Best Mid-Range Budget Restaurants In Kolkata
By Ujjainee Roy
Kolkata has something for every kind of budget when it comes to food. You can find some of the best Kolkata biryani at under Rs 350 and you can also find some pretty decent Thai and Chinese delicacies at unbelievable prices! Let's have a look at some of the most economical restaurants in the city.
*Some restaurants listed in this trail serve non-vegetarian food, but have been added because they have good vegetarian options on their menu as well.
Shiraz Golden Restaurant
Shiraz offers some of the most scrumptious Kolkata-style biryani and that too at great rates! Located on Circus Avenue, it’s celebrated for its Mughlai and Awadhi delicacies. The restaurant's ambience and aromatic kebabs, biryanis, and curries make it a go-to destination for those craving some Mughlai food. Their mutton delicacies are their bestsellers but some non-meat delicacies like Fish Afghani and kadhai paneer are also pretty popular.The Wise Owl Café
The cosy South Kolkata cafe has something for everyone and opens up pretty early in the morning. It has a diverse menu in a relaxed setting, so you can let the hours roll at the cafe, be it reading, working or catching up with a friend over some adda. The cafe offers a mix of continental, Italian, and Indian dishes. The all-day breakfast options, freshly brewed coffee, and delectable sandwiches and baked treats make it a go-to place for foodies.Kasturi
Situated in the bustling Gariahat area, Kasturi is a renowned restaurant that celebrates the authentic flavours of Bengali cuisine. With a warm and inviting ambience, the restaurant offers an extensive menu featuring classics like Bhetki Paturi, Kosha Mangsho, and Macher Jhol. The reasonable pricing makes it an ideal choice for those seeking a taste of traditional Bengali fare. Don’t miss out on their selection of ‘bhaja’ which includes some delicious fish fry and fish finger.Golden Dragon
This Park Street hideaway is an underrated gem which makes some of the best Chinese food in the city. The Chinese-owned eatery is best known for its crispy pan-fried noodles and pork delicacies. The portions are great and the prices are pretty unbelievable. You can score a decent lunch for two at under Rs 550. They also have some great seafood, their Hunan prawn and prawn with vegetables are hot-sellers.Chez - Pan Oriental Kitchen
If you live in or around Jadavpur, you have to explore Chez’s delicious food. The Asian spot has some classics and some new contemporary signatures which will impress any foodie. Their Korean Seafood Rice, Chiang Mai Noodles, Kaffir Lime Chicken are some of their bestsellers, but you can’t go wrong with their Chilli Garlic Hawker Noodle Bowl, Koh Kong Fish Rice Bowl, Khao Mali Leek Pork Fried Rice and Mongolian Crispy Calamari. Also, don’t miss out on their juicy chicken and pork gyozas which come with a side of yummy lime peanut chilli sauce!Arsalan
Located at the seven-point crossing in Park Circus, Arsalan is a popular destination for lovers of Mughlai cuisine, especially biryanis and kebabs and also has other branches across multiple locations. The Arsalan special mutton biryani features two pieces of juicy mutton cooked in the aromatic dum style and they also sell a terrific Hyderabadi biryani made with layers of mutton and fluffy rice.
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