on your table. Their light, long and soft textured Mei foon is cooked to perfection.

It is always a pleasure to have food from this restaurant; the comfortable chairs, the cosy atmosphere and the polite and well mannered servers make this place a must visit.

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Really - A snack bar that serves some super snacks!

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

Very close to New Alipore Petrol Pump and New Alipore Railway Station, Super Snack Bar is one of the favorite hang outs for many who love to gorge into delicious vegetarian delicacies that pacify the taste buds while providing a wholesome meal (and at reasonable rates!). The ambience is quite soothing as well as stimulating because of the tempting images of desserts, beverages and other foods all across the wall. Quite spacious but with limited seating arrangements - something they can improve by adding more chairs and tables without cluttering the place because on weekends diners literally have to stand in a queue to get a table.

This place has gained much popularity among foodies because of its quality service as well as excellent food. Though they serve both North Indian and South Indian food, according to me this place is extremely good for South Indian food with an average rating (at best) for their North Indian cuisine.

They have many options in dosas starting from sada to masala and rava. I generally prefer masala dosas of different varieties and all the dosas that I have tasted here are really awesome. The cheese onion masala dosa, paper butter masala dosa and rava masala dosa are a must try here. Mixed utthapam is another thing that like here. Their sambar and chutney are good and have lots of south Indian flavor.

In North Indian section, one can try paw bhaji followed by mixed or papri chat. It is my suggestion – do not order any pizzas here because they are horribly prepared here and you will be disappointed. However, the chats are good though the prices are not in line with the quantity and taste that they provide. According to me, the rates of their chats are a bit high. You will find many juices here, and this section really rocks. Their healthy fruit juices will quench your thirst, leaving you refreshed. Among the other beverages, I always prefer cold coffee with ice cream.

Their service is quite fast and no one will feel unattended. The waiters are always around you to serve you, even when your table is filled with South Indian food and you need to get your samber and chutney bowls filled from time to time.

One thing - if you are driving a car to this place, parking can be an issue to worry about.

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Enjoy natural frozen desserts from New Zealand

Rating: 3 out of 5

Just opposite the Golpark Post Office, New Zealand Natural Ice Cream is really one of best dessert parlours in South Kolkata and offers some super smooth, rich and creamy ice creams. A great place to hang out with your friends, according to me this place is a much better option to hang out at for younger crowds than some of the popular air conditioned cafeterias that have cropped up around it.

New Zealand Natural Ice Cream offers a wide variety of options of ice-creams featuring some innovative culinary artistry. A few weeks back, I was there with my friends and was swayed by their awesome selection of ice creams. Though I try not to eat ice creams too often due to health reasons, I sampled a few spoons of their Maple Walnut, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Mocha Almond Fudge and Kiwi Pavlova. Kiwi Pavlova was the flavour for me. They serve their ice creams in a beautiful way to give a visual treat to your eyes as well as taste buds. The ice creams are very creamy with a rich texture and feel smooth on the tongue. Another thing that is a must try here is their sizzling brownie sundae, which is so chocolaty and creamy that you will not want to share it with anyone.

Their service is quite prompt. This is a small parlour with a pleasing ambience that goes perfectly with a place like this. The prices are a bit on the higher side, but when you get quality you should be prepared to pay more for it.

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Food not fit for us commoners!

Rating: 0.5 out of 5

Lords Restaurant, located on Ultadanga Main Road is not a place that makes you feel very lord-like. Though it is conveniently located at a busy thoroughfare, the food and the environment make it a miss and blink wonder. The place is too small and cramped for comfort. Even inside an air conditioned room, the stuffy and suffocating environment just ruins the whole dining experience. Considering the poor food quality and quantity, this is definitely not the place you want to spend your hard earned money at. At such prices, there are other much better restaurants that you can go to. Though they offer all kinds of dishes, it is better to stick to regular Chinese basics. One should avoid experimenting here, especially with pork and mutton dishes. The only positive was their service, which was prompt and efficient.

Their Chinese fare is decent and preparations are average. Though they offer all kinds of soups; some of them seem to lack adequate seasoning and some were really bland, yet their sweet corn soup (As I mentioned earlier stick to the usuals here!) was well prepared. Among their meat items, chicken is the only meat that they seem to cook properly and that tastes satisfactory. Of all the chicken side dishes, try only their chicken lollipops, drums of heaven and chilli chicken. Seafood dishes can be given a miss entirely as they do not taste the same no matter how many times you send it back (we tried thrice!). Sometimes, all their dishes taste almost the same. Regular fried rice options like mixed fried rice and chicken fried should be ordered. The same goes for their chow items too.

