20 Delicious Street Food in Kolkata that makes it a Food Lover’s Paradise

A visit to Kolkata is certainly incomplete if you haven’t tried the amazing street food here. Kolkata, which is popularly known as the cultural capital of India, is a heavenly place for all the food lovers. The place has many options for each and every one. Be it the famous Bengali sweets or the spicy mouth-watering delicious dishes that can make anyone tempt, the place is the perfect destination for the food lovers. Here is the list of some of the famous street food in Kolkata that must not be missed.

20 Mouth Watering Options for Street Food in Kolkata

1. Phuchkas

These are certainly the king of Kolkata’s street food items. The Phuchkas in Kolkata is to die for. The amazing taste and delicious mix and match combination of spices in the Phuchkas, makes this item to top the list of the street food in Kolkata.

With the right balance of stuffed potatoes, spices, chutney, pudina, pickled water, and lime, makes these Phuchkas so yummy. The different typical flavour of Kolkata is what that separate these Phuchkas from the other ones. Don’t miss these for anything when in Kolkata.

• Best places to try: Vivekananda market, Vardan market, Victoria Memorial, Russell Street, New Alipore

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2. Churmur

This street food is another variety that you can try from the gol gappa family. Although Churmur is much similar to Phuchkas, the perfect blend of spices makes them taste a lot different than them. This street food is a mix of mashed potatoes, crushed Phuchkas, onions, tamarind pulp and lots of spices.

Your Kolkata visit will be totally incomplete if you don’t try this speciality of Kolkata. Churmur is a lot easier to eat and thus can be given to the kids as well.

• Best places to try: Southern Avenue and Bhawanipore

3. Kathi Rolls

If we are talking about Kolkata, we cannot miss mentioning the very famous and delicious Kathi rolls. Kolkata being the originator of Kathi rolls is worldwide famous for making the best Kathi rolls. People from around the world prefer visiting Kolkata for trying these Kathi rolls.

Although you can find many variations of Kathi rolls everywhere in Kolkata, you must not forget to try the authentic Kathi rolls at some of the well-known places in Kolkata.

• Best places to try: Zaika and Hot Kathi Roll at Park Street, Badshah and Nizam’s at New Market

4. Luchi-Aloo Dum

This dish in Kolkata is one of the favourites of many people. This dish can be enjoyed at any time of day and can easily be found in many places. To put in simpler words, Luchis are very much similar to Puris while Alu Dom is similar to Dum Aloo but with Bengali touch in it.

There are many small stalls in Kolkata where you can try this super delicious dish and that too at affordable price. Don’t hesitate in gaining some weight but don’t miss this delicious treat in Kolkata.

• Best places to try: Fairlie Place

5. Aloo Kabli

Aloo Kabli is a quick potato snack that is quite famous in Kolkata. It is one of those dishes where the main ingredient potatoes are presented in the best form. Potatoes are mixed with onions, tomatoes, chickpeas, tamarind pulp and a whole lot of spices that gives the dish its awesome flavours.

You should not miss this dish when you are craving for something hot and spicy as Aloo Kabli can serve you with the best taste for your craving.

• Best places to try: Surya Sen Street

6. Telebhaja

This is one of the popular fried snacks that are served in almost every occasion. It is best preferred on a rainy day when you are tempting for something hot and spicy. This crispy snack is prepared by mixing various ingredients together like besan, onion rings, pumpkin, potato, and cornflour.

There are many other variations that you may find of Telebhaja which should not be missed under any condition. This snack is quite popular in Kolkata and thus can easily be found on many streets.

• Best places to try: College Street

7. Samosa

Samosas in Kolkata are popularly known as Shingara and make the perfect companion along with tea to delight your evenings. This snack needs no introduction as this is quite famous all around India.

This triangular shaped fried snack is prepared by adding different spices to mashed potato which is used as a stuffing. Although, the stuffing can vary from mutton, chicken, to Moong daal, the stuffing of mashed potatoes has no comparison. It tastes best when served with hot tea.

• Best places to try: Burrabazar, Arun Tea Stall, Sharma Tea Stall

8. Keemar Doi Bora

To keep it simple, this dish is very similar to Dahi Bada but in the Kolkata style. Rather than the typical Daal Bada, the Keemar Doi Boras are meat Dahi Bada. This meat Dahi Badas are combined with sweet Dahi and a pinch of red chilli powder along with some other spices.

This is one of the best street dishes that attract most of the people, especially the North Indians. There are many places where you can try this dish but we suggest trying from the best place for an amazing taste.

• Best places to try: Burrabazar

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9. Chhanar Jilipi

You may call it as Kolkata’s own Jalebi but it is certainly not a regular Jalebi. It is way more tasty and delicious than that. It is a treat for all the people with sweet tooth. This sweet street food is juicy, chewy and soft which makes this dish even more tempting.

You can imagine the taste of this dish by combining Jalebis and Gulab Jamun in your head. We are sure this might have tempted you enough to try this dish when visiting Kolkata. Is it?

• Best places to try: College Street and Golpark

10. Jhalmuri

This could preferably be named as your go-to snack. It is easy to make and could be your best companion for munching. It can easily be found at every local corner of the city and thus you can satisfy your craving at any time you want.

