Kolkata or Calcutta the city never leaves to enchant you. The age-old bylanes, the small little corner tea shops, and those small little outlets selling either telebhaja or so incredible breakfast like kochuri and torkari. When we talk of food, the city will spoil you with options and it will surely not leave you disappointed.
Sometime back INTACH (Indian Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) awarded few of restaurants in the city with the heritage tag, which means these have stood the test of time and are still running strong with their USP’s. From Mocambo, Kwality and Trincas to more let’s explore the list of eateries that have been awarded.
Mocambo
Address- Ground Floor, 25B, Mirza Ghalib St, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016
Time- 11:15am–11:15pm
Cost for two- Rs 1500
Trincas
Trincas is famous for it's contribution to the city's urban culture and nightlife. Over the decades, it has become part of the collective consciousness of modern Kolkata and part of the identity of being Kolkatan. It’s that special Park Street restaurant which holds a million memories. Trincas debuted at its present location on Park Street as a tea-room and bakery in 1939. In 1959 it changed ownership and has evolved over the years, adding cuisines, live entertainment, and secret spaces. This is probably the most unique restaurant in the city. It has history and a cultural legacy. Every true-blue Calcutta family has a story about Trincas.
Address- 17, Park St, near Oxford Book Store, Park Street area, 700016
Time- 11:15am–11:15pm
Cost for two- Rs 2000
Allen Kitchen-
Almost on the opposite side of the road to Mitra café, adjacent Sova Bazar Metro Station lies Allens Kitchen. Having said to have started by Mr Allen, a Scottish gentleman their cutlets are an absolute delight. The place had also garnered a heritage tag from Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach). One cannot leave the place without digging into their Prawn Cutlet, Fish Roll, Chicken Stack. Don’t expect anything flashy or fancy and best part you can actually see everything being done right in front of you. Prices too are pretty reasonable.
Address- 40, Metro, 1, Jatindra Mohan Ave, Girish Park, Sovabazar, Darjipara, Shobhabazar,
Time- 4:30pM to 9:30pm
Cost for two- Rs 300
Kwality
Established in 1952 by Mr. Premnath Ghai, this one happens to be another iconic at Park Street, the interiors are plain jane and looks much simple and regular but once you try their Continental food you surely can’t stop raving about. from Chicken Cutlet with French fries on the side to Chicken Roast and the and Chicken sizzlers each dish is a delight.
Niranjan Agar
No AC nothing fancy this place swears but it king size Devil eggs. Niranjan Agar was established in 1922, was set up by Niranjan Hazra, who was an self-taught cook and thugh to start an corner shop serving evening snacks or Telebhaja as Bengali’s call it. This one is a tiny place with low ceiling and some basic table chair. The devilled eggs here are made from duck eggs. Doesn’t that sound exciting and mouthful.
Address-239/A, Chittaranjan Ave, near Girish Park, Station, 700006
Time- 4pm-9pm
Cost for two- Rs 150
Eau Chew
Address- 12, Ganesh Chandra Ave, Esplanade, Chowringhee North, Bowbazar, 700013
Time- 12–3pm, 6:30–10pm
Cost for two- Rs 500
Nabin Chandra Das
The sweets here will surely appeal you but the price might pinch your pocket. Also given the age of the shop this one is much cleaner and more organized. Famous for its roshogolla, the founder was fondly called 'Nobin Moira' of Bagbazar. The shop that started in 1866, the famous creations of this shop are "Abaar Khaabo", "Dedo Sondesh" and "Baikuntha Bhog"(both of which use "Kacha Pak" as the base ingredient), the well known "Kastura Pak". Unlike other places you get "Aata (custard apple) and "Kathaal (jackfruit) Sondesh here.
Address- 77, Jatindra Mohan Ave, Sovabazar, Shobhabazar
Time- 10:30AM to 7:30pm
Cost for two- Rs 200
Dilkush Cabin
Located at one of the city’s main student hub, College Street, Dilkhusa Cabin mixed fried rice and chilli chicken and chicken cutlets are worth the wait here. If your hunger pangs are bigger then move to the handmade roti and mutton kosha. This dated eatery that’s claims to be 118 year old has clientele those are from nearby colleges or shoppers.
Address- H9G7+PMC, College St, College Square West, College Square, 700006
Time- 12:30–8pm
Cost for two- Rs 500
Girish Chandra Dey and Nakur Chandra Nandy
This age-old sweet shop that has been offering the best traditional Sandesh in the city is a joint venture started by the father-in-law and the son-in-law. Having stood the test of time this place has earned the tag. Their speciality is naram-pak and kora pak Sandesh. A naram-pak remains intact for three days, while those of kara-pak even for a week
Address- 56, Ramdulal Sarkar St, near Bethune college, Hedua, 700006
Time-7am–10:30pm
Cost for two- Rs 100