Ramada Darjeeling’s Wine Company Bar is embracing the booze-free January trend with its take on a nonalcoholic cocktails. This cosy, romantic spot around the corner from Gandhi Road is perfect for an after-work drink with a date. End or begin your date night with drinks and small plates at Wine Company in Chauk Bazaar. Enjoy Wine Company’s Dry January special drink menu that’s so flavorful alcohol isn’t required.
Wine Company, Ramada Darjeeling
This month of January has been coined “Dry January” for people choosing to abstain from alcohol for the first 31 days of the year. Luckily, Wine Company, Ramada Darjeeling offer — alcohol-free cocktails for drinkers who are skipping booze but still want to keep an active social life. Being sober-curious is a trend that’s grown greatly over the past few year.
Drinks Served on Table :
Virgin Pina Colada
Virgin Pina Colada – Virgin Pina Colada is made with fresh pineapple chunks, pineapple juice, coconut milk and crushed ice, then put all in a blender and blend it till the mixture become smooth. Virgin Pina Colada is a delicious non-alcoholic tropical treat with refreshing, smooth and pleasing flavors.
Kiwi Cooler
Kiwi Cooler – Kiwi Cooler is a refreshing drink made with freshly squeezed orange juice, kiwis, lemon and blended with ice. Sweet and sour Kiwi Cooler is very refreshing, tangy and sweeten flavours are perfectly balance to sip and relax on any evening.
Blue Shoe
Blue Shoe – Blue Shoe is mix of chilled blue variety of Hawaiian punch and cranberry juice and pour that mix into a chilled martini glass and then add the 7-Up, Sprite or any sparkling drink. Blue Shoe mocktail is a sparkling, delicious non-alcoholic drink with a mixture of sweet and citrusy flavor.
Describing Taste and Flavor :
Virgin Pina Colada
At Wine Company, spend the night away while sticking to those new year’s resolutions by sipping the Virgin Pina Colada, a smooth drink made with fresh mashed pineapple, fresh pineapple juice, coconut milk, and crushed ice.
Kiwi Cooler
Get a no-proof beverage fix with Kiwi Cooler is sweet and sour yet refreshing with freshly squeezed orange juice, kiwis, lemon and ice cubes.
Blue Shoe
Sip booze-free Blue Shoe, made with Sprite, blue variety of Hawaiian punch and cranberry juice.
Wine Company, Ramada Darjeeling
Boasting mid-century British influence is this sleek new bar called Wine Company with gorgeous wood finishing, plush seats and dim light, this spot is excellent for night caps, intimate drinks with your mates or even a date. Wind down with the gang after work at this cocktail bar and open kitchen tucked away in Ramada Darjeeling.
Wine Company, Ramada Darjeeling, Gandhi Road, Chauk Bazaar, Darjeeling Timing : 12:30pm – 11pm Average Cost : 1,200/- for two people Reservation : +91 7477714343
Refreshing Evening Drinks at Wine Company, Ramada Darjeeling
The Tea Lounge is nestled in luxurious Ramada Darjeeling and about a 3-minute walk from Darjeeling Mall, this place ticks two major boxes in patrons list — good food and fair prices. Aside from their excellent food, the inviting space is brighten with warm lighting, stylish decor and a hotel Lounge concept. Despite the many openings throughout the years in locality, we know we can still rely on The Tea Lounge, where cakes, tea and coffee are spot on. This charming lounge nestled in ground floor of Ramada Darjeeling is popular among travelers, in-house guests and a gem for those who want an intimate tea and munch time in a cosy environment.
Food served on Table :
Darjeeling White Tea
Darjeeling White Tea – Darjeeling White Tea has a delicate aroma and brews to a pale golden colour with a mellow taste and a hint of sweetness. This is a delicate tea with refreshing and sophisticated taste best enjoyed without milk, its every sip is connoisseur’s delight.
Cupcakes with Matcha Green Tea Cream Toppings
Cupcakes with Matcha Green Tea Cream Toppings – Delicate fruity cupcakes are topped with light and fluffy whipped cream mixed with flavouful Matcha Green Tea powder. Treat yourself with these deliciously moist and fluffy cupcakes topped with a matcha green tea cream frosting while sipping your hot tea.
Black Forest Cake
Black Forest Cake – Black Forest Cake is a combination of rich, moist chocolate cake layers, cherry liqueur and a smooth whipped cream frosting, topped with fresh cherries. Deliciously creamy Black Forest Cake is a cut above the rest with homemade whipped cream, rich chocolate ganache and sweet spiked cherries, truly a delicate German chocolate cake.
Lisbon Chocolate Cake
Lisbon Chocolate Cake – Lisbon Chocolate Cake is a dense-but-not-heavy, dark-chocolate fudge-like cake topped with a whipped chocolate mousse and substantial dusting of cocoa. Lisbon Chocolate Cake is so famous that people from around the world travel Lisbon to taste these addictively delicious Chocolate Cake.
Describing Taste and Flavor :
Darjeeling White Tea
Darjeeling White Tea is the kind of beverage that leaves you feeling refreshed after just one sip.
Cupcakes with Matcha Green Tea Cream Toppings
Cupcakes with Matcha Green Tea Cream Toppings that sees a light and fluffy sponge cake base topped with fresh cream dusted with pleasantly bitter matcha powder. It’s simple but beautifully decorated, and will strike a chord among cupcake fans who like fruity cakes that are not too sweet.
Black Forest Cake
This fancy Tea Lounge at the ground floor of Ramada Darjeeling gets it right with this beast of a German-style Black Forest Cake — three layers of incredibly moist chocolate sponge cake held together by silky smooth whipped cream. It is filled with liqueur-soaked cherries and covered in a celebratory confetti of chocolate flakes, making this boozy masterpiece perfect for an alcohol-loving friend, or even your date!
