Kolkata is the best for any kind of food

nasim15 · Feb 26th, 2009, 10:26

Kolkata is the best place in the world for any kind of food. All kinds of indian veriety are available.Including those, Oriental,Continental, Bangladeshi food are also available here.No other city in India would offer you plenty of beef variety. These are available in Collin Lane, Rajabazar, Howrah Pilkhana & off course in Park Circus and Khiddirpore. Different variety of Bengal and Marwary sweets are available in Kolkata including famour ROSOGOLLA, Mishti Doi and Shondesh. Among all the cities in India, I like Kolkata, the best. Transport is also good. The great yellow taxi cab available in abundance, anytime. There are plenty of beatiful places in West Bengal. I visit at least once in a year to Kolkata.

This time I have planned to visit Kolkata by my car directly from Dhaka in June 2009.

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wonderwomanusa · Feb 26th, 2009, 11:14

Dhaka has some pretty good food, too!

nasim15 · Feb 26th, 2009, 15:02

Yes Dhaka has. But Dhaka lacks different Indian vareity.Dhaka's oriental dishes are better than Kolkata, I think.

theyyamdancer · Feb 26th, 2009, 15:06

Hi, Nasim, so what's your favourite Kolkata street food?

brishti · Feb 26th, 2009, 15:08

sorry to be a pain in the nether regions... but 'best' compared to what / who nasim?

one mans meat in another's... nah?

good, great, horrendously wonderous - i can deal with
but 'best'? naaah...
and for all types of cuisine ? naah.
calcutta has its specialities as with all other cities - just that.

but hey - bon apetite nasim

now... the river padda's eelish is the best

:brishti

jyotirmoy · Feb 26th, 2009, 15:17

now... the river padda's eelish is the best ....
nooooooooooooo... nothing to beat Ganga's eelish!!!

brishti · Feb 26th, 2009, 15:21

ganga aamar maa, padda aamar ma

[ ganga is my mother, padda is my mother ]

been toooooooo long since i've had eelish

:brishti

jyotirmoy · Feb 26th, 2009, 15:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by brishti

ganga aamar maa, padda aamar ma

[ ganga is my mother, padda is my mother ]

been toooooooo long since i've had eelish

:brishti

My last year's invitation still stands dear Brishti.
I miss those small Kochris with pumpkin potato subzi, the light gravy oozing out of the holes of the container made with Saal leaves. Like a phuchka you made a hole in the middle of the Kachoris and stuff the subzi... ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....

nasim15 · Feb 26th, 2009, 15:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by brishti

sorry to be a pain in the nether regions... but 'best' compared to what / who nasim?

one mans meat in another's... nah?

good, great, horrendously wonderous - i can deal with
but 'best'? naaah...
and for all types of cuisine ? naah.
calcutta has its specialities as with all other cities - just that.

but hey - bon apetite nasim

now... the river padda's eelish is the best

:brishti

You have put me in great grammatical dilema.

I have visited a number of continent say Europe, America, Australia, Newzealand etc(Almost 80 countries). But such a vareity? Nah....

You can have here Italian, American, Chinese, Thai including Bangdesh delicacies....And quality? O yes, it is that good...to be compared to any international standard.

theyyamdancer · Feb 26th, 2009, 15:35

Excuse me a second, Jyoti-da, while you wipe off your drool... what is this dish you so lovingly describe? Where can we eat it?

nasim15 · Feb 26th, 2009, 15:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by brishti

ganga aamar maa, padda aamar ma

[ ganga is my mother, padda is my mother ]

been toooooooo long since i've had eelish

:brishti

Can send eelish (off course from padda)if you like. Also invited to Dhaka to have Dhaka delicacies....

See this picture of panta and eelish usually served on Bangladesh on 1st of Boishakh, the bangla nababarsha:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...nta_iLish_.jpg

Hajir Byriani Pic:http://profile.ak.facebook.com/objec...65058_1174.jpg

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nasim15 · Feb 26th, 2009, 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by theyyamdancer

Hi, Nasim, so what's your favourite Kolkata street food?

Chowmin,Rolls, Dhosa, Batata Puri,Kabab.....
But I think Dhaka is better for Biryiani.

jyotirmoy · Feb 26th, 2009, 15:44

Dear dancer this type of Kochuris are sold at shops popularly known as Telebhajar dokun(shop selling oil fried snacks), these are found in the residential localities specially in north Kolkata. These were eaten along with Jalebis(Jilipi in Kolkata lingo) as breakfast on Sundays. I will try to find out if there is any such eatery/shop near Esplanade.

