Kolkata's BEST STREET FOOD (according to a chef)

[@StephandPete]

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[@sayanmandal1289]

It's the only place in India that has a place in top cities in the world for Street Food. Not just the food but also related history, tales , the affordability , and the connection with people.

[@girdrache]

Moral of the story never trust the BBC for India NEWS 😄😄😄😄

[@girdrache]

​@@sayanmandal1289that's an exaggeration of the city. Chennai Mumbai Delhi is more popular in street food list from around the World.

[@kunalmitra4757]

I think u should travel to Harish Chandra Modak in Shyambazar best for puri in the morning and afternoon and evening luchi they used to give this in a banana leafs and there sweet is very good and in Kalighat Tarun Niketan spice hotel they use to give lunch in banana leafs too and must try mutton there and both the hotels more than 100 years old !!

[@RonBhattacharya]

You did pretty well… but ‘never’ order a ‘Chicken’ Biryani. That’s an abomination! 😅 Order Mutton Biryani - always.

[@lagniappe_smile]

You guys got us all kolkataians hooked with the authenticity and sheer passion for our food culture and love. I became a fan yesterday when I first came across your videos! And today you earn a life long fan and a sub!!

[@StephandPete]

That's so kind! We're so happy to have you on board. 😊🙏

[@debarchanabhattacharya3835]

Can’t agree more !

[@souparno23]

Grew up in South Kolkata and all of these places are popular but not hugely publicized. So great that you guys brought out the nooks nd corner small shops. Like the kachori store in gariahat market is open only for breakfast in the morning. And to all those comments worried about food hygiene and gloves, no major food safety outbreak happended in kolkata and even if they look shabby they are not dirty. If gloves are not changed often or used properly, then they are useless.

[@StephandPete]

I’m so glad you get it! Of course there are the places on every list but it’s fun to try these. And I wouldn’t have eaten it if I didn’t feel comfortable with the hygiene- I know they are taking care! No sense in worrying too much.

[@aryawrld-md3qy]

​@@StephandPetebewaare of trolllls Kolkata siimply hs the best streeet foood n ppl hs been eaaatiiinlg streeet fooood ovr mny decaaades n are absolutely heaaalthy othrwiise fooood staaallls wud hv been closed much earlier vry baasiic of common snse

[@aryawrld-md3qy]

​@@StephandPetemost of commnt who wrt abt hygiiene r trrolls dnt gv imptnce to thm sm

[@korchageen]

1. There are hundreds of better places to have kolkata kachori and not luchi (With 10 times better hygine, 2-3 times extra price approximately), before visit next time, try to check some kolkata vlogs done by youtubers accross the world and not to rely on BBC solely. You'll get much better experience. 2. Kolkata offers same food, from lowest prices to standard to high prices. (Hygine comes accordingly). To maintain hygine a cost is added and for daily intake, it crosses the price barrier for locals as the earning is low or limited. 3. Eat chowmein not in chinatown but in any bengali/kolkata restaurant, where you get bengali-chinese spice blend chowmein. Pure Chinese food comes with less spice therefore less in taste. 4. Phuchka stalls you'll get in every 15-20 minutes walk, and most of them are tasty, all have their own different taste. All are good. Due to food type it's easier to use hand and wash hands frequently than to use gloves. and there are international articles , you can find it on web. You can just check the other things, the plate, the water, the entire shop and mostly the locals, who are buying, how many people etc. Have fun.

[@StephandPete]

For the record I didn’t say it wasn’t hygienic or worse, just different than what we’re used to, as you describe. I’ll never not eat street food in India. You’d have to be crazy to pass it up!

[@korchageen]

​@@StephandPete I am sorry if it means something wrong, I just tried to explain what I found missing in your experience. I just explain how it could be better. Thats all.

[@DasRishov]

​@@korchageen you look like someone who doesn't know the real Kolkata and live a privileged high standard life not ready to stand with the locals.

