The flavour of Kolkata

The flavour of Kolkata
The city is known for its old alleys. One such is shot by Atanu Pal.

Thursday, December 09, 2010

An evening out at Flurys




The visit of the Chairperson and the Managing Director to the Kolkata branch office after long lead to a refreshing evening with a senior and middle level team at Flurys yesterday. This was my first dining experience at the legendary confectionery shop-cum-restaurant from the British era at Park Street (Past visits were for takeaway). Chicken puff, chicken sandwich and egg mustard sandwich were ordered, apart from Darjeeling tea to wind up. The food was really heavy as evening refreshment. The Branch Head really missed its famous pastries not being a part of the order. The pastries enjoy a robust following even today in the city and among the 'informed' visitors. The old-world experience that is poles apart from today's plush cafes has a distinctive charm. Flurys definitely counts in a must-have Kolkata experience.

The chicken sandwich was good, and it tasted better with mustard sauce. But the puff was a put off for me. Nothing wrong with it as such, only that I don't like the way they make chicken puffs and patties. It's basically a mash and one can't get even small chunks of chicken inside. The Darjeeling tea was perfect, with its fascinating aroma. The Branch Head's suggestion was to have it without milk and sugar, so that the real taste and flavour can be cherished.

When it comes to savoury snacks in a cake shop, my recommendation is Cakes. It's chicken patty and chicken quiche can hook you if you have a tooth for savouries. Hope to come back with more on Cakes.

3 comments:

  1. Nicely done....I liked the way you took the pains to describe the details of the fascinating evening....unfortunately, I guess our walk back to work would not fit the title. Please write something about it.....Would be looking forward to more of your posts!!!

    P. S.: You should take this up as a side profession....you would do particularly good...I think...!!!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Flurry's Puff is incredibly famous. However, Im happy that you share my despair. However regarding Flurrys pastry: kono kotha hobe na boss! Thanks for the photos, felt a little nostalgic!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Cool pics, of my favorite munching-cum-dining haunt.

    ReplyDelete

Please do not post any abusive comments here. All comments will be moderated before publishing.