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.

In Kolkata, biryani is not just a dish, but an emotional craving. The succulent mixture of rice and meat cooked in one pot to form an aromatic and extravagant concoction complements every mood. Be it ...