Indian Food Tour in Kolkata - Trying Bengali Food
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- čas přidán 3. 08. 2024
- We made it to Kolkata and started off our time in the city by stuffing our faces full of Indian food! We were so excited to try West Bengali food and get a sense of how it is the same and different from the food we have tried in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Varanasi. We did this food tour with a company called A Chef's Tour and honestly could not recommend them more!
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Our guide, Avik, was AMAZING. Seriously, this guy has to be the best food tour guide in Kolkata. He started off this West Bengali food tour by taking us to the famous Golbari restaurant to try mutton kosha which turned out to be a favourite for the evening! We also really enjoyed trying pushka, which we had previously tried in Delhi but over there they called it pani puri (if you haven't seen our Delhi food vlog, click here: • Is Street Food in Delh... ). We loved trying lassi, dalmoth, onion fritters, and Indian fish and chips, but possibly our favourite foods to try were all the Kolkata sweets! We could have stood around all night trying different West Bengali sweets.
In addition to the food, we loved exploring Kolkata for the first time as we ate and ate and ate! We learned how to ride the metro in Kolkata, took a human powered rickshaw, and the highlight of the evening was definitely taking the local bus in Kolkata! We were so glad to have Avik with us for this as there is no way we would have known what to do on our own. Although we both thought that bus ride might be the last thing we ever do in this life, we loved every minute of it!
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== Chapters ==
00:00 We have arrived in Kolkata!
00:58 Special Lassi
2:28 Mutton Kosha
3:56 Taking local transports
5:10 Chana Dal
7:03 Puchka
8:32 Fish and chips at Allen's
11:10 Vegetable fritters
13:02 Ginger Chai
13:40 Thought we were going to die
15:10 Famous drinks at Paramount
16:04 A sweet shop (not a sweat shop)
17:46 Thank you Avik and A Chef's Tour!
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How come from Varanasi to Kolkata? what made you choose Kolkata as a priority instead of choosing Kerala or goa or Himalayas? I am asking this because you made a right decision. Kolkata is a hidden gem. Its considered as cultural capital of India. Glad you guys went there.
Yes Absolutely
Normally People would go to pure stereotypical indian tourist places
now days i am finding many are coming to kolkata quite often
@@koulikdas8133 Yes youtube is really showing how food is great and, and such a bunch of cool places to visit!
We need to preserve that gem from the outsider gutkhakhors coming from outside (bihar,up,delhi,rajasthan etc.)
@@Danysid45 chup ethnocentric gandu
@@akashbriddho4241 chup pakistani gutkha shuor
Avik has been the real deal. He knows Kolkata very well. He took you to all the authentic places. And not to mention his English speaking skills. Excellent! ❤
Avik was a fantastic guide! 10/10 🤩😁
Hatt sala
I am from Kolkata and you all came near Sovabazar which is like 2 minutes from my neighborhood and I can tell your guide truly knows the actual taste of Kolkata and not some mainstream gathering.
Allen's kitchen is one of those place sits together with Mitra Cafe, you gotta try it to believe it.
17:10 sweets for bengal are soo loved, that even in a town in the westernmost state of india, which is my state of Rajasthan, you can find big shops and stores with the names "Bengali sweets".
When Nicole said they were going on a bus, my heart literally skipped a beat, glad you guys had guide with you 😅😅
Hahaha I don't think we would have figured out how to get on and off without Avik 😆
😁😁yes buses can be difficult for foreigners!
The guide was amazing! He did a great job goifn through the best places and the info! Well done mate
Avik was so, so wonderful! We were so lucky to have met him!
