Song Of Bengal Restaurant operates at Hotel Pulinpuri on Sea Beach Road in Dolamandap Sahi, Puri-752001, earning impressive 4.1/5 rating from 27,018 Justdial customers and 4.2/5 from 17 TripAdvisor reviews, ranking #17 of 105 restaurants in Puri with Travellers’ Choice 2025 recognition. TripAdvisor describes the restaurant as “Nestled within the confines of Puri’s Hotel Pulinpuri” where it “sings a melody quite distinct from the hotel itself,” noting “While the balconies boast breathtaking vistas of the Bay of Bengal, the Song of Bengal offers an experience that transcends mere views.”
The March 2024 review titled “A Gastronomic Symphony by the Song of Bengal” eloquently states: “The air thrums with a quiet elegance, inviting you to linger and savour the moment. The service here is a symphony in itself, each member of the staff conducting themselves with practiced grace. The quality of the food? Ah, that’s where the true magic lies. Every dish is a testament to the culinary mastery of the unseen chefs, a chorus of flavours that dances on your tongue.” The review awards the restaurant “a resounding 12” on a scale of 1-10, calling it “An absolute must-visit for any discerning gourmand in Puri.”
YouTube video titles the establishment “Best Bengali Restaurant in Puri” noting it’s “known for its vast options in Bengali cuisine and affordable” prices, while Instagram confirms “Song of Bengal – Puri’s best Bengali restaurant.” The restaurant specializes in authentic Bengali cuisine with signature dishes including Mutton Kasha with Basanti Polao, Chicken Butter Masala with Polao, Malai Prawns, Mirchi Chicken per August 2025 review listing “Must try’s.”
Additional authentic Bengali preparations highlighted across reviews include Chingri Potol Dolma (prawns with pointed gourd), Pomfret Fry, Pomfret Gravy, Bhetki Fish Paturi (steamed in banana leaf), Ilish Bhapa (steamed hilsa), Cheetal Fish Muthia, Sukto (mixed vegetable preparation), Posto (poppy seed dishes), and Crabs with September 2023 testimonial recommending: “I recommend Bhetki fish paturi, Ilish Bhapa and Cheetal fish muthia as main course alongwith Plain rice.” November 2024 review advises: “I must say people should try sukto and posto here along with crabs.”
The restaurant also offers Chinese cuisine with menu items including Chilli Chicken (₹180), Garlic Mushroom (₹190), Baby Corn Manchurian (₹180) though October 2025 review notes October visit found “limited Chinese items available on the menu, which disappointed some customers.” Operating 12:30 PM-10:00 PM daily (Monday-Sunday) for lunch and dinner, the restaurant provides price for two ₹650 positioning it in moderate-affordable range.
Service features include home delivery, indoor seating, table service with Justdial insights noting “Many customers mentioned that the food at Song of Bengal is delicious and offers authentic Bengali cuisine” and “Some customers appreciated the spacious seating arrangement and beautiful ambiance of the restaurant” with “The staff was generally polite and professional.” However, improvement areas include “A few customers complained about long waiting times for both receiving menus and getting their food” and “Some reviewers mentioned that the prices at Song of Bengal were high compared to the quantity of food served.”
Critical reviews provide cautionary warnings—December 2023 1/5 review titled “Total disconnect between – Actual experience vs. Influencer videos!” describes: “Food was served cold without serving spoons. Meat was not undercooked but not cooled at all (Kochi patha’r jhol tasted like kacha patha’r jhol). Additionally, we had some amazing company of rats running underneath the tables and feeding on the dropped foods. I could only imagine how clean the kitchen must have been.” March 2023 review warns “Don’t go to this restaurant” rating it 1/5 across all categories: “The service was horrible. The food was pathetic. There server took 30 mins to provide a fork and overall it was terrible.”
Instagram promotion mentions “Room tariff varies from ₹4.5K to ₹6K per night. The food package ranges from ₹1.2K to ₹1.5K per head, including breakfast, lunch, evening” indicating hotel package integration. The restaurant is led by staff members Anjan Ray and Jayjit Biswas receiving specific praise for “stewardship that elevates the Song of Bengal to a level that surpasses all expectations.”
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What makes Song Of Bengal stand out for authentic Bengali cuisine in Puri?
Song Of Bengal has earned 4.1/5 from 27,018 Justdial customers and 4.2/5 from 17 TripAdvisor reviews, ranking #17 of 105 restaurants in Puri with Travellers' Choice 2025 recognition. It's recognized as "Best Bengali Restaurant in Puri" with "vast options in Bengali cuisine and affordable" prices. Signature dishes include Mutton Kasha with Basanti Polao, Chicken Butter Masala, Malai Prawns, Mirchi Chicken, Chingri Potol Dolma, Bhetki Fish Paturi, Ilish Bhapa, Sukto, Posto, and Crabs. March 2024 review describes it as "A Gastronomic Symphony" rating it "12 out of 10" with "culinary mastery" creating "chorus of flavours that dances on your tongue." The restaurant is "Nestled within Hotel Pulinpuri" with "balconies boast breathtaking vistas of the Bay of Bengal."
What menu offerings and dining experience does the restaurant provide?
The restaurant specializes in authentic Bengali cuisine alongside Chinese dishes including Chilli Chicken (₹180), Garlic Mushroom (₹190), Baby Corn Manchurian (₹180) with price for two ₹650. Operating 12:30 PM-10:00 PM daily for lunch and dinner, it offers home delivery, indoor seating, table service. Reviews highlight "delicious food, spacious seating, beautiful ambiance, polite professional staff" with "quiet elegance" and "service symphony." The restaurant operates in Hotel Pulinpuri with food packages ₹1,200-₹1,500 per head including multiple meals when staying at the hotel. Staff members Anjan Ray and Jayjit Biswas receive specific recognition for exceptional stewardship.
What are the service considerations and customer concerns?
Key improvement areas per Justdial: "Long waiting times for receiving menus and getting food" and "Prices high compared to quantity served" with "Limited Chinese items" disappointing some customers. Critical warnings include December 2023 1/5 review reporting "rats running underneath tables," "cold food without serving spoons," "meat not cooled at all," raising serious hygiene concerns. March 2023 review describes "horrible service, pathetic food, server took 30 mins to provide fork." However, positive reviews outnumber negative with many praising "excellent food, wonderful experience, prompt efficient service, reasonable prices, courteous staff." Two locations available: Hotel Pulinpuri (₹96928 88888) and Hotel New Sea Hawk Marine Drive (₹63703 18425).
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