After watching the trailer of an upcoming film named as ‘ Ak je Chilo Raja’ a Bengali (“One that was the king” probably the English...
After watching the trailer of an
upcoming film named as ‘Ak je Chilo Raja’
a Bengali (“One that was the king” probably the English
translation of the name of the movie according to my understanding) film’s trailer directed
by Srijit Mukherjee. I
have just flabbergasted, Bengali traditional enrichment, attire and culture overwhelmed my mind. The song of
Rabindranath which I heard in the trailer “ Maharaj Aki Saje Ale Hridaya Puro
Majhe” (Wonderfully attired you
come to my heart, your Highness,Millions of sun and moon fade away on your
feet) Completely occupied my senses.
, West Bengal..’ When we spell the name Sonar Tori”, the
first thing comes in our mind is the “Sonar Tori”
“The Golden Boat”, the most celebrated collection of poems of Rabindranath Tagore. With similar to that
believe me this food junction will also
mesmerize you and make you nostalgic. I must say
very few restaurants/eatery blown me out in this way.
Sonar Tori is significant of
the royalty of zamindari era Bengal. Concourse is
beautifully decorated with antique items like cage of birds and green coconut
made of brass, wall picture, Banyan trees made of brass, lotus,
Jasmine are name of few. A sophisticated glass chandelier,
luxuriantly furnished furniture increases its sophistication.
The main unique thing which I have gone through in
this eatery is private dining areas
for large family meals or gatherings which are mostly
rare in Kolkata as per my knowledge. Private dining area also blissfully
decorated. Over the entire place is
perfectly private for your private party with special ones.
The main dining area covers a huge spacious area with the canopied ceiling with
numerous bulbs with based in brass plate, posh and relaxing sofas, paintings in
silver plates, vintage gas lamps, paintings, , Brass Bells, Typewriter all of
these ready to welcome you with its antiquated lavishness of the old golden
days. All cutlery made of brass. Plates are made of brass with
banana leaf.Luchis/Puris are served in flower brass pot. Wall décor, lamps and others made of brass mostly. I witnessed the unique recycle of the brass item from regular life. After entering this restaurant time travelled to golden traditional time of Bengal. One can mesmerize by its royal look and slight background Bengali music.
To match its sophisticate décor, its food is
also lavish and royal. The Bangladeshi-style biryani had
been freshly-cooked and enriched with a subtle delicious flavour. The
poppy seed-coated chicken, daab sandesh had been unique items that
I've never tasted in any other Bengali restaurant. It was an absolute
delight to the taste buds.The thalis confused people with
its large variety of items served. You were
overwhelmed with Loita Maacher Jhori Bhaja,aam-bhaat, kochu-bhaat which
have been literally forgotten. The fulko luchi with
delicious aloo dum, would remind you good old Sunday Bengali
breakfast.
We
had ordered Murgir ghoti kabab, Dhakai Chicken
Biriyani,
Mutton Bhuna, Mete Chochori (Liver curyy), Jorda Rubri. Friends mark my wo
rds this was really a good platter. The
delicious kabbabs were lips smacking, Biriyani was heavenly
and Mangso Bhuna will make you a time travel. The
mutton was soft and tender, and the chicken was mouth-watering too. Daab Sandesh and Jorda Rubri splendid. After meal 'paan' or
sweet betel leaves you can have from the lounge.Staffs
are very well behaved and prompt.
Combination of enriching decoration, music, food of this Sonar Tori will let you think that from all cacophony of life takes time for your own is necessary to cherish the past, to peace to your heart. Sonar Tori will induce you to remember the experience with its hand-outs. This fabulous experience will tickle in my mind for long. With the marvellous song of Rabindranath Tagore I conclude this article.
Mutton Bhuna, Mete Chochori (Liver curyy), Jorda Rubri. Friends mark my wo
rds this was really a good platter. The
delicious kabbabs were lips smacking, Biriyani was heavenly
and Mangso Bhuna will make you a time travel. The
mutton was soft and tender, and the chicken was mouth-watering too. Daab Sandesh and Jorda Rubri splendid. After meal 'paan' or
sweet betel leaves you can have from the lounge.Staffs
are very well behaved and prompt.Combination of enriching decoration, music, food of this Sonar Tori will let you think that from all cacophony of life takes time for your own is necessary to cherish the past, to peace to your heart. Sonar Tori will induce you to remember the experience with its hand-outs. This fabulous experience will tickle in my mind for long. With the marvellous song of Rabindranath Tagore I conclude this article.
Wonderfully attired you come to my heart, your Highness,
Millions of sun and moon fade away on your feet.
All pride dissolved, faint and fall upon dust,
All my mind and body continues to ring like a lute.
Pleasantly blowing breeze carries a blend of thrill and
woe,
All the flowers of the garden assemble on your feet.
Unable to see an earthly substance, though my eyes do not
wink,
Beauty prevails in the core, as I delve into.
**** Thali Pictures and private dining area photos are taken from internet.
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OMG, all this is so tempting...May soon take a trip to Kolkata just for meeting friends and eating all this... :)
ReplyDeletePlease come and enjoy. Thanks a lot
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