The Blue Poppy Thakali

Food here is entirely different from Bengali Chinese cuisine. Those who have a taste for food from Sikkim, Nepal and Tibet will love this place. For example, the Chicken Kothay Momo is entirely different. The flavor is different and tastes different following a bite. Stir Fried Bokchoy is a rarity in other restaurants and we love these greens; very lightly fried, retaining the original colors and very low on spices. Chicken Phalay is very Sikkimese; closer to a thicker Bengali Kachuri with a heavy filling of chicken, onions and spices. We also had Chicken Shapta, a Tibetan dry chicken curry a bit heavy on chilli, although excellent in taste. Chicken Fried Rice was fine, not extraordinary though, a bit dry, perhaps. We savour the food here and reminisce our time in Sikkim and Nepal.

Those momo were some of the best I've had in my life, truly award wining. The stuffing was generous and the momo were juicy, just as I like it. The Chicken Shapta could have been better though. The drinks were good.

The Blue Poppy Thakali – Great Food, Poor Ambience (Not Recommended for Muslims) The Blue Poppy Thakali serves tasty food, no doubt about that! However, the ambience is quite disappointing — it feels like they haven’t put any effort into it at all. Despite that, the food quality makes up for it. Be prepared to wait for a seat on weekends, as the place gets quite crowded. Important note for Muslim visitors: They serve pork and cook pork, chicken and other items in the same pan — just by washing it in between. This may not be suitable or acceptable for those who follow dietary restrictions, especially Muslims. Visit for the food, not the vibe — but only if the cooking process aligns with your dietary preferences.

Calm soothing ambience.... separated space for table dining & floor dining.... to get authentic Tibetian feel one must choose floor dining (Kotatsu in Japanese : except like traditional Kotatsu offcourse there is no heater here since it is in Kolkata😂).... food was good... I liked the chicken kothes....chilli butter wings which were very hot..... also we ordered 2 Bobas amongst which Taro was really good... for main course we ordered Tibetian Mincemeat Chowmin .... which tasted great but was a wee bit on the drier side & it might be that they added a little bit more salt to it because it tasted so.... & last we ordered chicken shapta... which they told would be spicy but actually was very bland in taste... i would give it a 2.5/5...

Just back from Pelling and was seriously craving those comforting Himalayan flavours, and The Blue Poppy - Thakali did not disappoint! Started with the perfectly pan-fried, juicy chicken Kothey Momos. Then came the Rum Chicken: tender, smoky, and beautifully spiced with a subtle boozy warmth. A total winner. 🤩 Wrapped it up with the Butter Chicken Wings: a rich, creamy twist on a classic. Think butter chicken gravy coating juicy wings. Decadent and satisfying. 🫰 #momos #himalayas #love #food

The dry chicken thenthuk they offer is to die for. Never had something so delicious and gorgeous. I can never forget how good it tasted. And their bestselling is butter chilli wings - absolutely no complaints there. Simply amazing The ambience is just so cozy

June 07, 2025 Saturday The day seemed bright with sunshine after a thunderstorm last night. The thought of dining out at a reasonable price point seemed energetic. So this restaurant where both the owner and the menu are famous. So more energetic to try out some items on the menu 1) chicken momo 5 pieces 2) chicken thukpa. Simple straightforward choice. The taste of the momo was no doubt palate pleasing but the authentic red chilli sauce was missing. Traditional cuisine should have the traditional accompaniments. The chicken thukpa was so so to state the least, the watery soup with a tinch of salt and pepper, the noodles were perfect, the quantity of vegetables should have been more for one portion serving, the few pieces of chicken seemed to be straight out of the fridge, dipped in warm water and put in the thukpa, sort of rubbery texture. So one comes home hungry. Next the bill where the service charge is compulsorily added without the customer consent. The recent law on service charges categorically states that it is purely voluntary and cannot be added as part of the bill as in this case. So an infringement of the law. Be careful when paying for food at restaurants. Thanks.

I had been meaning to go to the place for a long time, and I finally got the chance to visit. The place is cosy with options for both tables and chairs and on floor seating. The food is quite flavourful, but do not think they have "authentic Nepalese" taste to them. However, the drinks(from BOMA) were absolutely overpriced. The price is neither complimented in quality or quantity. The service is a little slow, but that could be chalked out to the busy atmosphere. We ordered Kothay Momos, Golden Fried Prawn Balls, and Chilly Butter Wings. For drinks, we have a mojito and lime soda. Both of them were alright. The butter wings were very juicy and delicious. The prawn balls had a very subtle flavour that I liked, and the momos were quite tasty.