The Astor Kolkata invites patrons to Aaji Baisakh Jagrata Dware, a sumptuous Poila Boisakh lunch buffet that honors the essence of Bengali cuisine as the new year awakens Bengal.

This magnificent feast, which costs INR 1499 for the non-alcoholic package and INR 2499 for the alcoholic package, will be served for lunch on Tuesday, April 15, from 12 to 4 PM. The rich customs that make Nobo Borsho so unique, the joy of companionship, and the nostalgia of home are all brought to you by The Astor Kolkata with every scent and bite.

The feast pays homage to Bengal’s most treasured flavours, which have been carefully chosen to weave a tapestry of tradition and flavour. On offer are dishes like Shukto, Begun Basanti, Doi Potol, Chingri Malai Curry, Bhapa Ilish, Macher Matha Diye Dal, Mutton Kosha, Basanti Pulao, Roshogolla, Sandesh, Chanar Payesh, and Mishti Doi.

Bengal is not the only region with this festive spirit. The Astor Goa is celebrating Poila Boisakh with a specially designed 10-course dinner called “Unlocking Culinary Secrets of Kolkata” for the first time. Visitors to Goa from April 11 to April 16 will be treated to a gastronomic adventure that captures the spirit of Bengal on the coast, highlighting Mughlai splendour, Anglo-Indian ancestry, and the vivid flavors of Tangra-style Indo-Chinese cuisine. Chefs Amrusha and Divyanshi are the curators of this immersive menu, which costs INR 1500+ taxes for vegetarians and INR 1999+ taxes for non-vegetarians. This immersive experience allows visitors to Goa to experience Kolkata’s history and heart in a setting that combines coastal charm with nostalgic cuisine.

Priyanka Dutta