I have been to Dhaka once before- only once- in 2018. The idea was to learn about the food culture of Bangladesh.…
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Dhakai Parota- or north Kolkata nostalgia
by Indrajit Lahiri July 15, 2021I strongly believe, heritage does not only mean a few bricks and mortar buildings. It’s something, that can be felt, tasted, and…
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Shaikh’s- the new joint for beef lovers in Kolkata
by Indrajit Lahiri June 7, 2021Shaikhs is the new baby in Kolkata. And it’s one of those rare, rare restaurants, which serve beef items, other than the…
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lassi at Barrackpore station
by Indrajit Lahiri May 26, 2021Okay, who doesn’t like Lassi? Especially, in this sultry Indian summer? And though we quite a few known and many unknown lassi…
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shankar’s fry gariahat
by Indrajit Lahiri December 10, 2020I am slightly confused with Shankar’s Fry. Should this come under the hidden gem category or the regular listing? It’s not as…
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tripti cafe- tullygunge
by Indrajit Lahiri August 17, 2020The BC (before COVID) era is vastly different from recent times. We have reduced eating out and one reason for the same…
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Roasted cart- roadside Kebab corner at Kasba
by Indrajit Lahiri July 13, 2020Roasted Cart- if you’re familiar with the Kolkata food scene, this name may ring a bell with you. Yes, I am talking…
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Kolkata and its love for roadside biryani- part 3
by Indrajit Lahiri June 29, 2020Biryani, and that too from road-side vendors- who eats that? Now there are two types of people in Kolkata. First, who loves…
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It’s jilipi and not jalebi
by Indrajit Lahiri May 26, 2020“Jilipi and Jalebi are the same stuff- right?” Have you felt like someone poured hot lead in your ears and you can’t…
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Kolkata book fair and a foodie
by Indrajit Lahiri February 1, 2020Kolkata Bookfair is an emotion. A place where many friendships are established, many promises are made and generations are introduced to the…