Kolkata is generally missed by people and they don’t advertise it too much either. If you looking for Eat, Pray , love then Kolkata does exactly that !!!It’s so rich in culture and Art and architecture, Music and most importantly the art of living with Passion. Bengal is place of intellectuals ! You have to dig deeper and you’d amaze yourself with the joy of life.Kolkata Is known as the city of joy ! And food oh that’s just the overly of everything and to top it all the sweets 🍭! Bhalo Theko Kolkata ❤
Shoutout to Avik cuz when the lady was vlogging while eating "chana dal" a person (i believe) tried to touch her but avik shouted, "Haat dibi nah, chor mere debo" which literally means, "If you touch her I'll slap the shit out of you".
Thanks man for protecting her, for protecting our culture, for protecting our heritage.
And thanks to you guys for such a lovely video ❤️
Love from Kolkata..
Happy New Year in advance to everyone ❤️
Hahaha thank you so much for sharing this with us. Avik was so great we were lucky to have him looking out for us!
@@nicoleandmico looking forward to meeting with you guys when you come in "The City of Joy" again..
It'll be a treat from my end to you :)
Take care & thanks again ❤️
Kolkata / Calcutta - city of joy.
It is of course one of top places specially for non-veg and desserts. Fish and meat are very popular here.
Oh my! This is so very nostalgic for me, I spent my college days around the areas you visited in Kolkata and the fritters from Lakshmi Narayan formed the major part of our evening snacks, they are the best! I hope you enjoyed your time here and thanks for bringing back memories!
So glad we got to bring you back to some places you love!
The guide is really good. He knows the best food places of Kolkata.
He really was so wonderful 😊
I'm from Meghalaya and will be in Kolkata next week for solo traveling. I should try out all of these this time. First visited Kolkata in August for few days for some work but couldn't explore much as I fell sick for two days then coz I'm quite allergic to ACs but I kinda fell in love with the vibes of the city 😁
No no... Not during August. Visit during Durga puja or winter. For durga puja u can schedule ahead of time and the flight fare rises drastically during that time.
Always Prefere Winter season in Kolkata....December January... Best comfortable for street walk and definitely take local guide. Kolkata is a big city with lots of people. It is not easy to find the right place to have the food.
Kudos to the dedication you guys are putting in to try new stuffs...Being an Indian sometime I myself find scared to try new things...May be you need to be hard core foodie and thats what guys really are!
Real way to travel india this couple is doing it 👌👌
Thanks so much!
Ankita, absolutely right.
Hand pulled rickshaw is one of Kolkata's heritage transport which is in existence in a very small pockets of the city. 99% of them are now bycycle rickshaw or battery pulled e-rickshaws.
Who can forget these great Bengali filmmakers?
1) Satyajit Ray
2) Mrinal Sen
3) Ritwik Ghatak
4) Tapan Sinha
5) Rituparna Ghosh
6) Aparna Sen
They made some of the greatest Indian films.
My favorite Bengali dishes
1) Mongoloi Porata and Kasha Mangsho
2) Bhaat and Shosher Maach
3) Kati Roll
4) Chicken Kabiraji
5) Nolen Gud Sandesh
Do you know Dr Bombay Calcutta Taxi Taxi.
The bengali dishes u spelled out almost all wrong
@@male-efficient7262 I am not a Bengali but I have had many Bengali friends who have introduced me to Bengali food.
@@webabhi u said them right but just spelled them wrong, bhaat and shosher maach should be bhaat ar shorshe(mustard) maach, nolen gurer shondesh, mughlai/moglai paratha, etc
Hope you guys had a lovely stay in Kolkata.
Do come back here next yr during DURGA PUJA.
The city will be beautified like a new bride💜
Cant get a better local guide than Avik! Even I could learn so much of my own city! Saving and subbing for my future reference! Thanks for doing this
That's so cool, we will pass the sentiment along to him! Thanks for watching and subbing 😊
Welcome to the city of joy, Have a pleasant stay here ❤️
Thank you!
if you have time please visit Mayapur at Nabadeep.
@@nicoleandmico You're welcome
City of Joy for Bengalis and City for loot for Hindusthanis
Avik made your experience a win-win one. You actually visited the oldest eateries, which nowadays are tough to find in any other city amidst so many cafes, and state of the art restaurants. You experienced the most vintage tastes of Bengali-food items.
