Peter Cat

About

Located on the legendary Park Street, Peter Cat is a cultural institution in Kolkata. Established in 1975, it transports diners back to the swinging 70s with its dim amber lighting, distinct cat-shaped menu cards, and waiters dressed in traditional Indian turbans and cummerbunds. The atmosphere is consistently buzzing with a mix of nostalgic locals and curious tourists. The restaurant is world-famous for one dish: the Chelo Kebab. This Iranian-inspired masterpiece features buttered rice topped with a fried egg, accompanied by two types of kebabs (chicken and mutton) and a dollop of butter. It is arguably the most consumed dish on Park Street. Besides the Chelo Kebab, their Chicken Marakesh and Prawn Cocktail are highly rated. Peter Cat represents the soul of Kolkata's colonial-era dining scene—sophisticated, consistent, and steeped in history.