The trek to Mississauga is worth it to spend an evening at Kolkata Club. Chef Hemant Bhagwani pays tribute to the social clubs in India, which originated during the British colonial rule over India, that became exclusive membership-driven venues post-independence. The atmosphere and menu hearken back to the opulence of Raj cuisine in colonial India with menu options like the Anglo-Indian dish dak bungalow chicken roast. But the theme nights – like the weekly Desi Night – bring these social club ideals into modern times. It would be remiss to simply say Kolkata Club is a restaurant. It strives to be a place of community, cultivating a regular and recognizable crowd who have the menu memorized, because nothing goes better with food than conversation.