Lisbon Chocolate Cake
This Lisbon Chocolate Cake features layers of gooey dark chocolate fudge that is rich and bittersweet — pretty much every chocolate lover’s delight! Lisbon Chocolate Cake is much denser and richer than the normal chocolate cakes, so much so that you need only a few forkfuls to satiate even the biggest chocolate cravings. It’s only available in slices though — perfect for an intimate celebration.
The Tea Lounge, Ramada Darjeeling
The Tea Lounge, located in Ramada Darjeeling serves an affordable a la carte style tea, coffee, snacks and desserts. Go crazy with fresh slices of Lisbon Chocolate Cake, Black Forest Cake, Cupcakes and Muffins; they’re known for their freshness. Also there’s ample space for you and your friends to catch up over light bites and great tea or coffee.
The Tea Lounge, Ramada Darjeeling
The Tea Lounge, Ramada Darjeeling, Gandhi Road, Chauk Bazaar, Darjeeling Timing : 8am – 11pm Average Cost : 600/- for two people Reservation : +91 7477714343
The Tea Lounge : Late Afternoon Scones & Pastries to Savor at Ramada Darjeeling
This charming restaurant nestled in Hotel Shangri-La is a gem for those who want an intimate contemporary Oriental meal in a rustic environment. Located in the heart of Darjeeling and just a two-minute walk from Darjeeling Mall, this restaurant & bar is perfect for accommodating the whole travelers group for a meal. Prices here are affordable, portions are big and flavours are equally good. Fitted with dim lighting and wood finishing, this ostentatious restaurant in Hotel Shangri-La is excellent for couple dinners or group lunches.
While you push through the heavy glass door with green wooden frames, you will find a small reception counter at the right side of entrance. Hotel Shangri-La’s Restaurant is located just behind the reception area serves Indian, Oriental and Tibetan dishes. There are two sections in the restaurant that are separated by a square wooden arch, first section is family dining and second section at the end is the bar area.
Food Served on Table :
Hunan Pork
Hunan Pork – Hunan style boneless and juicy marinated pork stir fried with bell pepper, chilies, onions, ginger and garlic. Amazingly delicious, tender and flavorful Hunan Pork is a perfect balance of spicy and sweetness with a meaty texture. Crisp-tender, mouthwatering pork pieces will play with your taste-buds with enchanting flavours.
Chili Pork with Peppers
Chili Pork with Peppers – Chili Pork with Peppers is made with moist and soft pork chunks, onion, garlic, spices and a house-made red chili & pepper paste. Insanely addictive and extremely tender Chili Pork with Peppers is spicy, tangy and packed with rich smoky flavor.
Pork Shapta
Pork Shapta – Pork Shapta is a flavourful Tibetan delicacy made of sliced juicy and marinated boneless pork strips stir-fried in a wok with spices, onions, tomatoes, capsicum, green chilli, ginger and garlic. Mouth-melting tender Pork Shapta is addictively spicy, succulent and incredibly flavourful.
Kung Pao Chicken
Kung Pao Chicken – Tender and moist boneless chicken chunks, spring onions, Sichuan peppercorns, crunchy roasted peanuts, bell peppers and onions are stir-fried with subtly sweet-and-spicy Kung Pao sauce. Kung Pao chicken is sweet, savoury, tangy and incredibly delicious with highly addictive aroma.
Drinks Served on Table :
Hotel Shangri-La, Darjeeling
Chilled Beer : Options are very limited here so we have to settle with ice cold Budweiser.
Hotel Shangri-La, Darjeeling
Scotch on the rocks : Again options and availability are very limited so we settled with Johnnie Walker Red.
Describing Taste and Flavor :
Chili Pork with Peppers
Start your meal with the humble yet spicy Chili Pork with Peppers — savoury cubes of crisp, juicy, flavourful and soft pork with spices stir fried till golden brown. Chili Pork is also thick, very meaty and slathered with a finger-licking good glaze that will keep you busy for a while.
Pork Shapta
Order their signature Pork Shapta — melt-in-the-mouth boneless meat slices slicked in a rich, umami-laden spices and served with fluffy steamed buns. Pork Shapta is a must-order, very succulent crisp and meaty dish doused with fragrant dry spices.
Kung Pao Chicken
Spicy soft and juicy — it’s everything you can ask for in a well-prepared delicious Kung Pao Chicken. The aromatic, succulent meat is sliced off the bone skillfully and doused with a umami-rich Kung Pao sauce that you don’t want to miss.
Hunan Pork
The mouthwatering Hunan Pork is proof that pork dishes are a forte here — the strong flavour, soft-texture, clean-tasting and not overly herbaceous as some Chinese pork dishes can be. The Hunan Pork felt more tasty when paired with the ice-chilled beer.
Hotel Shangri-La, Darjeeling
Located in Hotel Shangri-La is this gem of a oriental restaurant serves an affordable a la carte style menu. It’s not just the delicious food or cheap price that has earned their loyal patrons — service is decent and the servers are attentive to requests. This modern Chinese restaurant in Hotel Shangri-La marries authentic Oriental flavours with a contemporary Indian setting that offers both indoor and rooftop dining options. So, mark this chic restaurant down for your future dinner dates.
Hotel Shangri-La
Hotel Shangri-La, Nehru Road, Chauk Bazaar, Darjeeling Timing : 12noon – 9:30pm; Average Cost : 800 for two (approx) Reservation : 0354 2254149
Planning your next Sunday Breakfast? Put this cosy restro in Gandhi Road on your list. Service is good, and the breakfast dishes are top-notch. You’re bound to impress your loved one’s at this posh space called Darjeeling House nestled inside Ramada Darjeeling a four star property, complete with excellent sitting arrangements and intricate floor tiles. A stone’s throw away from Darjeeling Mall or Chowrasta, this beautifully decked-out cafe warrants a visit for early morning breakfast.
