Hey folks,
Hope you all are doing fine. The weather is perfectly rainy (that is if you are fond of monsoons) and it is just the perfect time to go for a sumptuous lunch. Well, I chose 6 Ballygunge Place and I went there with my parents. Bengali cuisine is something that even most non-Bengalis like and 6 Ballygunge Place is a heaven for Bengali culinary delights. The name is nothing new to anyone who is from Kolkata as the place is considered as one of the best legendary restaurants in the city.
Location
6 Ballygunge Place, as the name clearly states, is located at Ballygunge Place and is very well accessible by all public transports. The restaurant can also be easily spotted. The place is located at just a walking distance from the Ballygunge Phari bus stop. The place is not really in close proximity to any of the metro stations but if you want to know anyway, then Jatin Das Park is the nearest metro but you’ll eventually have to take something else from there.
Ambience
The place has a traditional Bengali touch to it which is evident from these pictures. I particularly loved their decor, especially the way they created a perfect reflection of Bengali culture. They have a banquet hall too which you can book for special events. And they have separate rooms of buffet and a la carte menu. There is something that I would want to say over here. If you are willing to go for the signature dishes or the special dishes, then you should preferably go for the a la carte because the buffet doesn’t include everything they have on the menu. But you can also check it for yourself once you reach the place.
Food
No matter how much I appreciate the food of this place, it will never be enough. I personally love Bengali food, and if you love it too, then you will definitely love this place. If you see the menu given on Zomato you will get confused so I will advise you to look up the menu on their own website. I have included the link over here for you:
Here you will get the full range of menu exactly as given on their menu card.
From the starters we ordered the Murshidabadi Grill Pomfret (Rs 250). Now I am a person who loves fish but then I don’t like the ones which have too many bones in them. XD And from that point of view pomfret is my favorite fish and I totally loved this dish as well. The aroma was amazing and the grill was just perfect.
Once you turn the page of your menu to the main course section, you will see that the menu is divided under subheads like prawns, crab, bhetki, rohu and so on. Well, their hilsa or ilish is quite famous but then again as I told you I am not a fan of too many bones (although I love ilish when Ma takes the trouble of separating the bones for me), we didn’t go for it. We ordered Dab Chingri (Rs 525) which is again one of their signature dishes. The amount served is enough for three people. The specialty of this dish is that the prawns are roasted inside of a tender coconut which lends it a special aroma. You must definitely try this dish if you happen to visit 6 Ballygunge Place.
We also ordered Kasha Mangsho (Rs 440) from the Mutton section of the menu. We had ordered this on their recommendation as they said that this is also a specialty of theirs. But to be honest I didn’t find it that much special maybe because I love the way the Awadhi mutton is cooked and I love that more. But anyways, you can give it a go if you want but I felt it was more or less like any other Kasha Mangsho I have ever had. And it is a bit spicy too. We ordered one Radhaballavi (Rs 25 each) especially because I love any meat recipes with some kind of bread and you have to believe me when I say it, their Radhaballavi is huge and not like the ones we usually eat. So for Rs 25, I’d say that’s a lot. You’ll definitely figure that out from the picture below.
We ordered Moori Ghonto (Rs 190) too and this is a traditional Bengali recipe that is made with the head of fish, rice and they had also given potatoes. The fish that was used here was Rohu or Rui. And from the rice section, we ordered two Kaju Kismis Pulao (Rs 215) and it was enough for three people. The pulao has a sweet flavour and we personally love that so we went for it but if you don’t want a sweetish dish you can go for their other rice dishes.
Well, this was the first time that I was so much immersed in all those tasty recipes that I completely forgot to take the Pulao’s picture separately so I guess you all have to do with just this one. In the end, we ordered the Chutney of the Day (Rs 85) and it was a tomato chutney with raisins and dates. One chutney is enough for three to four people. But then again, I forgot to take a picture of this too. Once you are finished they will also give you a bowl of hot water to wash your hands in.
In short, if you are planning for a lunch date with your family or friends, you can choose 6 Ballygunge Place without any doubt.
Pros
- The menu has a wide variety of dishes for both veg and non-veg.
- The food tastes delicious.
- The price is not too high as is the case with most legendary places.
- The quantity of food is beyond any doubt enough.
- The behavior of the staffs is very welcoming.
Cons
Well from my experience, there was none.
Summary
Food Quality – 5/5
Food Quantity – 5/5
Ambience – 5/5
Hospitality – 5/5
Price – 5/5
You might feel that I am exaggerating with the ratings, but if you visit the place anytime later, you’ll know why I feel that everything is perfect.
Do let me know about your experiences and comment down below.
– Susweta.
Susweta Biswas 