As Kolkata steps into 2026, its food scene stands at an interesting crossroads. There is no shortage of new restaurants, pop-ups and global menus, yet a growing number of diners feel some trends are ...

We all know Kolkata is known for its heritage food, especially street food. It’s fascinating to see certain Kolkata-style dishes now traveling abroad, carried by Bengalis or by people who have spent ...

The great misconception about Kolkata is that it is a parochial Bengali town. That’s much less true than it was when I lived in the city, and even way back in 1986, Kolkata’s food was marked by ...

South Kolkata’s Chinese restaurants are more than just places to eat. They are institutions built over decades, carrying forward recipes, family legacies and flavours that have comforted generations.