Chicken Salami
Jot this one down for catch-up sessions over morning breakfast classics. To cater to the taste buds of its patrons Darjeeling House, Ramada Darjeeling has come up with a – New Zesty Morning Breakfast menu; in which they have caringly and mindfully curated a breakfast that would make the first meal of the day wholesome. Feast to your heart’s content with their morning Breakfast Buffet, from made-to-order tawa-fired dosa to freshly baked breads. Spend relaxing morning catching up with a friend over honest-to-goodness nosh in this quiet place.
Baker Basket Counter : White & Brown Breads, Croissant, Muffins, Plain Sugar Doughnut, Choco Doughnut
South Indian Live Counter : Dosa & Uttapam
Fixed Buffet Items :
South Indian – Vermicelli Upma, Dal Wada, Meda Wada, Idli (Two Types of Chutny) North Indian – Aloo Bonda, Mirchi Wada, Poori Bhaji, Paratha (Aloo/Paneer/Gobhi/Plain) Continental – Veg-Saute Vegetable, Grilled Tomato, Potato Roesti, Baked Beans, Oat Meal Porridge Non-Veg – Poached Fish, Streaky Bacon, Chicken Sausages
Describing Taste and Flavor :
English Tea cakes
Perfectly Yum! Moist, dense, buttery, flakey, and decadent English Tea cakes, Morning Buns, Muffins, Croissant, Cinnamon Coffee Cake all are breakfast dream and perfectly paired with a hot cup of Tea or Coffee.
Meda Wada
Don’t leave without an order of the Masala Dosa, famed for its unfailingly crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside spicy stuffing as well as its Sambar, Onion Tomato, Coconut and Green chutney combo. Served in a handy tall glass, the chilled mango lassi is a must for mango lovers. On the morning breakfast menu, the soft, flavourful Poached Fish is also a must-try.
Upma
In addition to the regular dry cereals, they also provides Choco-flakes, Wheat-flakes bowls of cereal and warm porridge to provide variety in offering of not only flavours but also textures and temperature. Some other must experience here at the healthy Morning initiative are North Indian Signatures, South Indian Delicacies, Continental Bake & Grill – each of segment provides a complete meal in itself.
Poori Bhaji
The Scrambled Eggs on Toast is simply divine – think creamy, curdy eggs paired with crisp toast. Darjeeling House also offers choices in favoured yoghurts, toasted nuts, puffed grains, granola’s and fresh fruit that allows customizing your breakfast bowl. For savouries, the Streaky Bacon and Chicken Sausages is a good option too.
Cold cut Meat
Options ranging from micro-greens, sprouts and herbs to an assortment of vegetables and fruits that encourage patrons to make smart, informed decision about what they can have for breakfast. In addition to the juices, whole and cut fruits, from farmers market ensure nothing but the best produce to kick start the day.
Sambar
Upma here cooked as a thick porridge from dry-roasted semolina with veggies, green chillies and curry leaves is another choice for excellent healthy breakfast. You will also love crispy, fluffy and delicious medu vadas that goes very well with coconut chutney or sambar dips.
Hot Chocolate Waffle
Sweet tooth’s — be sure to get a taste of their Hot Chocolate Waffle that sees cocoa and cream over fluffy waffles, silky strawberry jelly and vanilla ice cream drizzled with Irish Cream Espresso.
Darjeeling House, Ramada Darjeeling
Set in the snazzy Ramada Darjeeling, Darjeeling House is known for its appetite-whetting breakfast buffet, which excels in both Indian and Continental flavours. Live station dishes are tasty, fruits are super fresh, and local dishes like the Mirchi Wada and Poori Bhaji are equally excellent. The Darjeeling House has everything required for lazy mornings — classic white minimalist interiors, simple, yummy food and excellent Darjeeling Tea. Dig in their satisfying Breakfast Buffet — think grilled sausages, fluffy scrambled eggs, streaky bacon, cherry tomatoes, button mushrooms and sourdough.
Darjeeling House, Ramada Darjeeling
Darjeeling House, Ramada Darjeeling, Gandhi Road, Chauk Bazaar, Darjeeling Timing : All Day Dining opens 24 Hours Average Cost : 1,200/- for two people Reservation : +91 7477714343
Enjoyably Delicious Breakfast Buffet at Darjeeling House, Ramada Darjeeling
First a big thanks to Ramada Darjeeling management for arranging this trip for us. This tea estate was established by Mr. David Wilson in 1854 and then known as Wilson Tea Estate. This tea garden is the one of the biggest tea estate in Darjeeling, West Bengal. It spans 440 acres of land and is located at a height of 6,900 feet above the sea level. In 1929, Tarapada Banerjee bought the Windsor tea estate and merged another nearby estate and gave the name Happy Valley Tea Estate. Presently this Tea Estate is owned by, Banerjee family from Hooghly.
Happy Valley Tea Estate
Located just below Hill Cart road, the Happy Valley Tea Estate is worth a visit, especially during March through May, when the plucking and processing are in progress. The approach of this Tea Estate is through a narrow winding downhill road which is quite steep. So if you are walking, the walk on your way back is likely to be quite cumbersome. But the scenic rewards on the way are enormous. The entire procedure of tea plucking, procession and packaging is interesting to experience. Tea lovers can surely buy some fresh tea from here. The entry in the estate if free however if visitors wants a detailed tour they can hire a tour guide.
