Want to taste the flavour of all Bengal cuisine? Kolkata, then
definitely satisfies your desire. It is the perfect hub for foodies all around
the world who are interested to taste the real flavour of Bengal. People call
Kolkata to be the “gastronomic city”. The city houses a number of restaurants attracting
many tourists.
A Brief Intro: KOLKATA- CITY OF PASSION is a perfect blend of culture, food, religion & history. It is place where heritage stands with modernity. The Eastern and Western amalgam in the city makes it stand apart from other places of the world. Kolkata (once Calcutta) is the second largest city in India & the state capital of West Bengal. It is considered as “Sub- Continent’s London”. Located in the eastern part of India, Kolkata lies along the banks of Hooghly River & sits at an elevation of around 17 feet.
Popular places for Telebhaja: College Street, Surya Sen Street (towards College Square).
The appetizing Kosha Mangsho served with rice, paratha or puri is bliss for meat lovers.
An authentic destination of Bengali cuisine, 6 Ballygunge Place attracts people for its Kosha Mangsho (a traditional Mutton curry for Bengalis) & also Daab Chingri(prawns cooked in mustard and served in hollowed- out coconut). It is an ideal place to taste the real Bengali kitchen.
A Brief Intro: KOLKATA- CITY OF PASSION is a perfect blend of culture, food, religion & history. It is place where heritage stands with modernity. The Eastern and Western amalgam in the city makes it stand apart from other places of the world. Kolkata (once Calcutta) is the second largest city in India & the state capital of West Bengal. It is considered as “Sub- Continent’s London”. Located in the eastern part of India, Kolkata lies along the banks of Hooghly River & sits at an elevation of around 17 feet.
SAVOUR THE TASTE OF BENGAL
Bengali cuisine is a gastronomic style of Bengal with fish; vegetables
and lentils served with rice as staple diet. It is known for its delicate
flavours and its stretch of confectioneries and desserts.
A
tinge of taste along the streets of Kolkata
The streets of Kolkata would not disappoint people looking for
tasty but cheap foods. Streets jammed with small food stalls offer a good range
of mouth watering foods. Below is a list of some piquant food popular in the
Streets of Kolkata:
- Phuchka - Pani Puris of Mumbai & Golgappas of Delhi have become popular in Kolkata. Puchakas are fried hollow puris stuffed with a mixture of mashed potatoes, chaat masalas, onions, chillies & dipped in tamarind water. It costs INR 10 for a serving of 6.
Places to try: Vivekananda Market, New Alipore, Russell Street, Kiosk near Triangular
Park & Victoria Memorial.
- Ghugni Chaat - Ragda for Mumbaikars is made of boiled yellow & white pea together with onions, chillies, tomatoes, coriander leaves & chaat masala with a topping of tamarind pulp. This popular lip smacking street food of Kolkata comes at a cost INR 10-20.
Places to try: Vivekananda Market, New Alipore, Russell Street, Kiosk near Triangular
Park & Victoria Memorial.
Places popular for Ghugni Chaat: New Market
& Dacres Lane
- Jhal Muri – An enticing street food is a “go to snack” for most Calcuttans. It is a spicy mixture of puffed rice (muri), mustard oil, lentils, peanuts, coconut chunks &spicy chutney. It is served in a newspaper pouch at a cost of INR 10-15.
Places to try: Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Lake Temple Road and
Triangular Park.
- Telebhaja – A crunchy snack is a perfect companion on a rainy day. It is prepared by deep frying vegetables in a batter of Bengal gram flour & is available in the streets of Kolkata at the price of INR 5-10.
Popular places for Telebhaja: College Street, Surya Sen Street (towards College Square).
- Kathi Rolls – Kolkata’s biggest contribution to the arena of street food is Kathi Roll. A paratha stuffed with chicken, meat, egg or paneer is wrapped and served in a handheld treat with sauces, spices, and veggies. It costs around INR 40-60.
Places to try: Triangular Park, Park Street & New Market.
RESTAURANTS SHOWCASING KOLKATA’S CUISINE
Place :Golbari
The appetizing Kosha Mangsho served with rice, paratha or puri is bliss for meat lovers.
Cost : INR 200 per person (approx.)
Address: Shyambazar 5 Point Crossing, Fariapukur
Timing : 9AM – 10PM
Place: 6 Ballygunge Place
An authentic destination of Bengali cuisine, 6 Ballygunge Place attracts people for its Kosha Mangsho (a traditional Mutton curry for Bengalis) & also Daab Chingri(prawns cooked in mustard and served in hollowed- out coconut). It is an ideal place to taste the real Bengali kitchen.
Cost
: INR 500 per person (approx.)
Address: 31 A, DD Block, Salt Lake, Sector 1
Timing
: 12:30 – 3:30PM, 7: 00 – 10:30PM
Place: Oh!
Calcutta
It is a
must visit place for all non vegetarians for a perfect gathering. One can get a perfect taste of Bengal with its well known Daab Chingri & Steamed Chicken.
Cost : INR 900 per person (approx.)
Address: 4th
Floor, Forum Mall, 10/3, Elgin Road
Timing : 12:30 PM to 03:30 PM and 07:00 PM to 11:00
PM
Famous
for innovative Bengali cuisine, the place is known for its mouth watering Vetki
Paturi, Chicken Dak Bunglow, Daab Chingri, Mutton Dak Bunglow, Chanar Dalna,
Basanti Pulao, Katla Kalia.
Cost: INR
350 per person (approx.)
Address:
11A, East
Esplanade
Timing:
12Noon- 10:30PM
A
peaceful ambience depicting traditional Bengali home attracts people for Mishti
Doi, Daab Chingri, Chital Macher Muitha &Kosha Mangsho
Cost: 250
per person (approx.)
Address: 49C,
Purna Das Road, Hindustan Park
Timing:
12Noon -10:30 PM
SALIVATING
THE AROMA OF SWEETS
- ROSHOGOLLA: Some of the best destination to savour the lip-smacking taste of Roshogolla are as listed below:
- · K C Das
- SONDESH: Places to taste the mouth watering sondesh:
- Bancharam
- Girish Chandra Dey and Nakur Chandra Nandy
- Kamdhenu
- Sen Mahasay
- PITHA: Some of the must try places for Pitha:
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MISHTI DOI : Below is a list of some of the famous sweet shops serving Mishti Doi:
So, pack your bags and set out for a trip to Kolkata & taste the real culinary of the gastronomic city.
TIME FOR FOOD ATTACK.
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