Culinary Marvels - The Exquisite Winter Barbecue at ITC Sonar, Kolkata

Culinary Marvels - The Exquisite Winter Barbecue at ITC Sonar, Kolkata

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The Exquisite Winter Barbeque at ITC Sonar, Kolkata

Just when you've had a hectic week all you want to do is soothe your frazzled nerves in a nice place and savor good food without compromising on your fitness regime. There is nothing like dining by the serene lily pond to soothe my grumpy olfactory nerves after a hectic day.

I was invited to relish the culinary delights at ITC Sonar, Kolkata. The succulent kebabs, grilled seafood and veggies were served on the table along with sparkling wine. You could feel the goodness pervade your senses. Later the Chef introduced us to the entire barbecue and we could not wait to dig into the spread. 


About ITC Sonar, Kolkata

ITC Sonar was destined to be a hotel built on large expectations. It was created for Kolkata, a City that is the laboratory of intellectual acumen, creativity and culture. The Thought Capital of the Country. The Hotel aims to sit Kolkata down on its rightful seat as a leading city of modernity and tradition. 

It uplifts locational, regional and national sentiments. ITC Sonar also subscribes to the international traveler overwhelming him with its architectural statements.

Yet, at the kernel of ITC Sonar is food. Food has been a long standing friend of Bengal, it has also been the soul of ITC Hotels’ , whose food brands, such as Dum Pukht offering the Grand Cuisine of India and Peshawri presenting the Robust Flavors of North West Frontier has become little signatures on lips around the world. ITC Sonar features the finest restaurants that Kolkata deserves. Peshawri rated the World’s finest Indian restaurant cajoles with its Kebabs. Dum Pukht the last word in dum baffles with its Biryanis and brings to the forefront the Grand cuisine of India. West View Bar & Grill – Kolkata’s only dedicated fine-dining restaurant for Western grills now has a slew of offerings to provide gourmets in the city a truly international gastronomic experience. The Eden Pavilion, a bat up to Eden Gardens redefine the classic Coffee Shop, while Pan Asian presents the Flavours of East Asia.

The Exquisite Winter Barbecue 

You can relax by the gentle lapping waters at Eden Pavilion Lawns (The Eden Pavilion, a bat up to Eden Gardens redefine the classic Coffee Shop) under the starlit sky and indulge your palate with a lavish spread of succulent grills of meats, seafood and vegetables marinated with exotic spices, barbecued to perfection and served with just the right accompaniments. 

Walk in every evening 7:30 pm onwards to savour culinary masterpieces from the grill including shawarma, harleem, roast leg of Lamb, kebabs, grilled seafood and vegetables, to name a few paired with a selection of wines, whiskies and cocktails.

The Winter Barbecue at ITC Sonar is unique as the ambience provides an unparalleled sigree warm setting. The hotel pays tribute to the beauty of Bengal through its landscaped fish filled water gardens full of exotic lilies. (Water is the very being of Bengal. Its food, fish comes from it. Love blossoms around the lakes. Even Goddesses are given fond farewells in the waters. Inspired by this, ITC Sonar consists of several reshaped water bodies that serve as the heart of the Hotel) Being rooted to the soil, one often relates it to be a baganbari (farmhouses owned by Zamindars or feudal landowners of yore).

The winter barbecue is an extension of this offering, an annual feature it provides the gracious Bradralok to entertain or spend quality time with his friends and family over a meal.

Verdict

Highly recommended! There is nothing like spending an evening with sumptuous food by the Lily Pond. The food is divine and I cannot stop raving about it ever since. It has been perhaps, one of the best experiences in Kolkata. 

P.S. If you searching for culinary experience, like no other, look no further than ITC Winter Barbecue at Eden Pavilion 


Must-try:  (Healthy Options) - Cottage Cheese and Pomegranate Gallete 

Exotic tossed vegetables 

Tandoori Pomfret

Tandoori Chicken 

Bhekti Marinated with Cilantro and Parsley
Chicken with Honey Mustard and Rosemary 

Smoked Cheese Sausages

Prawn Marinated With Coriander and Chilli Flakes 

Grilled Chicken and Egg With Tomato Relish 

I ended up skipping the main course except for a few veggies, salads and went on to try some desserts. Kolkata Delicacies like Mishti Doi and Sandesh were to die for. Hot Chocolate mudpie was sinful. 

What I like?

- Value for money! 

- Amazing chicken cooked to perfection and grilled seafood you will never forget. 

- The live barbecue and pasta counter

What I didn’t like?

- No whole wheat breads or brown rice.

Pocket Pinch: 

Rate INR 2250 plus applicable taxes. (Till 13th Jan 2014) Thematic Specials on Christmas Eve will be at INR 2500 plus applicable taxes and on New Year’s Eve will be at INR 3000 plus applicable taxes. (Perhaps, you can try it out next year.) 

Where?

EM By Pass, Park Circle Connector, 1, Park Circus Connector Rd
Tangra, Kolkata
West Bengal - 700105
033 2345 4545

The festive season is ushered in from 13th December with thematic specials on Christmas and New Years Eve, the Barbecue continues till 12^th January 2014.