Happy Valley Tea Estate
It become one of the major tourist attractions for its beautiful carpeted greenery which may sweep scenery lovers off their feet. Happy Valley Tea garden’s factory is the highest altitude tea factory in the world. Darjeeling has got a number of tea estates but none matches the scenic beauty of this particular one. A trip across this estate will also allow you to understand the processes involved in tea plantation, including the plucking, withering, fermenting and the drying process.
Happy Valley Tea Estate
Tourists can stroll down to the tea estate in the morning and rejuvenate the feeling of standing on the field of tea. If you have enough free time then you can go for a hiking or you can ride a cycle and have a tour in the valleys else you can enjoy a guided tea factory visit too. At the end of the factory tour you will be taken to the factory outlet where you can sample and taste various types of tea produced in the estate. If you want, you can also buy tea here.
Happy Valley Tea Estate
If you want to just taste a cup of best quality tea in Darjeeling, then there is another way. There is a small tea shop right next to the factory, Happy Golden Cafe which is run by a local lady. She has samples of the estate tea which she apparently collects from the employees quota. This is where you can have a cup of excellent black tea for Rs. 25/-. The lady will make it for you from leaves plucked at the gardens here.
Happy Valley Tea Estate
There are seasons for different types of tea’s, Green and little bit of White Tea are plucked during March to May. June to August is the season for Black Tea. September to November is again the season for Green and White Tea. The tea garden’s factory usually remains closed from November to February because tea plucking does not take place during winter. You can however see the tea gardens from outside. This tea Estate is certified by United Nations FAO project as a model tea estate and their first flush and second flush teas are extremely popular in all over world.
Just a short two minute walk from Darjeeling Mall, Glenary’s is a cosy bakery & restaurant that is great for spending wonderful time over light bites and excellent tea or coffee! Glenary’s Bakery & Cafe is well known for the breakfast it serves. Swing by in the mornings and perch yourself on one of their wooden benches along the open air balcony area. If you can spare more time, enjoy a simple breakfast of Roasted Pork Sub Sandwich with Hot Chocolate.
Glenary’s
Run by the Edwards family, Glenary’s is a prominent landmark of Darjeeling and existing since the British colonial days. Glenary’s has remained as the best bakery in Darjeeling district. Many restaurants and even star hotels in Darjeeling buy the fresh breads, cheese, cakes and pastry from Glenary’s and serve them to their customers, such has been its reputation. They have opened two outlets recently, one at the lower town of Darjeeling at Chowk Bazaar and another at Bagdogra (near the airport).
Glenary’s
Food Served on Table :
Roasted Pork Sub Sandwich
Roasted Pork Sub Sandwich – Freshly baked crusty sub sandwich rolls are layered with savory, tender, juicy, marinated and roasted pork loin, caramelized onions, bell pepper, mushrooms, iceberg lettuce and two slices of cheese. Glenary’s is sort of a local legend in making an amazingly tasty pork roast just for these Sub Sandwiches.
Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate – The Hot Chocolate here is smooth, with a nutty hint, but it is the flavour that you cannot miss. The hot, velvety smooth chocolate concoction is the most balanced we’ve tried so far. Such a delight before taking on the rest of the day!
Describing Taste and Flavor :
Hot Chocolate
It was raining like cats and dog since morning and my mind is telling me – no tea or coffee at hotel today, go straight for Glenary’s and sip their hot chocolate while adoring the chill winds. The Hot Chocolate here is great for a rainy day boost — a perfect blend of dark chocolate and milk, and is the perfect cocoa fix to start the day with. Let the cool wind gush in with the drizzle, let it rain!
Roasted Pork Sub Sandwich
When the weather forecast calls for a cold rainy day, hot Roasted Pork Sub Sandwich sounds the most appealing. Don’t miss out on the decadent Roasted Pork Sub Sandwich, featuring lightly seasoned roasted pork meat accompanied by onions, bell pepper, mushrooms, iceberg lettuce, cheese and a spread of chilli aioli sandwiched between multigrain sub.
Glenary’s
When in Darjeeling, this spacious, insta-worthy bakery is the spanking place to be for solid breakfast. Seating is limited, and most come by to quietly immerse themselves in the soothing aroma of baking cakes and brewing Darjeeling tea at Glenary’s Bakery & Cafe. This beautiful and nostalgic colonial space is set to be a hot hangout around the Darjeeling Mall.
Glenary’s
Glenary’s Bakery, Nehru Road, Chauk Bazaar, Darjeeling Timing : 6:30am – 7:30pm; Average Cost : 300/- for two (approx.) Reservation : 06295 972 916
Step through the Darjeeling House, Ramada Darjeeling and be transported to a different time, with tasteful touches of luxe memorabilia with a modern twist. Embedded along the Clock Tower Darjeeling, in one of the city’s finest hotels, is this glitzy restaurant that is great for lunch and group celebrations. While the dishes here may cost slightly more than your regular dine-out fare, the hearty portions and well executed food makes it all worth your while. Pencil this restaurant down for feasts with your pals.
Darjeeling House, Ramada Darjeeling
Food Served on Table :
Dak Gangjeong
Dak Gangjeong – Dak Gangjeong is a deep-fried crispy chicken dish glazed in a sticky, sweet and spicy sauce. This is a irresistible Korean-inspired dish, Dak means chicken and Gangjeong is a type of Korean sweet that is fried and coated in a sticky sauce. Dak Gangjeong is sweet coated double fried spicy chicken and the batter made with potato starch instead of flour is totally addictive, packed with flavor and crispy & crunchy texture.
