A foodie's guide to eating out in Kolkata-The City of FOOD 😍

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 "So in the streets of Calcutta I sometimes imagine myself a foreigner, and only then do I discover how much is to be seen, which is lost so long as its full value in attention is not paid"-Rabindranath Tagore.
From Arts, Culture, Drama, Literature and love for sports like Cricket and Football-Kolkata is known for all the heritage it keeps and one among them is the variety of lipsmacking food dishes available almost in all corners of the streets of Kolkata. 
The city is phenomenal when it comes to street foods!
 Jhaal Muri with lipsmacking masalas topped with Imli chutney and packed with love in a small paper bag, yummilicious  Phuchka aka Gol gappa, Pav Bhaji, tawa cooked piping hot Egg rolls with shredded chicken and chillis are few must haves when you are new to the town.

Phuchka and Masala Muri Stalls opposite Vardaan Market, Kolkata
Egg Roll

Some antiquated restaurants having old world charm are worth mentioning:
Anadi Cabin in Esplanade area has its speciality in Mughlai Parathas,a bengali street food originated in Kolkata- a flanky pastry stuffed with chicken keema and eggs,
 Kashiramer Telebhaja in Beadon Street famous for preparation of gastronomic fritters for the past 60 years, all priced at just Rs.2.50- A really cheap yet tasty evening snack to go for! 
Paramount Sherbats and Syrups in College Street is a 100 years old historical small eatery which pops in  Sharbet, Special mention-Daab Sherbats and Mango Malais. One finds peace sitting on the tottery chairs sipping the cool Tender coconut water or gulping away the mango malai!
Paramount

Nahoum and Sons in New Market Area- An iconic Jewish bakery famed for cakes, tarts, cookies, brownies. "The cake used to be supplied to government houses. When Archbishop of Canterbury Geoffrey Fisher came to Kolkata, they served him Nahoum’s fruit cake and he said it was the best fruit cake he had ever eaten"- Owner Issac Nahoum.
Arsalan Restaurant and Caterer  a much lauded Biriyani Master  has a superb combination of hospitality and delicious savory Biriyani dish- A mild fragrant rice with hot and tangy flavor loaded with spicy marinated chicken, caramelized onions and fried with Indian spices. The speciality of this restaurant is that you get to have an Aloo aka potato and egg along with the Biriyani!


Chicken Biriyani

Surya Kumar Modak and Grandsons in Chandannagar- Around 45kms from Kolkata the famous "Jolbhora Sandesh". You must taste this variety once in a lifetime to feel the real taste of a Bengali sweet. It's a must try for people coming down to Bengal. It is prepared from cottage cheese and has a juicy centre filled with Rose syrup or "Nolen Gur".
Jolbhora

Luchi Aloo Dum -Once in Bengal, Luchi  and Aloo Dum is a must try- Can be found in every nook and corner of Kolkata streets specially during the breakfast time because it makes your tummy full!
These are a few of the loads of restaurants, late night eats, Cafes, Bakery, Sweet Shop available in Kolkata. Whenever in the city, keep some room in belly and enjoy the delicacies round all corners!😊
  

Comments

  1. Anonymous22 May 2020 at 08:52

    Oh!! Kolkata we all are missing our delicious lipsmacking food in this lockdown!!! You Sugandha make us feel the missing taste of heritage restaurants.

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  2. Unknown26 May 2020 at 06:22

    Amazing work Sugandha!! Such an nice post it is. Especially in such times when we miss going out with friends and family, this is such a nice post for people to remember all the good times they shared through food ❤️😘😘

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  3. Innduraitaani5 April 2021 at 06:05

    Awesome

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