We reached Rampur Hat Railway Station from Sealdah Railway Station (Kolkata) via 03173 / SDAH AGTL SPL Train which is nowadays KANCHANJUNGA (13173). The train reached Rampur Hat Railway Station on time. Autos/E. Rickshaws are …
Bachan’s Dhaba (since 1927) – Late Night Budget Restaurant near Bubble Beds – Backpackers Hostel
Bachan’s Dhaba (more than 7,000 Google reviews) at very busy Rashbehari Avenue (Kalighat, South Kolkata) was established by Bachan Singh in the year 1927 and is nowhere related to Indian Actor – Amitabh Bachchan. Timings: …
Balwant Singh’s Eating House (since 1926) – The Oldest Punjabi Dhaba in The City of Joy
Doodh Cola and Lassi – our reason to visit (twice) Balwant Singh’s Eating House (almost 100 years old and having more than 23,000 Google reviews) in the evening hours, situated just beside Gurdwara Sant Kutiya …
Dilip Da’s (Maharaja Chat Centre) Phuchkas – One of The Best I’ve Ever Had
More than 100 years old Phuchka stall at Vivekananda Park, started by Dilip Da’s grandfather – originally from Bhagalpur, Bihar. Nearest Metro Station: Kalighat Timings: 4 pm – 10 pm (7 days open). Celebrity Customers: …
Makhan Lal Das & Sons – This Almost 200-Year-Old Sweet Shop Still Sells Authentic Bengali Sandesh At 2 INR
Nearest Metro Station – Girish Park Timings: 6:00 am till 10:00 pm (7 days open) Makhan Lal Das & Sons at Natun Bazar sells Rs. 2 Sandesh only between 6:00 am till 10:00 am. They …
New Chowringee Cabin (150-Year-Old) – One of The Iconic, Heritage Restaurants
The plan was to visit the famous ‘Anadi Cabin’ but as it was fully packed and waiting customers, we decided to visit another beside restaurant – New Chowringee Cabin. New Chowringee Cabin is a 150-year-old …
Mohan Bhandar – The Famous Snacks/Sweets/Tea Outlet Since 1925 Where The Movie ‘Piku’ was Shot
Mohan Bhandar at SN Banerjee Road, Opposite Regal Cinema & Bar was established by Mohanlal Saha in the year 1925. It is famous for Hinger (asafoetida) Kachuri – with green chill and aloo sabzi/chatni, Singhara, …
Maharaj – One of The Best Tea/Snacks Joints
Maharaj Tea & Snacks is situated opposite Monalisa Guest House (Vidya Balan – Indian Actress Kahaani movie was shot here) at Sarat Bose Road, Lake Market, Kalighat, Kolkata. Vinod Prasad – the current owner’s grandfather …
Hotel Tarun Niketan – One of The Best Pice Hotels Since 1915
Kolkata is one city, where there is no dearth of good street food and restaurants. Hotel Tarun Niketan is one of them but it is not a restaurant but a pice hotel. Nearest Metro Station …