Kerala

Kerala takes pride in offering mouth-watering cuisine and is famous for its hot and spicy food. Due to the abundance of coconut, one can strongly feel the presence of coconut in every food cooked here and spices give it a special aromatic flavor. The location of Kozhikode has correctly been chosen for the TESOL Course Kerala, where the enticing aroma of Keralite cuisine and the trendy modern fusion food would take away the day’s fatigue and make your taste buds thank you several times for pleasing your palate.

The famous dishes in Kozhikode includes Biriyani, Ghee Rice with meat curry, sea-food (prawns, mussels, mackerel) and paper thin Pathiris to provide accompaniment to spicy gravy. Another well known Kozhikode speciality is banana chips, which are made crisp and wafer thin. You haven’t been to Kozhikode, if you haven’t tasted on 'Kozhikode Halwa’ which is very popular, even overseas also.

While doing our TESOL Certificate course in Kozhikode you will find a lot of eateries scattered across the town; we are giving you the lowdown on how to get the maximum out of it.

Taj Residency – Multi Cuisine restaurant.
PT Usha Rd., Kozhikode 673 002 India

Fortune Hotel's Restaurant Tharavad – Kanji (Rice-Soup), Kappa Varuthathhu (Tapioca Fried), Meen Molakitttathu (Hot Fish Curry), Splendid Kerala Meal for Lunch Served on a Banana Leaf.

Hyson Heritage – Famous for Neriya Pathiri, Rich Chappatis, Biryanis.
P.B.No.114, Bank Road
Kozhikode
Kerala - 673001
India

Alakapuri Guest House- South Indian Restaurant
MM Ali Rd. near the railway station

Sana Rice Bowl – buffet Lunch
Paramount Tower

Woodlands vegetarian restaurant – one of the best in town
White Lines Building, GH Rd

Kalpaka Tourist Home - serves a South Indian breakfast, Chinese,
Indian and Continental.
Town Hall Rd, South of Ansari Park.

Kolkata

Kolkata takes pride in offering mouth-watering cuisine and is famous for its hot and spicy food. Kolkata boasts of a number of good places for eating out. Park Street which maybe regarded as the downtown of Kolkata has excellent restaurants in every nook and corner.

Food and Dining is in itself an experience in Kolkata city. Diversity is prevalent in the Kolkata city and food is no exception. The cosmopolitan population relishes a great variety of dishes and recipes. Vegetarian, non vegetarian, sweet dishes, there is something for everyone.

The famous dishes in Kolkata include rice called as bhat, lentils, fish curry popularly as macher jhol and sweets. These are supplemented by luchi and tarkari which are fried bread and and fried vegetables with curry. The snacks comprise of Singara, Jilpi, Kachuri and Alur Chop.


In Bengal, Chinese cuisine is in demand that is available in the Old China Town, the walled city at Tangra and restaurants on Park Street. North Indian and south Indian food can be found virtually in any restaurant.

The location of Kolkata has correctly been chosen for the TESOL Course where the enticing aroma of Kolkatan cuisine and the trendy modern fusion food would take away the day’s fatigue and make your taste buds thank you several times for pleasing your palate.

While doing our TESOL Certificate course in Kolkata you will find a lot of eateries scattered across the town; One interesting fact about the city is that there are more than 270 restaurants in the city alone.

We are giving you the lowdown on how to get the maximum out of it.

Area: Central Kolkata

Zaraang – North West Frontier Cuisine
Near New Market, on Sudder Street
Zaraang has been rated among the best restaurants of India. With the high society of Kolkata a perpetual fixture in the Indian and French restaurants here, it is a bit of a restaurant and a bit of a 'place to be seen in'. Nevertheless, the food is fantastic; both the French and Indian foods are very well made. The only problem is perhaps that the service too seems a bit on the snobbery trip, if you don't look like a fantastic tipper, you may contend with the occasional cold shoulder.
 

Shiraz – Mughlai food
Park Street / Park Circus
Shiraz is a must for everyone who comes in to Calcutta. The Mughlai is excellent, great authentic stuff, toned down for those who can't handle the spice and in full beam for lovers of high-calorie stuff. The Biriyani here is very famous. There is also Nizam's nearby which has become a sort of institution in Mughlai food in Calcutta.
 

Upper Crust- Confectioners
Camac Street
Upper Crust is a chain of bakeries, which have become a sort of tradition in Calcutta. It began with Flury's and Kathleen's the two 'original' bakeries in the city, subsequently followed by many more, including chains of bakeries like Upper Crust. The Camac Street branch is probably the best, the Black Forests and Pineapple pastries are absolutely delightful.
 

Momo Plaza – Tibetan food
Lee Road
Around Elgin road and Lee road there are several Tibetan food places, specialising in their 'Dim Sums' called Momos. These are extremely popular in Calcutta, though seldom heard of anywhere else in the country. Momo Plaza serves excellent Momos in several varieties, as do the several restaurants around it.

Aheli – Bengali Food
Chowringhee
Aheli is a nice cuisine with great Bengali food with unique ambiance and the touch Bengali hospitality is a bonus. The dishes famous here are "Paturi","Luchi" and more.

Area: South Kolkata

Dhaba – North Indian Cuisine
Ballygunge Phari
Dhaba is another good place for meaty North Indian food. The food here is more on the spicy Punjabi end, with lots of tikkas and tandooris to choose from. The local breads (naans and rotis) are fantastic. Dhaba is also known for its meaty rolls (not the bread encompassed gyps of Bombay, real naan rolls)
 

Chinese Pavilion- Chinese Cuisine
Gurusaday Road
There are several good Chinese food restaurants all over the city. In fact, Calcutta was the original purveyor of good Chinese food, which began at little shops in the city's Chinatown. Even today, lovers of authentic Chinese food would venture into Chinatown in Tangra a bit outside the city. However, lovers of good food would probably like Chinese pavilion, excellent food, well made, not too expensive.
 

Kewpie's Kitchen – Bengali Cuisine
Behind Subhash Bhavan, Elgin Road
For authentic Bengali Cuisine try Kewpie's Kitchen in Calcutta. It is listed in the Lonely Planet. It is a local's favorite and off the beaten path. You will need to take a taxi to get there and the desks at the bigger hotels know it. You will not see many tourists there, just families from the neighborhood. Very clean and the food is fantastic.
It takes a little perseverance to get to Kewpie's. The best way to access it is by taking the small bylane next to Subhash Bhavan opposite to Forum mall. The other option is a roundabout around the block and needed only if you are in a car. The decor is minimalistic but then this place is about food. The food is authentic bengali and they have some awesome thali's. The Bhetki patro (fish wrapped in leaf) and Dahi baingan are (abergines in curd gravy) are phenomenal and their dish of prawns in mustard and coconut gravy is a must have. Be warned that the mustard is fresh and may cause a zing in your head. The appeal is enhanced by the terracotta dishes in which all food items are served.

Oh Calcutta! – Bengali and Anglo Indian Cuisine
The Forum, Elgin Road
Possibly the best restaurant in this city, when one takes into consideration the space, decor, ambience, service and above all the food. There is a constant striving after fusion cuisine that retains the character of Calcutta. To die for ... the tomato kashundi, the bekti meuniere with lemon butter and the rice pudding flavoured with custard apples (ata'r paayesh).
Phone 91-33-2482015 / 91-33-2483018