A Month-Long Culinary Tribute to Tradition, Memory, and Flavour
Kolkata, July 18, 2025:
As the monsoon rains cast their poetic spell over Bengal, Orko’s Restaurant & Lounge Bar invites you on a soul-stirring gastronomic journey with “Ilish Kotha” a month-long celebration of Hilsa, the undisputed queen of Bengali cuisine. Running from July 18 to August 17, this culinary festival is not just a showcase of seasonal delicacies it’s a nostalgic tribute to Bengali identity, memory, and emotion.
Located at the heart of City Centre 1, Salt Lake, Orko’s transforms into a vibrant canvas of taste and tradition, where each plate tells a story, and every bite evokes the aroma of monsoon-soaked afternoons and the warmth of ancestral kitchens.
“Hilsa is more than a fish — it’s an emotion.”
“For Bengalis, Hilsa isn’t just food it’s memory, culture, and heritage on a plate. With Ilish Kotha, we’ve created an experience that weaves these emotions into each dish preserving tradition, yet serving it with elegance,” says Kaushik Sengupta, Corporate General Manager, Sens Hospitality Division.
🍽️ A Menu That Reads Like Poetry
Curated with reverence and crafted to perfection, the Ilish Kotha menu is a sensory symphony of Bengal’s timeless Hilsa preparations:
- 🌾 Shorshe Ilish – The iconic mustard gravy that defines home
- 🍃 Ilish Bhapa – Steamed to silken perfection in aromatic mustard and coconut
- 🌿 Ilisher Paturi – Banana leaf-wrapped bliss, gently smoked and flavorful
- 🥣 Doi Ilish – A comforting yoghurt-based classic
- 🍆 Begun Ilish – A rustic countryside favourite with eggplant
- 🌶️ Ilish Tel Jhal – Bold, fiery, and unapologetically Bengali
- 🐟 Bhaja Ilish – Crisp, golden, and utterly satisfying
- 👑 Ilish Biryani – A regal twist to tradition, rich with layers of flavour
Each dish is prepared using premium Hilsa, handpicked for quality and freshness, capturing the monsoon’s essence on every plate.
📍 Event Details at a Glance
- What: Ilish Kotha – A Culinary Ode to Hilsa
- When: 18th July – 17th August 2025
- Where: Orko’s Restaurant & Lounge Bar
- Address: E 306 & 307, E Block, 3rd Floor, City Centre 1, Salt Lake, Kolkata – 700064
- Pocket Pinch for Two: ₹1200 onwards
- Reservation Contact: +91 8420199613 / +91 9874473831 (Call or WhatsApp)
🌧️ A Celebration of Culture, Monsoon & Memories
Whether you’re a lifelong Ilish lover or discovering its magic for the first time, Ilish Kotha at Orko’s is your invitation to celebrate Bengal’s culinary poetry. From nostalgia-steeped classics to royal reinterpretations, each dish is crafted not just to please your palate but to touch your heart.
Come hungry. Leave with stories.
This monsoon, rediscover Hilsa not just as food, but as a feeling.
