Saturday, June 13, 2026

Which food makes Kolkataans happy?

 Food and Kolkata goes hand in hand…literally..

Everywhere in the streets,grounds, stations you will find food shops.Catering to all economic groups of people.We are food lovers.

Food is inexpensive in Kolkata then rest of the country..

Here are the food that makes us happy 😊😊😊

1 Food made by very dearest Mummy.

Every day Bengali Thali

Sorshe Ilish--Hilsha the King of Fish…finger lickingly good….what an aroma of steamed mustard..uffffπŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹

IT'S OUR CLASSIC SIGNATURE BENGALI DISH!!!!

Chingri r Malaikari

Rich gravy of big Prawns cooked in mustard oil,spices and coconut paste…your neighborhood starts smelling by its aroma…..once in awhile you must taste it😊😊you will like it I bet!!

THIS IS ALSO A. VERY FAMOUS DISH,SERVED TO ESTEEMED GUESTS OF THE HOUSEHOLD πŸ‘ŒπŸ‘ŒπŸ‘Œ

Dab chingri

MISTI DOI

Sweet curd…like this is only made by Bengalis .

MISTI…

The world famous Bengali misti akka.. Kolkata sweets are to die for.. unmatchable aroma, softness, gooey and sweet…words are not enough to describe..

The legendary Balaram Mullick And Radharaman Mullick inventors of many popular sweets…

Bengalis have a love affair with Biriyani 😜😜

I eat it now and then😁😁😁

Kolkata biriyani is known for a big potato along with egg.Arsalan in Park Circus is legendary for its Biriyani…yummmmmπŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹

Menu of Arsalan..

MIXED FRIED RICE

Mixed fried rice,Chili Chiken and other Chinese dishes of Tengra, Chinatown is to die for πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹πŸ‘ŒπŸ‘ŒπŸ‘ŒWe simply love it..

CHILLI CHICKEN ,FRIED RICE

MOGLAI POROTA

Of Anadi cabin, Esplanade..has no comparison..πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹eat it, to find out more about it😁😁😁..

Anadi cabin menu

Very popular food.

Rolls-- Kathi rolls

Must be eaten from the inventors of rolls themselves πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹πŸ‘ŒπŸ‘ŒπŸ‘Œ

The taste will linger in your mouth for hours..I bet..you won't love any other roll in your life time

Kochi pathar jhol…aka goat Curry..goes well with Biriyani 😜😜

SINGARA. ….i.e Samosa for you North India πŸ‘πŸ‘

Evening gossips without Samosa is unthinkable 😊😊

Cauliflower and peas Singara you get only during winter…We love it…try it..you will be in love..

Cutlets and chops of Mitra Cafe in North Kolkata…you will miss it if you skip it.. really!!

Flurry's

Wellknown for Cakes,baked goods, pasties, European breakfast.. Europeans love Flurry's

It's a legend in Kolkata's baking scenary,since the days of British Raj when Kolkata was the capital of India.

The legendary Nahoum's for their baked items.Based inside New Market Esplanade

Jhalmuri of the streets of Kolkata drives us crazy!!!!We feel it's best muri everπŸ‘ŒπŸ‘ŒπŸ‘Œ

Fuchka..i.e Golgappa for you😊😊

Best to be had from any street vendor

So,these were some food Bengalis have in Kolkata.There are many mouthwatering food left uncovered by me since this answer has become too long..

When you come to Kolkata please visit any of the lengedary places mentioned here..I bet you will love it !!!

Happy eating 😊😊