12:25 AM
Ilish tumi kar? Kolaghat-er na Padmar?
In my opinion this is the single most quintessential question that has plagued Bengalis, Bangladeshis & Bongs alike for decades if not generations.However more often than not the Ilish from Opar Bangla has emerged victorious in this fishy business.
Unfortunately for us, the Bengalis of Epaar Bangla , it has always been a tough luck to lay our hands on the golden crop of the Padma. The exorbitantly high pricing prevents us most of the time from tasting 'the' best fish God has ever created.Sometimes the imports are low, sometimes they are non-existent altogether. Blame that on the ever fluctuating relations between the two countries, which can change several equations, but not affect our love for food! Thus,we have always loved each others food irrespective of which side of the border we are on.
The recent venture by 6 Ballygunge Place attempts to bridge the gap. Serving Ilish & Chingri in the same menu & tries to bring the two Banglas closer.
As the name suggests "Paatpere Padma-parey" is the Bangladeshi food festival which will be held at the Flagship & Salt Lake outlet of 6BP from April 8 to 23 (excluding April 14), from noon till 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
6 Ballygunge place had made its name in the Kolkata Food Scene long back by becoming the go to place for a authentic Bengali lunch or dinner. While their ala carte menu will continue serving their regular Epar Bangla specialities, the Festival menu brings in some special items from Opar Bangla too.
Starters like Putimach Bhaja will compliment the mains like Murgir Lotpoti, Mutton Bhuna apart from the stars of the meal i.e. Padma Nadir Ilish & Chingri Bharta. Dishes like Kachki Maachher Corchori , Seem Dana Bharta. Seem Aloo Paturi & Begun Khashiya will also be served..The meal will end on a sweet note of Kesariya Phirni.
The festival was kicked off by none other than our very own Bumbada, whose recent film deals with the post partition Bengal. 'Sankhachil' directed by the acclaimed director Sri Goutam Ghosh is winning hearts. This Indo-Bangladesh Production has already won the National Award for best Bengali feature Film. Speaking About the Epar & Opar Bangla, Prasenjit said, "I have never seen them as two different countries and that’s what we have tried to show in our film Sankhachil. I am happy that 6 Ballygunge Place is hosting 'Paatpere Padma-parey' and I’m certain everyone will enjoy the feast".
Meal for two comes at the price of Rs 1200 excluding taxes. Six Hundred Rupees is hardly a big price to pay when one can lay hands on authentic Padmar Ilish, that too prepared by Chef Sushanta Sengupta who has always tried to offer something new keeping to the tradition at 6 Ballygunge Place. So book your table before time runs out & embark on culinary journey across Opar Bangla with these mouth watering delicacies from 6 Ballygunge Place.
Happy Eating.
Cheers.
Paat perey Padmaparey - a Food Festival by 6 Ballygunge Place
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In my opinion this is the single most quintessential question that has plagued Bengalis, Bangladeshis & Bongs alike for decades if not generations.However more often than not the Ilish from Opar Bangla has emerged victorious in this fishy business.
Unfortunately for us, the Bengalis of Epaar Bangla , it has always been a tough luck to lay our hands on the golden crop of the Padma. The exorbitantly high pricing prevents us most of the time from tasting 'the' best fish God has ever created.Sometimes the imports are low, sometimes they are non-existent altogether. Blame that on the ever fluctuating relations between the two countries, which can change several equations, but not affect our love for food! Thus,we have always loved each others food irrespective of which side of the border we are on.
The recent venture by 6 Ballygunge Place attempts to bridge the gap. Serving Ilish & Chingri in the same menu & tries to bring the two Banglas closer.
As the name suggests "Paatpere Padma-parey" is the Bangladeshi food festival which will be held at the Flagship & Salt Lake outlet of 6BP from April 8 to 23 (excluding April 14), from noon till 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
6 Ballygunge place had made its name in the Kolkata Food Scene long back by becoming the go to place for a authentic Bengali lunch or dinner. While their ala carte menu will continue serving their regular Epar Bangla specialities, the Festival menu brings in some special items from Opar Bangla too.
Starters like Putimach Bhaja will compliment the mains like Murgir Lotpoti, Mutton Bhuna apart from the stars of the meal i.e. Padma Nadir Ilish & Chingri Bharta. Dishes like Kachki Maachher Corchori , Seem Dana Bharta. Seem Aloo Paturi & Begun Khashiya will also be served..The meal will end on a sweet note of Kesariya Phirni.
The festival was kicked off by none other than our very own Bumbada, whose recent film deals with the post partition Bengal. 'Sankhachil' directed by the acclaimed director Sri Goutam Ghosh is winning hearts. This Indo-Bangladesh Production has already won the National Award for best Bengali feature Film. Speaking About the Epar & Opar Bangla, Prasenjit said, "I have never seen them as two different countries and that’s what we have tried to show in our film Sankhachil. I am happy that 6 Ballygunge Place is hosting 'Paatpere Padma-parey' and I’m certain everyone will enjoy the feast".
Meal for two comes at the price of Rs 1200 excluding taxes. Six Hundred Rupees is hardly a big price to pay when one can lay hands on authentic Padmar Ilish, that too prepared by Chef Sushanta Sengupta who has always tried to offer something new keeping to the tradition at 6 Ballygunge Place. So book your table before time runs out & embark on culinary journey across Opar Bangla with these mouth watering delicacies from 6 Ballygunge Place.
Happy Eating.
Cheers.
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