All About Kolkata

Kolkata is widely acknowledged as the birthplace of the kathi roll.With warm blends of chicken,mutton or paneer marinated in rich Indian spice it can leave you amazed and craving for more.The roll has now become staple roadside-stall fare. Every para has one, and it comes in numerous avatars. The real kathi roll would be garnished with some onion, green chilli and lemon. Some stores still stick to this winning, rather more subtle, concoction. But this requires succulent, tasty kebabs. Others, who may use inferior quality fillings, douse it with tomato and chilli sauce. Juicy Spicy chicken wrapped in Paratha or Porotha that has been coated with egg is a delight. Double Chicken, Egg Chicken, Double Egg Double Chicken ' the limit depends on your appetite alone. Apart from meat (usually chicken or mutton ), the egg roll, paneer roll and vegetable roll are variations catering to vegetarians.The aroma of the roll when one passes by is very tempting. The roll has now b

'Bharer Cha' City's unique tradition to serve tea in typical earthen pots Everyone seems to have a cha story – a favorite cha wallah, a unique recipe discovered in the alleys of a crowded market, or memories of a profound conversation with a new friend made over a hot cup.For me and my friend Nisha we cant say "No" to a cup of tea,whether its a hot summer day or its raining heavily.  "Friendship  and scandal are the best sweeteners of tea" Everyone who have tasted the tea served in bhar knows that it has a very unique taste to it. The tea gets better somehow.  Kolkata’s streets are paved with  bhar . Outside home, tea is most commonly and easily found at the ubiquitous tea stalls that dot just about every street in Kolkata.  Fragments of the handmade clay cups crunch underfoot on sidewalks,brighten dull gray train tracks with their dusky orange glow. Bengal’s dairy delicacies,  lassi  and  mishti doi , are stored and served in bh

Biriyani Without Aloo At Royal Indian Hotel   Located at Barabazar ( 147, Rabindra Sarani,Bara Bazar, Kolkata)  is one of the oldest eateries in the city.Their Biriyani is unique it is the Authentic Lucknowi biriyani served without aloo. No cinnamon is used in cooking of this biriyani they use only cardamom and clove to achieve a subtle flavour,Saffron does the rest of the trick.How tough it is to serve biryani without the potato in a city but they have done it.They have a very interesting message on the back of their menu card which says  "Few dishes of the world have the mystique appeal to the taste buds,that the traditional 'biriyani' does.It is a stuff that legends are made of-Delectable fare,Enjoying top honours at the table of the kings and gourmets,the original inspiration of this complicated masterpiece of culinary art has been claimed by every country and even family,has its own jealousy-guarded recipe,handed down from generation to generation through the ag

Hakka or gravy, Dacres Lane or Tangra There's something about chow mein and Kolkata. Chow mein has lasted long. It has become something the city can call its own. Outside China, two things Chinese flourished best in Kolkata and its surroundings: a certain brand of communism and chow mein.The Chinese themselves helped invent the Kolkata chow mein. With packaged noodles, came the "Chinese sauces" made in Kolkata, green chilli, chilli garlic, hot garlic, which have nothing to do with Chinese cuisine but everything to do with Kolkata's taste. Chow mein are stir-fried noodles, the name being the romanization of the Taishanese chāu-mèing Now, of course, Kolkata Chow Mein is a cuisine by itself, if not a multi-cuisine. It has many names, from chow mein to chow chow to chowmin to just chow or chou, and is capable of infinite variety. At Dacres Lane, chow mein is a lunchtime favourite they serve it with both chilli and tomato sauce.

The most popular sweet delicacy in Kolkata K.C. Das are the trend setters of Rosogolla or Rasgulla in town, this sweet joint is most popular in Kolkata. Situated at Esplanade it appeals a plethora of people. The menu card is large enough and tempting.The rosogollas  are authentic, soft and spongy. It will melt in  your mouth with an explosion of juicy sweetness. The canned ones are nothing  but a shadow of the perfect rosogolla of Bengal.

