The Conclave Verde, Orko’s & The Astor Serve Up a Grand Independence Day Feast of Flavours
This 15th August, let your celebrations go beyond flags and parades and onto your plate, as The Conclave Verde, Orko’s, and The Astor bring you lavish spreads inspired by India’s rich culinary tapestry. Whether you choose a brunch bursting with regional delicacies, a buffet packed with festive favourites, or a spread that blends nostalgia with innovation, each promises to capture the spirit of freedom in every bite. The Conclave Verde presents a vibrant brunch at INR 799++ with regional favourites from Goan fish curry to kesariya kulfi. Orko’s hosts a tricolour-inspired buffet at INR 999++ with Gandharaj Lebu Ghol, chicken biryani with egg and potato, and malpua. The Astor offers a grand buffet at INR 1499 (all inclusive) with a Desi Drink Bar, live pasta, momos, mutton biryani, and indulgent desserts.
WHAT: Independence Day Special Brunch
WHEN: 15th August 2025 | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
WHERE: The Conclave Verde
ADDRESS: 2052, Chak Garia, Panchasayar, Kolkata – 700094
POCKET PINCH: INR 799 plus taxes per person
ORDERING CONTACT: 033 2423 9900 | 99033 37825 | 98320 21865
This Independence Day, let your taste buds embark on a delicious journey across India at The Conclave Verde’s grand celebratory brunch. Begin with refreshing salads like watermelon feta, tangy aam kasundi, and pasta salad with pesto dressing before heading to the live counter for irresistible Kolkata phuchkas served with both mitha and khatta pani. The main course is a plateful of regional treasures — from the coastal flavours of Goan fish curry to the rich comfort of Delhi wali chicken bharta, the robust Rara gosht, earthy Palak pura pappu, vibrant Rajasthani subz panchmel, and the indulgent Magadhi Chandramukhi matar paneer — perfectly paired with Kashmiri pulao, Punjabi kulcha, and soft Puran poli. Savour melt-in-the-mouth starters like Lucknowi subz galouti with baby khamiri roti, crisp cocktail fish kabiraji, and smoky Amritsari chicken tikka. End on a sweet, patriotic note with baked rasgulla and kesariya kulfi — a feast as rich and diverse as the spirit of the nation.
WHAT: Independence Day Special Buffet
WHEN: 15th August 2025 | Lunch Service
WHERE: Orko’s Restaurant & Lounge
ADDRESS: E 306 & 307, E Block, 3rd Floor, City Centre 1, Salt Lake, Kolkata – 700064
POCKET PINCH: INR 999 plus taxes per person
ORDERING CONTACT: 8420199613 | 9874473831
This Independence Day, march straight into a flavour parade at Orko’s with a lunch buffet that’s as vibrant as the tricolour itself. Begin with a cool, citrusy glass of Gandharaj Lebu Ghol and a warm bowl of veg manchow soup before moving on to fresh, crunchy greens, Russian salad, and tangy papri chaat served right at your table. The appetiser line-up is a feast in itself — from melt-in-the-mouth paneer jaitun, tandoori babri aloo, and hara bara kebab to crispy fish 65, golden chicken nuggets, creamy murgh malai mozitha, and the much-loved demer davel. The main course is a delicious journey across land and sea with chicken chaap, katla macher kalia, prawn balls in chilli oyster sauce, aloo fulkofi roast, paneer nilgiri korma, and yellow dal tadka. Pair them with aromatic Govindobhog basanti pulao, Singapore-style rice noodles, and hearty chicken biryani with egg and potato. End the celebration on a sweet note with indulgent malpua, crispy darshan, gooey brownies, and creamy vanilla ice cream — a true salute to the spirit of freedom!
WHAT: Independence Day Special Buffet
WHEN: 15th August 2025 | Lunch Service
WHERE: The Astor
ADDRESS: 15, Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata – 700071
POCKET PINCH: INR 1499 inclusive of all taxes per person
ORDERING CONTACT: +91 90513 03633 | +91 84202 42233
This Independence Day, The Astor invites you to a grand buffet that blends nostalgia with culinary innovation. Begin with refreshing sips from the Desi Drink Bar, including orange juice with basil or a tangy virgin watermelon mojito. Warm up with comforting corn shorba served with pesto-grilled bread strips before sampling irresistible small bites like kasuri murgh tikka, chicken in three peppers, fish Amritsari, bhuna mutton pita tacos, paneer red curry tikka, malai broccoli, and soya keema cheese balls with hummus. Watch the chefs in action at the live pasta counter or dig into Mongolian and Oriental noodles and rice, momos, and an elaborate salad bar featuring everything from protein chaat in kullad to dahi vada in earthen pots. The stationed mains include paneer tikka kadhai, bhuna mushroom spinach, belaity sabji handi, chicken chanp, sorshe kacha lonka maach, mutton biryani, dal e Astor, peas pulao, steamed rice, and assorted Indian breads. End on a sweet high with indulgent desserts like orange caramel custard, chenar jalebi, baked gurer rasgulla, chocolate mousse, brownies, and assorted pastries — a feast worthy of the occasion.
