If your idea of monsoon magic involves a steaming bowl of seafood soup and a plate of crispy squids, then stop everything! The Oriental Seafood Festival 2025 by Chowman is the culinary wave you’ve been waiting to ride! ??
Kolkata’s favorite Chowman is making a delicious splash this season — and seafood lovers across Kolkata, Bangalore, Delhi-NCR and Hyderabad are in for a treat. So if you’ve been Googling “best seafood near me”, you just found your answer!
Launching on 12th July 2025, Chowman’s month-long seafood festival promises over 20 exotic, soul-warming, wok-tossed wonders curated especially for those who crave bold, fiery, umami-packed Asian flavors.
Whether you’re a fan of the tender octopus, buttery prawns, or spicy crab claws, Chowman’s chefs have reeled in the best seafood dishes in India to spice up your rainy days.
Date: Starts 12th July 2025
Time: 12 PM to 10:30 PM
Cost for Two: ₹1200 + taxes
Helpline: 1800 890 2150
There’s something about the rains and seafood that just works. The comforting spices, the warm broths, the crunch of tempura and rolls — it’s the ultimate seasonal escape. Add Chowman’s cozy ambiance and pan-Asian finesse, and you’ve got yourself the best seafood restaurant experience this July!
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Soups
1. Shanshai Seafood Soup – ₹290
Thick seafood soup of crab, squid & shrimp; with spicy bend of pepper & chilli
2. Seafood Dumpling Soup – ₹280
Clear soup of tender crabmeat & prawn dumpling flavoured with wine
Starters
1. Honey Walnut Shrimps – ₹430
Crispy fried shrimps tossed in honey and chilli, topped with caramelized walnuts
2. Pork & Shrimp Dumpling – ₹385
Delightful pair of juicy pork & tender shrimp dumplings, with a punch of burnt chilli garlic sauce
3. Crispy Seafood Rolls with Sriracha Mayo – ₹455
Golden-fried crispy rolls packed with minced seafood, served with Sriracha
4. Kolkata Style Chilli Octopus – ₹530
Whole Octopus, tossed in a fiery & bold Tangra-style special sauces with a subtle sweet bend
5. Steamed Beckti with Ginger and Scallion – ₹585
Delicate steamed whole Beckti smothered in scallion, with a bold flavour of julienned ginger
6. Stir-Fried Thai Basil King Prawns – ₹795
Juicy king prawns stir fried in a bold & aromatic fusion of Thai chilli, basil & lemon
7. Lobster in Pepper Garlic Sauce- ₹1490
Lobster tossed with crushed pepper & garlic, packed with a savoury spicy flavour
8. Crispy Squid in Bird’s Eye Chilli & Basil Leaves – ₹470
Crispy golden squid rings tossed with basil leaves & bird’s eye chilli
9. Smokey Chilli Butter Garlic Crab Claws – ₹565
Spicy crab claws, tossed in house special sauces, with a smokey kick, induced in rich butter
10. Kolkata Style Chilli Pomfret – ₹855
Pomfret, tossed in a fiery & bold Tangra-style special sauce with a subtle sweet bend
Mains
1. Butter Chilli Garlic Seafood Noodles – ₹395
Tender fish, squid, octopus & shrimps tossed with noodles, in butter & garlic for a flavourful bite
2. Pan-Fried Seafood Noodles – ₹355
Noodles pan-fried to golden crisp & layered with shrimp & squid, in a savoury chef’s special sauce
3. Shrimp Chahan Rice – ₹395
Flavoured fried rice with Japanese nori sheet and Shichimi seasoning
4. Kung Pao Lobster – ₹1495
Lobster stir-fried with cashew & dried chillies in a bold & spicy Kung Pao sauce
5. Crispy Fried Pomfret in Chilli Mustard Sauce – ₹875
Whole Pomfret marinated & fried to golden in tangy Asian mustard-chilli gravy
6. Fried Squid with Korean Chilli Sauce – ₹485
Fried squid glazed in sweet & spicy Korean sauce, with crisp in every bite
7. Singaporean Chilli Crab – ₹595
Spicy tinge of fresh Whole crab tossed in prawn paste with a subtle blend of sweet
8. Stir Fried Octopus in Tobanjan Sauce – ₹585
Delicately cooked octopus stir fried in spicy Tobanjan sauce, delivering deep umami flavour
