It's been more than a month since I last wrote. This summer internship thing is quite a time grabber. But since I did learn a lot and had quite a bit of fun in Delhi, I don't complain. I'll just continue with listing the foodie joints in Kgp. The part 1 can be found here .
6. Anima Juice Centre, TechM - This is the only juice shop in TechM and you can find it easily. Do not refer to it by name, instead search for juicewallah. It's the shop adjacent to Image Computers and bears no sign board. It is a trip to this shop that triggered my post today. It has the usual juices and lassis, but the speciality of the store lies in a mocktail known as K.A.G.E. This is a drink created by an IIT Kgp student Gautam Korlam. You may learn more about the drink at it's Facebook page. It's a mix of a glass of pomegranate and grape juice mixed with sugar and a bottle of any sparkling clear carbonated beverage, preferably 7UP or Sprite. However, today the shop ran out of both variants and I had to settle for Mountain Dew. The taste is not exactly out of the world. But it was refreshingly different. The grape juice goes wonderfully well with the soda fizz and the pomegranate juice offsets the sweetness of the grape. It is anyday a better choice than a cola or those silly Tetra-Pak juices. It's worth a try at least once. Also, do keep in mind that it is available only is measures of 2 glasses. So either take a friend along or be prepared to chug down two glasses.
7. Chatterjee Tea stall, TechM - This is located near the rear gate of the market, towards the vegetables zone. It's a stationery shop that sells knick knacks and a wide variety of snacks. However, the reason why teachers and students alike flock to this and you can rarely find a place to sit in the evenings is its amazing tea. I have had tea of different sorts - with milk, without milk, lemon, ginger, green, mint, chamomile etc etc. But there is something about this tea that makes it a thirst quencher even on hot summer days. It's a normal tea liquor, with lemon, rock salt, pepper and something else that I haven't quite been able to figure out yet. It looks beautiful against light when served in cut glasses. You take a sip and find it delightful. It's not too spicy. Nor is it too lemony, like some lemon teas are, making them very sour. Even it's not too sweet. The sweeter a beverage, the lesser refreshing and quenching it is, It's just perfect, beautiful. The shop ios run by twin brothers who are very friendly, open to suggestions and full of stories to tell. Do drop in on a lazy morning or evening and be prepared to spend quite some time there.
I know, there's so much more to write about Kgp food, but I have an assignment to be submitted tomorrow that I plan to try myself, for a change. Till then happy eating !!!
P.S - There's news that Baskin Robbins is coming to campus in September. There go my dieting plans down the drain. Can't wait to have some great ice-cream though. Got loads to write about - Ahmedabad, Delhi etc. Wait and watch,.
6. Anima Juice Centre, TechM - This is the only juice shop in TechM and you can find it easily. Do not refer to it by name, instead search for juicewallah. It's the shop adjacent to Image Computers and bears no sign board. It is a trip to this shop that triggered my post today. It has the usual juices and lassis, but the speciality of the store lies in a mocktail known as K.A.G.E. This is a drink created by an IIT Kgp student Gautam Korlam. You may learn more about the drink at it's Facebook page. It's a mix of a glass of pomegranate and grape juice mixed with sugar and a bottle of any sparkling clear carbonated beverage, preferably 7UP or Sprite. However, today the shop ran out of both variants and I had to settle for Mountain Dew. The taste is not exactly out of the world. But it was refreshingly different. The grape juice goes wonderfully well with the soda fizz and the pomegranate juice offsets the sweetness of the grape. It is anyday a better choice than a cola or those silly Tetra-Pak juices. It's worth a try at least once. Also, do keep in mind that it is available only is measures of 2 glasses. So either take a friend along or be prepared to chug down two glasses.
7. Chatterjee Tea stall, TechM - This is located near the rear gate of the market, towards the vegetables zone. It's a stationery shop that sells knick knacks and a wide variety of snacks. However, the reason why teachers and students alike flock to this and you can rarely find a place to sit in the evenings is its amazing tea. I have had tea of different sorts - with milk, without milk, lemon, ginger, green, mint, chamomile etc etc. But there is something about this tea that makes it a thirst quencher even on hot summer days. It's a normal tea liquor, with lemon, rock salt, pepper and something else that I haven't quite been able to figure out yet. It looks beautiful against light when served in cut glasses. You take a sip and find it delightful. It's not too spicy. Nor is it too lemony, like some lemon teas are, making them very sour. Even it's not too sweet. The sweeter a beverage, the lesser refreshing and quenching it is, It's just perfect, beautiful. The shop ios run by twin brothers who are very friendly, open to suggestions and full of stories to tell. Do drop in on a lazy morning or evening and be prepared to spend quite some time there.
I know, there's so much more to write about Kgp food, but I have an assignment to be submitted tomorrow that I plan to try myself, for a change. Till then happy eating !!!
P.S - There's news that Baskin Robbins is coming to campus in September. There go my dieting plans down the drain. Can't wait to have some great ice-cream though. Got loads to write about - Ahmedabad, Delhi etc. Wait and watch,.
