WMTV: INDIA
KOLKATA, STREET FOOD PARADISE
An amazing journey awaits you with Will Meyrick and Calcutta Walks. You will discover different neighborhood of Kolkata, dive into the city culture, and virtually taste the best food from the streets.
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Follow me as I discover Northern India. Today, with my friend Ramanuj from Calcutta Walks, we’re checking out the diverse culinary street food scene of Kolkata and how cultures from all over the world have influenced its cuisine.
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Next on our itinerary with my friend Ramanuj from Calcutta Walks, we continue to discover Kolkata’s unique street food scene and learn about its diverse influences from Central Asia
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In this episode, with my friend Ramanuj from Calcutta Walks, we continue to explore Kolkata’s street food treasures with a visit of the famous Nahoum & Sons Confectionary, one of the last vestige’s of Kolkata’s Jewish heritage, then followed by unbeatable street food sandwiches the city has to offer.
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Today, with my friend Ramanuj from Calcutta Walks, we are tasting different historical dishes from the city. Follow us in Kolkata YMCA’s canteen, where we try the legendary mutton stew. Ramanuj explains to me later the French influence in some local specialities, like the amazing Kabiraji dishes served in one of the oldest eateries of College Street: Dilkhusha Cabin
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Basanta Cabin is a 130-year-old institution in College Street, Kolkata. With Ramanuj we try their signature fish fry, topped with chaat masala. Then we visit the Paramount Cafe, another piece of history, famous for its sherbet. Shasik, the owner tells us the story of his venture and invites us to taste some of his renowned recipes.
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Follow me today from the banks of the Hoogly River (also locally named “Ganga”) to Muliik Ghat, the largest flower market all over Asia. We’ll finish our day trip in the astonishing Maniktala Fish Market
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Today, I take you to the biggest fruits and vegetables market in India, the Mecchua Fruit Market, where I spend some time shooting and chatting with the locals, then I introduce you to the traditional potters’ quarter in northern Kolkata, along the Hoogly River: Kumortuli.
Mecchua Market: https://goo.gl/maps/HSh3WayGxVrHphWKA
Kumortuli: https://goo.gl/maps/xTkBK1XLKJ6DFMbD6
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If you are looking for some tasty food experiences in Kolkata, you should visit the places I recommend below: Mamagoto Mamagoto is a fusion Pan Asian café on Park St. Their quirky interior is worth enough the visit! I recommend their signatures: their Chiang Mai Trainstation noodles (Khao Vai) and their Mamagoto Goreng (Nasi Goreng).
Elahi Luxury Dining https://goo.gl/maps/ttJTWU49pTiv6Y7X6
The restaurant, where I meet Asif, one of the three founders, serves a very inspired Mughlai, Awadhi and North Indian cuisine. Here you can enjoy what is probably the best Biryani in Kolkata. I recommend their signatures Chop Ki Nihari, Mutton Galouti Kebab, Lucknowi Pulao, Kolkata Dum Biryani (of course!) and their Gilawatti (a.k.a. Galouti Kebab). Awesome dessert selection too with their Hari Mirch Ka Halwa, Dudh Shemai (literally meaning Milk Vermicelli) and their Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding).
Indian Coffee House https://g.page/Indiancoffeehouse1958?…
By visiting this institution, you literally travel in time! Enjoy the place and try the Mutton Afghani!