30/12/2024
The Benaras !! An Oily paradise !!
Morning started with great excitement as firstly i was going to benaras and secondly i was flying out of Kolkata airport ( Undeniably serving the best lounge food in India ). Me along with my family headed to the airport around 6:30 AM to catch the flight scheduled at 10:00 AM. I did not wanted any time crunch situation with lounge experience.
It took me approximately an hour to reach airport and another 45 mins to clear the check in ,baggage drop and other formalities. A word of advise please download Digiyatra for seamless entry and hassle free check in at the airport all over Indian airports.
Ever since the outburst of Credit cards in the market and especially with Lounge access facilities majority of the flyers are now queuing up to access the lounge leading to it being a fish market and dip in the quality of the food. As i entered the lounge ( Thanks to American Express Platinum travel Card and HDFC Biz power cc ) i saw people just swarming over the buffet section just to grab a quick bite before boarding the flight, apparently flyers in general wouldn't mind queuing up as the food prices at airport are very steep.
I saw the live omlette section to be quiet and empty and for me it was the best thing as i usually have eggs with toast for breakfast wherever i am travelling, its just delicious. I had ordered for 2 sunny side up and the lady was gracious enough to serve me 2 toast along with 2 butter sachets. I was having a gala time there in the lounge with my breakfast and my did all the hard work to line up and get other dishes like Idly, potato wedges, beans and carrot paratha. The rush lasted for just 15 mins till then i was going easy with eggs. As soon as the rush ended i hit the buffet section and also saw my wife had ordered for cheese omlette which looked very appetizing. I filled my plate with other items and had ordered for Cheese omlette. I must tell you all the items i had were very delicious and were served hot and fresh and the star of the show was the cheese omlette. Trust me this is the best omlette i have ever had along with fruit cake ,pheww !! how good that cake was . Even flury's didnt taste so good. All in all the breakfast was really good and probably the best food any lounge can offer at least in India.
Items available at the breakfast buffet
Live Station : Eggs ( Almost all kinds )
Buffet section : Chicken stew, Chicken patty, chicken sandwich and hard boiled eggs
for Veg : Carrot paratha, Chana, bread, veg sandwich, Idly with 2 chutneys, Vada, Potato wedges and salad.
For Desserts : Fruit cake, pastries, and mix fruits.
Tea , coffee , cold drinks and Juice box for beverages.