Puja-Special Street Food Trail In Kolkata
If you’re planning to step out with someone during Durga Puja but want to steer clear of crowded, overpriced fine diners, give the city’s beloved street food hideaways a try. And if you’re looking for a true Kolkata experience, go for some cult items that the city is celebrated for. This food trail will help you and your date get the best street food experience with utter ease.
*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.
Momos Near Elgin Road
If you're pandal-hopping via metro, Elgin can be a great pit stop for some budget binge-ing. The lane next to Suburban Hospital has multiple cult momo spots where you can score juicy vegetarian and non-vegetarian momos at under 100 bucks, along with steaming bowls ofthukpasand noodles. They have makeshift seating as well in case you want to sit and chat. There are also some great dhabas a stone's throw away if you're in for some North Indian food or chaats.BBD Bagh
Headed to central Kolkata for pandal-hopping? Stop by BBD Bagh to explore some of Kolkata's finest street food. The streets adjoining Calcutta Stock Exchange offer hearty sandwiches along with delicious chilli cheese toasts and the famous malai toast at Kona Dukan, priced at around Rs 50. There are smaller stalls as well that serve luchi and aloor dom, ghugni and hot kochuri. The Stock Exchange area is ideal for breakfast or lunch if you're out on a daytime date. If you're passing by after sundown, don't miss out on their masala kulhad chai!
Golbari
If you're headed to North Kolkata, stopping by Shaymbazar's Golbari for a date is a no-brainer. The iconic eatery is famed for its delicious, spiced kosha mangsho. The 99-year-old Golbari is near Shyambazar’s Maa Joy Kali temple. The delicacy has quite a lot of heat to it and may be greasier than a classic Bengali kosha mangsho, so make sure you give your date a heads-up! The mutton is served with tender parathas, and their menu also has chicken masala, liver curry, cutlets etc.Biryani Near Deshapriya Park
South Kolkata houses some of the biggest Pujas in Kolkata and also has some of the finest street food. From phuchka, to bhel puri and rolls, you'll be spoilt for choice. If you want a Kolkata classic on a budget, go for the biryani sellers situated near Priya Cinema where you can find a quintessential 'Calcutta Biryani' alongside some delicious chaap. A full plate mutton biriyani with extra mutton and aloo will cost you less than 150 bucks!Korean corn dogs, Ramen & Shawarma near Lord’s
Lord's Crossing has the quirkiest food stops in South Kolkata and is only a few minutes away from the cluster of Pujas near Jodhpur Park and Dhakuria. You’ll spot a Korean food truck near the intersection, that sells everything from hot ramen to Korean wings and corn dogs.