Murgh Reshmi Kebab
Murgh Reshmi Kebab – Murgh Reshmi Kebab or Chicken Malai Tikka is a traditional Indian Kebab where skinned boneless chicken seasoned with cream, garlic, ginger, yoghurt, cashews and melange of spices then cooked in tandoor to create a delicious, silky, melt in mouth Reshmi kebabs. This kabab is so soft, juicy and mild even kids will love it. Dip this kebab in mint chutney for a heavenly experience.
Darjeeling Chicken Momo
Chicken Momo – Darjeeling Chicken Momo is typical Himalayan dish, a steamed soft flour coating filled with spicy minced chicken. Dip the hot steamy Momos in spicy chutney, one bite and you will feel the mince chicken mixed with the spicy chutney playing with your taste-buds. Chicken Momo must be enjoyed while they are hot and steamy.
Chicken Biryani
Chicken Biryani – Chicken Biryani is a mouthwatering fragment savory rice dish, loaded with soft, juicy marinated chicken, caramelized onions and flavorful saffron rice. This flavorful Chicken Biryani is a one-pot meal served with potato and egg. The aromas in air, the vibrant colour, the juicy meat pieces, beautiful fluffy rice all appeal you to dig in instantly.
Himachali Gosht Rara
Himachali Gosht Rara – Himachali Gosht Rara is a very unique Himachali style mutton preparation as it combines the mutton pieces along with the mutton keema or Gosht mince in it and slow cooked with yoghurt, tomato, onion, ginger, garlic and several ground spices. Mutton steeped in gravy of spicy mutton mince, soaked with rare spice is unique, flavourful and extravagant in every way.
Dum Murgh Kali Mirch
Dum Murgh Kali Mirch – Dum Murgh Kali Mirch is rich creamy dish prepare with boneless chicken, cashews, cream, and onions along with freshly ground spices. The succulent pieces of chicken are coal smoked and then simmered in this rich white gravy on dum to bring out the actual flavours beautifully then sprinkled the black pepper dust on top while serving.
Dal Makhani
Dal Makhani – Smooth, creamy, rich and buttery Dal Makhani has whole black lentils slow cooked for several hours with butter and cream to get the unique flavor. A creamy, thick and flavourful buttery dal loved by many with breads.
Baked Blueberry Cheesecake
Baked Blueberry Cheesecake – Creamy and flavoured baked Blueberry Cheesecake sits on a graham cracker crust and is topped with a homemade blueberry sauce. Baked Blueberry Cheesecake is so creamy, so buttery, and blueberry flavour is so dominant, you will not be able to stop at one bite.
Describing Taste and Flavor :
Dak Gangjeong
The potato starch battered Dak Gangjeong is smooth and juicy chicken coated in a sticky, sweet and spicy, thin, crisp crust, made extra heavenly when dipped in their homemade tartar sauce.
Darjeeling Chicken Momo
The dough is soft & thin, and the minced chicken filling is generous, well spiced, and unbelievably tasty. Seriously, you have to try Darjeeling Chicken Momo to believe it.
Murgh Reshmi Kebab
Feather soft Murgh Reshmi Kebab, is marinated with harbs and spices, and then grilled to give it a tender yet charred flavour. Seasoned simply with spices and butter, the result is hearty, melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Aromatic, juicy, succulent, silky-textured and delicious Murgh Reshmi Kebab will simply melt in your mouth.
Himachali Gosht Rara
An infusion of bold and savoury flavours await in Himachali Gosht Rara, featuring slow cooked spicy mutton keema, topped with big juicy, aromatic and tender mutton pieces. Every bite make you felt like in heaven.
This Chicken Biryani is cooked and served traditionally, without any curry, but every bit aromatic. It’s also healthier with the omission of ghee, so you can feel a tiny bit less guilty. Moist tender meat without gamey flavour, under a pile of fragrant rice and fried onions.
The light and smooth Baked Blueberry Cheesecake is a no-brainer — think fresh Blueberry flesh mixed with creamy Cheesecake base that’s studded with lightly salted, crunchy graham cracker.
Need a spot to meet the in-laws, or perhaps mum’s birthday is coming up. Turn to this restaurant on the beautiful place of Ramada Darjeeling for flawless lunch or dinner. You can expect an unpretentious setting and a crew of friendly staff to make lazy lunches even more enjoyable. Gather the pals or family for a good conversation and yummy local nosh in Darjeeling House, Ramada Darjeeling.
Darjeeling House, Ramada Darjeeling, Gandhi Road, Chauk Bazaar, Darjeeling Timing : All Day Dining opens 24 Hours Average Cost : 1,600/- for two people Reservation : +91 7477714343
Lip-smacking Lavish Lunch at Darjeeling House, Ramada Darjeeling
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Rajdeep is a purely passion driven food Blogger who gathers minute nitty gritties of his gastronomical journey in his blog Gourmets Travel Guide. Whenever he is discussing with me on culinary science, I found his knowledge is extraordinary and blogging thus nurtures his crave for knowing and adoring food & drinks. I wish him all the best.
Sumanta Maity
General Manager, Golden Tulip Hotel, Kolkata
We reached out to Rajdeep online and immediately found him approachable but also accommodating to our questions and need for guidance. Instantly at ease, we arranged a hugely successful bloggers meet with the result reach far surpassing what we had even imagined at the beginning. I wish him all the best for his Blog Gourmets Travel Guide.
Jaidev Dutta
General Manager, Holiday Inn Kolkata
Rajdeep is an avid fan of Thailand and I am always flattered by this fact! I believe that this quality he has, coupled with his passion in food-blogging, long acquired experiences of extensive traveling and cultural mingling, he makes a perfect recipe for success in giving us thrill, excitement and letting us learn new things each day with his Food and Travel Blog - Gourmets Travel Guide.
