Afraa Deli — Restaurant in Bidhannagar

❣️Place: Afraa is on the 7th floor, G- block, City Center 1, Saltlake Sector 1.

❣️Ambience: The Arabic word "Afraa" means 'white' or 'fair'. Well, I must say, the ambience of this place completely justify the name. The interior is fairly decorated with different sitting arrangements. People can enjoy the view of the city from different corners of this place. Very peaceful soothing ambience.

⬇️Let's start the chapter with lipsmaking staters⬇️ ❇️Ajwaini Fish Tikka- Boneless fish pieces are marinated in a thick batter of Ajwain & other spices. Then they grilled in tandoor & finally served with salad & dip. Fish pieces have amazing grilled texture.

❇️Buttermilk Fried Chicken- This is my favourite of this lot!!! Tender chicken pieces coated with butter milk & other spices. Then deeply fried & served with salad & dip. Crispy from outside but juicy from inside.

❇️Pizzette/ Mini Pizza (Veg)- This is a small version of pizza. The little thin crust is topped with pizza sauce, cheese, minced vegetables & sprinkled with chilli flakes & origano.

⬇️Now come to the excellent main couse⬇️ ❇️Grilled Fish With Garlic Caper Butter- Smooth texture of gravy & fresh grilled fish pieces- what an amazing combination! The gravy is enriched with a flavour of garlic & butter.

❇️Purani Dilli Butter Chicken- Old is gold! Tender chicken pieces are marinated in yoghurt, ginger & other spices & then cooked in a flavourful gravy.

❇️Mutton Roganjosh- If you are a fan of mutton like me, you must love this lipsmaking recipe. Mutton Rogan Josh is originated from Kashmir. In this dish, mutton pieces are cooked in an aromatic gravy. I LOVE THIS SO MUCH.

❇️Daal Makhani- Daal Makhani is a classic Indian recipe which is mainly made with daal infused with several spices, butter & cream.

❇️Subz Pulao- In this preparation streamed rice are sauted with vegetables. Little bit sweet in taste.

❇️Roti/ Indian Bread- Freshly baked rotis can perfectly combine with Daal Makhani.

⬇️Sweet ending⬇️ ❇️Malpua With Rabri- Malpua & Rabri both are my favourite Indian dessert. Malpuas are mainly made with a batter of flour, milk, sugar. This batter is fried into small batches & then dipped into sugar syrup. On the other hand, Rabri is a combined form of milk & condensed milk. So, if these two come together in a same plate, the magic must be there.

❇️Chocolate Montecarlo- This is a very interesting one. Frozen cakes are served chocolate icecream. Good...

Afraa Resturant

Afraa when it opened in 2008 became a name that defined how one could classically compliment the experience of a lounge and a restaurant within one space yet create distinct separate identities for both. Within few months of its opening Afraa became a massive name to recon with in the hospitality space in Kolkata. Ten years down the line we at AmbujaNeotia are ready not by reinventing the wheel but by increasing its horse-power and bringing you a brand new Afraa this December of 2018!

Black is the new white! The meaning of Afraa is white and it signifies purity however the higher truth is that in the beginning was the great void or the nothingness from which emerged creation therefore the higher form of white is truly black! The new Afraa takes you to this bigger reality of re-defining lounging and authenticity of cuisine in its new avatar.

The 7th Floor introduces Chef Abhijit Saha’s Mediterranean cusine for the first time to Kolkata. From West Africa to Spain, Italy and France and Greece to Morocco, we have brought a unique combination of a delectable menu mix to ensure you get that explosion of flavors that transport you to that higher level of truth that Afraa stands for! Chef Abhijit Saha currently owns and runs established brands such as Fava, Caperberry, Red Rhino and Rock Salt. Assisting him is a team of Master Chefs in Chef Sumanta, Chef Chiranjib & Chef Swarup. Afraa also prides itself as a complete plastic free restaurant, ISO certified and sustainable dining through organic produce.

The 6th Floor at Afraa introduces you to the glass box, a sunshine air conditioned deck that brings the outdoor inside and takes the night Life in Kolkata outwards! We take pride in our stringent gate policy and a sound system curated to perfection to ensure that every beat and melody strikes a different range when heard and together brings the artist alive in your experience.

Chick Neo Classical Mediterranean interiors by Kapil Bhalla and exclusive party corners within the bigger space defines Afraa as the next destination for private gatherings, lounging and dining.

Come and experience...

We've been visiting Afraa Deli since the day it opened, and it has always felt like a cozy, welcoming place with delicious food and warm hospitality. What set it apart from other cafes was not just the food, but also the genuinely kind and respectful behaviour of the staff.

However, over the past two weeks, I’ve visited three times and had a disappointing experience each time. There is a new staff member (I believe a server or attendant) whose behavior does not align with the standard we’ve come to expect from Afra. Unfortunately, he comes across as rude and lacking basic courtesy. His tone is abrupt, and he makes you feel rushed — as if you're eating at a roadside food stall rather than a warm classy café.

Even during non-peak hours with plenty of empty tables, he repeatedly pushes for the bill before we’re even done eating, making the experience feel uncomfortable and unwelcoming. His only concern seems to be whether we’ve finished our food. He won’t wait for us to actually say we’re done or request the bill; instead, he keeps approaching with the same question, as if saying “please gobble your food and leave as fast as possible.”

Afraa has always been a place of high standards and warm service — we sincerely hope this isn’t a new direction. If this continues, we may have to consider taking our...