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.
tiny, sweet fried rice flour balls, often served with ghee. Available at Ganesh Mishtanna Bhandar, rupees 30 per 100g.
cottage cheese and rice flour sweet, resembling vermicelli. Available at Ganesh Mishtanna Bhandar, rupees 40 per 100g.
deep-fried flatbread with spicy potato curry, a classic Bengali breakfast. Available at local eateries near Curzon Gate, rupees 80-120.
traditional Bengali fish curry with rice. Available at Hotel Sinclairs restaurant, rupees 250-400.
sweetened thick yogurt, a refreshing dessert. Available at any local sweet shop, rupees 40-60 per cup.
a popular street food, paratha wrapped with various fillings (chicken, egg, paneer). Available at roll stalls near B.C. Road, rupees 70-150.
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