Nutt Svasti Salee
Royal Thai Consulate-General, Kolkata
Rajdeep's attention to detail of culinary art and the way he articulate his blogs in Gourmets Travel Guide for readers are praiseworthy and we are glad that we have been with him, as our esteemed blogger for long now. We wish that he continue his endeavour in integrating the revamp of Restaurant Business for all, right from the beginning of a reopening of such setups!
Swarup Ghosh
General Manager, Hotel Casa Fortuna
Rajdeep, is one of the early food bloggers in the city of joy and probably the most jolly. His love for food and travel and happy personality makes him a pleasure to be with.
Prabhas Dutta
Director, Hakuna Matata, Kolkata
Rajdeep’s great knowledge and understanding of different types of food and drinks makes him one of the best in this field, having also a very good eye for details. His photographs and contents are always spot on. I would absolutely recommend working with Gourmets Travel Guide for any social media activity, you will not be disappointed.
Kobid Sinha
Operation Manager, Malt, Kolkata
Social Media Promotions with Rajdeep and his blogging team has been an absolute pleasure and I look forward to invite them again in the near future. End event posting in his blog Gourmets Travel Guide is visually high quality, with content; simple, clear and concise for all readers. We love Gourmets Travel Guide.
Abhijit Chakraborty
Restaurant Manager, RoadHouzz
A lovely person to work with, genuine, friendly and clearly very passionate in what he do. Rajdeep manages to grasp our concept effortlessly and then transform it into wonderfully written words! It was a pleasure collaborating with him and seeing through his writing in Gourmets Travel Guide blog what he got out of our experience.
Sujan Paul
General Manager, Rangoli Park Hotel & Resort, Gujarat
Rajdeep has been a great support for organizing bloggers meet in our different properties. The planning process and the events all went very smoothly and we received some great social media coverage from Gourmets Travel Guide. Thanks for your support Gourmets Travel Guide and I look forward to working together again in the future.
Sourav Rakshit
Assistant General Manager, Ambuja Neotia
Gourmets Travel Guide is always a good read. I like it because posts are simple without use of any fancy words or drama but includes many informative tweaks and touches and often little ingredient details of the dishes, also the photographs are excellent. I always look forward to collaborating with Rajdeep on all food & beverage promotions.
Sujoy Bhattacharjee
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, Royal Orchid Hotels, Kolkata
With great photos, beautiful descriptions with a personal touch, this is a blog written by a Bengali man Rajdeep, who loves to enjoy all kinds of food. Gourmets Travel Guide is a great resourceful blog if you are looking for something little different in the food blogging arena.
Puspendu Kayal
Restaurant Manager, Episode One
I love the blog covers and each sections has all the info you’d want to know in advance, so it makes exploring restaurants a lot easier! I’ve had brilliant experiences in doing events with Rajdeep, without the worry of whether it might be a disappointment. Thank you Gourmets Travel Guide and team.
Indranil Chatterjee
Restaurant Manager, PAPAYA
Rajdeep is joy to work with and all our management are impressed with the high impact of his blog Gourmets Travel Guide. If you are thinking of hosting a bloggers event, Rajdeep is your go-to person. You will not be disappointed. His blog is definitely a WOW factor in both look and content.
Sanjoy Nath
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, Pride Plaza Hotel, Kolkata
Rajdeep is a food blogger with difference. He has a penchant for gastronomy imbibed in his blood & this drives his passion for delving to gain knowledge of foods & beverages with extreme unconventional approach and pen those down in his blog Gourmets Travel Guide. Wish him a tremendous journey ahead in the wonderful world of gastronomy; tickling & pampering his taste buds to the core.
Kaushik Banerjee
Regional Manager, IRCTC, Bhubaneswar
Rajdeep is incredibly professional. His passion and love for food and blogging is profound. His concept of bringing people together through food is contagious! He always delivers content rich and beautiful blogs in Gourmets Travel Guide.
Sombit Chowdhury
Restaurant General Manager, Uno Chicago Bar and Grill, Kolkata
I met Rajdeep during the pre-opening of Howard Johnson Kolkata. I was turning bricks and rocks to fit the right one in the wall for our newly launched hotel. And here I found him far away in the eastern land, we worked on 3 projects so far which includes Howard Johnson Kolkata, Bangalore and Vividus Bangalore. Considering his knowledge and passion, I definitely would like to work with Gourmets Travel Guide for life long.
Anshul Goswami
Director of Sales and Marketing, Vividus Hotel, Bangalore
I’ve been following Rajdeep's write-up for a while now. I find his blog Gourmets Travel Guide interesting, informative and witty! Recently I used his recommendations for my birthday dinner. We really enjoyed the food there and would highly recommend his blog.
Rajdeep's expertise and passion for blogging has to be admired. It was great to be around someone who clearly loves food and can share what he knows so easily. He enjoy his blogging with his heart and integrity. If you want an admirable blogger and a incredible blog, you must experience Gourmets Travel Guide.
Soumendra Nath Mondal
Executive Chef, Floatel, Kolkata
Rajdeep is imaginative with his beautifully presented blogs conjured up like a magician. After every event our management always appreciate his detailed blog in Gourmets Travel Guide posted without any delay. Astounding to watch beautiful pictures and well planned content. Don't know how he does it!
Barid Baran Sau
Executive Chef, Aquatica Water Park and Resort, Kolkata
Rajdeep is someone whose passion for food and wine is second to none. Immensely knowledgeable and a perfect guide for any food lovers. Rajdeep's blog Gourmets Travel Guide is always worth reading because it is very informative as well as all minute details are covered. Keep up the good work.
