It is rightly said – the morning shows the day. And what could be better than a delicious meal to start the day?! We understand, weekday breakfasts can get a bit hectic – that’s why we usually opt for quick meals that include toast, eggs, etc. But, it’s the exact opposite during the days. weekend. Called in for a weekend treat and we wanted to start off with a good breakfast. From rich kachoris to elaborate English breakfasts – we’ve found plenty to choose from. Some love to make these delicacies at home, some like to visit their favorite breakfast places for a ‘quick break’. If you fall into the latter category, then this article is just for you. Here we have curated a list of some classic and popular breakfast places across Kolkata to visit this weekend. Let’s take you through.
Here are 5 classic breakfast places in Kolkata that you must visit:
1. Balwant Singh Dhaba:
If you are an early morning biker, then we suggest, stop by Balwant Sigh Dhaba at Harish Mukherjee Road, Bhawanipore. It opens at 5am and people visit this eatery for hot kesar chai, club kachoris and most popular – doodh cola and jalebi.
Address: 10/B, Harish Mukherjee Rd, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700025
2. Maharani:
A classic Kolkata meal is kochuri and aloo’r dum. And we’ve found the best place for you to try. Maharani is located at Lake Market on Sarat Bose Road and opens at 6am to serve thousands of patrons. This place also offers malpua, hot gulab jamun, masala chai et al.
Address: 174, Sarat Bose Rd, Lake Market, Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029
3. Flurys:
Opened in 1927, Flury’s is perhaps one of the most iconic teahouses in the city. Flurys has an old English charm with high ceilings, vintage furniture, white backdrops and English bread. And speaking of the menu, from pastries to puffs and macaroons – you’ll have it all here, along with a quintessential English breakfast.
Address: 18A, Park St, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal 700018
4. Territi Bazar:
What we love most about Kolkata’s food culture is its versatility. You’ll find classic kachori, chai, English breakfast and then Chinese food for the ultimate indulgence. This is Territi Bazar – Kolkata’s 5am breakfast place offering various Chinese delicacies including fish balls, soups, sausages etc. It’s a unique experience – we recommend it should try! Click here to know more.
Address: H9F3 + JJR, Terita Bazar, Tangra, Kolkata, West Bengal 700015
5. Chinatown (Tangra):
Another place where you’ll enjoy a classic Chinese breakfast is China Town (or we call it Tangra). For those who were not reversed, during the civil war of 1930s China, a large group of people were evicted from the country, they took refuge in Tangra, Kolkata (then Calcutta) and worked in tanneries. Over the years, however, their careers shifted to the food industry, giving birth to what we now call Indochinese cuisine. Here you’ll find old neighborhood eateries serving up the famous ‘shingara chow’ – noodles made with lard and wonton (reminiscent of Bengali samosa/shingara). Click here to know more about shingara chow.
Recommended restaurants: Kim Ling – Iswar Mandal Ln, Tangra, Kolkata, West Bengal 700046, Ah leung – 119, Tangra, Kolkata, West Bengal 700046
Enjoy your weekend!