[@vishmadeb8630]

​@@DasRishov he might said it in a rude manner but being bengali i actually agree with him.

[@rbose008]

Honestly it is about the habits and not about the price, a shop may be in the southern part of India selling food within the same price range has way better hygiene. If we have little bit of acceptance we might be able to understand hygiene is not luxury which comes at a better price point but a practice, basic hygiene can be and needs to be maintained across all places.

[@amrinaroy5190]

Being a Bengali and a Kolkata kid, I love how you have experienced the food and broken stereotypes of places to try out. Amazing video, and a lucky kid to have some of the best memories with his family.

[@RitamBhattacharya-z3f]

Actually what makes Kolkata different than other cities is the variety it has equal good south indian, north indian, chinese, muglai and bengali food available booth in street style and in fine dining and in heritage style which is unparalleled

[@aakash20.01]

guys like you are so relaxing to watch, genuine, rare and must be protected from the "wannabe bunch" , hope you had an amazing experience!! Much love from India❤

[@Rahul_Sen97]

You guys have tried over and beyond to experience the authentic experience of street food and culture of Kolkata. That's amazing!

[@StephandPete]

Thanks so much! We were trying to go beyond the tourist trap type of food experience. 🙃

[@snehakarnick3804]

Your understanding of Indian food and the way you are enjoying the food made me hungry. 👌🏻

[@jaisuryabanerjee]

Thank you for visiting my home city and enjoying its amazing food. With so much hate mongering all around us it's great to see you and your lovely family had a good experience, and are spreading a positive word about it. Peace.

[@StephandPete]

Thanks for watching! We’re glad we could share something positive.

[@StephandPete]

Thanks for watching! We’re glad we could share something positive.

[@sushmitabhowmik9746]

You found some gem places and visited there. I grew up in South Kolkata and these places are very special to us. Thanks to visited these places and felt comfortable ❤

[@StephandPete]

We are so glad we could share!

[@shreyas4498]

Such a beautiful episode . Thank You!

[@dazuotv]

Thank you for the nice video about Kolkata's best street food 👍

[@TheJellyFish-Ind]

Finally a good genuine vlog with zero extra blabbering with focus on the content . Keep it up.

[@StephandPete]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Moni_diaries]

Such a lovely episode guys! You guys have done a very good job, Other than street food, if you ever want to experience proper bengali food then there is so many restuarents like 6 bullygunge place, kasturi, babu culture, they will offer you proper Bengali thali of veg or non veg , and other than that Bengal are really famous for sweets , so many kind of sweets If you are staying during winter, in Bengal, on that you will get new jaggery in bengali we called nolen gur, which come from Date, and pithe, puli, patisapta so many kinds of sweets some days explore this too, Once if you will the hot rasgulla, it will directly melt in your mouth, you will feel like a heaven , And again guys thank you for visiting our city Kolkata (the city of joy) Come again

[@envisioningcanada]

Welcome back to India. Your happiness shows on your food, when you enjoy it, and that makes me enjoy your videos. Enjoy your stay in India.

[@StephandPete]

Thanks for the kind words. We are loving being back!

[@paulsaha2242]

The child is gonna have a memory of a lifetime😊

[@amitmitra6487]

Great video guys! Love the energy and broad smile on your faces throughout the video.

[@bongquisitive]

You guys did great👍👍 The best thing about Kolkata is, while there are some famous street food stalls (thanks to youtubers and influencers!), but there are so many unknown normal street food vendors who creates magic with their creations. BTW, there's another famous chef from India, Ranveer Brar who is from Lucknow, but was brought up in a Bengali colony (in my opinion, the best culinary experience that you can have are at these two cities). You can follow his content on Indian food as well. A lot of traditional Indian cuisines have interesting stories and history associated with it- which is always great to listen. And I love 'tender coconut' from Naturals so much, I rarely order anything else😅😅

[@StephandPete]

Ah cool thanks for the rec!

[@madhuparnaghosh6254]

Ikr. Tender coconut from Naturals hits different dude.