Nasim bhai, you seem to be having a bout of Kolkatitis, not a rare thing and usually not fatal.

brishti · Feb 26th, 2009, 15:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by nasim15

You can have here Italian, American, Chinese, Thai including Bangdesh delicacies....And quality? O yes, it is that good...to be compared to any international standard.

nasim - i have no doubt the food is good... but remember - it aint authentic.
them chinese is totally and horrendously cooked according to the indian palate - trust me, most indians wouldnt dare eat chinese food in singapore

steaks ? calcutta has better steaks than EU or US ?
come on nasim...

i love the chatueau briand at olympia - but i know that aint the real mccoy

bet the pizzas one gets in india has to be a whole lotta different than italy

indians love spicy food - which is why most cuisines are adapted to the palate.

calcutta has its specialities - which other places in india can serve and come close to - but it aint the real thing

yyam: try bhojo hari manna in calcutta - fantastic bengali food at amazing prices.
they have their outlets all over the city.

jyotida: most curious about the place in ho chi minn sarani [what is the old name?] serving thakurbari food.
one of these days will take you up on the offer

:brishti

jyotirmoy · Feb 26th, 2009, 15:58

ho chi minn sarani used to be Theatre road if my memory serves me right. I read that the cafe dedicated to Tagore serves mostly continental foods which were Tagore's favourites.
There is a book called "Thakurbarir Ranna"
Heard a lot about Bhaja Hari Manna, got to try it next time. Suruchi at Rippon street used to be run by a ladies association, the food served here were very typically Bengali home cooking type.

Feb 26th, 2009, 10:26	#1
nasim15 Account Closed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dhaka Posts: 36	Kolkata is the best for any kind of food Kolkata is the best place in the world for any kind of food. All kinds of indian veriety are available.Including those, Oriental,Continental, Bangladeshi food are also available here.No other city in India would offer you plenty of beef variety. These are available in Collin Lane, Rajabazar, Howrah Pilkhana & off course in Park Circus and Khiddirpore. Different variety of Bengal and Marwary sweets are available in Kolkata including famour ROSOGOLLA, Mishti Doi and Shondesh. Among all the cities in India, I like Kolkata, the best. Transport is also good. The great yellow taxi cab available in abundance, anytime. There are plenty of beatiful places in West Bengal. I visit at least once in a year to Kolkata. This time I have planned to visit Kolkata by my car directly from Dhaka in June 2009. View Kolkata Photos:http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9vtjaCfLIA...0/DSCN0144.JPG http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9vtjaCfLIA...0/DSCN0046.JPG http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9vtjaCfLIA...0/DSCN0122.JPG http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9vtjaCfLIA...0/DSCN0092.JPG http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9vtjaCfLIA...0/DSCN0098.JPG http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9vtjaCfLIA...0/DSCN0079.JPG http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9vtjaCfLIA...0/DSCN0146.JPG http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9vtjaCfLIA...0/DSCN0059.JPG http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9vtjaCfLIA...0/DSCN0050.JPG http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9vtjaCfLIA...0/DSCN0045.JPG http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9vtjaCfLIA...0/DSCN0061.JPG http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9vtjaCfLIA...0/DSCN0058.JPG http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9vtjaCfLIA...0/DSCN0039.JPG

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Feb 26th, 2009, 15:02	#3
nasim15 Account Closed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dhaka Posts: 36	Yes Dhaka has. But Dhaka lacks different Indian vareity.Dhaka's oriental dishes are better than Kolkata, I think.

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brishti disMember Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: india Posts: 3,687	sorry to be a pain in the nether regions... but 'best' compared to what / who nasim? one mans meat in another's... nah? good, great, horrendously wonderous - i can deal with but 'best'? naaah... and for all types of cuisine ? naah. calcutta has its specialities as with all other cities - just that. but hey - bon apetite nasim now... the river padda's eelish is the best :brishti

Feb 26th, 2009, 15:17	#6
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 5,223	now... the river padda's eelish is the best .... nooooooooooooo... nothing to beat Ganga's eelish!!!

Feb 26th, 2009, 15:21	#7
brishti disMember Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: india Posts: 3,687	ganga aamar maa, padda aamar ma [ ganga is my mother, padda is my mother ] been toooooooo long since i've had eelish :brishti

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theyyamdancer lost in Mechuka member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Crete Posts: 4,426	Excuse me a second, Jyoti-da, while you wipe off your drool... what is this dish you so lovingly describe? Where can we eat it?

Feb 26th, 2009, 15:44	#13
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 5,223	Dear dancer this type of Kochuris are sold at shops popularly known as Telebhajar dokun(shop selling oil fried snacks), these are found in the residential localities specially in north Kolkata. These were eaten along with Jalebis(Jilipi in Kolkata lingo) as breakfast on Sundays. I will try to find out if there is any such eatery/shop near Esplanade. Nasim bhai, you seem to be having a bout of Kolkatitis, not a rare thing and usually not fatal.

Feb 26th, 2009, 15:58	#15
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 5,223	ho chi minn sarani used to be Theatre road if my memory serves me right. I read that the cafe dedicated to Tagore serves mostly continental foods which were Tagore's favourites. There is a book called "Thakurbarir Ranna" Heard a lot about Bhaja Hari Manna, got to try it next time. Suruchi at Rippon street used to be run by a ladies association, the food served here were very typically Bengali home cooking type.