Bengali cuisine is a highlight of any trip to โกลกาตา, and much of the best of it is found on the street or in century-old sweet shops rather than in restaurants. Come hungry and graze your way across the city.
Don't miss
Kathi rolls - the original Kolkata street wrap, kebab and egg rolled in a flaky paratha
Puchka - the Bengali take on pani puri, sharper and spicier than most
Mishti - Bengali sweets such as rosogolla, sandesh and mishti doi (sweet yoghurt)
Macher jhol - a classic light fish curry, best with rice
Kosha mangsho - slow-cooked mutton, rich and dark
Where to eat it
College Street and New Market are good hunting grounds for snacks; the old sweet shops of north Kolkata are institutions. A cup of milky cha in a clay cup is the perfect full stop to any meal.
In Kolkata, the sweet shop is a social institution. Order two of everything - you will want the second.
A note on eating well
Stick to busy stalls with high turnover, eat food that is hot and freshly cooked, and drink bottled or filtered water. For where to walk it all off, see our first-timer's guide to Kolkata, and hold your fare when you are ready.
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What food is Kolkata famous for?⌄
Kolkata is known for kathi rolls, puchka, Bengali sweets like rosogolla and sandesh, fish curries such as macher jhol, and slow-cooked mutton (kosha mangsho).
Is street food in Kolkata safe to eat?⌄
Generally yes if you choose busy stalls with high turnover, eat food that is hot and freshly cooked, and stick to bottled or filtered water.
