Food delights found only in Kolkata

Got this list from a friend by mail recently. Would like to thank the kind-hearted soul who took the effort in compiling this. The delight he got from compiling it is pretty evident in hs language :-)

Unfortunately, only people who have lived in Calcutta will realise what these mean or what they taste like. But those for those of us who have - it will help to revive memories and urge us to try them out once again...and again..and again...

These are culinary gems available in only Kolkata!

• Kabiraji Cutlet from Regent (S N Banerjee Road)
• Moghlai Parota from Anadi Cabin (S N Banerjee Road)
• Kosha Mangsho from Golbari (Shyambazar)
• Phulkopir Singara from Mrityunjoy (Lansdowne)
• Double Egg Chicken Roll from Kusum / Park Steet)(Campari @ Gariahat & Nizam is a close contender!)
• Chicken Rezala from Shabbir (off C R Avenue)
• Steak at Oly pub (with beer!!)
• Ujjala's Chanachur ( no comparison anywhere)
• Telebhaja from Putiram (College Street)
• Daab Chigri from Kewpies (Elgin Lane)
• Chicken Cutlet from Baked & Fried (Ballygunge Place)
• Bijoli Grill's Fish Roll
• Mochar Chop Dhoka from Apanjan (Sadananda Road)
• Boudir's Lebu Cha (Deshapriya Park)
• Kochuri & Tarkari from Tasty Corner (Mandeville Gardens)
• Phuchka/Churmur/ Dahi Phuchka from Bilas or Boudi (Southern Avenue)
• Chicken Cutlet near Samur (Bhowanipur)
• Mishti Doi & Rosogolla from Mithai (Beckbagan)
• Sandesh (all types) from Balaram (Bhowanipur)
• Pantua from Bancharam
• Indrani from Ganguram
• Rabri from Chittaranhan
• Darbesh from Sen Mahasay
• Amritti from Bhim Nag/Ganguram (Jalebis are no match)

I wish I could add - Skyroom's Prawn Cocktail & Mixed Grill & BakedAlaska or Blue Fox's Lobster Thermidor - NOT anymore.... even theMandarin Fish from Waldorf is no more available!!

These are unmatched:

• Chelo Kabab from Peter Cat
• Phulkopir Shingara: samosas don't stand a chance against these.
• Phuchka: gol-gappas aren't a match on phuchkas.
• Karaishutir Kochuri: a seasonal favourite, have it with alur dam.
• Luchi: puri and phulkas - no comparison.
• Alurdom: the world's best. Try the offering at Vivekananda Park.
• Jhalmuri: a unique concoction, with nothing to equal it.
• Telebhaaja: these and jhalmuri are like 'made for each other'.
• Chanachur: many have tried unsuccesfully to steal the formula, MNCs included!
• Alukabli: where will you get something like this?Ghugni: again, chana is not the same at all. (And mangshe'r ghugni is even better)
• Radhaballavi: try it with alurdom or cholar daal.
• Chaanp: even Pakistani cricketers have sampled these, in Chitpur.
• Rezala: out of this world, just out of this world!
• Paradiser Sharbat: there is one which is green, and another, pink. No college student from Presidency or the University has failed to sample these!
• Lere Biscut: needed to make the batter for chop-katlet. (Also phata-phati with butter and/or cheese spread)
• Chicken Kabiraji: an unbelievable variation on the chicken cutlet.
• Mutton Afghani: an equally innovative presentation of the mutton cutlet. (Coffee House)
• Dimer Kalia: again, where do you get something like this?
• Kasha mangsho: it's become an institution now.
• Roll: the ubiquitous mutton, chicken or egg roll. Unquestionably superior to any variants in any other city of the world.
• Coffee houser coffee: try the float with ice cream.
• Bharer chaa: on the Maidan, from shining brass vessels on a rainy day.

The sweeter side...

• Roshomalai: a creamy, mouth-watering delight!
• Jilipi: smaller than the jalebis and tastes quite different.
• Lal(Misti) doi: is an experience by itself!
• Kamala bhog: a pale yellow orb, delicately sweetened.
• Notun gurer sondesh: a winter speciality available in no other city.
• Rosogolla: simply needs no introduction.
• Natun gurer Rosogolla: the latest innovation.
• Shitabhog: pure white, sweetened to just the right extent.
• Mihi Dana: golden yellow, saffron scented.
• Maalpoa: rich brown pancakes, dripping in sugar syrup.
• Ranga alur pithey: another traditional favourite in winter

Some off beat specialities..

• Aamer morobba - the best outside Gariahat market
• Kuler achar - the best outside Gariahat market
• Shukno mashla makha tetul - Available with the churanwalas outside all schools, much to the delight of the students and dismay of theparents !!
• Dulaler tal mishri
• Dulaler hojmi - mind boggling and healthy too
• Bikrampurer kashundi - Mustard just pales next to this
• Machher kochuri - Where else can you have fish in such an innovative form ????
• Churmur - In my opinion this is slightly better than jhalmuri and phuchka. The sad thing of course is that it is unheard of in the restof the country.
• Alukabli - Another must at Vivekananda Park or opposite Menoka Cinema
• Muri ghonto - Defies description
• Mochar chop - A delight even for the staunchest non vegetarians
• Kumro phul bhaja - In tiny little food joints around Chittaranjan Avenue
• Kada paker sandesh - A sure winner, especially the jalbhara talshansh with the liquid gur filling, which is sublime
• Darbesh - Our own version of the laddoo
• Bondey - How does one describe this sticky sweet delicacy
• Patishapta - A delicate crepe with a filling of coconut and gur
• Chhanar payesh - Better than rabdi anyday and does not weigh your stomach down..."

Try these out and enjoy!!