However, I would still recommend you to try Kolkata special mutton Biryani at Dada Boudi Restaurant (barrackpore)/Aminia/ Arsalan (park circus), and also have Bengali lunch at Bhajahari Manna/any other standard restaurant serving Bengali Cuisine, next time you visit our city.
Thanks for visiting the city and enjoying your experience.
Not sure if the guide mentioned this , but both Paramount and Laxmi Narayan Sau used to be secret meeting place of armed revolutionaries during British India. They helped arrange these meetings at their shops. That's why they are so beloved.
That is so interesting!
East or West , Kolkata is the best . The City of Joy with a big heart ❤️😊
At 17:45 the place you guys passed through is Medical College Kolkata...It is the oldest medical college in Asia, established in 1835 and the red buildings inside it are all heritage buildings
You must try Dada Baudi's Mutton Biryani in Barrackpore, it's a very popular dish in Kolkata.🙂.
Arsalan and Zam Zam are any day greater than much hyped Dada Boudi
@@harismuz1 Arsalan is Mid. Never jad Zam Zam so can't say.
@@DRAGON_BBX Arsalan is the OG.
Dada Boudi is a little inclined towards Hyderabadi style when it comes to spices.
They also don't put crunchy birista, its half fried and has less texture compared to Zam Zam and Arsalan.
Also, I recommend Zam Zam specifically for beef.
Both are exact copies how it's cooked in muslim households of Kolkata.
Dada Boudi on the other hand is commercial.
@@harismuz1 I'm a Bangali, i don't consume Beef. Hyderabadi Biriyani is Gross. literally. It tastes more like raw garam masala rather than Biriyani. I had Arsalan, many times, it didn't hit the spot. I will try the Zam Zam tho. The best Biriyani i had was Royal Biriyani.
@@DRAGON_BBX royal biryani of Zakaria street is Hyderabadi lite version.
See there are multiple types. You might've tried kacchi biryani. Try the biryani wherein cooked meat is amalgamated along with rice using dum. You'll like that kind of hyderabadi biryani.
It would taste like kolkata biryani without aloo but a spicier version.
When going to Zam Zam try beef biryani at the older outlet in Entally. It's exactly how it's cooked in our homes.
Basically biryani of urdu speaking muslims of Kolkata. The authentic one.
The way nicole says "dhanyavaad" Is really adorable😍
The bus ride was sooo epic..😂 i was laughing all the time watching that bus ride segment lol...
Cause damn it's really really relatable 😂
I was thinking the same thing!
haha it was an awesome ride!10/10 rollercoaster haha 😆🙈
Great vlog guys... Love kolkata
Thanks!
Both of you are so wonderful and smiling, all your videos are amazing. Keep up the good job, keep enjoying and exploring India.
Thank you so much 😀
Thanks for visiting Kolkata ♥️
Kolkata is really good for making food vlogs... 👍🏻
Now I want to visit!
It really is!
another great video guys. love it
Glad you enjoyed it!!
a very nice video on our city Kolkata, thank you!
Loved this Kolkata trip vlog 😀❤️❤️❤️
The food was so good!
Go for authentic bengali meal at 6 Ballygunge place. Try daab chingri. Ilish paturi. Sukto. Posto. Polao. Etc please try authetic kolkata biriyani at arsalan. Please don't forget to taste sweets like rosogolla at nabin chandra das, sandesh at bhim chandra nag. Try kathi roll at kusum rolls.
I love your food vlogs. I am Indian from Pune and I think your food vlogs are the best to date I have seen...Kudos !
Welcome to my city Kolkata. Hope you had a great time in former Capital and current cultural capital of India.
Thank you! We jave another video on Kolata coming out on Wednesday 😊
The guide really knows his stuff. Kudos 👍👍👍
We were so lucky to have him show us around!
