It was already 8:30 pm on a Sunday night! Where exactly had the weekend disappeared? Oh yes, Saturday night had been rather spectacular with Usha Uthup keeping us entertained, but Sunday had somehow gone by in a bit of a haze. And now, as is customary on a Sunday evening, we were faced with the all-important question: What's for dinner?
Cooking a meal was definitely out of the question. So, heading out it was!
As we were driving out of our building's gate, my wife happened to spot a new seafood restaurant that had apparently opened nearby. And when I say nearby, I mean practically in our neighbourhood, barely six minutes away! Well, that certainly sounded like an idea worth exploring.
We reached the place much quicker than anticipated and were a little surprised to discover just how close it was. We could hardly remember the establishment that had occupied the premises earlier, mainly because we had never actually eaten there!
Anyway, the new entrant was Kolkata Bay House, and the signage and the rather inviting lighting at the entrance certainly caught our attention.
The place is a quaint little establishment, with an interesting seating arrangement that even includes floor-level seating for those brave enough to embrace the experience. It certainly has the makings of a cosy little joint where one can settle down for a leisurely coastal cuisine feast.
We got ourselves a table and started with two Mint Bay Rejuvenators, which were essentially their take on a Virgin Mojito. Quite refreshing and a good way to begin the evening.
For food, we decided to try their Seafood Platter, which came with:
- 3 pieces of Garlic Butter Prawns
- 3 pieces of Panko Fried Fish
- Half portion of Chilli Octopus
- Half portion of Crispy Calamari
We also ordered a Masala Mackerel.
The drinks arrived fairly quickly, but the Seafood Platter took a little while, which was understandable given that everything was being freshly prepared. There were a few technical hiccups along the way, but considering this is a tiny establishment that has only been around for a few days and is being run by a bunch of youngsters, one could perhaps cut them some slack. Growing pains, I suppose!
That said, the Seafood Platter was quite commendable. The individual preparations were tasty, and there was enough variety to make it an interesting assortment of seafood.
However, the real star of the evening turned out to be the Masala Mackerel. Absolutely delicious! This was the dish that really saved the day and left us wanting more. A well-prepared fish dish can make all the difference, and this one certainly delivered.
Overall, it was an interesting discovery, especially considering that we have a new seafood joint practically in our backyard. There is still some settling in to do, and hopefully the initial technical glitches will disappear as the team finds its rhythm.
We certainly intend to return and explore more of the menu. After all, when a new restaurant opens just six minutes from home, it would be rather silly not to investigate further!
Here's wishing Kolkata Bay House all the best. We'll be back for more seafood adventures!
