Oh! Calcutta

Oh! Calcutta is an Indian restaurant that opened in July/August 2024 located at 10-57 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, Queens, NY 11101. The restaurant specializes in the regional cuisine of Kolkata (West Bengal), offering a blend of traditional Bengali recipes and classic Indian dishes. Their menu includes house-ground spice blends (notably Paanch Poran, a five-spice mix used widely in Bengal), and cooks with techniques and flavor profiles characteristic of “Old Calcutta.”

Some standout items are:

• Kosha Mangsho (slow-cooked goat curry)

• Lake Market Fish Fry (freshwater/market fish, fried with Bengali style)

• Vegetable Cutlet (beet & potato mash with peanuts)

• Butter Chicken, Lamb Saag, Chili Chicken, etc., for those wanting more familiar Indian fare.

The ambience is relaxed and inviting, with a clean, modern aesthetic. Vintage photographs of Old Calcutta decorate the walls, there’s a mixture of indoor seating and a patio / backyard area, and the space is airy with large windows.