The King of Fruits is the Showstopper at The Astor’s Mango Beat Festival
What: Mango Festival
When: Till 30th June 2024
Where: Kebab-e-que and Deck 88, The Astor Kolkata
Address: 15, Shakespeare Sarani Rd, near NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL, Kankaria Estates, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071
Pocket pinch for two: INR 1000 approx.
The annual mango festival is back at Kebab-e-Que, the legendary restaurant and Deck 88, the cool hangout zone at The Astor Kolkata. Curated by executive chef Azad Arif, the festival is an ode to the summer months when mango becomes the go-to fruit for beating the scorching heat.
To start with, get the hang of mango mania with Fresh Mango Boba Tea, Badami Mango and Sabja Lassi, Raw Mango Chuski, and Who Tweaked My Granny’s Aam Panna? Delight in Ripe Mango & Watermelon Salad, Jackfruit Poppers & Paka Aam-er Salsa, Green Mango Tandoori Prawn, and Wok Tossed Chicken. Savor Stir Fried Silken Tofu, Alphonso Zucchini Lasagne Rolls, Aam Gost, Pan Fried Fish and Raw Mango in Oyster Sauce, and Coriander Marinated Grilled Chicken. Indulge in Mango Kulfi in Astor Way, Rose Tart, Fresh Cut Mango & Vanilla Ice Cream, and Kancha Aam-er Rasgulla for desserts.
Talking about the festival, Amit Kobat, General Manager, The Astor Kolkata, said, “Summer season is synonymous with mangoes and at KEQ and Deck 88, every year we try to bring in innovative dishes for our patrons. The best thing about mangoes is that they can be used in drinks, starters, main course, salads and desserts. This wide range of utility gives mangoes a special place in the kitchen. I hope everyone likes our mango festival.”
