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.
Fried puffed bread with spicy potato curry, a popular breakfast. Get it at any local sweet shop or breakfast stall, rupees 40-60.
Traditional Bengali fish curry, usually with Rohu or Katla fish. Available at local eateries, rupees 150-250.
Sweetened thick yogurt, a classic Bengali dessert. Found at sweet shops, rupees 30-50 per cup.
Spongy cheese balls soaked in sugar syrup, a famous Bengali sweet. Available at all sweet shops, rupees 10-20 per piece.
A rich curry made from cottage cheese cubes, a popular vegetarian dish. Served at local restaurants, rupees 120-180.
Assorted deep-fried snacks like alur chop (potato fritter) and beguni (eggplant fritter). Found at street stalls, rupees 10-30 per piece.
Where to experience the best of Ghatal's dining scene.
A simple and clean restaurant offering a variety of thalis. It's a great place to try different dishes at an affordable price.
Where to find authentic local bites.
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