02/09/2026
From a small eatery behind Bijoli Cinema to a celebrated name in Bengali cuisine across India…
Some businesses are built on capital.
Some are built on opportunity.
And some are built on legacy, food, relationships and an unwavering commitment to quality.
Bijoli Grill is one such story.
A name deeply associated with Bengali food and Kolkata's culinary heritage, Bijoli Grill began its journey in 1947 under the vision of Debu Barik, who transformed a humble eatery in Bhawanipore into one of Bengal's most recognised names in catering.
Over the decades, the business evolved—from catering and large-scale events to restaurants, quick-service formats, institutional catering and a growing presence across India. Today, Bijoli Grill has restaurants in cities including Kolkata, Delhi/NCR and Mumbai, while continuing to expand its footprint.
For this episode of Behind the Build with Tanuja, we hear the story directly from the man carrying the legacy forward.
In conversation with
Mr. Tapan Barik
Second Generation Owner, Bijoli Grill
A conversation about legacy, entrepreneurship, food, family business, transformation and the journey of taking a quintessentially Bengali brand to the rest of India.
Guest: Mr. Tapan Barik | Owner, Bijoli Grill
Curator: Tanuja Chaudhary
Creative Credits: Sidhartha Sengupta
(Visual Researcher, IEM-UEM Group)
Behind the Build with Tanuja
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