The tiny, outdated eateries that are crammed into the congested alleys and lonely alleyways of north Kolkata have become legendary. Anyone in Kolkata will tell you as much, although with a heaping helping of nostalgia. These restaurants continue to be places where addaa, is exchanged despite the deteriorating appearance and cramped spaces. You must visit one or all of these venerable, vintage establishments to really comprehend why Kolkata, of all the cities in the nation, was included on the hallowed list.
Golbari
This famous restaurant, which is situated in Shyambazar, is just one year away from turning 100. Since then, it has been serving the greatest Kosha Mangsho in the area, a dish similar to Bhuna Mutton. Although their kosha is somewhat of a cult favourite in Kolkata among foodies, their cutlets and chops are also delicious.
Address: Shyambazar, 211, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Rd, Fariapukur, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700004 India
- Mutton Kosha
- Mutton Cutlet
- Fish Chop
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Mitra Cafe
The century old Mitra Cafe is another potential contender in this arena.You can tell as soon as you enter because of the dated yellow and green decor and the unpretentious attitude of the waitresses. People from all over the city line up in front of this particular branch to enjoy their traditional cutlets and Mughlai dishes.
Address: 3A, Bhupendra Bose Avenue, Hati Bagan, Shyambazar Kolkata (Calcutta) 700004 India
- Fish roll
- Brain Chop
- Mutton Kabiraji
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Paramount
When marketing, advertising, and diversification are necessary for a business to succeed, Paramount in Kolkata has defied all the accepted game-changing norms. When you learn that Paramount, a more than a century-old store on Bankim Chatterjee Street in the heart of Kolkata, only sells sharbat and syrup produced from their own recipes, can you really be that critical of the policy? The entrance's signage informs you as you approach that the store was established in 1918. The departed added, with a tinge of pride in his voice, "My father had instilled in us the'mantra' of using quality ingredients, and that is what has stood us in good stead all these years."
Address: Bankim Chatterjee Street College Square, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700073 India
- Daab Shorbot
- Kesar Malai
- Passion Fruits
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Coffee House
The Indian Coffee House in Kolkata is a beloved "Adda" not just for the local students but also for the city's intelligentsia and office workers. It is a setting where concepts are discussed over coffee. The topics discussed here cover practically everything, including campus life, lesson plans, politics, business, economics, weddings, sports, movies, music, and future plans. This coffee shop's tables and chairs have taken part in an endless amount of tales and discussions.
Address: 15, Bankim Chatterjee Street, Near Presidency College, College Street, Kolkata (Calcutta) India
- Fish Fry
- Chicken Cutlet
- Mutton Cutlet