Kolkata provides the ideal fusion of taste palates!

Kolkata is one of the cities in the country that takes food and culinary culture in general very seriously. Dining out and trying out various cuisines and delicacies are a normal part of life among the people in the city. It is a must-visit for anyone who is looking for an interesting food adventure and has a wide palate, the city has a host of offerings from Indian food to Continental. The restaurants that serve these rare delicacies span locations across the city, the various dishes are not only a culinary offering but also a journey through history, as some of the recipes are centuries old and are still being served the exact way they did those many years ago.

'The Golden Fried Prawn' at Golden Joy- ChinaTown

It is a heated debate among residents of the city as to which Chinese restaurant is the best, the tradition of having Chinese food dates back decades into the history of the city during the colonial times, there were many Chinese Immigrants that settled in the city, so their descendants now carry the tradition on, of the best delicacies is an appetizer, the golden fried prawn served best in the heart of China Town in a restaurant called Golden Joy, the prawns are fresh and the batter is crispy, the taste will bring joy immense joy to any foodie.

'The Mix Grill Sizzler' at Mocambo- Park Street

Iconic for a wide range of continental offerings, Mocambo has been an institution for decades serving hundreds of dishes a day, some of their popular dishes include the chicken meunière, fish ala diana, pork cordon bleu, and many others. Yet this particular dish is somehow the best, made as a cross between the authentic Indian Tandoori meats and fish along with the continental sizzler; it's a meaty flavor explosion.

The 'Moglai Parota' at Das Cabin- Gariahat

Located at one of the most popular markets in the city, Das Cabin is an unassuming little shop that sells one of the best versions of Moglai Parota in the city, it is frequented by thousands of residents daily served with the classic potatoes, sliced onions and a squeeze of lemon, it is one of the staple classics of Kolkata Cuisine.

'Rashogollas' at KC Das- Esplanade

Any list of food in Kolkata is incomplete without rashoguollas, a sweet synonymous with the city, yet to point out a location and say it has the best one is as good as blasphemy, so if you happen to be at the center of the city you can give it a try.