Food Gems of Kolkata- 5 Places You Must Try

Bridges, monuments, ferry rides, art galleries, beautiful cemeteries, Durga Pujo and a rich culture are some things Kolkata is famous for. Adding on to the list is the amazing food choices that one can find here. From traditional cabins to street side food stalls to multi cuisine restaurants in Kolkata, the city tantalizes the taste buds of all who visit her. To have a one of its kind, expansive gastronomic experience, one needs to know the right places to visit in Kolkata and here is a list of a few of them.

1.       Indian Coffee House: You can find the Indian Coffee House at a lot of cities in India but there is something special about this one in Kolkata. It is not only known for the food it serves but the historical and cultural significance that the place holds in the context of the city and the country at large. Many a writers and artists have met here, talked, discussed, ideated and have burnt a spark of revolution from the tables of the Indian Coffee House.

2.       Flurry’s: You cannot plan a trip to Kolkata and not stumble upon Flurry’s while researching about the city. Started in 1927, this bakery has been attracting a lot of footfall since its inception and has now become synonymous to the best café in Kolkata. One can have the most mouth watering and delicious breakfast at Flurry’s along with other lighter snacks throughout the day.

3.       China Town, Tirreti Bazaar: The famous China Town of Kolkata has been historically known to be the home of 20,000 people of Chinese origin. The numbers have dwindled to negligible now but the essence of the place lives on and one can find authentic Chinese cuisine in this part of the city. The experience of eating out here is completed and complimented by the rustic setting of the place.

4.       Nizam’s: There is nothing more satisfying to eat than a well stuffed, spicy kaathi roll, and Nizam’s specializes in the art. Served with the most delicious chutney, with onion and green chilies on the side, these rolls are filled with perfectly cooked meat, eggs, aloo, etc. Some have termed these rolls as the best street side food of Kolkata, and mind you, Kolkata has an endless amount of street food options.

5.       Anadi Cabin: To indulge in the local taste of Kolkata in a setting that is typical to this city, one should go to Anadi Cabin. Cabins are restaurants which were preferred by traditional Bengali families in the past for eating in a private area. The real taste of Kolkata can be found here. One cannot miss out on having the Mughlai Parantha, a specialty of Anadi Cabin.

With this list, we haven’t even scratched the tip of the ice berg. The list of places to eat at while in Kolkata is long and bottomless. When planning a trip to the city, do your research before hand to avoid missing out on the best places to eat during your stay in the city. Travel around in trams, hire an iconic yellow taxi, have the sweetest roshogulla, visit bridges, take ferry rides and look for hotels near Kolkata airport to make sure you don’t miss the flight bound back home.