Salt Lake food scene

West Bengal · Culinary Guide

Salt Lake

An authoritative guide to the city's essential dishes, notable restaurants, and definitive street food.

8
Essential
Dishes
5
Notable
Spots
3
Street
Areas

🍽️ Must-Try Dishes in Salt Lake

Dishes locals love — click any dish to explore where else it's popular across India.

Kosha Mangsho

Spicy Bengali mutton curry, best at Oudh 1590, rupees 450

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Macher Jhol

Traditional Bengali fish curry, try at Bhojohori Manna, rupees 300

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Luchi-Alur Dom

Fried flatbread with potato curry, available at local eateries, rupees 100

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Mishti Doi

Sweetened thick yogurt, get it from Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick, rupees 80

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Rosogolla

Spongy sweet dumplings, famous at KC Das, rupees 25 per piece

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Kathi Roll

Skewered meat or paneer wrapped in paratha, try at Kusum Rolls (City Centre 1), rupees 150

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Phuchka

Spicy, tangy hollow puris filled with potato and tamarind water, street stalls near City Centre 1, rupees 30 for 5 pieces

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Chingri Malai Curry

Prawns in coconut milk gravy, available at Oh! Calcutta, rupees 600

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Notable Restaurants

Where to experience the best of Salt Lake's dining scene.

Oudh 1590
rupees 1000-1500 for two Awadhi
Known For: Biryani Galawati Kebab Kosha Mangsho
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Barbeque Nation
rupees 1500-2000 for two North Indian
Known For: Live grill buffet spread

Offers a wide variety of grilled dishes and buffet options. The unlimited barbeque is a great value for money. Expect a lively and bustling atmosphere.

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Bhojohori Manna
rupees 800-1200 for two Bengali
Known For: Authentic Bengali thalis fish preparations
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The Irish House
rupees 1800-2500 for two Pub Food
Known For: Craft beers lively ambiance bar snacks
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Oh! Calcutta
rupees 1500-2000 for two Bengali
Known For: Fine dining Bengali cuisine Chingri Malai Curry

Upscale Bengali restaurant offering a refined dining experience. Expect excellent service and innovative dishes.

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Street Food Guide

Where to find authentic local bites.

Near City Centre 1

rupees 30-100
Try: Phuchka Jhal Muri Ghugni evening

Karunamoyee Market area

rupees 20-50
Try: Samosa Kachori Chai morning/evening

Sector V Food Stalls

rupees 80-150
Try: Kathi Rolls Chowmein Momos lunch/evening
Complete Street Food Guide

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