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7-Day Foodie Itinerary in Kolkata

Thursday, October 19: Delicious Beginnings

Start your foodie adventure in Kolkata with a visit to Tiretti Bazaar. Experience the bustling morning street market where you can savor delectable Chinese breakfast items like dumplings, noodles, and momos. In the afternoon, head to Bhojohori Manna for an authentic Bengali lunch featuring delicacies like fish curry, prawn malai curry, and shorshe ilish. End your day with an evening stroll along Princep Ghat, enjoying the river view and street food delights like puchka (pani puri) and kathi rolls.

  • Tiretti Bazaar: Cost: Low, Time Spent: 2 hours
  • Bhojohori Manna: Cost: Moderate, Time Spent: 2 hours
  • Princep Ghat: Cost: Low, Time Spent: 1 hour
Friday, October 20: Colonial Culinary Delights

Start your morning at Flury's, an iconic colonial-era tearoom, for a delightful breakfast spread including English tea, pastries, and sandwiches. Afterward, visit Indian Coffee House, a historical institution known for its coffee and adda (intellectual conversations). In the evening, head to Mocambo, a legendary restaurant, for a taste of their famous Chelo Kebab and savor the old-world charm of Park Street.

  • Flury's: Cost: Moderate, Time Spent: 1.5 hours
  • Indian Coffee House: Cost: Low, Time Spent: 1 hour
  • Mocambo: Cost: Moderate, Time Spent: 2 hours
Saturday, October 21: Street Food Extravaganza

Embark on a street food adventure starting with breakfast at Sharma Tea House, known for its steaming cups of chai and lip-smacking kachori sabzi. Explore the vibrant Gariahat Market, where you can indulge in a variety of street food such as pani puri, jhalmuri, and kathi rolls. In the evening, head to Dacre Lane, a popular food street, and try mouthwatering kebabs, biryanis, and kathi rolls.

  • Sharma Tea House: Cost: Low, Time Spent: 1 hour
  • Gariahat Market: Cost: Low, Time Spent: 2 hours
  • Dacre Lane: Cost: Low, Time Spent: 2 hours
Sunday, October 22: Cultural Cuisine

Immerse yourself in Kolkata's cultural heritage by starting your day with a hearty breakfast at Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick, renowned for its sweets like sandesh and mishti doi. Visit the Indian Museum in the afternoon and explore the galleries filled with artifacts and art. In the evening, treat yourself to a traditional Bengali dinner at 6 Ballygunge Place, known for its authentic thali experience.

  • Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick: Cost: Low, Time Spent: 1 hour
  • Indian Museum: Cost: Low, Time Spent: 3 hours
  • 6 Ballygunge Place: Cost: High, Time Spent: 2 hours
Monday, October 23: Colonial Influences

Start your day with a visit to Nahoum and Sons, a Jewish bakery dating back to the British colonial era, and try their famous rum balls and baked goods. Explore the grandeur of Victoria Memorial in the afternoon, a magnificent marble monument. In the evening, head to The Corner Courtyard, a cozy restaurant housed in a heritage building, and savor their fusion delicacies blending Indian and European flavors.

  • Nahoum and Sons: Cost: Moderate, Time Spent: 1 hour
  • Victoria Memorial: Cost: Low, Time Spent: 2 hours
  • The Corner Courtyard: Cost: High, Time Spent: 2 hours
Tuesday, October 24: Market Hopping

Start your day at the vibrant New Market, a shopaholic's paradise, where you can find a variety of spices, sweets, and street food. Indulge in a scrumptious Bengali lunch at Kewpie's Kitchen, famous for its homestyle cooking. In the evening, explore Kumartuli, the idol-making hub, and witness artisans crafting beautiful clay idols. End the day with dinner at Bohemian, known for its fusion cuisine combining global flavors with Bengali ingredients.

  • New Market: Cost: Low, Time Spent: 2 hours
  • Kewpie's Kitchen: Cost: Moderate, Time Spent: 2 hours
  • Kumartuli: Cost: Low, Time Spent: 1 hour
  • Bohemian: Cost: High, Time Spent: 2 hours
Wednesday, October 25: Sweet Farewell

Start your last day in Kolkata with breakfast at Ganguram, a century-old sweet shop known for its rasgullas and sandesh. Visit Marble Palace, a hidden gem showcasing a unique blend of European and Indian art. In the evening, explore Park Street for its vibrant nightlife and enjoy dinner at Oh! Calcutta, where you can savor traditional Bengali cuisine with a modern twist.

  • Ganguram: Cost: Low, Time Spent: 1 hour
  • Marble Palace: Cost: Low, Time Spent: 2 hours
  • Oh! Calcutta: Cost: High, Time Spent: 2 hours

Hidden Gems and Local Favorites

For off the beaten path experiences, visit Dacres Lane near Esplanade, a narrow lane packed with small eateries serving delicious street food. Explore the vibrant College Street, known as Boi Para (Book Lane), where you can find historic bookstores and enjoy a cup of tea at Indian Coffee House. Don't miss the delectable Bengali sweets at Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick and Ganguram.

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