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Ghugni Chaat has a semi-liquid consistency and is often served as a snack. It is often served with a variety of toppings, such as chopped onions, cilantro, and tamarind chutney. Some people also add a dollop of yogurt or sprinkle sev or bhujia on top for added texture. Ghugni chaat is usually served in a bowl or on a plate and can be eaten with a spoon or scooped up with a flatbread such as a roti or a puri. It is a flavorful and filling snack that is perfect for a quick bite on the go or as an appetizer before a meal. The following are some of the best places in Kolkata for ghugni chaat.
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1. Chat Chowpatty
We went to this place on a friend’s suggestion. Located a mere five minutes from the Maidan metro station by foot, this vegetarian chat eatery has a decent variety of fast food. We tried Dahi Wada and Papri Chat. The Dahi Wada with the right spice mixture simply melted once in our mouths. The Papri Chat was crisp, with sweet and spicy flavors throughout.
Cuisine: Bengali.
Types offered: Puri Torkari, Dahi Wada, Cheese Pasta, Ghugni Chaat.
Location: Ho Chi Minh Sarani Road, Kankaria Estates, Park Street Area, Kolkata 700071
Timing: 10:30 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. Closed on Mondays.
Cost for two: Rs.200
2. Basu Da r Ghugni
Considered one of Kolkata’s best Ghugni Chaat vendors, this place is run by just one man and serves just one dish, the chaat in question. We had the hot and delicious Ghugni Chaat and felt full as the quantity was also quite generous. We will definitely visit again and recommend it to everyone else we know as well.
Cuisine: Bengali.
Types offered: Ghugni Chaat.
Location: 59A, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Road, Hazra, Kalighat, Kolkata 700026
Timing: 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., Monday to Sunday
Cost for two: Rs.100
3. Kapilda’s Ghugni Chaat
Kapilda has been serving Ghugni Chaat in this area for the last four decades. We were told that once someone tastes his Ghugni Chaat, they become his lifelong fans. We weren’t any different. What we had was a perfect amalgamation of spices and tamarind chutney with the well-cooked chickpeas. Absolutely no complaints here, and I will certainly go again.
Cuisine: Bengali.
Types offered: Ghugni Chaat.
Location: Girish Park, Vivekananda Road, Singhi Bagan, Raja Katra, Kolkata 700007.
Timing: 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., Monday to Sunday
Cost for two: Rs.100
4. Vardaan Market
Vardaan market is frequented by those seeking to update their wardrobes. However, if hunger pangs come calling, there is no dearth of fast food and street food vendors in the area. Specially the ghugniwallas at Vardaan market’s entrance are well known for their ghugni chaat. We happened to go to the market for some clothes shopping and happened upon a ghugniwalla at the entrance and decided to give the ghugni chaat he was selling a shot. Hot, tasty, and filling is how we would describe our experience. Will return just to try more Ghugni Chaat.
Cuisine: Bengali.
Types offered: Ghugni Chaat.
Location: 25A, Camac Street, Park Street Area, Kolkata 700016.
Timing: 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., Monday to Sunday
Cost for two: Rs.100
5. Chitto Babur Dokan
Despite its small size, this place is known for its delicious food and is often referred to as a 'Chota packet, bada dhamaka'. If you are in the mood for a hearty breakfast, Chitto Babur Dokan is the place to be. We ordered the ghugni with toast and devoured it with gusto as the aroma was beckoning us. We went in for a second order as we were feeling very hungry and also wanted to experience the taste once more. Highly recommended!
Cuisine: Bengali.
Types offered: Chicken Pokora, Chicken Cutlet, Fish Chop, Veg Stew, Deviled Eggs, Darjeeling Tea.
Location: 3, James Hickey Sarani (Dacres Lane), Peerless Bhawan, 3, James Hickey Sarani, Chowringhee North, Kolkata 700069.
Timing: 8:30 A.M. to 8:30 P.M. Closed on Sundays.
Cost for two: Rs.300
6. Ashok Gayen’s Ghugni
Every evening after 5:00 P.M., this person opens his stall at this location, and a throng of people eager to get their daily fill of Ghugni line up. He sells close to a thousand plates of Ghugni Chaat a day, and on this day, we were responsible for wolfing down some of them. The chopped onions, green chilies, tamarind water, and secret spice mix seemed to do the magic, and we were hooked. Another place worth returning to in the future.
Cuisine: Bengali.
Types offered: Ghugni Chaat.
Location: Ruby Hospital Crossing, Besides Gateway Hotel, Kolkata 700107.
Timing: 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., Monday to Sunday
Cost for two: Rs.100
7. Kolkata Ghugni
This little-known Ghugni eatery is in the Gariahat area of Kolkata. We happened upon this place as we were passing through the area. This is another one of those places that serves only ghugni chaat and nothing else. The Ghugni here is advertised as being quite devoid of oil, and that’s evident as you plough your way through a given plate. Delicious and filling, we are sure we’ll remember this place as we endeavor to return to it.
Cuisine: Bengali.
Types offered: Ghugni Chaat.
Location: 1, Gol Park, Golpark, Hindustan Park, Gariahat, Kolkata 700019.
Timing: 5:00 P.M. to 9:30 P.M., Monday to Sunday
Cost for two: Rs.100
8. Chowrasia Chat Centre
A bustling food joint in the middle of Kolkata city, this place has a decently sized menu and isn't one-dimensional like many other similar eateries. We tried the Rose Sharbat in the hot and humid Kolkata summer and really liked it. Then to suppress those hunger pangs, we had the Sooji Gol Guppa and Aloo Tikki Chaat. No complaints here from the quantity or taste perspective.
Cuisine: Bengali.
Types offered: Pav Bhaji, Pani Puri, Lassi, Phuchka, Ghugni Chaat.
Location: DC-14, DC Block, Sector 1, Bidhannagar, Kolkata 700064.
Timing: 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., Monday to Sunday
Cost for two: Rs.200
9. Hedua Chat Centre
A must-try street food joint lauded by regular patrons for its taste and heritage. We had the Ghugni and Samosa Chaat which we were impressed with. To expand our horizons and see what else this place could offer, we ordered the Aloo Dum Chaat. We liked the taste and think the place offers decent quantities and taste at reasonable prices.
Cuisine: Bengali.
Types offered: Aloo Dum Chaat, Singara Chaat, Dahi Panipuri.
Location: 182, Bidhan Sarani Road, Manicktala, Hedua, Kolkata 700006.
Timing: 2:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., Monday to Sunday
Cost for two: Rs.200
10. Pravesh Pani Puri
Phuchkas are the mainstay of this restaurant, which Pravesh Yadav started in 2015. He offers more than 17 different types of street food variants and also makes Ghugni and Papdi Chaat. We had the Ghugni Phuchka with a spicy and tangy filling of tomatoes, onions, and chutneys. At a mere Rs. 50, we devoured at least four plates of this dish before calling it quits as we were full. We recommend this place highly.
Cuisine: Bengali.
Types offered: Pakoda Chat, Aloo Dum Chat, Ghugni Phuchka, Dahi Pakoda.
Location: Woodland Road, Alipore, Kolkata 700027.
Timing: 4:00 P.M. to 9:30 P.M., Monday to Sunday
Cost for two: Rs.150
The places mentioned above are just the tip of the iceberg that is Ghugni/Ghugni Chaat in Kolkata. There are numerous Ghugni vendors all over the city who show up to a location once or twice a day and remain anonymous as they do not have a stall or a shop. For those in Kolkata and beyond with a culinary inclination towards street food in the said city, exploring the Ghugni trail in the city is a worthwhile endeavor, we reckon.
