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WEST BENGAL

10-day culinary journey through Kolkata, Kalimpong and Glenburn Tea Estate, exploring local markets, traditional cooking, regional flavours while blending Bengal’s heritage with the OMO and AMPM experience.

Day 1 · Kolkata Culinary Prelude
Set up the AMPM kitchen, explored Park Street for Kusum rolls, and discovered the antique treasures of Russell Exchange.

Day 2 · Kolkata Market Exploration
Visited Muchi Bazaar with Chef Auroni Mukerjee, explored local produce, cooking traditions, had Tangra breakfast, and experienced a bar pop-up by Beckaly Franks.

Day 3 · Glenburn Penthouse Media Event
Hosted journalists at Glenburn Penthouse, where Chef Shawn and Chef Vanshika presented market-inspired snacks alongside signature OMO dishes.

Day 4 · Arrival in Kalimpong
Settled into our Airbnb and explored Cloud 9, discovering the flavours of Nepali cuisine.

Day 5 · Kalimpong Exploration
Explored local markets, art shops and eateries before a traditional cooking session featuring Aloo Dum, Kodo Millet Fries and Perilla chutney.

Day 6 · Glenburn Tea Estate
Sourced local ingredients, explored the tea estate and gardens, and prepared for an OMO-inspired tasting menu. The evening featured cocktails with Bombay Sapphire × AMPM and dinner.

Day 7 · Tea Trail & Traditional Lunch
Visited the tea factory, experienced a Nepali Chulha cooking session with Chef Sabin, and continued preparations for the OMO tasting menu.

Day 8 · OMO Tasting Menu
Forest and tea-field hike, riverside lunch and a North Bengal-inspired tasting menu.

Day 9 · Return to Kolkata
Returned from Bagdogra to Kolkata and began preparations for the OMO Brunch Pop-up at AMPM.

Day 10 · OMO Brunch Pop-up
A sold-out AMPM brunch celebrated Kolkata’s vegetarian community with a curated selection of OMO classics .

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