Culinary
pleasures from other side of the border
It was at the onset of Makar Shankranti that I received a
chance to sample the culinary delights at Mynt, the all-day dining food outlet
of Vivanta Kolkata EM Bypass. The upscale business property is looked after by
the Taj Group and has been opened for visitors sometime on August 15, 2019. The
outlet rests on the ground floor of the hotel with an area spread over 3,500
sq. ft and emphasizes on a fine balance of regional and global platter that
have been rustled up by culinary professionals of the hospitality group.
A view of Mynt
The 110-seater outlet has an invigorating
interiors with the face of Goddess Kali done up on metal ware at the entrance
of the outlet.
There are impressions of mint leaves on the interior walls, not to mention the gold-painted bamboos adorning the walls. The essence of the outlet is to offer a major push on the heritage journey of Kolkata and Bengal. The outlet has walls adorned with metal carvings on wood highlighting the remarkable structures and culture of Kolkata and Bengal including Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial Hall, tramcars, drum beats and paddy fields.
Goddess Kali at the entrance
There are impressions of mint leaves on the interior walls, not to mention the gold-painted bamboos adorning the walls. The essence of the outlet is to offer a major push on the heritage journey of Kolkata and Bengal. The outlet has walls adorned with metal carvings on wood highlighting the remarkable structures and culture of Kolkata and Bengal including Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial Hall, tramcars, drum beats and paddy fields.
Impressions of mint leaves
A metal carving on wood of Howrah Bridge
An interactive live
kitchen churning out Asian and Western dishes with the presence of Italian
pizza oven are the distinguishing features of the outlet. As I settled down for lunch, I was taken
aback to find that the chef had cooked up a veritable delight on the lunch
table with Bangladeshi thali meal,
Italian dish and Bengali desserts. I began
with hand-made Ravioli, an Italian platter made from zero and semolina flowers
and stuffed with generous fillings of spinach, mushroom and ricotta.
Thereafter, I moved on to the Bangladeshi thali to savour Chhaach that was garnished with king of lemon. I had my pick of Mochar Chop or plantain flower cutlet and Poori with Saag Chochori, a green leafy vegetable preparation. There were a number of non-vegetarian items including Lamb Biryani, Shorshe Ilish, fish cutlet, Kosha Mangsho and Parshe fry (Mullet fish) but I could ease my taste buds with the sweet delights including Khajoor Chutney and Chushir Paayesh or rice pudding.
Ravioli
Thereafter, I moved on to the Bangladeshi thali to savour Chhaach that was garnished with king of lemon. I had my pick of Mochar Chop or plantain flower cutlet and Poori with Saag Chochori, a green leafy vegetable preparation. There were a number of non-vegetarian items including Lamb Biryani, Shorshe Ilish, fish cutlet, Kosha Mangsho and Parshe fry (Mullet fish) but I could ease my taste buds with the sweet delights including Khajoor Chutney and Chushir Paayesh or rice pudding.
Finally there were
sinful treats including the traditional sweets of Bangladesh like Sandesh and Kolkata like Malpua, Rasgulla, Chhanar Jalebi or Paneer Jalebi and Gulab Jamun that were quite tempting.
A platter of Sandesh
Vivanta Kolkata EM Bypass
1930, Rajdanga Main Road,
Kolkata -700107
Phone:
(033) 66660000
Website: www.vivantahotels.com
Food
for two: Rs
1,200 exclusive of taxes. Alcohol is served on demand.
