West Bengal Β· Culinary Guide
An authoritative guide to the city's essential dishes, notable restaurants, and definitive street food.
Dishes locals love β click any dish to explore where else it's popular across India.
rich, spicy mutton curry, best at local Bengali restaurants, rupees 300-500
deep-fried flatbread with potato curry, available at breakfast stalls, rupees 50-100
sweetened thick yogurt, from any sweet shop, rupees 40-80
spongy sweet cheese balls in syrup, from any sweet shop, rupees 15-30 per piece
paratha wrapped with egg, chicken, or paneer filling, from street stalls, rupees 80-150
crispy hollow balls filled with spiced potatoes and tamarind water, from street vendors, rupees 30-50 per plate
creamy prawn curry, at Bengali specialty restaurants, rupees 400-700
hilsa fish in mustard gravy, seasonal, at Bengali specialty restaurants, rupees 500-900
Where to experience the best of Baguiati's dining scene.
Famous for its Kolkata-style biryani. Expect a casual dining experience and large portions.
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