Five Best Street Food in Kolkata

The biggest reason that we all love to eat street food is that it’s way more economical or cheap than the food of Restaurants/Hotels. Street food is very cheap and good in taste and economical for every person and that’s why the major chunk of that class prefers street food the most.

"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food"

1. Puchkas at Vivekananda Park

If there's someplace where each and every "phuchka wallah" makes a "phuchka" to die for, it is this. Among other Kolkata street food, the papri chat, dum aloo phuchkas and dahi phuchkas here are to die for! On a good day, you might be able to spot a Tollywood celebrity or two lined up for these tangy mouthfuls of heaven. Maharaja Chaat Centre, Southern Avenue is your go-to place here. Churmur, a cousin of the phuchka family is another delicacy too hard to resist. Combined with tangy masalas, tetul gola (tamarind pulp), mashed potato, and broken papris, churmur is simply heavenly. Bhawanipore is another must-visit place for good, nay, GREAT phuchkas, and street food.

2. Kathi Rolls at Zaika, Park Street

Did you know the now famous 'Kathi Rolls' were first invented in Kolkata? This shop called Zaika owns the credit for the delicious stuffing wrapped in thin roti that is now found in every city. Though there have been variations and twists as it found its way across cities, the original and authentic Kathi Rolls can still be found at Zaika. For more lip-smacking? rolls, try Nizam's and Badshah in New Market and Kusum's and Hot Kathi Roll in Park Street!

3. Mughlai Parathas at Anadi Cabin, Jawaharlal Nehru Road

Rotis stuffed with generous amounts of Chicken Kheema or broken cutlets, onions, and eggs, this is the specialty of Anadi Cabin - Mughlai Parathas. Though you'll find versions of the same in other places in Kolkata Anadi Cabin serves some of the best and also cheaper Moghlai Parathas. These paranthas add a totally different flavor to the Kolkata street food cuisine!

4. Mutton Kabiraji Cutlet at Mitra Café

Like non-veg food? Head to Mitra café. Period. The Mutton Kabiraji cutlet here is to die for. Literally, die for. It's a filling of minced mutton wrapped in an egg net and deep-fried and is the very definition of a foodgasm for any non-vegetarian foodies!  Rolls of every kind that you can think of are available here and NONE of them disappoints. Heed my advice, go here with an empty stomach and walk back full, because you'll need to burn off some of all that you stuffed!

Must-Try: Moghlai Parathas, Fish chops, Fish fingers.

5. Fruit Kulfi at Camac Street

Did you really think Kulfis come in a regular shape, taste, and size? Then you surely haven't visited Camac Street's most amazing Kulfiwallah! This person, who is found on Camac Street, somewhere between Pantaloons and St. Xavier's, has the most low-key establishment and he keeps a box of dry ice near his basket of yum to stuff his delectable kulfis in. The close proximity to a lot of colleges ensures a steady flow of yummy street food at all times. 

Must-Try: Mango, Sitaphal, and Cheeku kulfi.