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.
slow-cooked spicy mutton curry, best at Golbari (Shyambazar), rupees 350
traditional Bengali fish curry, try at Bhojohori Manna (various locations), rupees 280
deep-fried flatbread with spicy potato curry, available at local eateries, rupees 80
sweet yogurt, try at Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick (various locations), rupees 60
iconic Bengali sweet made from chhena (cottage cheese), available at any sweet shop, rupees 25
paratha wrapped with kebab or paneer filling, try at Kusum Rolls (Park Street), rupees 150
spicy, tangy hollow puris filled with potato and tamarind water, street vendors everywhere, rupees 30 for 6 pieces
prawn cooked in coconut milk gravy, try at Oh! Calcutta (Elgin Road), rupees 600
Where to experience the best of New Alipore's dining scene.
Upscale Bengali restaurant offering a refined dining experience. Expect excellent service and innovative dishes.
A Kolkata institution known for its Chelo Kebab and old-world charm. Expect a lively atmosphere and a long queue.
Famous for its Kolkata-style biryani. Expect a casual dining experience and large portions.
Where to find authentic local bites.
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