Suruchi Restaurant
| 89, Elliot Road, Opp Bank of India, Kolkata |
5 oceny
8.00/10.00 |
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+91 33 2229 0011 |
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Wrichik Basu (02.10.2017 22:04)
Established in 1952, and fully operational from 1972, Suruchi is run by a self-help women's group. Founded mainly to provide financial support to refugees who migrated to Kolkata after independence, this restaurant serves only Bengali food - a very futuristic idea indeed. It was frequented by many notable persons, e.g. Satyajit Ray. However, it operates only during daytime, from 10-30 to 3-30, but the later you go there, the less number of items you get. And, only cash is accepted.
We ordered quite a bit : rice, dal, aloo bhaja, bekti fry, mocha chingri (banana flowers with shrimps), ilish bhapa (hilsa item), kochi panthar jhol(tender mutton curry), gokul pithey (dessert).
Now, the review. Rice (plain) quality was good, not under-cooked as generally found in many places. We managed to get only one piece of bekti fry, but that tasted just great. Mocha chingri, although spicy, was fabulous. Hilsa was delicious, although a bit costly (hilsa was not really available in the Ganga this year). The mutton, cooked without any spice, was very soft. We tasted gokul pithey for the first time in life. Stuffed with grated coconut, it was good. Eventually, we ended up in eating so much that we had to cancel our next programme and went back home to take rest.
The women who serve food, mix their warmth also, which can be felt easily. Tramcars ply just in front of the restaurant. So the glimpses of trams passing by while savouring the food add a true Kolkatan flavour.
It's a must-visit restaurant for anyone looking for authentic Bengali food in Kolkata.
Established in 1952, and fully operational from 1972, Suruchi is run by a self-help women's group. Founded mainly to provide financial support to refugees who migrated to Kolkata after independence, this restaurant serves only Bengali food - a very futuristic idea indeed. It was frequented by many notable persons, e.g. Satyajit Ray. However, it operates only during daytime, from 10-30 to 3-30, but the later you go there, the less number of items you get. And, only cash is accepted.
We ordered quite a bit : rice, dal, aloo bhaja, bekti fry, mocha chingri (banana flowers with shrimps), ilish bhapa (hilsa item), kochi panthar jhol(tender mutton curry), gokul pithey (dessert).
Now, the review. Rice (plain) quality was good, not under-cooked as generally found in many places. We managed to get only one piece of bekti fry, but that tasted just great. Mocha chingri, although spicy, was fabulous. Hilsa was delicious, although a bit costly (hilsa was not really available in the Ganga this year). The mutton, cooked without any spice, was very soft. We tasted gokul pithey for the first time in life. Stuffed with grated coconut, it was good. Eventually, we ended up in eating so much that we had to cancel our next programme and went back home to take rest.
The women who serve food, mix their warmth also, which can be felt easily. Tramcars ply just in front of the restaurant. So the glimpses of trams passing by while savouring the food add a true Kolkatan flavour.
It's a must-visit restaurant for anyone looking for authentic Bengali food in Kolkata.
Jayasri Hart (06.09.2017 21:33)
Sadly, this is not the Suruchi I remember from the early days until about 2008, the last time I went there. The mangsho used to be outstanding, now it's atrocious. So were the vegetarian dishes. The only tasty item was the aampora sarbot.
Sadly, this is not the Suruchi I remember from the early days until about 2008, the last time I went there. The mangsho used to be outstanding, now it's atrocious. So were the vegetarian dishes. The only tasty item was the aampora sarbot.
Pijus Ash (08.08.2017 10:30)
It's an unique eating outlet, managed and run by women co-operative. Clean environment. They offer nice Bengali cuisine. Price is moderate. One of the best places to take meal in this area. One thing one must keep in mind, it closes down by 4PM!
It's an unique eating outlet, managed and run by women co-operative. Clean environment. They offer nice Bengali cuisine. Price is moderate. One of the best places to take meal in this area. One thing one must keep in mind, it closes down by 4PM!
Gautam Banerjee (26.05.2017 15:15)
This is the oldest restaurant for true Bengali cuisine. Try their offbeat vegetarian dishes no longer made at home. There is also tremendous mouth watering fish dishes. Order before and make up your mind early because the quantity is huge.
This is the oldest restaurant for true Bengali cuisine. Try their offbeat vegetarian dishes no longer made at home. There is also tremendous mouth watering fish dishes. Order before and make up your mind early because the quantity is huge.
prasun kumar basu (19.04.2017 10:13)
Excellent restaurant famous for its mouth watering Bengali dishes. The restaurant is run by a self help women group and community. Fish dishes specially are very tasty. All attending staffs are women who are very cordial, amiable and helpful. Ambience is also good and homely as of preparation of food. Prices are moderate. Overall, when leave the place; a self satisfaction, peace and amazing state of mind will be within the inner self.
Excellent restaurant famous for its mouth watering Bengali dishes. The restaurant is run by a self help women group and community. Fish dishes specially are very tasty. All attending staffs are women who are very cordial, amiable and helpful. Ambience is also good and homely as of preparation of food. Prices are moderate. Overall, when leave the place; a self satisfaction, peace and amazing state of mind will be within the inner self.
