Flurys

The name Kolkata invokes the image of a city which is rich in culture and tradition. Whether it is the resplendent Victoria Memorial, the majestic Howrah bridge or the sun – kissed Maidan grounds – all of them are an integral part of the rich heritage that symbolises Kolkata, a city whose every street and every corner has some anecdote to relate. The people of Kolkata are known for their love for good cuisine and as a result a large number of eating-places in the city have also become a part of the rich heritage of the city. Flurys – a name synonymous since time immemorial with popular Swiss confectionary and mouthwatering goodies is a prime example of the same.

Flurys, situated at 15, Park Street, was founded in the year 1927 by Mr and Mrs J Flury. Within no time, it gained immense popularity to become the favourite tea – room of the prosperous Britisher and the affluent Indian alike. This was largely due to its exotic cakes, creamy pastries, rich puddings and perhaps the best Swiss chocolates outside the European continent, and in no small measure to the relaxed and cheerful atmosphere that it provided. With the passage of time, Flurys became a part of the culture of Kolkata and no morning walker’s daily routine was complete without a visit to this legendary eatery.

Flurys, as it stands today, is an institution in the city and evokes strong emotions among generations. Memories mingle with meals as members of the Flurys ‘family’ keep dropping in for decades. A place where one can slowly sip a cup of tea or eat the famous rumballs or meringues with cream and watch the world go by. Flurys offers an old world atmosphere and a glimpse of the Kolkata of another era. Those settled in other cities and on other continents come back for a taste of Flurys whenever they are passing through. Such is the level of nostalgia and attachment that this old – world tea room, the only one of its kind in the city, invokes.