Kolkata’s food culture isn’t just about what’s on your plate—it’s about when and where you eat it. The city flows to a delicious rhythm: a hearty breakfast to start the day, mid-morning chai with gossip, a biryani lunch that demands a nap, sweet pit stops in the afternoon, and fried snacks as the sun sets. Here’s how to taste the City of Joy from sunrise to moonlight.
Breakfast – Cholar Dal & Luchi at Putiram
📍 College Street | 💰 ₹50–₹100 | 🕒 7:30 AM – 12 PM
Fluffy luchis with mildly sweet cholar dal are the stuff of Bengali morning dreams. Add a singara (samosa) for extra joy.
Mid-Morning – Bhaars of Chai at College Street
📍 Outside Indian Coffee House | 💰 ₹10–₹20 | 🕒 9 AM onwards
Sip hot, strong tea from earthen cups while watching students and bookshop owners argue over everything from poetry to politics.
Lunch – Chicken Biryani at Arsalan
📍 Park Circus | 💰 ₹250–₹400 | 🕒 12 PM – 11 PM
Light, fragrant, and served with a soft potato—Kolkata’s biryani is unlike any other. Pair it with chaap for the full indulgence.
Afternoon Sweet Stop – Mishti Doi at Balaram Mullick
📍 Multiple Outlets | 💰 ₹30–₹60 | 🕒 10 AM – 9 PM
Thick, creamy, and topped with a hint of nolen gur in winter—this yogurt dessert is a local love story in a clay pot.
Evening – Beguni at Kalika Mukhorochok
📍 College Street | 💰 ₹20–₹40 | 🕒 4 PM – 9 PM
Crispy, golden brinjal fritters fried fresh and served piping hot—perfect with a sprinkle of black salt.
Nightcap – Firni at Shiraz Golden Restaurant
📍 Mullickbazar | 💰 ₹70–₹100 | 🕒 12 PM – 12 AM
End the day with silky rice pudding, fragrant with cardamom, served chilled in an earthen bowl.
From morning luchis to midnight firni, Kolkata feeds both your stomach and your soul. With Mony, you can hop from stall to stall and table to table without fumbling for change—leaving both hands free for food.