Penguin Restaurant
Hidden amid Howrah’s clamorous lanes, Penguin Restaurant has quietly become a pilgrimage for spice-chasing foodies, fusing Bengali river-shrimp heat with tandoori theatre and continental comfort plates. Locals swear its butter-garlic crab rivals Kolkata’s best, while travelers Instagram the neon-lit penguin mascot clutching a dosa.
Danesh Sk Lane, Bus Stand, 52/2, Padmapukur Water Treatment Plant Rd, Padmapukur, Shibpur, Howrah, West Bengal 711109, India
+91 74391 75500
4.1/5 (Read the Reviews)
Tucked behind the Shibpur bus stand, Penguin Restaurant serves dependable Indian-Chinese fare in a no-frills, brightly lit dining room; the chilli chicken arrives sizzling, the biryini is fragrant and portions are sized for hungry Howrah commuters, while courteous staff and a 4.1 local rating make it a safe, quick stop before or after crossing the river.
| Sunday | 12–10:30 PM |
| Monday | 12–10:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–10:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–10:30 PM |
More information
Where exactly is Penguin Restaurant located in Howrah?
Penguin Restaurant sits at Danesh SK Lane, right beside the Bus Stand at 52/2, Padmapukur Water Treatment Plant Road, Padmapukur, Shibpur, Howrah, West Bengal 711109, India—a spot that locals recognise instantly and visitors find within minutes using any ride-hailing app.
How can I reserve a table or ask about the menu before arriving?
Simply call the restaurant’s direct line on +91 74391 75500 between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m.; the manager will confirm your preferred time, note any dietary requests, and email or WhatsApp the current menu within moments.
What kind of cuisine and price range should I expect?
Expect a pan-Indian menu that roams from Kolkata-style biryani to North-Indian butter gravies and Indo-Chinese sizzlers, with most mains priced between ₹180 and ₹380, so a filling two-course meal for two averages ₹900 including beverages.
Does Penguin Restaurant have parking and wheelchair access?
While the restaurant itself does not operate a private lot, guests park free of charge along the wide service lane in front; the ground-floor entrance has no steps and doorways wider than 90 cm, making wheelchair access smooth, and the 4.1-star Google rating frequently praises the staff’s readiness to assist guests with limited mobility.