By Nripjeet Banerjee & Koyel Banerjee | New LaBong Cafe and Steakhouse, Salt Lake, Kolkata
There’s a new steakhouse in town and it is nestled in the tree-lined lanes of Salt Lake’s Sector 1. New LaBong Cafe and Steakhouse is a twee little eatery serving up succulent, slow-cooked steaks. You can savour their unique creations in the trendy new space in Salt Lake or have them delivered to your home (they taste just as good when heated!).
When the duo set up the Salt Lake address in August 2022, they changed the name to New LaBong Cafe and Steakhouse in an attempt to create a space that would cater to all age groups — from teens and tweens to grandmas and grandpas.
The menu at the eatery sees Continental recipes with a feisty twist to satiate Kolkata’s palate that craves spice and brine. “Most of our sauces are original and have a unique twist. We began with only a few variations like white sauce and black pepper but now we have mushroom and a version of soubise (an onion sauce thickened with bechamel) as well,” says Koyel who runs the kitchen in Salt Lake.
The decor at the steakhouse is vibrant with interiors done up in shades of yellow, black and white. The wall hangings have been made by Koyel herself while the artworks have been sketched by another family member, Debjyoti Chakravorty.