[@AnishDeSarkar]

I live just 5-7 mins walking distance away from Tandoor Park. Glad to have found this channel showcasing authentic street food in Kolkata.

[@StephandPete]

Thank you!

[@BeautifulComfortingRiany]

It looks really delicious. I enjoyed being able to see it through the video.❤

[@PieterElsen]

You guys should use image stabilization. You vids shake like crazy. It would make your channel much better. Safe travels.

[@StephandPete]

We appreciate the feedback! Thanks for watching!

[@trailokyamukherjee5799]

My childhood memories came back immediately...I am happy for you that "City of Joy" didn't disappoint you

[@Avirup_09]

Thank you for visiting our city; we hope you had a good time and I really enjoyed the videos; stay safe.

[@StephandPete]

Thank you! We have a few more on the way.

[@sunilbiswas7678]

So happy to see you guys traveling to these nooks and corners of kolkata, I can relate to you coz I do the same in my country 😅❤.. cheers

[@SC-ny4ds]

I grew up in a neighbourhood very close to China Town & can narrate the story of how Singara chow came into existence.. Basically these are Wonton noodles but one of the line chef’s who used to work at one of the many restaurants in China Town & decided to open his own stall at a locality called Gobra(very close to CT) knew that Wonton noodles won’t fly with the locals hence came along Singara chowmein.

[@rollwidus24]

Wow, this video truly captures the heart and soul of Kolkata! You've shown the real Kolkata - the mouthwatering food and the vibrant streets, the culture, the people, and the unique charm that makes our city so special. Thank you for spreading the love for our city and bringing out its beauty for everyone to see. ❤ #CityofJoy"

[@vishakhabanerjee4424]

thanks for being so kind and helpful on the e internet

[@rijudasgupta3191]

i love Tandoor Park. It used to be my/our "go to joint" with our friends group, with my girlfriend, i mean, just seeing the place in a video brought back so many happy memories of home, now that I am far away from it. AThanks @stephandpete

[@-SarahElizabeth-]

Yay! Y’all are back in India!

[@StephandPete]

Yes! This is our third video from there. 🤗

[@-SarahElizabeth-]

Lawd! I’ve gotta catch up! Can’t wait! Love from Nashville y’all! 🤠🤍

[@ks009-v5d]

Hello sir/mam i can see you durja puja but i can't toke about you...but you and sir i respect you..

[@souvikmajumder6774]

I'm born n brought up in Kolkata....as good as the places you've visited are, try these...kachori at putiram in college street, Indo Chinese at Golden Joy in tyangra, kathi tikia roll at haji saheb behala,phuchka at vivekananda park,olypub for drinks n their chicken a la kiev,prawn cutlet you're at the best place Allen,kachhi biriyani at India hotel kidderpore.....lastly let me add one more gem try fish fry or fish batter fry at apanjan kalighat....not sure if you'll read this comment or not but keenly hope you try the best while you're in my Citi n I'm literally thousands of miles away from it😢

[@StephandPete]

I’m reading it! But am no longer in India. Thanks for the recs for next time

[@amitray4105]

" you're a better man than me Ganga Din " , God ! You guys are special .

[@mihirb1]

Great video! Always love visitors to Cal enjoying the great food. Only one thing, India has not one but 2 Chinatowns. Both of them are in Calcutta!

[@bivormallik8664]

Appreciate you guys highlighting the positive experiences and underplaying some of the WTF moments, like the roach. It’s just sad that our city is so dirty. BTW, Arsalan and Alan’s are legit, you could’ve probably done a bit better with the rest.

