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, often served with luchi or rice, try at Bhojohori Manna, rupees 400-600
prawns cooked inside a tender coconut, a delicate Bengali specialty, try at Oh! Calcutta, rupees 700-900
crispy fried fish fillet, a popular snack or starter, available at local eateries and restaurants, rupees 150-300
sweet yogurt, a classic Bengali dessert, widely available at sweet shops like Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick, rupees 50-100
spongy sweet dumplings in sugar syrup, iconic Bengali sweet, available at any sweet shop, rupees 20-40 per piece
a popular street food wrap with various fillings (chicken, egg, paneer), try at Nizam's or local stalls, rupees 80-200
Kolkata's version of pani puri, spicy and tangy, available from street vendors, rupees 30-50 per plate
Where to experience the best of Bidhannagar's dining scene.
Upscale Bengali restaurant offering a refined dining experience. Expect excellent service and innovative dishes.
Offers a wide variety of grilled dishes and buffet options. The unlimited barbeque is a great value for money. Expect a lively and bustling atmosphere.
Where to find authentic local bites.
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