Kolkata is a city where every corner smells like nostalgia, every bite tastes like history, and every street is a stage for its culinary drama. From flaky kathi rolls dripping with spicy chutney to syrup-soaked rosogollas that melt in your mouth, the City of Joy serves up street food with flair. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong local, these iconic bites are non-negotiable on your food list.
Nizam’s – The Kathi Roll Pioneer
📍 Location: New Market Area
🚇 Nearest Metro: Esplanade (Blue Line)
💳 Card Friendly: Yes, but Mony works faster for quick takeaways
💰 Price Range: ₹80–₹180 per roll
🍛 Must-Try Snack: Double chicken egg roll with extra chutney
📸 Photo Tip: Capture the sizzling kebabs before they’re rolled up
Balwant Singh’s Eating House – The Legendary Doodh Cola Stop
📍 Location: Bhowanipore
🚇 Nearest Metro: Netaji Bhavan (Blue Line)
💳 Card Friendly: Limited, Mony makes payment smooth
💰 Price Range: ₹20–₹60 for drinks & snacks
🍛 Must-Try Snack: Doodh Cola and samosas
📸 Photo Tip: Shoot the frothy glass of Doodh Cola against the street backdrop
Tiretti Bazaar – The Morning Chinese Breakfast
📍 Location: Central Avenue
🚇 Nearest Metro: Central (Blue Line)
💳 Card Friendly: Mostly UPI; Mony accepted at many stalls
💰 Price Range: ₹50–₹200 for dumplings & buns
🍛 Must-Try Snack: Pork momos with chili sauce
📸 Photo Tip: Early morning steam rising from bamboo baskets
Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick – Sweet Tooth Heaven
📍 Location: Multiple outlets
🚇 Nearest Metro: Kalighat (Blue Line)
💳 Card Friendly: Yes, Mony for quick counter payments
💰 Price Range: ₹15–₹60 per sweet
🍛 Must-Try Snack: Rosogolla & baked sandesh
📸 Photo Tip: Close-up of syrup-dripping rosogolla for that perfect shine
Anadi Cabin – Old-School Mughlai Magic
📍 Location: Esplanade
🚇 Nearest Metro: Esplanade (Blue Line)
💳 Card Friendly: Limited; Mony accepted
💰 Price Range: ₹80–₹150 for snacks
🍛 Must-Try Snack: Mughlai paratha stuffed with minced meat
📸 Photo Tip: Capture the golden crust being fried in ghee
From sweet to spicy, flaky to fluffy, Kolkata’s street eats are a delicious crash course in its culture. Keep Mony ready, because once you start this food trail, you won’t want to stop for anything but the next bite.