From a chain of more than 12 properties in India, this group is on a fast expansion path. A modern architectural building in the middle of desolate Rajarhat, it is complemented by charming and spacious interiors. We decide to try out their only F&B outlet, a 24-hours coffee shop, Cafe Treat right at the main entrance into the hotel.
Decor
Airy and spacious, like any big lobby restaurant, Cafe Treat takes the chunk of the ground level area. But don't expect any privacy. Huge glass facade, heavy drapery, mounted paintings, solid furniture, cliched buffet counters and ample seating spread give a star-hotel ambience. A collection of local spices in glass jars line up the shelves in one corner giving it a speck of colour, metal embellishments and mood lighting add to individuality. And an interesting bar table with heightened seating for 10, adds to the drama.
Food
An introductory menu for round-theclock, has its limitations. Don't expect fancy and do plan a leisurely meal timeframe. The Cafe takes pride in its lunch and dinner buffet, since most of the clientele head straight to the buffet spread. Either these are room guests with meal package plans or they are not adventurous enough. We, however, choose from the a la carte to get a taste of the multicuisine offerings. Incidentally, the Indian and the local Bengali selection are quite detailed for a cafe. We take a mix of all — Tom Yum Taley ( 155), Caribbean Shrimp Cocktail ( 185), Bengal Fire Crackers ( 285), Catch of the Ocean — Seafood Platter ( 285), Wok Tossed Asian Greens ( 255), Cajun Grilled Fish ( 285), Grilled Chicken Breast ( 285).
Plus & Minus
The seafood Thai Tom Yum soup is spicy , fresh, with a subtle touch of lemon grass and galangal. The sweet prawns come swaddled in tangy sauce in the prawn cocktail, but lacks substance on the heavy heap of saucy iceberg. The Seafood Platter is a combination of batter fried Kolkata bekti and shrimps, but satisfyingly crunchy with the kasundi. Alas, the crabs are not available. The surprise hits of the meal are the Bengal Fire crackers and the Grilled Chicken Breast. The former, an unusual mix of vegetables and delicate bananaflower balls with crumb fried, crackly crust and paratha wrapped cottage-cheese mash called chanar patishapta — giving the supreme local flavours. The chicken breast is tender, but not toe-curlingly so, yet decadent and classic with the veggies and mash. The Grilled Fish in Cajun style, was a little overdone and the mix of the spicy Cajun with maple syrup was perhaps a tad excessive for our palate. The wok tossed Asian greens add depth with a nice smoky flavour. A regular Cream Caramel ( 125) closes the meal.
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