Calcutta Table by 29 Spices ft Aminia

Discover Kolkata's culinary heritage in Amsterdam with 29 Spices and Aminia (est. 1929) in an exclusive dining experience.
About this Event

Discover Kolkata's culinary heritage in Amsterdam with 29 Spices and Aminia (est. 1929) in an exclusive dining experience.

Experience the culinary heritage of Kolkata in Amsterdam! On 30 November, 29 Spices joins hands with the iconic Kolkata-based Aminia, established in 1929, to bring you a unique gastronomic journey celebrating the city's rich culinary traditions, authentic flavours and timeless recipes. Discover the soul of Kolkata through an exclusive dining experience where heritage meets contemporary Indian cuisine.

One city. Two culinary legacies. One unforgettable table.

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Appetisers

Begin with a choice of kebabs, served with Aminia Special Paratha, lightly sweet, layered, crisp outside and soft within.

Mutton Pasinda Kebab - Aminia’s heirloom family recipe, passed down through generations; tender mutton marinated with papaya, cream and aromatic spices.

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Mushroom Galawati Kebab (V) - Finely minced mushrooms blended with Awadhi spices and shallow-fried to a soft, delicate, melt-in-the-mouth finish.

Main Course

The heart of the meal, with one biryani paired with one house speciality for the fullest Aminia experience.

Lamb Dum Biryani Calcutta-style biryani with tender lamb, fragrant basmati rice, saffron, potato and Aminia’s signature spices, slow-cooked on dum.

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Subz Dum Biryani (V) - Fragrant basmati rice layered with seasonal vegetables and spices, sealed and slow-cooked on dum for a gentle, aromatic finish.

Chicken Chap - Aminia’s signature Chicken Chap, slow-cooked with poppy seeds, aromatic spices and a mild sweetness in its rich Mughlai gravy.

Or

Dal-e-Khas (V) - Slow-cooked black lentils finished with butter, cream and aromatic spices, creating a rich, smoky and deeply comforting flavour

Dessert

A sweet closing note to the meal, rooted in Aminia’s old-world Calcutta tradition.

Aminia Special Firni (V) - Aminia’s signature rice-and-milk dessert, delicately flavoured with saffron and served in a traditional terracotta bhar.

Food allergies and intolerances: If you have a food allergy or food intolerance, please let us know before ordering.

An information pack is available, listing the allergenic ingredients used in our menu.

Please note that our kitchen and food service areas are not nut-free or allergen-free environments. All weights are approximate before cooking. All prices are inclusive of VAT at the current rate.