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‘Strictly Delicious’ is the first of the series in Debaditya Chaudhury’s pan-India exploration of lesser known eateries.

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What does Kolkata taste like?
Is it the sharp tang of phuchka water on your tongue? The crackle of telebhaja in hot oil? The smoky aroma of a freshly wrapped kathi roll? The slow rise of steam from a plate of biryani? Or the comforting first sip of cha at the end of a long Kolkata evening?
Perhaps Kolkata cannot be defined by a single flavour. Every street has a story. Every bite carries a memory.
STRICTLY DELICIOUS takes you beyond the plate and into the streets of Kolkata — to legendary stalls, hidden corners, familiar flavours and the people who make the city’s food culture unforgettable.
STRICTLY DELICIOUS is coming.
EVERY CITY HAS A TASTE.
KOLKATA HAS THOUSANDS.
#StrictlyDelicious #KolkataFood #KolkataStreetFood #TasteOfKolkata by @strictly.delicious

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2 months ago

Before malls took over our weekends, a shopping day in Kolkata had its own rhythm.

You went to Fancy Market in Kidderpore to look around, find something unexpected and bargain until you got the price you wanted. There was the excitement of discovering something new, the laughter with friends, and the feeling that the day was not quite over yet.
Because across the road was India Restaurant.

And that is where the real treat began. A plate of biryani arrived—fragrant rice, tender mutton, ghee, saffron and of course, that perfectly cooked boiled egg. Nothing extravagant, yet somehow it made the whole day complete.

For many of us, food memories are tied to places, people and little rituals like these. Strictly Delicious is a celebration of those stories—the food we grew up eating, the places we kept returning to, and the flavours that became part of Kolkata’s collective memory.

Rediscover the city, one unforgettable bite at a time.
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Turn the page. Follow the aroma.
There is still so much of Kolkata left to taste.

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2 months ago

Tucked away near Park Street, Mezban has quietly earned its place in Kolkata’s food memories. No grand reinvention, no unnecessary fuss — just warm, fragrant biryani that arrives exactly as you expect it to.

For those who remember late-night gigs, long rehearsals and meals that tasted better after midnight, Mezban is more than a place to eat. It’s a little piece of nostalgia, served with every plate.

As STRICTLY DELICIOUS explores Kolkata’s roadside food culture, we celebrate the places that don’t need to shout to be remembered.

STRICTLY DELICIOUS — Strictly with food. Strictly with stories.
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2 days ago

Every street has a story. Every bite has a history.

From the golden crunch of telebhaja to the irresistible flavours of phuchka, Kolkata’s food culture is more than a culinary tradition — it is an emotion, a memory, and a way of life.

Discover the legendary food joints, forgotten flavours, iconic street corners and the people who have kept Bengal’s gastronomic heritage alive for generations in this Puja with STRICTLY DELICIOUS: THE BENGAL CHAPTER

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3 days ago

Hidden in the lanes of Khirpai, Midnapore, lies Babarsa — a golden, crisp delicacy that carries nearly 250 years of Bengal’s culinary history.
At Sashmal Mishtanna Bhandar, this forgotten sweet still holds its ground, preserving a taste that generations have cherished. But beyond its delicate crunch and subtle sweetness lies a bigger story: the people, places and traditions that make Bengal’s food culture extraordinary.

Discover the stories behind Bengal’s most fascinating food traditions in STRICTLY DELICIOUS.
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3 days ago

From Kolkata’s streets to Starmark’s shelves.

Kolkata’s food stories are finding a new home!

STRICTLY DELICIOUS is now available at Starmark, Mani Square Mall.

From iconic street-side bites to the stories behind Kolkata’s culinary culture, this is one feast you’ll want to take home.

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Flip through the flavours.
Take Kolkata home, one page at a time.

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6 days ago

Some flavours never fade.

At Campari, Gariahat, the magic of Kolkata lives in every crispy cutlet, every flaky roll and every familiar bite. Since 1979, this iconic eatery has been serving more than food — it has been creating memories, preserving traditions and bringing generations of Kolkatans back for another taste.

Discover the flavours that define Kolkata and the stories behind its most beloved food destinations in STRICTLY DELICIOUS .

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7 days ago

From the misty hills of Darjeeling to the bustling streets of Kolkata, Strictly Delicious goes beyond the plate to discover the stories, people and places that make food unforgettable. At Kunga, a tiny Tibetan eatery near Darjeeling’s Clock Tower, generations of travellers have queued for comforting momos, fragrant garlic chicken and soulful mushroom fried rice. It is not merely about what is served, but about the memories, traditions and characters that surround every meal. Through intimate food stories and evocative journeys, Strictly Delicious celebrates the flavours that connect us to places, people and memories—one unforgettable bite at a time.

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7 days ago

Ever wondered why one bite can take you straight back to an old Kolkata?

The smoky kitchen, the crowded table, the waiter who knows exactly what you’ll order—and that unforgettable Mutton Rezala at Sabir’s
These aren’t just dishes. They’re memories served on a plate.

STRICTLY DELICIOUS brings you the stories behind Kolkata’s iconic food, legendary kitchens and everyday favourites.

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9 days ago

Tucked away in Sreemani Bazar on Bidhan Sarani, Kapila Ashram, or Rishi Babur Dokan, has been serving sherbet since 1907. More than a century later, its drinks remain steeped in nostalgia. The creamy Abar Khai Malai Sherbet evokes memories of old Kolkata, while the sharp Green Mango Sherbet refreshes with every sip. The Mishti Paan Malai, meanwhile, transforms the beloved Bengali paan into a delicious, syrupy drink. Generations have passed, colonial Kolkata has disappeared, but Kapila’s flavours remain. Here, every glass is more than a drink—it is a sip of Kolkata’s history.

Discover the stories behind Kolkata’s most unforgettable food.
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#StrictlyDelicious #KolkataFood #KolkataFoodStories #KolkataFoodie #BengaliFood #BengaliCuisine by @strictly.delicious

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11 days ago

What’s on your mind? A forgotten recipe, a legendary neighbourhood eatery, a dish that travelled across generations, or simply a plate with a story waiting to be told?

Food is never just food. Behind every flavour lies a memory, a person, a place, a tradition or a little piece of history. Strictly Delicious celebrates those stories that begin in the kitchen and travel far beyond the plate.

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13 days ago

In the heart of Tangra, behind the famous Chinese Kali Temple, a little-known culinary legend took shape.
Nearly three decades ago, Ah Leung House created something Kolkata had never quite tasted before — Singara Chow. Steamed noodles, tender pork wontons shaped like the familiar Bengali shingara, and a piping-hot soup came together in a bowl that bridged two food cultures.

But the real story goes deeper.
Li Kiuo Jung, who runs Ah Leung House, credits the recipe not to himself, but to his great-grandparents in China — a couple who loved experimenting with flavours and passed down a secret that eventually found its way to Kolkata.

That is the magic of food. A recipe travels. A memory survives. And a city makes it its own.
Singara Chow is just one story.
STRICTLY DELICIOUS has many more.
Discover the stories behind Kolkata’s most unforgettable food.

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#StrictlyDelicious #KolkataFood #KolkataFoodStories #KolkataFoodie #BengaliFood #BengaliCuisine by @strictly.delicious

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14 days ago