[@itsmeritzi]

first of all you missed a lot of things.. these are no doubt kolkata's best places to have street food but try to hit them North and south Kolkata streets.. when you're back again.. jhalmuri, hing kachori, radhabhallavi with aloor dom, fish cutlet, fish kobiraji, fish finger and always remember to get "kathi rolls" from Park street more "Hot Kathi Rolls" it melts in your mouth trust me.. good day.. love from Kolkata❤

[@cybernenindia]

have you even been outside kolkata ? I am sure you have been been. Kolkata is not the best place for street food. Kolkata street food revolves around Biriyani , Chowmein, Roll and Phutka . We dont have the variety and our hygiene standard is the lowest. Outright Bangkok and Pattaya and few other cities in Thailand are the best for street food. In India , the best street food is sold in Indore . Yes most of the food sold is veg but the variety is huge.

[@downloadfireware]

Ah Leung surely one of my top 3 eateries in the city, mouth watering food.

[@TravelingMitochondria]

Go visit Tibetian Delight in Bhowanipore Chowringe and try their chinese guys!!

[@anirbanaich5670]

TRY GOLBARI IN SHYAMBAZAAR KOLKATA - MUTTON KOSHA WITH PARATHA YOU WILL LOVE IT👍

[@Rahulkumar-cq5xx]

Love from Guwahati, Assam. You are welcome to explore the culinary palate of Assam and other parts of Northeast India 💕💕🩷🩷

[@rajmahraj2003]

I was in Kolkotta long time ago in the summer of 1963 and visited my grand uncles mansion in south Kolkotta at Rash behari Avenue and with my cousin used to have shangada with puris most delicious street food but those days closest street food was from a nearby shanty store but was yummy delicious like 60 years ago. Haven't had since I'm in Los Angeles for the last 45 years. I grew up in Matunga Mumbai and no puris and shangada in Mumbai because that dish was a Bengali delicious dish and not Maharashtrian cuisine in Mumbai then and even now

[@Dr.Terror.]

I think its a beautiful video made with a lot of love for food. Kolkata is the best place for street food and this made me miss it once again.

[@AadiJain-kg7ow]

Hi, really enjoyed the video. Also, I think that singhara means water chestnuts, not samosas, the noodle dish is called singhara chow because it has got water chestnuts in it.

[@MrLpgd]

Na singhara is samosa in bengali trust me coming from one

[@ColourSecrets-vf3wi]

9:56 my home from tandoor park is only 10 mins and my school "The Modern Academy" and my economics tuition center is almost beside tandoor park. You all came so close!!!!😃

[@178som]

Quick tip on Arsalan biriyani , if you want the best you have to visit Park Circus Arsalan

[@StephandPete]

Noted, thanks for the tip!

[@subhodip3064]

​@@StephandPeteu must try D bapi biriyani or dada boudi biriyani in barrackpore...this is far better biroyani

[@karmeishghosh2703]

You are really brave. I won't venture to these places being a Bong myself.

[@StephandPete]

You should really give them a try!

[@sohamsarkar8588]

You guys should definitely try Nosha Kochuri at Sulkeha More near Jadavpur. Costs 15 rupees a piece, the bread is filled with their special filling comes along with a potato curry.

[@CaptKaus]

Glad you guys enjoyed here. Visit again!🙏🏻❤️

[@dr.aniketborthopaedicsresi5855]

Good job but the very soul of Bengalis is sweets so….i am not telling this to make you feel low, but that’s a huge lacuna ,mad respect to keep and manage your kid with you❤ 18:11

[@arnabarnabganguly5745]

Aaah! Lost the chance to meet u guys... I live near Tandoor Park.. BTW great video

[@parthparekh1]

Youre back ?!?!! Amazing ! Love you guys ! Cant wait for you to post more amazing stuff ! Also, please tell your husband I need a A B Develliers autograph and picture !

[@StephandPete]

Hahahaha this is our third video already! You have some catching up to do. 😉

[@UNKnoWN-ti5vk]

Video was really great and you guys are lovely. Stay safe and happy travels

[@StephandPete]

Thank you!

[@siddharthkhare]

Khaane Khaas! That one really took me back. Love the tandoori there as well.

