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.
Hilsa fish cooked in mustard gravy, a Bengali delicacy. Try at Hotel Banalata, rupees 400-600.
Prawns cooked in coconut milk gravy. Available at most good Bengali restaurants, rupees 350-550.
Deep-fried flatbread with spicy potato curry, a popular breakfast. Found at local eateries, rupees 80-120.
Sweetened thick yogurt, a classic Bengali dessert. Available at local sweet shops, rupees 50-100.
A famous Bengali sweet made from chhena (paneer) and sugar. Try at local sweet shops, rupees 20-40 per piece.
A bitter-sweet mixed vegetable curry, often served at the start of a meal. Found in traditional Bengali thalis, rupees 150-250.
Where to experience the best of Bankura's dining scene.
Offers a variety of cuisines including Indian, Chinese, and Continental. Offers a clean and comfortable dining environment. Good for families.
Where to find authentic local bites.
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