Sandip Das

Review of KAFULOK RESTAURANT

I can recall very few instances when I felt happy ...

I can recall very few instances when I felt happy and sad at the same time. This exotic evening at China town was one such...
When I called Kafulok this evening to enquire about availability, I was greeted with a gentlemanly voice and was assured that they take orders untill 10:30pm. So we booked a cab and headed to China town.
But here's the catch! It was not like the colourful nights I recall, rather the deserted streets and allies were giving eerie feelings. But the moment we entered the restaurant it was gone!

Our host was a true gentleman and the best waiter I've come across recent times.
Our dinner started with mix thai soup; the best in taste so far. Next were chilly garlic chicken and fried ginger prawns as starters.
For the main course, there was mixed fried rice and egg Szechuan rice with Kung Pao Chicken (strongly recommended). It was accompanied by whiskey and mixed fruit juice as per our preferences.

Food was delectable, service was quick and the waiters were extremely vigilant; we hardly had to call them as everything was brought with utmost fastness and with most sophisticated manner.

I noticed the Vacantness in the vast eating area, the marks on the wall where AC's used to be, the empty shelves in the bar, yet I've to say they are like some Bengali feudal landlord family which is under immense economic pressure yet the elegance somehow lingered everywhere...And above all, I'll never forget their warm smiles, their Subtleness and the care with which they served... Our host, Mr William couldn't be any more helpful and dignified.

This place was nothing like it used to be and yet the service was impeccable and standard was religiously maintained. I salute their spirit and hope they overcome this phase soon enough. Therefore I earnestly request my readers to please support this heritage restaurant. You can definitely enjoy the ambience of ITC Royal Bengal which is just few miles from there, but THIS IS KOLKATA CHINA TOWN AND ONLY WE CAN SAVE THEIR LEGACY...

P. S. Pocket pinch for 3 was 2645/- only and they accept cards. Do pay a visit.