Top 5 Local Street Food of Kolkata

Kolkata Street Food Blog Tour : Here are our 5 best street food found in Kolkata city .

1.Puchka

Puchka is the most famous local street food in Kolkata. It is  also  best known  as paani puri in Mumbai. But there is a lot more difference between puchka than paani puri. Puchka comes with fillings potato,tamarind juice, mint water and sometimes yogurt (dahi) . It is a spicy ,tangy and thirst quenching street food that is all time favourite to all age of people.

Where to eat:

Dilipda’s Puchkas, Vivekananda Park, Paschim Putiary, Kolkata

Ram Gupta’s Puchkas, Victoria Memorial, Queens Way, Kolkata

2.MOMOS

Momos are quite possibly the most-cherished road food of this city . They are served by free bowl of steaming soup . You can't test Kolkata's road food without attempting the neighborhood momos or dumplings. 

However mainstream in Tibet and Nepal, just as in the Darjeeling locale of West Bengal, Kolkata isn't left behind with regards to selling its own variant of momos (steamed, fried or pan-fried) loaded down with cabbage, and minced meat. The spicy red dip and the complementary steaming soup are worthy additions.

Varieties: Momos can be Veg, Chicken (steamed, fried and pan-fried).

Shyambazar Five—Point crossing; Exide (contiguous Rabindra Sadan Metro Station); close to Park Street Metro Station; close to Simpark Mall, New Market; close to Reserve Bank of India, Dalhousie; Terreti Bazaar close to Lal Bazaar base camp of police (additionally nicknamed Little China Town of Kolkata) (enormous chains like Momo Plaza and Wow Momo are likewise there)

3.Jhal Muri

Jhal Muri is quite possibly the most renowned and ubiquitous Bengali road snacks addressed in Kolkata. Almost wherever you look, you'll discover a seller selling jhal muri. 

Puffed rice with a blend of chillies, mustard oil, newly cut onions and a variety of flavors makes for this sharp treat jhalmuri, which you just can't miss when discussing road food of Kolkata. In addition of chaat masala alongside lemon makes it a compelling tidbit to chomp on. A staple nibble of the Bengali road food, jhalmuri plays host to endless chatter with companions went with some steaming hot tea.

4.Chowmein

Every stall in kolkata serve such a huge servings of chowmein that two people can  share easily at Rs 40-50 per plate. Bengalis love to eat a mix of chowmein with chili chicken. Chowmein  accompanies with chicken and egg, but vegetarian options are also available.

The best spot to attempt Chinese food in Kolkata would be Tangra,  across Kolkata's road stalls are bit delicious.

5.Ghugni Chat

Another famous street food  snack in Kolkata,  is ghugni . It is  prepared with boiled yellow peas that are tossed and cooked with  tomato, chili, chopped onions  and garnished with 

coriander leaves. It is served  on a leaf plate with a slender wooden spoon with add-ons like  tomato pieces ,coconut slices and chopped onions.