The Weekly menu
Meals available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Order can be placed 3 days in advance.
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The Weekly Menu
Alcuttans are truly passionate about their mutton biryani. Kolkata has its distinct style of biryani which is on a par with the best biryanis in India—including Lucknow-style biryani and the Hyderabadi biryani. Kolkata biryani, in spite of the usage of a staggering number of spices, is not spicy. It is subtle and fragrant without being dry. A good Kolkata biryani should be moist and can be eaten on its own—no raita or salan required
We know what you’re thinking….how does a piece of crumbed cutlet qualify as a ‘Fish Fry’, mmmhmm? Oh yes, I know, I know, this is a dilemma many people are faced with, when accosted with what is a very popular Bengali snack. The ‘regular’ fish fry, or ‘Maach Bhaja’, is almost an everyday affair; pieces of fish, mostly sweet-water/river fish like Carp, are marinated with salt and turmeric and then deep-fried in mustard oil. This fried fish steak can then be had as it is, or dunked in gravy, made into a curry. The ‘Fish Fry’ however, is this….a remnant of the British legacy, a deliciously fried, crumbed fillets of fish.
An Egg Chicken Roll (often referred to as a Chicken Kathi Roll) is a popular Indian street food featuring succulent, spiced chicken wrapped inside a crispy, egg-lined flatbread or paratha, garnished with fresh veggies and tangy
The Daily Menu
Mutton biryani is a classic, fragrant dish featuring tender marinated mutton (goat meat) layered with basmati rice, caramelized onions, mint, and spices.
Chicken biryani is a world-renowned South Asian rice dish made by layering spiced, marinated chicken with fragrant, par-boiled basmati rice, then slow-cooking them together to allow the flavors to meld.
Chicken Dak Bungalow is a rich, colonial-era Indian chicken curry originating from British-era rest houses (Dak Bungalows). It is a, often spicy, stew typically featuring marinated chicken, hard-boiled eggs, and golden-fried potatoes cooked in a mustard oil-based gravy with fragrant whole spices. It is famously served with roti or rice.
Doi Katla is a traditional Bengali fish curry where Katla fish (Indian Carp) is simmered in a rich, tangy, and aromatic yogurt-based gravy. It is known for its creamy texture and balanced flavors of spice, sourness from the curd, and a hint of sweetness
Dalpuri and Aloor Dum is a beloved breakfast and festive meal combo, particularly popular in Bengali, Bihari, and Odia cuisines. It consists of deep-fried, lentil-stuffed bread (Dalpuri) served with a slow-cooked, spicy potato curry (Aloor Dum)
Chicken chilli and noodles is a popular Indo-Chinese fusion dish where tender, stir-fried chicken is tossed in a spicy, savory sauce with either ramen, egg noodles, or rice noodles.