A traditional Bengali thala (platter), like this delicious spread at 6 Ballygunge Place, is a great way to kick off a debut Kolkata food experience.
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Puchka —
Puchka is the quintessential Kolkata street food. Here, a puchka vendor makes a small hole in the fried dough ball, which is then stuffed with filling and dunked into a tamarind and green mango sauce.
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Flurys —
For those times when only a greasy English breakfast will do, there's Flurys. A tearoom and Swiss confectionery that's been around since 1926, it serves plates of eggs, sausage and bacon, any time of the day.
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Indian Coffee House —
Kolkata's legendary Indian Coffee House. Always packed with college students, it's been a local adda (session of discussion) meeting point for generations.
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Nizam —
Nizam's famed kathi rolls are the perfect grab and go snack. The meat is wrapped in Indian flat bread then topped with shredded onions.
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Chinatown —
Back in the 18th century, Kolkata experienced a huge influx of Chinese immigrants. Though many have since moved on, their culinary influence remains. In the morning, dim sum vendors can be found near Tiretta Bazaar.
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Tiretta Bazaar —
Kolkata's Tiretta Bazaar is packed with people as early as 6 a.m., well before rush hour begins.
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Bhekti fish roll —
A crunchy bhekti fish roll, served with with mustard dip, on the menu Kolkata's 6 Ballygunge Place.
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Bengali sweets —
Market vendors sell chhana and paneer, which are used as the base for many styles of Bengali sweets.
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The Corner Courtyard —
The Corner Courtyard's melt-in-your-mouth mushroom cupcakes with ricotta cheese.
