Cafe Ekante Open Air

Ria Ray

9 years ago

5.0

If planning for a romantic date or a quick break away from the bustling cacophonic routine, this Place would be your soul healer! Situated right in the middle of a lake on a island it is dangerously beautiful. The quiet and serene atmosphere all around will lift you up to a all new level of romantic thrill. When it comes to food it is even better! Murg jhaal lonka tikka and nolen gurer payesh should be a must in your order list. Definetly a place you cannot afford to miss and to me it is one of the best restaurant i have been in recent times.. Also make sure if you are coming in a cab ask him to drop you at the bridge..

Reshmi Bagchi

9 years ago

4.5

A perfect place for Outdoor dining.... Food quality was good but not excellent.... Ambience was romantic.... Overall good experience... Will come again....

Pamela Nandi (Foodaholic)

6 years ago

4.0

Ilish Parbon | Cafe Ekante & Biswa Bangla Gate There is a saying that Bengalis have "baro mashe tero parbon" and the arrival of Hilsa - Queen of Fish marks the onset of monsoon, the season that breeds romance and nostalgia. However, "Your favourite dish Hilsa is in danger. Stop catching young 'Khoka' ilish" is really alarming. The reason is due to overfishing i.e. fish being caught when it's young. This year WBHIDCO (West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development) initiated an awareness campaign 'Eat Large Save Small' to mark the inauguration of Ilish Parbon | Cafe Ekante & Biswa Bangla Gate. Honoured to be a part of this mission that kicked off with a grand celebration at 'Banglar Gram', Eco Park, New Town - the place that is blessed with gorgeous scenery and the an effort has been made to recreate the Bengal Village studded by mud houses, paddy fields, farmer statues etc followed by several rounds of distinguished Bhatiyali songs - the music of mystic rivers to bring alive the lives of boatmen and then taking a vow to buy Ilish at least more than 1 Kg. A rally from 'Banglar Gram' graced by Shri Debashis Sen - Chairman and Managing Director at HIDCO was organised with a pledge 'Don't indulge in buying young Khoka' Ilish. Spreading the messages to the larger audience about the health benefits of Ilish - 'Ilish improves brain stimulation' and 'Ilish eases Rheumatoid Arthritis' was very thoughtful. Its 'Celebrate with Difference' by exhibiting dishes of Ilish curated by chef Sani Dutta that is currently available at Cafe Ekante,eco Island,eco Park and Biswa Bangla Gate to justify the mission 'Let's savour the taste of full-grown Ilish during monsoon'. No better way to soak into the golden hues of the sunset, inhaling the refreshingly cool breezes, mesmerize the view of the finest urban park by taking boat ride to Café Ekanté and the tingling taste-buds were ready to pamper the flavours of Hilsa - delectable Hilsa Biryani, an irresistible combination of fragrant rice and pompous Hilsa served with magic burhani. What and Where: Ilish Parbon | Cafe Ekante & Biswa Bangla Gate When: 20-July onwards.(Lunch and Dinner) Thank you so much, Shri Debashis Sen and Sanjit Sharma for the warm invitation and gracious hospitality. Really a pleasure to be a part of such a wonderful journey. Thanks a lot, chef Sani Dutta for the great dish.

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Swapnendu Goon

9 years ago

4.0

{uid:27888568} Great afternoon stopover for lunch. Quiet ambience and less crowd alongside the lake of Eco Park in an island. Fast service and well mannered hosting. Simple less spicy Bengali and north Indian dishes. Loved the Shorshey Iilish like anything. Frequent visitor.

Krishanu Das

9 years ago

3.0

With a lovely open air ambiance this place is located inside the Eco tourism park cafe ekante island area. Among several other restaurant areas this is their open air section where you can enjoy the cool breeze sitting on peral white chair table with some hot or cold beverages mainly according to me. Came here on couple of occasion and enjoyed a cuo of coffee along with french fries. Though thetvtasted very average but really enjoyed the ambiance here.

Sanchita

9 years ago

2.5

Went to the open air one beside the house boat.. the ambience was good, ordered mix platter of different kinds of cutlet , cold drinks, coffee and sweet lassi. While nothing to say about cold drinks, the lassi was good, coffee average and the cutlet filling was same for all different kind of cutlets.. egg devil, mutton cutlet , prawn cutlet and chicken one all tasted same. Not happy with the food. But good place to sit around and chat in evening.