Soham Poddar
Asst. Manager - Tastings and Marketing, Sula Vineyards
I've learned over the years to call in the professionals when you want something done right. Rajdeep has always gone above and beyond to meet my needs, regardless of the circumstance. I view him as part of my extended family now. I wish everybody do blogging like Gourmets Travel Guide.
Ramkumar Varatharaj
Brand Chef, Benjarong & Vapho, Chennai
Rajdeep is the best blogger in Kolkata to me. His blogs have always been my top favorites. I loved having blogging events with him because I not only got great pictures and video, I feel more comfortable with the how and why we do certain festive menus. His knowledge is invaluable. I highly recommend all to check Gourmets Travel Guide.
Rounak Basu
Executive Chef, The Kitchen, Kolkata
Rajdeep is one of the greatest blogger I have met. He has vast knowledge in hospitality and food industry. He also has good experience in different cuisine. When we think about any food bloggers meet, his name comes of automatically in our mind. We are very proud to have a blogger like Rajdeep who is always down to earth. We wish him all the best, for his blog Gourmets Travel Guide.
Christopher Rozario
F&B Manager, Hotel Senses, Kolkata
Thank you so much for creating such a sensible food blogging scenario in Kolkata right from the base. You have a keen sense of putting the right picture in the right place and people can easily feel the essence and emotion of your blog. Gourmets Travel Guide helps to create a food brand or brand recall value. Thank you Rajdeep for taking the food blogging to next level.
Firoz Molla
Head of Operations, Aminia Restaurant, Kolkata
There is a saying, the best way to reach someone’s heart is through their stomach and Rajdeep Bhattacharjee has undoubtedly followed that path through his blog Gourmets Travel Guide, thus creating his “Love for Food & Travel” and mentoring us to the places we stand today.
Shankhadeep Mitra
Proprietor, Zoom TeaOgraphy, Kolkata
I would like to say that Rajdeep is someone who started his culinary journey long back. His contribution as a passionate food blogger always benefits the Hospitality Industry. I will anytime recommend Gourmets Travel Guide to any restaurant, hotel or food service business based on his flexibility, timeliness and dedication to consistency.
Kedar Ballava Das
General Manager, Exotica, Hyderabad
Food & Travel the term itself defines the passion for exploring culture which originates centuries back. Its really tough to understand which restaurant or hotel has the best food in town. I follow Rajdeep's blog Gourmets Travel Guide and its really inspiring how he just manages to get the best out of every restaurant. I would request everyone to start following him to get the best food and travel tips in town.
Nitesh Prasad
General Manager, Ganesha Ek Sanskriti, Indonesia
Rajdeep is a very passionate food Blogger and well known person in the hospitality industry. His in-depth knowledge on different cuisines are extraordinary. Whenever I get the chance to talk to him, I found sincerity and humbleness in his words, which make him a true professional and a great human being. I wish him all the best and recommend his blog Gourmets Travel Guide.
Siddharth Choudhury
Operation Manager, The Spirits, Kolkata
His sense of flavors are outstanding. I am always a great admire of his passion for food blogging. When I saw Gourmets Travel Guide’s website, I immediately fell in love with not only his detailed and delicious elaboration on food, but found his blog name adorable too. My best wishes on his culinary journey.
Mauktik Chakraborty
Executive Chef, Gourmet King, Kolkata
I become a FAN when I met Rajdeep face to face in Darjeeling and I felt how passionate and dedicated he is towards blogging. Gourmets Travel Guide explain food in such a manner that it not only understandable but also felt intuitive. You’re doing a great job. Keep it up.
Arun Kumar Sharma
Executive Chef, Rohet Garh Hotel, Rajasthan
Its a great pleasure to write about Rajdeep whom I knew for many years in this hospitality industry. His passion for Food & Beverage is remarkable and he is also a vivid traveler who loves to explore everything. His approach towards any cuisine is very straight forward. His blog Gourmets Travel Guide has it all covered! I wish him all the success.
Sabyasachi Dasmahapatra
Executive Chef, Radisson Kolkata Ballygunge
I am writing just to thank Rajdeep for all his help from the inauguration of On My Way to till date. You made social media promotions completely effortless for me and the outcome, as a whole, was more than I had expected or hoped for. I will recommend Gourmets Travel Guide to all without any doubt.
Anup Ladia
Director, On My Way, Kolkata
I just wanted to share a quick note and let you know that you did a really good job with your blog Gourmets Travel Guide. It’s really great how pleasing & interesting your writings are to read and also great images. I will exhort Gourmets Travel Guide to all.
Sachin Giri
Director, Diamond Hotel & Restaurant, Kalyani
Rajdeep is a Food Blogger with unique style of his own and true to his passion. He is well focused in assimilating his ideas through his write-up, pictures and videos. He always showcased our properties nicely in his blog Gourmets Travel Guide.
Ashish Mittal
Managing Director, MAP5 Hotels & Resorts, India
I really appreciate your sincere and selfless efforts for inspiring writing, creative videos, eye catching food photos and hosting wonderful food promotion events, covering various brands, their hotels, restaurants, lounges etc. in your blog Gourmets Travel Guide. In other words, you are putting your soul into food blogging - with your in-depth knowledge, sense of community and strong camaraderie.
Kamal Maggo
Asst. Corporate Chef, bloom Hotel Group, India
Rajdeep is always a superb communicator and knows how to capture the essence of different cuisines philosophy and elaborate it in such a way in his blog Gourmets Travel Guide that I become a big fan of his. He is an extremely sincere food blogger and highly artistic, this reflects in beautiful picture he posts beside the content and his style.
