East India Room - Kolkata

"A LOTUS FLOWER FLOATING ON THE MUD" Cons and negatives 1)Location Google maps location for 1st time visitors will surely confuse you to reach the location especially at night time, Took us almost 20mins to find the place even post reaching it as even the hospital premise beside it no one had a clue about "East India room" Worse part no telephone number listed on Google to ask for guidance. 2)Parking After finally reaching at 8:30 p.m outside the rajkutir resort we were told there is no valet parking and we need to go straight then right to park the vehicle. There were no sign boards suggesting or guiding directions for parking in fact a no parking and exit board is all that was shown. Parking spot discovery took another 5mins. The location from parking back to restaurant is a 5minute spooky walk as there is no one and I mean literally no person visible with the old havelli kind of spooky fills. After finally reaching the resrurant at 8:45 p.m,which screams out delightful Victoria kind of ambience with a bite of history and culture of Bengal we were mesmerized at the interior planning and colors and it took away all the stress of reaching the spot as it was worth it we ordered stuff from chefs recomendation. The pros and the borderlined cons Pro #1)As complimentary welcome drink we had a nice gondhraj Lemmon soda which was refreshing to go along with bread and different kind of butter. We were excited for the food to finally dive in the flavors on east india room delicacies. CHIMNEY CLEAR BROTH The soup has some noodles and exotic BOILED veggies served in a bowl with some hot water with added flavors making up as the liquid base. To our utter shock the soup was not even hot so we asked it to be warmed up. So he asked to serve the starter before the soup which actually doesn't go with the feel. STARTER ARRIVES BEFORE SOUP @9p.m PRO#2)For all vegetarian this is the only major plus thing to order for it was very different to things we have at regular restaurants. Bandel cheese Malakoff It was an extremely finely made starter fried layer with cheese and some tofu in internal chords to go along with sweet chutney. Cut 2...Soup re arrives @9:10p.m With only a slight difference in warmth which hardly lasts for 2 to 3 mins. #pleasehurrysir To another shock just as the soup came the waiter comes and tells us at 915p.m sir last order is at 9:30p.m as per covid rules. It's obnoxious to ask someone who is having a soup to jump the gun to order main course in the interim. P.s in the exact opposite table to us later on they ordered main course at 9:45 p.m sharp Anyways we went again as per chefs idea to order dal makhani called national high dhaba dal and cossimbazar handi paneer which is just like the paneer butter masala in normal terms.Roti falka was ordered as breads. Average stuff The good part was paneer was fresh n veggie was hot, Dal was slightly spicy as a 5 year old child was with us couldn't eat it. Falka were very very thick which is very rare. The good thing is quantity of dal and sabji were very good so next time between a family of 2 adults 1 child even one vegetable is enough. As the resort is exotic with interiors and posh with prices we least expected u.p.i payments to be accepted however was a let down to hear only cash and card accepted. The sweet stuff. An overall average experience was made pleasant with a brownie cake they provided us as it was my wife's bday. The portion was adequate,delicious and very well decorated. The manager and stewards were good with hospitality apart from the hurry up for last order request. All in all a once a lifetime experience to remember for interiors some spooky experiences en route and a sweet ending. Do visit it once for capturing good memories.

One of the best ambiance in Kolkata till now. This is inside the Swabhumi complex. The complex converted now into a boutique hotel and is a great traditional Rajabari feels. This is a nice getaway itself from the hustle bustle of Kolkata. And at a prime location. The decor is very good. The food is great as well. Loved the pork chops and chicken a la keiv ( a trademark British Kolkata dish). These two are a must try. We tried the stroganoff and a Danish meatball spaghetti as well, which was okay. Go for a memorable experience here.

Too good ambience! You can visit and enjoy the ambience. But on food I would say it is very over rated. Taste ok not too good. Price is too high. If you are not taking buffet then per head you have to spend 1000.

East India Room has a beautiful ambience with amazing hospitality, food and service. We tried the following along with a few mocktails - Chitpur Special Jali Kebab Tulaipanji Pathar Pulao Dhakai Morog Pulao Dhonepata Kachalonka Murgi All of these were too delicious, and the quantity is good as well. Although the price is a little bit on the higher side but it's worth it. Must visit. ?

Wondeful place with good food. It's a restaurant themed on the colonial British era. The whole ambience is excellent and the food is good. Great place to spend time with friends and family n an even better place for an romantic dinner. Open air seating is available but will be a good option only during winters.

A taste of Colonial Bengal- This place is so serene and classy, it takes you to a timeless era of Bengali culture and architecture. East India Room is located inside Swabhumi boutique hotel Raajkutir. All the restaurants and hotels inside Swabhumi are just breathtaking.

I would like to give 10/10… food, ambience … awesome experience… must try their signature dishes… 1. Dhakai jali kebab.. 2. Pine smoked bhetki 3. Dhakai mugh pulao 4. Fish and chip ( name of the dish is different… ) ?I can’t recall actually Awesome behaviour of staffs… so cordial… they would guide you about their signature items…. I love it ?

The food quality is too good. Behavior of head chef is awesome. He personally attended all the people who came to eat there. He was humble and also communicated very politely about the food and process of cooking. The mouthwatering bengali dishes captured the mind and left a happy vibe.