Though they offer desserts to round off the meal, by the time you have eaten your meal you will not stick around for desserts anymore.

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Get to Igloo to relish their super icy, creamy igloo-ish flavours

Rating: 3 out of 5

Well named, Igloo Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour is probably the one of the best dessert parlours in Behala and offers really awesome ice creams; it is definitely worth a visit. Situated in James Long Sarani at Behala, this parlour offers varieties of sundaes along with snacks. It is an old ice cream parlour with a homely ambience, simple decor and a pleasing lady always around to serve her customers with a smile. I had been to this place after a long time, and every time I have been here the service has been really friendly. Nothing can disappoint you about this place if you can compromise with its simple decor, which is no way comparable to the modern interior decor seen in today’s ice cream joints.

I tasted a couple of their sundaes along with their sandwiches but have never opted for anything else because their tempting sundaes don’t allow me to do so. Their Chicken Cheese Grilled Sandwich and Russian Cold Sandwich are the best sandwiches here.

All the sundaes are well made. Pure Ecstasy will surely take you to a world of ecstasy as soon as you taste a spoonful of it. It is delicate, rich in whipped cream and hot fudge chocolate, and the ice cream scoop melts in your mouth, leaving you wanting more. Their Chocolate Dark Temptation, Brownie Bites Sundae, Crumbled Chocolate Sundae, Irish Coffee Delight and Amazing Black Forest are all really good options one can order here. If you love fruity flavours (I don’t!), then order As you like it, apparently the best fruity treat available for your taste buds here.

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Rolls at Ice Berg – well done!

Rating: 3 out of 5

People like me who are quite frequently in Golpark are well aware of the very popular roll centre Ice Berg, situated adjacent the Golpark Petrol Pump. A small food joint with outdoor seating, this place remains overcrowded with people at any hour of the day. I have been visiting this place often when I used to go to Golpark for any work. Till date, this place has never compromised with their quality and quantity, a lesson many other roll outlets should learn from them. Whenever I am there, this food joint has always satisfied my hunger pangs with its excellent preparations.

Though their rolls are most popular, they also serve Chinese and kababs. I always prefer their thick and heavily stuffed rolls because of their awesome taste. Their super taste is what has helped them to run their business so successfully for decades. My favourites are Chicken Special Roll and Chicken Tikkia Roll. The generous dose of chicken along with other ingredients makes their rolls a really wholesome experience. I have also tried their chow and rice a long time back but they’re nothing great unlike their super gorgeous rolls.

If are not too conscious about the ambience of a food joint that offers good food, Ice Berg is surely a must try for you for their rolls.

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An unknown eatery in the heart of Kolkata!

Rating: 3 out of 5

Haju’s Darbur on Bentinck Street is one of those places that rely on word of mouth publicity. Though it is located in the central business district, this place still has miles to go before it can rival Aliah (situated nearby), though both of them specialise in two different cuisines. The place rustles up well cooked Chinese fare. The items are available at affordable and moderate prices. The quality of food served is always fresh and healthy. The service is commendable; the servers are a polite and efficient bunch of people. They are attentive to every need of the diner and are at your side without a minute’s delay. They have a very extensive and exhaustive menu. All the items listed on them are available and if not they let you know beforehand. The food does not take very long to reach your table; the food is served fresh and piping hot.

With spicy soups like tom yum soup, hot and sour soup and manchow soup, you get to taste all the flavours. You have well balanced flavours; there is sweetness, saltiness, sourness and spiciness. Their momos (both steamed and fried) are delightful and scrumptious treats. The meat or vegetable fillings are generous and the size of the momos will not disappoint you.

Likewise, the quantity of fried rice and noodle staples might need two people to finish a plate and contain rice or noodle and meat in equal quantity. Some of the side dishes that are equally popular and equally filling are their chilli fish, chilli chicken, hot garlic chicken, sweet and sour prawns and Sichuan prawns. Even their vegetarian dishes are mouth watering preparations and make this restaurant a wonderful option for vegetarians too, especially during lunch.

For office goers they have moderately priced special lunch packs on offer.

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