Abcos Food Plaza — Restaurant in Bidhannagar

Snugged behind an imposing Columbia Asia Hospital, lies a 3-storeyed restaurant building, named Abcos Food Plaza. It is a one of a kind restaurant collection, that serves Bengali, Indian, Chinese, Continental and Asian cuisines, all under one roof.

The ground floor has the reception, which gives the look and feel of a Boutique Hotel. There is usually waiting here so you can reserve your seats well in advance. The ground floor reception does just that. They will guide you to the floor on which there is a vacant table.

There are 4 restaurants here, Kipling Klub, The Pen & Ink, O Calcutta and Dalhousie Celebrations. The latter being the only rooftop garden and bar. There is alcohol served on all the floors. They have almost the same menu, serving all the cuisines mentioned above. In the true sense, it is a food hotel, with lacquer finished wooden works, granite glazed marbles and tiles, beautiful sculptures and immaculate glassware.

The staff here is very experienced and pretty good in their chores. They have the menu embedded in their hearts and can remember all things that you order. Top-Notch stuff! Since there is cheap alcohol served here, many customers attend regularly. Kipling Klub and Pen & Ink are more family-friendly than the other two. The best thing that brings me here again and again is the food. Absolutely delicious food is served her, no bull, no strings attached. Whatever you fancy in the menu, turns out to be brilliant.

I decided to have the Bengali food here, with Steamed Rice, Murgir Jhol and JhurJhure Aloo Bhaja. What a combination it turned out. Lovely gravy served with crispy potato strips, to be had with rice. Drooling!!

The starters were just awesome, right from the crispy chilli mushrooms, Tandoori Aloo and Chicken Kebab. Very soft and perfect to start the mood for the evening. The service is fast and prompt. With the drinks, they give you Sprouts Salad and Peanuts as accompaniments. We also had the Pindi Chana, Dal Makhani, Masala Kulcha in the Vegetarian Main Course; it all turns out to be wonderful every time of our visit.

Special mention, try the Omelette here when you come in the morning or evening snacks time. It is delicious to the power infinity. I bet it is one of the best Omelettes you will have in Kolkata. Abcos is a very food friendly place with intricate decorations and courteous service. Abcos will definitely...

Appalling Dining Experience – Avoid at All Costs

This restaurant was a complete disaster. From the outset, the staff treated us with indifference, taking ages to even acknowledge our presence. Placing an order felt like we were inconveniencing them, and the delays between courses — 10-15 minutes each time — were unbearable.

The food was utterly subpar and, frankly, inedible. The Bruschetta was a disgrace: frozen stir-fried chicken chunks carelessly placed on stale bread, topped with low-quality cheese and a pizza-flavored sauce. If this is their idea of continental cuisine, they should reconsider their approach.

The Bhetki butter garlic sauce was another disaster. The gravy was a thick, cornflour-filled mess with no trace of butter, garlic, or lemon. The fish wasn’t even deboned and had a stale “ashte” flavor, making it unfit for consumption.

The Supreme Chicken might have been tolerable, but by the time it arrived, we were so frustrated and fed up that it didn’t matter. It was paired with Basanti Polao — an inexplicable choice for what was supposed to be a continental dish. Their entire concept of continental cuisine seems to revolve around adding French fries and sautéed vegetables to every plate as an afterthought.

Even the sides were disappointing. The Bhetki was supposed to come with butter garlic toasted bread, but what arrived was a sad, untoasted slice of bread with a cube of Amul butter on the side.

The main course was so bad that we had no choice but to leave food on the table — something we hate doing, but it was simply not edible.

The only tolerable items were the cream of mushroom soup and fresh lime soda, but those are basics anyone could manage. At a staggering ₹2,500, this meal was an insult to the customer’s time, money, and palate.

This experience completely ruined our day, and we will never return. If you value your time, money, and appetite, avoid this place...

Abcos Food Plaza stands as a timeless gem in Salt Lake, Kolkata, offering some of the finest Mughlai, Chinese, and Continental dishes. Renowned for its unwavering commitment to taste and quality, this iconic restaurant has upheld its high standards over the years—a rarity in today’s fast-changing culinary landscape.

Having sampled Mughlai and Chinese cuisines across nearly all restaurants in Salt Lake, I can confidently say that none come close to matching the flavors of Abcos. It truly defines premium dining. While the prices may lean toward the higher side, the unforgettable flavors will undoubtedly draw you back time and again.

Abcos also serves alcohol, complementing their exquisite menu. Here are some standout dishes you absolutely must try:

Mughlai Section:

• Mutton Elaichi Raan • Ghost Biryani Boneless • Murgh Shashlik Kebab

Continental Section:

• Chicken Mexican Shashlik • Grilled Lamb Chops (better than the ones on Park Street!) • Grilled Bhetki in Lemon Butter Sauce

Chinese Section:

• Egg Mein Foo • Chicken Hakka Noodles • Chicken Fried Rice • Konjee Crispy Lamb (a burst of flavor!) • Diced Chicken in Spicy Manchurian Sauce • Tangy Sweet and Sour Chicken

Beyond the food, the restaurant boasts a warm and inviting ambience. The staff are courteous, always serving with a smile, making every visit feel special. However, on holidays like Christmas, you might experience slower service due to heavy crowds—a minor drawback in an otherwise exceptional experience.

Abcos Food Plaza is a culinary treasure I can’t wait to revisit. It’s a place where every dish tells a story, and every meal is a celebration...