Novotel Kolkata Hosts Poila Boishakh Buffet with Traditional Bengali Menu
Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences presents a Poila Boishakh festive buffet at The Square with traditional Bengali dishes, live counters, and desserts on April 14–15, 2026.
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Kolkata, April 14, 2026 — Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences has introduced a special Poila Boishakh festive buffet at its all-day dining restaurant, The Square, scheduled across April 14 and 15, 2026. The offering is designed to mark the Bengali New Year with a curated culinary spread rooted in regional traditions.
Festive Buffet Scheduled Across Two Days
The Poila Boishakh dining experience is being hosted at The Square, located within Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences in Newtown. The buffet is available for dinner on April 14 and lunch on April 15, aligning with the traditional Bengali New Year celebrations.
Service timings include lunch from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM and dinner from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The pricing for the festival buffet is set at INR 2099++ per person, with an additional 1+1 offer on select alcoholic beverages.
Menu Focuses on Traditional Bengali Cuisine
The curated menu highlights a wide selection of regional Bengali dishes, reflecting the culinary identity of Poila Boishakh. The spread includes signature items such as Chingri Malai Curry, Dak Bungalow Mutton Curry, Gol Barir Kosha Murgi, and Basanti Pulao.
Vegetarian offerings include Aloo Posto, Shukto, and Mochar Ghonto, complemented by traditional staples like Luchi and Cholar Dal. The selection is structured to represent both everyday comfort dishes and festive preparations commonly associated with the Bengali New Year.
Live Counters and Interactive Elements Added
In addition to the main buffet, live counters have been incorporated to enhance guest engagement. These include Kolkata-style phuchka and chaat stations, providing a street food-inspired element within the hotel dining environment.
The inclusion of live stations aligns with broader hospitality trends that focus on interactive dining formats and experiential food service, particularly during festive occasions.
Dessert Selection Completes Festive Offering
The dessert section features a range of traditional Bengali sweets, forming a key part of the festive experience. Items include Nolen Gurer Payesh, Mishti Doi, Rosogolla, and assorted Sandesh.
Additional offerings such as Malpua served with Rabri provide a traditional conclusion to the meal, consistent with celebratory dining customs in the region.
Dining Concept Aligns with Experiential Hospitality Trends
The Poila Boishakh buffet reflects a growing emphasis within the hospitality sector on culturally anchored dining experiences. By combining regional cuisine with themed décor and curated menus, hotels are increasingly positioning festive dining as a key driver of guest engagement.
At Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences, the initiative underscores a focus on integrating local traditions into its food and beverage offerings, particularly during culturally significant occasions. The approach aligns with industry-wide efforts to create immersive experiences that go beyond standard dining formats.
The two-day event is expected to attract both local residents and in-house guests seeking a traditional Bengali New Year celebration within a hotel setting.
