Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Kolkata's Hilsa Festivals Celebrate Seasonal Bengali Delicacies
Kolkata is celebrating the monsoon season with special hilsa festivals at various restaurants.
Hilsa, also known as ilish, is a favorite fish in Bengal.
These festivals offer a variety of dishes, from traditional recipes like paturi and bhapa ilish to more creative dishes like fish baked in parchment.
Each restaurant has its own unique menu and duration for the festival, making it a great time for food lovers to enjoy the best of Bengali cuisine.
The festivals run from July to September, with prices ranging from Rs 275 to Rs 1,750 plus taxes.
Kolkata restaurants are hosting hilsa festivals to celebrate the monsoon season.
Menus feature both traditional Bengali recipes and innovative interpretations of hilsa dishes.
Festivals run from July to September with varying durations at different restaurants.
Price ranges from Rs 275 to Rs 1,750 plus taxes.
Popular dishes include paturi, bhapa ilish, shorshe ilish, and ilish pulao.
- Who
- Restaurants in Kolkata
- What
- Hilsa festivals featuring traditional and innovative Bengali recipes
- When
- Various dates from July to September
- Where
- Multiple locations across Kolkata
- Why
- To celebrate the monsoon season and the availability of fresh hilsa fish
Traditional Recipes
Innovative Interpretations
Menu Offerings
Traditional Recipes
Restaurants like Bhojohori Manna and 6 Ballygunge Place focus on classic Bengali recipes such as bhorta, paturi, and shorshe ilish.
Innovative Interpretations
Establishments like Mynt and Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport offer innovative dishes like Ilish Mach Bhaja Kalojira Piyaz Diye and Fish Baked in Parchment.
- Season
- Monsoon
- Primary Dish
- Hilsa (Ilish)
- Cuisine
- Bengali
- Festival Duration
- Varies by restaurant (July to September)
- Price Range
- Rs 275 to Rs 1,750 plus taxes