Gyanesh Thapa
Executive Chef, The Kannelite Hotel (By JTDC), Jamshedpur
Inauguration of Barcelos was my first time meeting with Rajdeep and that day was very memorable for me. Honest reviews in his blog always create an extra mile and makes him different from other bloggers. I find out so much information in his blog, it become an inspiration to me. Gourmets Travel Guide is really an excellent blog, covering very extensive and huge variety of topics.
Souvik Bhattacharjee
Sous Chef, Marriott Resort & Spa, Goa
Rajdeep is a one of the top bloggers who represents a complex interweaving of "food devotee" & his food photography is simply outstanding with all the feelings of food. Whether you are looking for a pocket-friendly yet delicious bite during your work lunch, or looking to impress someone with a more sophisticated restaurant, Gourmets Travel Guide has it all covered.
Ajit Kumar Singh
Sous Chef, Khaneen, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Rajdeep is a passionate foodie with a keen knowledge and experience of various cuisines and drinks. This comes out in his blog Gourmets Travel Guide as well as in conversations with him. What I also find commendable is the way he encourages and nurtures young food bloggers. It is always a pleasure to interact with him. I wish him all the best in his culinary endeavors.
Saugata Banerjee
Proprietor, Biryanishk & Pappadam, Kolkata
When it comes to love for food Rajdeep is the most passionate person known to me. His endless gastronomical journey and the skill of penning it down in such an extravagant yet simple to understand manner has made him one of the best blogger in town. Thanks to Gourmets Travel Guide which helps people to know about different cuisine.
Dulal Mondal
Sr. Operation Manager, Pipal Tree Hotel, Kolkata
Rajdeep has become an integral part of our hospitality industry for a long time. I have been following Gourmets Travel Guide and greatly benefited by the knowledge he has shared with an extremely positive outlook. His extensive research, technical expertise and polite behavior has won us over again and again. I wish him great success in all that he does.
Gajendra Kumar Singh
Executive Chef, The Stadel, Kolkata
Rajdeep Bhattacharjee is one of the eminent blogger, who has got in-depth knowledge in international and regional Indian cuisine. He has a very special skill of visualize industry trend, way ahead from present time. I worked with him and I respect his professional views. I wish him and his food & travel blog Gourmets Travel Guide a grand success.
Bipul Majumder
Executive Chef, Hotel Hindusthan International, Kolkata
It's a pleasure getting chance to write about Rajdeep - a good friend of mine, an eminent explorer and a prolific writer on food and travel. I keep on following his articles in Gourmets Travel Guide on a regular basis. His eagerness to gather knowledge always inspires me. I wish him all success for his future engagements.
Jayanta Banerjee
Executive Chef, Holiday Inn Kolkata
I can always count on Rajdeep to advocate Thailand. His articles, either it is on a local dish or haute cuisine, on the busiest touristic spot or the most enchanted sanctuary in the country, reflect his love and dedication for what he does. I wish Rajdeep good luck with the website Gourmets Travel Guide and continue to amuse his followers.
Montakan Hengsuwan
Formar Consul, Royal Thai Embassy Kolkata
I know Rajdeep for over 4 years and have worked with him on several assignments for two Hyatt hotels (Kolkata & Bangalore) in India. I love his out of the box ideas and creativeness. The content he curates in Gourmets Travel Guide are of high quality and engaging. I would love to collaborate with him whenever I come across any creative work for him.
Pravu P Sahoo
Cluster Digital Director – South India, Park Hyatt Hyderabad
I have known Rajdeep for a few years now and he is very versatile well traveled person who has a very good taste about way of life. He has done some wonderful blogging about my previous hotel Howard Johnson Bengaluru in his blog Gourmets Travel Guide. His detailed social media promotion and knowledgeable inputs has definitely helped us in achieving next level.
Rishi Neoge
General Manager, Royal Orchid Resorts Yehlanka
I am in association with Rajdeep for quite a long time now, he is emotionally & passionately attached with travel & hospitality industry as a result I feel his output is completely different from others in this field. His blog Gourmets Travel Guide is a must visit for any food lovers. All the best & keep doing what you are best in.
Debjit Ghosh
Sr. General Manager, Spicejet, India
Rajdeep is a kind of blogger who can fire up your desire of traveling with his blog Gourmets Travel Guide and keep food enthusiasts abreast with the latest news from the culinary industry . I appreciate people who inspire me and he is among one of them. Every creative person needs a genuine feedback and I won’t shy away from saying that Rajdeep is the smartest food blogger in Kolkata circuit and worth recognition!
Imran Ahmed Khan
Commercial Sales Manager - Eastern India, Etihad Airways
He is the consummate professional and truly one of the best blogger I have had the pleasure to meet. If you are looking for a high-end Food and Travel Blog, visit Gourmets Travel Guide and I know you will not be disappointed.
Arup Kumar Chatterjee
Sales Manager, SriLankan Airlines, Eastern India
I am usually delighted to read his blogs in culinary arena as he keeps discovering unique ones and it's always a pleasure to try some of his recommendations when on the go. Till date his choice is commendable and relates to his size as well! He defiantly inculcates confidence with his blog Gourmets Travel Guide where followers like us always open for a blind date with his recommendations!
Yasser Ahmad
Sales Manager - East India, Cathay Pacific Airways
Rajdeep is not only passionate about his blogging but he lives and breaths it everyday. His food and travel blogs are such a perfect fit for our busy lives. Thanks to his blog Gourmets Travel Guide, we know where to eat delicious food while traveling.
Rahul Saith
Sales Manager - Eastern India, Singapore Airlines
Rajdeep, knowing him for years as a avid Food & Travel Blogger who posts simple yet intriguing experiences of his food and travel adventure. His contribution to food and travel in Kolkata is quite stirring. He matches to my kind of food journey!! All the best to his blog Gourmets Travel Guide.
