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.
A Bengali delicacy, especially fresh during monsoon. Available at local dhabas, rupees 300-500.
Barramundi fish steamed in banana leaf with mustard paste. Try at Hotel Sonar Bangla, rupees 250-400.
Prawns cooked in a rich coconut milk gravy. Found at larger eateries, rupees 350-600.
Spicy crab preparation, very popular locally. Ask at any seafood dhaba, rupees 200-400.
Simple fish curry, a staple Bengali dish. Widely available, rupees 150-250.
Steamed prawns with mustard, a delicate flavor. Available at some local restaurants, rupees 250-450.
Where to experience the best of Namkhana's dining scene.
Where to find authentic local bites.
Combine recommendations from our food guide with practical travel planning.
Help fellow travelers by sharing your authentic travel photos. Get credited with your name and social links!
Help us improve! Report incorrect information or suggest updates.
Know a hidden gem we're missing? Help us add it to the guide!
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Essential cookies are always enabled.