@@nicoleandmico Yes people like him really add value to the trip
Really enjoyed this. Very well done to you two! Particularly enjoyed seeing you eat puchka.
Keep these food blogs going. From your description and images of the food, I could almost taste and smell the food through the screen. Makes my mouth water.
Same here!
It's so good to hear you like them so much!! We've got another one coming up in Mumbai really soon!
kudos to avik !! he really made you understand how we do kolkata food !
Love it guys! Feels authentically local.
Great videos!
Would love to see prices up on screen and a running total as you're going through!
Local costs are super interesting to see!
'what we spent in x days in x city' would make a great video;)
Thanks so much! Those are great ideas 😀
yes please, that would visually look more professional
Well if you think India is cheap....in India we think Kolkata is cheap...so there goes...😁
Most foods are cheaper than you can ever think..😚
omg avik missed the 2 most iconic kolkata street food...the kathi roll and jhalmuri
I love kathi roll!
So awesome to see you guys go through such a variety of experiences in just one food tour! 🔥🔥🔥
Hope you visit Kolkata again ❤️
So many great memories were made that day!
I have to say that I don't live in those parts of Kolkata but that's what quintessential Bengali food and culture on display. It's good in a way because I don't think you guys would want to try out an english breakfast in the evening or a fancy mushroom sandwich with Colombia coffee here. So, yea shout out to the guide..that's Kolkata.
That's awesome to hear, thanks so much!
i am glad that you guys loved my city :) .. hopefully Kolkata & India has been a good host to you guys!
the best time for sweets in Kolkata is from December to February when sweets are made from date Palm jaggery and taste 100 times better than other months. also that sweet shop is more famous for snack called kachori. there are lots sweet shops in Kolkata which make way better sweets.
There are 100x better restaurant than Golbari too. But its the vibe and the history that draws people there. The same is for Putiram. I was glad that they visited Paramount too. BaghaJatin, and other freedom fighters used it as a secret meeting spot.
It's a good idea to take guide.
India is great 🇮🇳🇮🇳🙏🙏
welcome to my home town
Kolkata 🥰
The food tour remains incomplete without trying the Special Kolkata Biriyani... Next time try it too, it's just delicious 🤤
This the most wholesome food vlog I've seen in a while
Thank you so much to show genuine food places of Kolkata...
Avik did an awesome job explaining local flavours, it was so authentic. Wish you'd gotten to try stuff like rolls, ghooghni etc too, maybe next time :)
He really did such a good job! We couldn't have asked for a better guide in Kolkata :)
Hats off to the guide for being this authentic
this was awesome while day trip.. my mouth is literally watering.
Glad to hear you enjoyed the video!
You should try Bengali Rasogulla
Bengal is famous for this sweets
I've honestly watched your india vlogs so many times. I LOVE them & making me want to visit India SO much 💗💓
I just watched your video it was amazing vlog for us it's not a city it's an emotion and far better then other cities in India in every aspect.
You can also try Mutton roll from Hot kati roll (Park street) ,, Mutton biriyani mutton chanp , mutton stew from Arsalan, These are pretty famous here apart from sweets and street foods
Keep Exploring guys...
Much love ❤️
I like the guide soo much
You guys are making me so hungry!!! I'm going to look for a chef's tour in every city we visit now!!!
Awesome! We love their tours and have been on so many now. We hope you love them too!
Am so happy to see you guys came to North Kolkata... Hope u enjoyed your time here.. ☺☺
Attitude, I love you guys attitude. You guys can see the positive side of anything. That makes your vlog so bright and sympathetic. Love you guys.
Thank you so much!!
U both r great travellers. This should be the spirit of travellers. Great♥️love from Kolkata♥️
Avik's english is commandable.khub bhalo
Ah welcome to my home town. Glad you visited.
