La Soirée Opens in Kolkata as Upscale Restaurant and Nightclub Hybrid
La Soirée, a new 4,000 sq ft restaurant and lounge designed by interior decorator Gauri Khan, has opened in Kolkata's Bhowanipore neighborhood, functioning as a fine dining establishment by day and a club by night. The venue features a diverse menu curated by chef Sumanta Chakraborty, spanning Asian and global cuisines including sushi, dim sum, wood-fired pizza, and Indo-Chinese fare. The restaurant represents Kolkata's evolving fine dining landscape, blending contemporary luxury with accessibility for various occasions.
La Soirée, a new 100-seat restaurant and lounge located on Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Road in Bhowanipore, has opened with interiors designed by Gauri Khan featuring maroon tones, French wallpaper, chandeliers, and period lamps. The establishment operates as a fine dining restaurant during the day and transitions into a lounge with DJs and live music in the evenings. The menu, curated by chef Sumanta Chakraborty (formerly sous chef at The Park, Kolkata), spans multiple cuisines including Korean, Japanese, Thai, Malaysian, Indian, Mexican, and Arabic offerings. Signature dishes include bhetki sushi, Tangra-style chilli mock meat, truffle togarasi maki, and wood-fired pizzas. The beverage program is overseen by Aman Dua, co-founder of 403 Forbidden Bar in Bengaluru. While the extensive menu demonstrates ambition, some dishes are noted as competent rather than memorable.
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Kolkata’s new restaurant La Soirée is a fine dining destination by day, and a club by night
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