In India, April and May mean extreme heat, summer vacations, and, best of all, mango season! This pulpy King of Fruits, native to India, is the only redeeming feature of the countryâs scorching summer months. We all have special memories associated with this juicy fruit that comes in many different varieties, regardless of our age or where we live in the country.
Come summer, Kolkata restaurants start incorporating mangoes into their menus in a plethora of innovative ways. Check out this list of restaurants that are serving innovative mango-infused drinks and dishes to help you beat the heat.
Traffic Gastropub, Kolkata:Â
Traffic Gastropub Kolkata is keeping it cool this summer with its mango-infused dishes! Traffic is popular not only among pub crawlers but also for its delicious food and drinks. You can feast on mains like Mango Pizza or appetisers like Pulse Chicken Tikka, which is a combination of our favourite pulse toffee and chicken tikka with a âmangowala jhatkaâ.Â
Siddharth Gupta, Sekhar Chatterjee, and Swastik Nag, Directors of Traffic Gastropub, remarked, âSummer has arrived, and so has mango season. To honour the king of fruits, weâve introduced two mango-infused dishes to our menu with a âmangowala jhatkaâ. Weâre sure our patrons are going to love our creations.âÂ
What: Mango-infused dishes at Traffic GastropubÂ
Where: 2nd Floor, City Centre, Rajarhat Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal 700157Â
Price: Rs. 1500/- for two people (approx)Â
Timing: 12 noon – 12 midnightÂ
Social Media Links:Â
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traffickolkata/Â
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traffickolkata/?hl=enÂ
Canteen Pub & Grub, Kolkata:Â
Canteen Pub & Grub Kolkata is the first place that comes to mind when we think of fresh flavours with a dhaakad twist. Spice things up with the Makha Aam – āĻ Tandoori Bhetki that comes with five pieces of boneless Kolkata Bhetki cooked in a clay oven and served with Bengali mustard kasundi.Â
Donât forget to try out their Alphonso Mango Delights with the goodness of fresh mango pulp, cream cheese, fresh cream and crushed digestive biscuits and end your meal on a sweet note!Â
Swastik Nag, the Director of Canteen Pub & Grub, said, âWhat could be better than a gastronomic way to beat the heat? Come in for a mangolicious experience!âÂ
What: Mango-infused drink at Canteen Pub & GrubÂ
Where: City Centre 1, C301, 3rd floor, DC Block, Sector 1, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700064
Price: Rs. 1700/- for two people (approx)Â
Timing: 12 noon – 12 midnightÂ
Social Media Links:Â
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canteenpubandgrub/?hl=enÂ
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canteenpubandgrub/
Hard Rock Cafe Kolkata:Â
Summers make you thirsty, and Mango Tango at Hard Rock Cafe Kolkata can help you quench your thirst. With their amazing food and drinks, the most happening rock ‘n’ roll themed food establishment never fails to win the hearts of their patrons. In fact, Mango Tango is one of the best-selling non-alcoholic beverages, with a perfect blend of fresh mango pulp, orange juice, and energy drinks. A summertime favourite!Â
What: Mango-infused drink at Hard Rock CafeÂ
Where: Park Mansion, 57-A, Park St, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016Â
Price: Rs. 2500/- for two people (approx)Â
Timing: 12 noon – 11 pmÂ
Social Media Links:Â
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hrckolkata/?hl=enÂ
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HardRockCafeKolkata/Â
Veneto:Â
Veneto, one of the cityâs newest restaurants, has also welcomed the mango season with specially curated mango-infused dishes. Besides offering an exclusive range of concoctions, Veneto has introduced some fusion dishes like Campania – mango feta and prosciutto pizza with a generous dose of parmesan cheese and onion, and Umbria – fresh mango cheesecake made with creamy cheese, freshly chopped mangoes, caramel sauce and berries compote.Â
âOur mango-infused dishes are surely going to make you crave for more. Come in for a fusion taste of mango this summerâ, stated Vanita Bajoria, owner of Veneto.Â
What: Mango-infused dishes at VenetoÂ
Where: 4th Floor, South City Mall, Prince Anwar Shah Road, KolkataÂ
Price: Rs. 1500/- for two people (approx)Â
Timing: 12 noon – 11 pmÂ
Social Media Links:Â
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VenetoKolkataÂ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venetokolkata/
Lord of the Drinks Kolkata:Â
Lord of the Drinks Kolkata is serving a special mango-infused dish – Grilled Bhetki With Aam Kasundi Jam that is sure to please your taste buds. Cooked to perfection, their mango-special dish comprises two grilled fish fillets served on a bed of mashed potatoes, some steamed beans and aam kasundi jam.Â
âThis summer, stop by the Lord for a gastronomic adventure. Our mango-infused Grilled Bhetki With Aam Kasundi Jam is made with the utmost love and care, leaving you wanting moreâ, stated Vanita Bajoria, Director of Lord of the Drinks Kolkata.Â
What: Mango-infused dish at Lord of the Drinks KolkataÂ
Where: South City Mall, Fourth Floor, Kolkata 700068Â
Price: Rs. 1800/- for two people (approx)Â
Timing: 12 noon – 12 midnightÂ
Social Media Links:Â
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LOD.LordOfTheDrinks/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordofthedrinksofficial/?hl=enÂ
Boho Trunk Store & CafeÂ
Boho Trunk Store & Cafe is celebrating the arrival of the âKing of Fruitsâ season with a twist! In their mangolicious summer menu, the cafe cum boutique has rolled out salads, summer coolers, pudding and whatnot. Their Assorted Mango Salad is a perfect assortment of raw mango, ripe mango, lettuce, mango salsa, black salt and olive oil.Â
Spicy and savoury, you can take your pick from their other mango-infused dishes like Chilli Mango Grilled Prawn, Grilled Chicken In Mango Mustard Sauce and wash these down with refreshing Aam Raas Mojito and Grapes Cooler.Â
Craving for something sweet? Try their Mango Pudding to round off your meal!Â
What: Mango-infused dishes at Boho Trunk Store & CafeÂ
Where: 38 Indrani Park, Prince Anwar Shah rd. Kolkata, near Jogesh Chandra Law College, Kolkata 700033
Price: Rs. 500/- for two people (approx)Â
Timing: 1 – 10 pmÂ
Social Media Links:Â
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shree922Â
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bohotrunkkolkata/Â
Aminia:Â
To satiate your sweet tooth, head to Aminia and try out their classic Mango Lassi made with fresh, pulpy mango.Â
âAminia has the perfect delicacies to get you excited for the fresh flavours of summer. Make the most of mango season by pairing our delectable treats with the summer special mango lassiâ, states the restaurant chainâs Sales Director, Azra Golam.Â
What: Mango-infused drink at AminiaÂ
Where: New Market, Rajarhat, Jessore Road, Shyam Bazar, Golpark, Behala, Barrackpore, Serampore, Sodepur and SiliguriÂ
Price: Rs. 700/- for two people (approx)Â
Timing: 11:30 am – 10:45 pmÂ
Social Media Links:Â
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aminiarestaurantÂ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aminiarestaurant/
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