[@StephandPete]

Yessssss someone who knows! 😂😂😂

[@siddharthkhare]

@StephandPete it's one of those Bandra secrets 😋tangdi kebab when you're there next if you haven't already.

[@abhishekghosh5550]

I must been in Pondicherry when you in Kolkata. Such a shame, I missed you guys. My home is literally 2 min walk from the fish market! I am a Kolkata boy but love Pondicherry and love everything Tamil. I choose Pondy..Your turn..Pondy or Kolkata?! Lol

[@pritambanerjee7601]

Thank you guys for visiting my city rather saying our city, loved your vlogs that you came with an open mind, I absolutely loved your sons reaction to everything, may GOD bless you in all prospect

[@prasanttripathy17]

Such fun for the little boy 🎉

[@subhadeepjash3341]

Maam one suggestion. If you really liked Kathi rolls please try Aminia's Kathi rolls. You are gonna fall in love with their rolls I can guarantee you that.

[@SubhadeepChowdhury9]

Try bengali local food in Kasturi Restaurant or Bhojohori Manna or similar restaurants. You will be amazed.

[@a1x45h]

Tandoor Park is very famous for their Kathi rolls. I stay 5 minutes away from there. Enjoy your foods & Kolkata.

[@riderAB92]

Very nice.. love from Kolkata

[@sadmansaifee78]

Come visit Bangladesh too. About two specific foods Fuchka and Biriyani. Bangladesh, specifically Dhaka, is better than Kolkata.

[@tuhindatta08]

When in Kolkata, try bengali sweets.

[@abhirupchatterjee6870]

Oh dyumm, i mean you just covered two of my favourite favourite spots in kolkata , Chinese breakfast and Broadway. I wish to host you someday in that city and give some very underrated food walks 😻

[@SnehaDebojit]

You must visit our cafe Calcutta 64

[@Rudranil_Jha]

Thanks for exploring Kolkata Steph and Pete........loved your vlogs........try to come salt lake sector 5 one day...................

[@ananyamajumder4235]

Try Raj spanish cafe foreigners special favorite and mine too then try oxford cafe in parkstreet its a book cafe truly awesome

[@sayandutta904]

Ahh, you guys went to the jodhpur park outlet of tandoor park! Legit content!

[@pscraft1337]

Wow someone actually enjoying the food without crying about hygiene!

[@SidMaze-q6z]

I n China town ah Yung you should have tried kap tai

[@adityasonti9478]

Loved the video....except for the roach!!!! Hope you enjoyed the food.

[@StephandPete]

The food was all so good! Thanks for watching.

[@kartavyashrivastava6871]

If You had Petai Parotta with Ghughni then it would have tasted better because ghughni has a spicy kick in it

[@prithvirajroy2255]

This is top tier content, no cringe like the Kolkata food vloggers.

[@StephandPete]

That means a lot to us! Thank you! 🙏

[@ssouvik3413]

Welcome to city of joy..

[@pbanerjee3611]

Cholar dal bengali style is usually a little sweet

[@GuaGoo-s5u]

Dada Boudi Mutton biryani is the one you should try

[@AFATWISHLIST]

Definitely, these are the must-visit places in Kolkata no doubt.... but fear not to accept the fact that Arsalan and some other places that are covered in the video are not at all street food. Next time do visit the Gariahat street food with multi other street food kolkata is more famous for. Happy touring.

[@sudiptapalchowdhury2828]

Its amazing guys!!! how you can eat so many varieties of Indian street and restaurant foods in one day?? I personally can't eat all of those in a day as it's upset my stomach...Nice to see your love for Kolkata or Calcutta

[@StephandPete]

we’re athletes 😆🙃

[@sudiptapalchowdhury2828]

@ wish all r atheletes like you…keep it up guys

[@kshken]

@@StephandPete Professional

[@basabchatterjee2026]

Love from Kolkata, enjoy ur Kolkata food and stay.

[@SattickDas2001]

I have Sat on that same chair at Ah Yeung almost 5 times now over the last 2 years I've known the place. 😅 Nice food. A little bland to our bengali tastebuds, but suits guys like me who sometimes want food that has less spices and more Umami.

