Biryani to Beguni: A Full Day of Eating in Kolkata

Kolkata’s food culture isn’t just about what’s on your plate—it’s about when and where you eat it. The city flows to a delicious rhythm: a hearty breakfast to start the day, mid-morning chai with gossip, a biryani lunch that demands a nap, sweet pit stops in the afternoon, and fried snacks as the sun sets. Here’s how to taste the City of Joy from sunrise to moonlight.

 

Breakfast – Cholar Dal & Luchi at Putiram
Located on College Street, Putiram serves fluffy luchis with mildly sweet cholar dal—Bengali morning dreams in a plate. Add a singara (samosa) for extra joy. Prices range from ₹50–₹100, open 7:30 AM – 12 PM.

 

Mid-Morning – Bhaars of Chai at College Street
Just outside the Indian Coffee House, sip hot, strong tea from earthen cups while watching students and bookshop owners debate poetry, politics, and everything in between. Prices range from ₹10–₹20, open from 9 AM onwards.

 

Lunch – Chicken Biryani at Arsalan
On Park Circus, Arsalan serves light, fragrant biryani with a soft potato—a Kolkata classic. Pair it with chaap for full indulgence. Prices range from ₹250–₹400, open 12 PM – 11 PM.

 

Afternoon Sweet Stop – Mishti Doi at Balaram Mullick
At multiple outlets, this thick, creamy yogurt dessert, often topped with nolen gur in winter, is a local love story in a clay pot. Prices range from ₹30–₹60, open 10 AM – 9 PM.

 

Evening – Beguni at Kalika Mukhorochok
On College Street, enjoy crispy, golden brinjal fritters fried fresh and served piping hot—perfect with a sprinkle of black salt. Prices range from ₹20–₹40, open 4 PM – 9 PM.

 

Nightcap – Firni at Shiraz Golden Restaurant
At Mullickbazar, end the day with silky rice pudding, fragrant with cardamom, served chilled in an earthen bowl. Prices range from ₹70–₹100, open 12 PM – 12 AM.

 

From morning luchis to midnight firni, Kolkata feeds both your stomach and your soul. With Mony, you can hop from stall to stall and table to table without fumbling for change, leaving both hands free for food.