The Surrounded People's Reactions throughout the video. Its common though funny 🤣. Also, her reaction to food "Awwww, uuuwwww, woooo"😂
Loved the thumbnail 😍🤩
Beautiful video
My man's knows the good spots. This was a great watch :D
Your video was so interesting. It kept me watching till the end. Welcome to Kolkata as well as India. I would like to thank the guide on behalf of you. He seems to be a good and nice guy with fluency in English
Thank you so much 😀 We're glad you enjoyed the video!
@@nicoleandmico You are most welcome
The place where you tried mutton kosha is just not a place but part of a culture and emotion for us Kolkata people, I live in Bengaluru and everyday crave for that taste
I feel for you. Just hope we can soon start a booming IT hub here. Noone would have to crave for it anymore then. Really tough!
Which place was that? I mean where
@@mohitsinha8884Golbari, Shyambazar 5 road crossing
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Great
Hi Nicole and Mico. Enjoy eating Indian foods. Sending love and full support. See you.Thank you❤️👍
Welcome to Kolkata, the gateway of India's eastern part. The erstwhile Capital of India. Headquarters of East India company of the British. Wish you enjoy fullest here. This part of Kolkata established hafazerdly by the Britishers. Request please visit New Town, the new Kolkata.
Whoaaa!!! This foods looks interesting
We loved trying so much variety 😊
It seems you have researched or got the right person who made you go to a few ( out of endless choices and variety of food&iconic food centres... ) right places to eat in Kolkata to get the priceless true experience of the innert flavour of Kolkata.
Finally someone made a vlog on Kolkata 🔥🔥🔥
Great 👍 thanks for visiting our City of Joy 💞
Wow, welcome to my city! The city I'm fortunate enough to call home.. ❤️
Bengalis should market that Bus as a fun ride on roads..Lovely, love from Hyderabad.
Definitely an experience!
That Liquor store area is where I stay. Nostalgia. I am currently in Bangalore and I am missing Kolkata like crazy
Hey! I can't believe I started watching your videos 3 days ago and today you are in my city. Welcome, hope you have nice time here..🙏
That's so cool! We've got another video on Kolkata coming out tomorrow that we hope you enjoy!
@@nicoleandmico absolutely! your vlogs are great..
Thanks for Visiting and Exploring INDIA 🙏🙏🙏
Best way to Explore any City is to have Local Guide....
Mumbai Madness is waiting for you....
great advice! I love Mumbai!
Mumbai vlogs coming soon!
Why does it feel so satisfying when foreigners like our food. As a bengali living in North Kolkata, all the places are known to me....
Awesome! We're glad you liked the vlog :)
Excellent! I wish you had tried the Kolkata Biriyani. It's quite different from the North Indian and South Indian Biryani. You should have tried it from Dada Boudi Biryani in Kolkata - which is a famous biryani chain in Kolkata.
Nice👏
Sweet is a part of our life 🙏🙏🙏
From Kolkata
Avik my man you are a legend.
please dont forget to try dada boudi biriyani here in barrackpore its very good
Ooohhhh sounds good!
@@nicoleandmico yes don't forget Dada boudi Biryani highly recommend
Yeah kolkata biryani is different from the biryanis of other states. It's so tasty. And the tastiest is the dada boudi biryani
Love from same place ❣️
lots of dishes you missed this time.
thank you for visit kolkata ❤️
ধন্যবাদ 🙏🏻 আবার আসবেন 😍
We'll try and get some more next time!
My mouth was whole watery while watching you guys😂🤗✌️✌️
Damn your digestive system must be super good, as an Indian even I can't digest all these, especially the sweets.
😁😁I cant digest all of them either!
Haha yes! We really have trained our stomachs to withstand some pretty intense eating since we began traveling nearly 2 years ago. We' love being able to try as many foods as possible when we visit a new place!
@@nicoleandmico you guys are supercool 😂
The guide was really good tbh
I live near the places you just visited. You should have definitely ended with the mutton. Rest was all good. Hope you had a wonderful time
5:47 ‘’ Hey,don’t touch” 😅