9 Places to Try Navratri and Durga Puja (Bengali) Meals Across Bangalore in 2022
If you can’t go to Kolkata to witness the rich festival celebrations and much talked about food, these places bring Kolkata to your table with something to offer for everyone - people on a fast, meat lovers, non-meat lovers, fish heads, mutton heads and even vegans.
1. Angsana Oasis Spa & Resort, Doddaballapur Main Road
If you're looking to spend the holiday with your family, but don't want to miss out on the festive fun, then the Navratri brunch at Angsana Resort is your best bet. If fasting, feast on items like Samak ki Khichdi or Sabudana Vada; not fasting and want a taste of Kolkata street-style food, then munch on rolls and kebabs.
Date: 2nd October 2022
Timings: 11:30 a.m. onwards
Price: INR 2,500/-
Directions: Doddaballapur Main Road, Northwest County, Adde Vishwanathapura, Rajanukunte
2.Hyatt Centric, MG Road
After you're done savouring the vegetarian bhog at Puja pandals, head straight to Hyatt Centric where Chef Uttam Dey presents a slice of Kolkata to you, with flavourful meat offerings. Both meat and seafood are on offer at their dinner buffet with dishes like Dhakai Elish, Chital Macher Muitha and Kolkata style Murgi Biryani. Vegetarians can gorge on Doi Potol and Posto Diye Laal Saag Bhaja, amongst other delicacies. End with sweetmeats like Labongo Latika and Sita Bhog.
Date: 3rd October to 5th October 2022
Timings: Only dinner - 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Price: INR 1,599++
Directions: Swami Vivekananda Road Mg Road, Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Halasuru
3. MoMo Café - Courtyard by Marriott ORR, Bellandur
There are those who fast during a festival, and those who feast during a festival, and then there are legends who feast on a fast. If you belong to the third category, then Satvik Bhojan at MoMo Café is for you. Farali Dhokla, Singhara ki Puri, Kacche Kele ka Vada, and Basundi Kheer are amongst a few teasers from their navratri special buffet menu.
Date: 25th September to 5th October 2022
Timings: Only dinner
Price: INR 499++
Directions: Sarjapur Main Road, Dr Puneeth Rajkumar Rd, Marathahalli
4. JW Kitchen, JW Marriott, Ashok Nagar
The true joy (read intention) of going pandal hopping in the streets of Kolkata is the food. But you can experience the same without pandal hopping at JW Kitchen, where live stations featuring Kolkata style street food will sweep you off your feet. Jhal Muri, Mochar Chop, Aloor Chop and even mains like Shorshe Maach and Paturi are featured on the dinner buffet.
Date: 1st October to 5th October 2022
Timings: Only dinner - 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Price: INR 2,550++
Directions: 24, 1, Vittal Mallya Rd, KG Halli, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar
5. Lush at Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel, Madhava Nagar
Whether or not, you're fasting, the Satvik Feast at Lush curated by Executive Chef Neeraj and team will entice you with their vegetarian thali. From tasty nibbles like Samak ki Tikki to savoury mains like Mungfali ki Kadhi, Samak Dosa and creamy desserts like Vrat Wale Chawal ki Kheer and Paneer Malpua, it’s a well-rounded feast for your palate.
Dates: 26th September to 5th October 2022
Timings: Lunch and dinner
Price: 799++
Directions: Race Course Rd, Madhava Nagar, Extension, Bengaluru
6. Chowman, Kalyan Nagar
We can all agree that Kolkata has an unrivalled affinity for street-style Chinese food. Chowman's special Navratri a la carte menu will satiate the Probashi Bengali in you. Right from Pan Fried Chilli Fish, Prawn Pepper Salt, Mountain Chilli Crab Claws and Kolkata style Chilli Chicken, they have it all.
Date: 29th September to 8th October 2022
Price: 1000++ (meal for two)
Directions: 404 no 4 GM BBMP east, HBR Layout 2nd Block, Kalyan Nagar
7. Esplanade, Indiranagar
If you're a Bengali away from home craving for those rustic mutton curries or humble Cholar dals, then head straight to Esplanade. Their Puja special buffet offers everything from Kosha Mangsho, Sunday Mutton Curry, Mutton Dak Bungalow to Chanar Kalia, Phulkopi Roast, and Rosogollar Payesh.
Date: 1st to 5th October 2022
Timings: Lunch slots - 12:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m.; Dinner slots - 7:00 p.m., 8:15 p.m., 9:30 p.m.
Price: INR 1,899/-
Directions: 202, Paramahansa Yogananda Rd, Indira Nagar II Stage, Hoysala Nagar, Indiranagar
8.Vegan Vogue, Indiranagar, Bangalore
Whoever said that vegan fare is only limited to salads, smoothies, health bowls, and fermented beverages?! You might want to rethink that after reading Vegan Vogue's Navratri Vrat Ahar, which features Matar Kachori, Bengali Basanti Pulao, Sabudana Kheer, and more. It’s time for a vegan feast.
Date: 21st September to 5th October 2022
Directions: 80 Feet Rd, Hal, HAL 3rd Stage, Indiranagar
9. Inanna Taproom, Akshayanagar
What could be better than sipping on a cold beer from the tap while surrounded by palm trees and the flavour of Bengal? You may avail the best of both worlds at the Zamin Barir Bhuri Bhoj, a celebratory Bengali food festival hosted by the taproom and curated in association with Raunak Kundu. Vegetarians can munch on Beetroot Cutlets, Mishti Pulao and Potoler Dolma while meat lovers can enjoy Bhetki Fry, Chingrir Cutlet, and Golda Chingrir Malaikari.
Dates: 1st Otctober to 9th October 2022
Timings: 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Price: 1999++ (meal for two)
Directions: Lake Verandahs, Inanna Taproom, House of Hiranandani, Akshayanagar
Himani Sona
I’m a Bangalore based Culinary Chronicler who finds joy in food storytelling and photography. I like to research and document food narratives through writings, illustrations and photographs. When I’m away from the lens and pen, I’m mostly hiking in the woods.