It is a well-tossed mixture of puffed rice, peanuts, different varieties of namkeens, onions, chillies, spices, tomatoes, and coriander. It is also a healthy option for a snack as it is oil-free and does not require much of cooking.

• Best places to try: Triangular Park, Lord Sinha Road and Jawaharlal Nehru Park

11. Ghugni Chaat

This is one of the popular street foods in Kolkata which is loved by most of the local residents and tourists who visit the place. The food has got all the right reasons to be one of the popular names in the list of street food.

Made with all the healthy ingredients, one plate of this dish is sufficient enough to keep you going for the entire day. It is made by mixing white and yellow peas with ingredients like onions, tomatoes, coriander, chillies and spices. It can be tried any time in a day.

• Best places to try: Dacres Lane, Shibuji and New Market

12. Bhel Puri

If you are a lover of street food, then Bhelpuri should definitely be one of your favourites. Who wouldn’t like the mixture of different Muri, Papris and not to forget lots of spices? Bhelpuri offers you all of this and that too in the best possible taste.

Kolkata’s Bhelpuri is a well-balanced mixture of different Muris, Papris, onions, potato, chutney of different kinds, bhujiya and coriander. You can add more spices to it if you love spicy food. It is one of the best street foods that come at an affordable price.

• Best places to try: New Alipore, Lake Road

13. Dimer Devil

Dimer Devil is one of the most favourite snacks of the non-vegetarian lovers. Besides having a great taste, this one dish can keep you full for the entire day. This fried dish is basically the well-known chop of Kolkata but with a twist.

Dimer Devil Dimer comes with the twist of egg stuffed inside the basic meat chop. Thus, you can enjoy the flavour of meat chop and egg together in this mouth-watering dish. The boiled egg stuffing adds many different flavours to this dish. A must try dish for sure.

• Best places to try: Kalika Mukhorochak, Surya Sen Street

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14. Cutlet and Chop

Talking about the options of seafood, Kolkata’s fish cutlets are the best one to try. Well served with the variety of combination of spices, this delicious snack will make you forget every version of cutlet that you have tried.

These cutlets and chops are best served with tomato ketchup, chilli ketchup, and pudina ketchup. Chops are very similar to cutlets and are popularly known as the meat version of the desi cutlet. These dishes have a crispy exterior and a hot delicious internal stuffing.

• Best places to try: Niranjan and Girish Park

15. Chowmein

This street food is something that we all can relate to. This is one of the common street foods that can easily be found at every corner of Kolkata’s street. The chowmein here in Kolkata is very similar to that served in other parts of the world.

Or more likely, you can say that it is spicier than what is served in other parts. It is a rich mixture of different vegetables with are mixed with different chutneys and chillies. It won’t be wrong to say that the end result is tempting and mouth-watering.

• Best places to try: Dacre Street

16. Schezwan Chicken

This is another delight for the non-vegetarian people. The well-chopped chicken is mixed with different flavours and varieties of spices and chillies which make this dish extremely hot and spicy.

The chicken is given a different touch when mixed with Schezwan ketchup to add more spice to the dish. Not all the places can serve you with the best dish, therefore, you must visit this places for getting the perfect flavours.

• Best places to try: Dacre Street

17. Mughlai Paranthas

If you are a fan of great Mughlai food then you cannot miss the very famous Mughlai Parathas of Kolkata. This is one of the most delicious street foods that one must try when in Kolkata.

It is made with a rich and heavy stuffing of well-chopped chicken or Keema along with onions, eggs, and pieces of broken cutlets. This stuffing is well packed in rotis and which are fried in oil. Therefore, you must keep an eye on the calories that you are gaining.

• Best places to try: Anadi Cabin

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18. Chinese Cuisine

Kolkata is not only famous for the local cuisines but can serve you with the best of international cuisines like that of Chinese. Although there are not many places in Kolkata that can serve you with the authentic Chinese flavours, there are many which can.

These are well-known to serve the authentic Chinese flavours, and you can easily find varieties of rice dumpling and soups. If you want to get these Chinese cuisines, make sure that you visit the place early as the stock doesn’t last long.

• Best places to try: China Town, Tiretti Bazaar

19. Kachori

If you are visiting Kolkata, then this is one of the street foods that you cannot miss. You can enjoy this snack over tea or can simply have it at your meal time for experiencing the delicious meal. Kachori in Kolkata is also known as Radhabollobi and are something to die for.

It is a spicy dish that is stuffed with varieties of stuffing however mashed potatoes with different spices are the most preferred stuffing. If you are not too much of a spice lover, have a sweet dish later but don’t miss amazing treat for yourself.

• Best places to try: Ganguram

20. Butter Fish Fry

Kolkata is known for this street food the most. Although, this street food is fried and can add a lot to your calories when you are getting the best and delicious taste would you even mind thinking of that? There are some well-known places that will serve you with the best flavours of fish fry.

Give your taste buds an amazing treat with this super amazing dish from the streets of Kolkata.

• Best places to try: Golpark crossing

These are some of the amazing street dishes from Kolkata that are so delicious and mouth-watering that you would not regret trying these. These entire dishes make Kolkata one unique position that distinguishes it from all the other places. Though there are many other local street foods that can be tried, these are the specialities of Kolkata.

Do make sure that you try all of these when in Kolkata. Comment on your experience after tasting these dishes. We will be more than happy to hear from you. All the food lovers out there get going to Kolkata.

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