Recommendations

 Top 10 recommendations for the historical flavouring delicacies of Kolkata

We understand our blog list can never suffice the number of delicacies Calcutta has to offer. So, here's an attempt to bring in our top 10 recommendations based on the public craze backed up by our experience. 

1. Golbari: When it comes to experiencing the true essence of Kolkata, one cannot overlook the charm of North Kolkata. And in this vibrant neighborhood, there is a place that has become synonymous with a classic Kolkata delicacy—Golbari and its legendary Kosha Mangsho. Read more

2. Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick: Balaram Mullick and Radharaman Mullick are heritage sweet makers from Kolkata. We have perfected the art of making traditional Bengali sweets as well as contemporary desserts, since our inception in 1885. Check out more about this place here.

3. Dilkhusha Cabin: Cabin- restaurants make true-blue Kolkatans turn into poets even after 150 years. It may be Kabiraji, the brain chops, or the old age charm. Grab a map and do not forget to carry an ENO. If you are in Kolkata's 'Boi- Para' ( aka college street) and you are craving a good old Kolkata snack, head to Dilkhusha Cabin. Dilkhusha is deep frying the happy hour platters for Kolkatans. Read more.

4. flury's: The tea room, Flury's, that adorned the 99-year-old heritage space, has been a historic symbol. Here's a nostalgic take on this eatery where Satyajit Ray too appeared once in a while for a piece of pastry. Stephen Court on Calcutta’s famed Park Street turned into a towering inferno last Tuesday has been a historic symbol, and the tea room, Flury’s, that adorned the 99-year-old heritage building, was even more iconic. The breakfast platter here is a must-try. Check out more about this place here.

5. Nahoums: The rich Colonial History of Kolkata has gifted it with some of the best monuments, buildings, churches, and tradition of celebrating festivals like Christmas. For any local, irrespective of religion, the short tropical winter means Christmas time and is incomplete without a visit to colorfully decorated Park Street, New Market, or Bow Barracks, and a slice of cake from Flurry’s or Nahoum’s. For every Kolkata বাসি, this has been the tradition they have grown with, is being followed now, and is there to stay. Read more.

6. Niranjan Agar: The old restaurant ‘cabin’ that serves snacks for the people of kolkata and a short list of popular dishes under basic interiors completed its centenary. Trailing down from Girish Park metro station you can notice a bright yellow signboard inscribing that Niranjan Agar was established in 1922. Earlier this month, Niranjan Agar, rang in its centenary year with its staple dimer devil and mutton chops. Check out more about this place here.

7. Girish Ch Nandy & Nakul Ch Nandy: Nakur Chandra Nandy hailed from Janai in Hoogly district and came to Calcutta as the son-in-law of the renowned confectioner of Simla, Girish Chandra Dey. A joint venture started by the father-in-law and the son-in-law has grown from strength to strength over the decades. Read more.

8. Paramount: It is easy to miss Paramount Sherbet at first. Tucked between two bigger shops in the famously busy Bankim Chatterjee Street of Kolkata, this long and narrow shop would have gone unnoticed if not for its legacy. Flourishing for 99 years, the sherbet shop has been the secret fuel that revved the imaginations of Bengal’s revolutionaries and continues to be the lifeline of many thirsty Calcutta University students. Check out more about this place here. 

9. Apanjan: The Sadananda Road store was opened in 1982 by Prabhas Ghosh and has remained there ever since, Though their present menu boasts of a series of dishes, Apanjan started off as a radhaballavi and vegetable chop shop. "The fish items were first started in 1985 and as time went by we added more items," says Ghosh with a smile. Read more.

10. Bhim Chandra Nag: Bengalis are typecast for their love of Machh (fish). We do not disagree, it’s a staple in a Bengali lunch. But while fish is indispensable, mishti (sweets) is our force majeure. Mishti (sweets), for us, are sacred, auspicious, and inalienable from our day-to-day life. Speaking of things we love, history will definitely grab a spot in the Top 10. A club with culinary heritage and we have one of the oldest sweet shops in Kolkata – Bhim Chandra Nag. Check out more about this place here. 

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