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It
was
raining
on
and
off.
We
quickened
our
pace
as
the
clouds
began
to
gather
in
the
sky.
The
first
splatter
of
rain
hit
us
as
we
approached
the
five-point
crossing
of
Shyambazar.
We
hot-footed
it
to
an
amazing
cafe,
called
Coffee
O
Kabita.
Ambience:
The
dining
area
is
on
the
first
floor.
We're
escorted
by
a
perky
steward
Abhijit
da
to
the
dining
room.
He
told
us
owner
Piyali
Biswas
has
reconstructed
this
old
building
into
this
cafe.
Very
few
cafes
in
North
Kolkata
can
match
up
to
its
ambience.
For
book
lovers,
it
is
a
slice
of
heaven.
They
have
a
large
collection
of
super
fascinating
books.
You
can
read
them
while
munching
on
delicious
food
and
smooth
beverages.
Tanaya
handpicked
Nante
Phante
Samagra
and
I
went
down
memory
lane
with
Sonar
Kella!
Food:
In
a
brace
of
shakes,
Abhijit
da
served
the
food.
Here
is
a
rundown
of
our
order
from
head
to
toe:
1.
Coffee
O
Kabita
Special
Sandwiches
(βΉ160)
2.
Chicken
Drumsticks
(βΉ170)
3.
Virgin
Mojito
(βΉ120)
4.
Chicken
Lasagne
(βΉ300)
5.
Caramel
Custard
(βΉ160)
All
prices
are
exclusive
of
taxes.
Coffee
O
Kabita
Special
Sandwiches:
The
sandwiches
were
crisp
and
tasty.
They
contained
soft
and
juicy
chicken
breast,
pickle,
mayo
and
spicy
sauce.
They
have
stepped
it
up
in
recent
years
by
adding
corn
and
exotic
spices
to
the
mix.
Abhijit
da
didn't
divulge
what
new
spices
they
used,
but
it
tasted
too
yum.
Chicken
Drumsticks:
Cut
from
the
lower
part
of
the
leg,
the
drumsticks
were
done
to
a
turn.
They
came
with
French
fries
and
mayo
dips.
You
can
have
it
in
the
starters.
It
goes
well
with
Virgin
Mojito.
Virgin
Mojito:
I
have
tried
this
beverage
at
other
cafes
as
well,
but
Coffee
O
Kabita
is
the
best.
With
the
benefits
of
mint,
it
is
distinctly
cooling.
Chicken
Lasagne:
Authentic
Italian
dishes
are
hard
to
find
in
Kolkata.
I
was
hankering
after
this
dish
until
I
tried
their
preparation.
Layers
of
pasta
were
topped
with
a
creamy
chicken
sauce,
tomato
sauce,
and
mozzarella.
It
is
their
signature
dish
and
comes
at
a
competitive
rate.
If
you're
blown-in,
please
try
this
dish.
Caramel
Custard:
It
is
our
new
obsession!
Sweet,
but
not
overpowering.
We
were
also
looking
for
an
apple
pie
custard
but
to
no
avail.
Abhijit
da
has
assured
us
he
will
provide
that
next
outing.
And
we
assure
you
of
an
exhilarating
experience.
So
binge
on
foodies!
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