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As Durga Puja arrives, Kolkata’s vibrant dining scene comes alive with specially curated menus, unlimited buffets, and late-night feasts designed to fuel pandal hoppers across the city. Heritage culinary spots like Babu Culture are rolling out extensive 40-item spreads alongside classic dishes such as Dhakai bhapa ilish and Gondhoraj chingri malaikari, while popular favorites like Bhooter Raja Dilo Bor cater to nocturnal crowds by serving traditional Khasir mangsho and Basanti pulao thalis late into the night until 2 am. For casual cafe dining, spaces like Cabin 17A and Spiegel offer hearty comfort plates—ranging from Golbarir mutton kosha to fragrant yakhni pulao combos—ideal for quick stops between pandal trails.
At the same time, the festival offers unique and experiential dining setups blending contemporary flair with Kolkata’s rich food heritage. The Dockyard Co. presents a lavish fusion buffet featuring live chaat and Mongolian counters, traditional Bengali wedding fish fry, and decadent desserts like baked mihidana with a live rabdi fountain. For those seeking scenic celebrations on the water, The Bengal Paddle brings festive revelry onto the Hooghly River, dishing out quintessential street bites like phuchka, chicken kathi rolls, and hot masala chai alongside classic mains, ensuring revelers have a memorable culinary celebration throughout the Puja days.
