Bite into the Past: Where Calcutta’s Flavours Time Travel

Image Source: The Indian Express

Calcutta, now Kolkata, is a city where each morsel has a story to share, a mix of old-world romance and culinary innovation. A reviving food walk in Calcutta is not merely about taste, but about memory, tradition, and people's hospitality.

Key Highlights:

•⁠ ⁠Legendary Biryani & Chaap: Start at Shiraz at Park Circus with Kolkata-style biryani—light, aromatic, and never without a generous potato, boiled egg, and fresh spiced rice. Never miss the mutton or chicken chaap, slow-cooked in rich gravy.

•⁠ ⁠Street Food Magic: Try phuchka (city paani puri of Kolkata) at Russell Street or Ballygunge, and taste alu kabli—crunchy, spicy potato pieces that are loved by the locals.

•⁠ ⁠Hidden Delights: Visit Chinatown for a taste of genuine Chinese food, and old-school bakeries to try the city's fabled cakes and bread.

•⁠ ⁠Sweet Sensations: Complete your tour with roshogolla, sandesh, or mishti doi—treats that reflect Bengali culture and hospitality.

•⁠ ⁠Iconic Places: From Arsalan's biryani to Golbari's kosha mangsho, and Maharaja Chaat Centre's street food, each place has its own set of followers.

Prospects: Kolkata cuisine is a living museum of taste, heritage, and memory. Whether a first-timer or a repeater local, each dish and destination provides a tasty tour of the city's heart and soul.

Sources: The Indian Express, TravelTriangle, Holidify