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.