A TIBETAN SNACK THAT HAS BECOME A CALCUTTA CLASSIC Momos are dumplings native to Tibet and Nepal . M omos are so toothsome, that you might end up eating them for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Filled with cabbage or minced meat,streamed or fried with hot chilly garlic chutney momos are one of the most loved street fares of Kolkata. The best part is they are accompanied by complimentary bowls of soup that comes with "All you can eat" licence. If you enjoy momos and are thinking about going to the nearest momo joint to hog on some, you should certainly visit these places in Kolkata, especially to taste the mouth-wateringly yummy momos- 1.Outside South city mall Momos here are served with a piping hot soup and the perfect sauce for accompaniments – the very definition of comfort food!  2 .Rabindra Sadan metro exit The momos here are breathtaking, and the low prices will leave you amazed and craving for more 3. Shyambazar,Five point crossing  A line

Phuchka as it is called in kolkata the king of bengali street food One of the most iconic street food in the streets of the city, Phuchka comes in numerous variation. A deep fried hollow sphere offered with a stuffing of mashed potatoes mixed with spices and a dash of ‘tetul-jol’ is as much a treat to the eyes as they are to the mouth. When it comes to street food, phuchka is the undoubted leader. The aroma of dhaniya invade the senses even before you dig into it. It is an explosion of crunchy spices and flavour with a burst of watery goodness. The hard-hitting tangy sensation of the pickled water served along with the phuchka is the result of an amalgamation of dhaniya, lime and tamarind.It doesn't matter if you are a tourist or a resident in Kolkata, but your day in the city is not complete if you haven't been to the street stalls that offer a variety to the food aficionados.

Amrit or more popularly known as "Amrito" is well known for Misti Doi Misti doi is one of the most famous Bengali sweet and it is wildly popular as a desert.  Amrit or "Amrito" to Bengali m eans a piece of heaven.The shop truly lives up to its name. Located right at the crossing of Bidhan Sarani lies the Bengali's eternal love story, "mishti doi" from Amrita.  The thick  upper crust which is slightly golden in colour gives way to one of the most smoothest of sweet curds that you will have ever indulged in.   A spoonful and you’ll be transported to heaven.Simple to look and very rich in taste.Served in the earthen pots that soak up all the loose water and leaves the rich and sweetness to devour.

With outlets at various locations in Kolkata, Arsalan is one of the best restaurants in Kolkata, which serves authentic Mughlai food and especially Biryani. Arsalan Biriyani is probably the best in town.It's aroma triggers a mouth watering sensation.The Kolkata Biryani is made out of a different combination of spices, which renders it its unique taste. Anybody to have tasted the Biryani in Kolkata is sure to have come back to get some more of it.Despite the oil content, the biryani tastes great. Superb texture, lovely smell. Actually you can tell it's Arsalan biryani from the aroma of the rice. First, the aroma of the masala mixed made with a blend of spices, well roasted, gets you. Then taste of the soft and slow-cooked aromatic basmati rice teases your tongue while the pieces of delicious juicy meat run the rest of the show. Magic does exist.You cannot recommend Kolkata biryani to outsiders without referring to Arsalan. Good quantity, value for money.

Golbari is a restaurant at 5 point crossing Shyambazar in Kolkata known to serve the best traditional Mutton curry in town When it   comes to traditional Bengali food no other place can take better care of you than Golbari. This is located right at the 5 point crossing at Shyambazar and is one of the oldest eateries out here in Kolkata.  The mutton kosha with spicy dark-colored oily gravy, teamed with soft rumali roti or hot porota can be a mutton lover's heavenly delight. The kosha mangsho and porota combo is truly what your heart craves for and t he added bonus is the tangy chutney they serve along with it. One thing you have to keep in mind while having a meal at Golbari is that you cannot be very health conscious.The food has generous amount of oil and a lot of spices  but it will sure satisfy the taste buds.