5 Places To Visit For Authentic Bengali Food In Kolkata

We Bengalis love every cuisine because we are inherently foodies by nature. But we do believe that nothing is as decadent and homely at the same time, as our very own Bengali food. No, we are definitely not just about our Machh-Bhaat and Rosogolla, though we love them dearly. Here is a list of restaurants which serve authentic Bengali food in all its glory:

1)Oh! Calcutta

The ambience of this place is everything Bengali and more. With instrumental Rabindra Sangeet playing in the background, the place strikes the right chord of Bengali sentiments. It is famous for its Daab Chingri, Murgir Paturi, and the golden combination of Luchi and Kosha Mangsho. If you have a sweet tooth, do order for the Nolen Gur icecream and you wouldn’t regret it.

2)Aheli- The Peerless Inn

Bangaliyana at its best.It was the very first Bengali fine dining restaurant, opened by the Peerless Inn as early as in 1993. Since then it has been the face of good Bengali food. It is famous for its Aheli Thali, which is an amalgamation of the finest Bengali delicacies. It also serves amazing Daab Chingri, Bhetki Paturi and Chingri Malai Curry.

3)6 Ballygunge Place

Quintessentially Bangali in its food and ambience, this restaurant has become a fan favourite in much less time. They serve Bengali buffet menu at quite reasonable prices. it is famous for its Gondhoraj Ghol, Mochar Chop, Bhetki Paturi and Kosha Mangsho. It currently has two outlets, one at Saltlake, Sector 1 and the other in New Town.

4)Bhojohori Manna

Yeah,it is named after the famous Bhojohori Manna from the famous Bengali song about how he travelled the world to learn all kinds of cuisines. The restaurant specializes in gobsmackingly delicious Bengali food. It is known for its Chhanar dalna, Mutton Daak Bungalow, Chitol Maccher Peti and Chingri Malai Curry. A must visit.

5)Kasturi

Okay so this is not the kind of fine dining you expect but it excels in its Bangali as well as Bangladeshi preparations. It serves a variety of thalis for you to choose from. If you want to try genuine Bengali recipes probably made by your grandmas once, try the Kochu Pata diye Chingri Bhapa, Dhakai Murgh Pulao, Parshe Sorshe and Bowal Maccher Kalia. This restaurant serves a lot more than stereotypical Bengali food and you will not regret eating here.