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.
traditional Bengali fish curry, usually with local river fish. Get it at local eateries or homestays. Price: rupees 150-300.
a bitter-sweet mixed vegetable stew, a Bengali staple. Available at local eateries. Price: rupees 80-150.
potatoes cooked with poppy seeds, a simple yet flavorful Bengali dish. Found in local eateries. Price: rupees 70-120.
various types of rice cakes, sweet or savory, often seasonal. Available from street vendors or local homes. Price: rupees 20-50 per piece.
sweet yogurt, a popular Bengali dessert. Buy from local sweet shops. Price: rupees 30-70 per cup.
deep-fried flatbread served with a spicy potato curry, popular breakfast. Found at local breakfast stalls. Price: rupees 50-80.
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Experience authentic Chhattisgarhi cuisine at a local dhaba. Expect simple but flavorful dishes in a rustic setting. Located on the outskirts of the city.
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