[@StephandPete]

It was a fun change of pace!

[@ayanangshunayak6731]

Loved the video. Lovely family and that comes across effortlessly. Gariahat is the nearest market for me, so all of the are familiar. I hope you tried our sweets. If there's one thing that's special it's got to be the sweets. Try Chattaranjan's rosogolla or Nokurer sondesh. Both are in north Kolkata though. My favourite Bengali restaurant is Jagatmata Bhojonalaya (a strikinly modest place) on 10 Kailash Bose street near simla, north Kolkata; for me probably the best Bengali food in the entire universe. 4 generations of my family have been their customers.

[@kirtigupta9753]

Kolkata is famous for its Fish delicacies and mouth wateringly good sweets.

[@deb4461]

Loved you unbiased reviews. Sadly the recommendation is something most of the Kolkatans agree to.

[@StephandPete]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@DeeprajDutta-e1q]

You guys had the Fuchka From the wrong place……Come To Kasba Ballygunge Its the best Place To Have Fuchka

[@pheonexchickenop315]

Visit park street Esplanade maidan and Newtown those are good places..

[@subhajitlivewire]

Kolkata or erstwhile Calcutta is where the concept of Indian Chinese fusion food as the world knows it today was born. My place in Calcutta is around 2 mins from tandoor park

[@skb4all]

She knows difference between puri and luchi 😮

[@shankarseal]

Such a beautiful and happy family

[@webabhi]

I will tell you about 2 places in West Bengal featured in two films. 1) Kahaani with Vidya Balan, Parambrata Chatterjee (2012) Kolkata 2) Janne Jaan with Kareena Kapoor, Vijay Varma and Jaideep Ahlawat featuring Kurseong.

[@michaelritwiksahaofficial750]

Love for Kolkata❤

[@rahulm2827]

Nice of you to make a street food vlog. Indian street food has been cancelled lately on insta and other SM .. 😂 Justified partially, but mostly not very fair.

[@StephandPete]

Oh I didn’t know that!! Why?

[@rahulm2827]

​@@StephandPete well a lot of yucky reels going viral and stuff. i think its the same as reels about china. just a measure to prevent tourism. but ur vlogs are authentic as always ❤

[@rohankumardas55]

Please visit Park Street and eat Trincas Chello Kebab and try Chicken Ala kiev. *Barrackpore Dada boudi biriyani makes the best Biriyani in the world*

[@bagpackerprosenjit5736]

Watching all these places from your prospective is really interesting and bingeful. Places you covered on this video are really popular, hope you enjoyed the food and hospitality. Please do visit us again and All the best for your upcoming trips ❤

[@StephandPete]

We loved Kolkata, and will definitely be back!

[@nixonraj]

Yeah... that's what I'm talking about. Good one.

[@subhrangshumallick8071]

This man looks like AB de Villiers 😂

[@dwipayanghosh6780]

RIGHT 😂

[@parbatidas6773]

😂😂😂

[@samuraigoku8504]

Try Mutton Biryani from Arsalan Park circus and Dada Boudi restaurant Barrackpore. Also do a search for fancy places in park street, newtown,salt lake and whole of South Kolkata, you will find great eateries, pubs and breweries. Try Santa's Fantasea Golpark for a unique tinge of tribal cuisine

[@suryasanyal]

tandoor park makes the best kathi rolls in kokata no doubt. better than the park street joints !

[@donaldd-tracc8701]

"it's very atmospheric"

[@Walts-Travel]

So awesome!!

[@StephandPete]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Happyandstrong9799]

I'm happy that you had a great time

[@StephandPete]

We sure did!

[@kyakaruvlogs2784]

After Kolkata, there was a big Chinese settlement in Shillong as well. There are still a few restaurants being run by the descendants of the Chinese immigrants even till today though most of them have migrated to Canada & Australia