Guidebook for Kolkata
Food Scene
Momo I Am - Golpark
43 RoadGreat momos & Tibetan food. Budget-friendly.
Authentic South-Indian food. Budget-friendly. Try the mutton stew with iddiapam if you go there.
Ammini Restaurant
22/1C Manohar Pukur RoadAuthentic South-Indian food. Budget-friendly. Try the mutton stew with iddiapam if you go there.
Authentic Bengali cuisine. The best in the city. If you're up for a long drive, this is a must-try. My favourite dishes are mishti pulao and khasha mangsho. Oh don't forget to ask for the complimentary drink - Ghondhoraj Ghol.
Bhoomi
ShikharpurAuthentic Bengali cuisine. The best in the city. If you're up for a long drive, this is a must-try. My favourite dishes are mishti pulao and khasha mangsho. Oh don't forget to ask for the complimentary drink - Ghondhoraj Ghol.
8th Day Café & Bakery
11 Jatin Bagchi RoadNice for a quick snack and warm ambience.
Mrs Magpie
570 Lake Terrace RdFamous for their cupcakes.
Located in China Town, the restaurant has ab-fab Indian Chinese food. Economical and cheap drinks.
Golden Joy Restaurant
50 Matheswartala RoadLocated in China Town, the restaurant has ab-fab Indian Chinese food. Economical and cheap drinks.
For a special treat. Slightly pricey and quite a long drive away, but worth it. You get to see the city and enjoy a drive. Go in non-peak traffic hours.
Ambuja Neotia Vista - Kolkata
Biswa Bangla SaraniFor a special treat. Slightly pricey and quite a long drive away, but worth it. You get to see the city and enjoy a drive. Go in non-peak traffic hours.
Sightseeing
Memorial de Vitória
1 Queens WayHistorical value
Catedral de São Paulo
1A Cathedral RdHistorical value
Eden Gardens station
Gostho Paul SaraniCricket grounds. Watch a match here if you've come during the cricket season.
Drinks & Nightlife
Live Music at Someplace Else and drinks at all the nightclubs in this hotel.
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The Park Kolkata
17 Park StLive Music at Someplace Else and drinks at all the nightclubs in this hotel.
Shopping
Pátio do Fórum
10/3 Elgin RdGo to Anokhi, has lovely ethno-western wear.
Fabindia
Ethnic wear. Great cottons.
Quest Mall station
One of the city's malls.
Essentials
Buy groceries here. If you need a more elaborate range of items, go to the Spencer's outlet in Quest Mall.
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Spencer's Rashbehari
145 Rash Behari AveBuy groceries here. If you need a more elaborate range of items, go to the Spencer's outlet in Quest Mall.
Arambagh`s Food Mart
8/1 Dover LnBasic groceries available here.