Tiretta Bazar's Chinese Breakfast! What To Eat Here?
You need to try the legendary Chinese breakfast at Tiretti or Tiretta Bazar to complete your food tour of Kolkata. This heritage place is the home of Chinese immigrants who arrived and settled here in the 1780s. Tiretta Bazaar is Kolkata's mini-Chinatown, and these settlers have been selling real Chinese breakfast in street food fashion for many years. These 6 grubs from the spread are a must-try.
| Ranita Ray
Jan 27, 2023
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Soups
One of the major attractions of Chinese food is the array of soups. The Chinese breakfast spread here won't disappoint you. One gets to taste pipping hot pork and fish balls Chinese soups to famous noodles soups. Locals recommend heading towards the end of Chhatawala Gully and reaching the kiosk by Bobby Wong for the best soups.
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Zongzi
The Chinese dish zongzi, also known as joong in Cantonese, is a rice-wrapped tamale cooked in water. The savoury and sweet varieties of Zung or Zongi are available in this bazaar. Following a steaming process, they are mostly cooked. Zongzi made in Northern China typically have a sweet, dessert-like flavour. However, zongzi made in the south generally are saltier or more savoury.
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Pork Rolls & Chops
For every ham foods connoisseur, this feast of deep-fried, crispy goodness is the ultimate treat. The basic recipes often provide the finest flavour. You will experience it as you sample the pork rolls and chops offered in this Chinese breakfast, starting as early as 5 am in the morning. A select few vendors also provide fish options.
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Bao
If you try the bao at this elaborate Chinese breakfast, you'll forget about burgers. It is a bun that is filled with fish or pork. The filling steals the show, despite how bland the bread itself tastes. You'll be pleasantly surprised by the flavours concealed inside. To spice it up, you can ask for some sauces.
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Dumplings
If you are a fan of momos, then this place can fuel your love further. One gets to taste authentic Chinese dumplings served with fiery Chinese sauce and chutney. Apart from the steamed versions, one also gets fried wontons with different stuffings. Keep looking for Sui Mai, which are Chinese take on momos.
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Rice Pudding
Glutinous rice, water, and sugar are the main ingredients in sticky rice pudding, a traditional Chinese delicacy. A decadent version also includes nuts or dried fruit. Some people also include coconut cream, which provides a lovely contrast and cuts through the sweetness. A flavorful chrysanthemum syrup is added to it when it is served.
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