Oh! Calcutta

It takes a rare genius to sell Bengali food to the Punjabis, without a single concession to the North Indian palate, and kudos to the owner for managing the near-impossible feat. The restaurant that looks like an old-fashioned Calcutta club, serves everything - Bangla Ranna, Raj cuisine and Muslim signature dishes. So that, even if you hate Bengali food, you can still try Lobster Thermidor. The Mochar Chop is a cutlet made from minced banana flower that is deep-fried. You won’t find a single drop of excess oil on it. There's a whole section of Bhapa or steamed dishes. Other must-haves include the Begun Bhaja, the Bhaja Moonger Dal, the Aloor Dom and Luchi, the Mochar Ghonto, the Bhapa Ilish and the Daab Chingri. End the meal with the Safedar Payesh or the Daber Payesh (made of tender coconut) and the Bhape Sandesh.