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 with rice, available at most local eateries, rupees 150-300
Hilsa fish cooked in mustard gravy, seasonal, try at Hotel Golden Retreat, rupees 400-700
Prawns in a rich coconut milk gravy, available at larger restaurants, rupees 300-500
Fried flatbread with spicy potato curry, common breakfast, local stalls, rupees 50-100
Sweetened yogurt, local sweet shops, rupees 30-80 per cup
Bengali sweet made from chhena (paneer), local sweet shops, rupees 20-50 per piece
Skewered meat or paneer wrapped in paratha, street food stalls, rupees 80-150
Dried yellow peas curry, street food stalls, rupees 40-70
Where to experience the best of Haldia's dining scene.
Offers a variety of dishes, including Indian, Chinese, and Continental. A good option for families and groups. Located within Hotel Landmark.
A South Indian restaurant that serves authentic south indian cuisine. Located near old bus stand.
Where to find authentic local bites.
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