Lakshmi Narayan Shaw And Sons

Savor the incredibly delicate sweetness of fresh nolen gur (date palm jaggery) — rendered beautifully in traditional Bengali sweets in these legendary locations. Come walk with us.

This is a journey into the heart of Bengali food. Walk with us and discover the people's cuisine of Bengal. In this guide we cover the classics of food establishments in Kolkata, India. You won't find these in Michelin Guide, but these are the true temples of Bengali gastronomy that you'll definitely want to visit and experience when you are here. You will find far more than food; you'll find layer after layer of deep cultural roots. Every bite will reveal how Bengali cuisine evolved and developed.