Every city has something that distinguishes itself from others. Hyderabad has Charminar, Bombay has Marine Drive, whereas Kolkata has Victoria Memorial. But the actual uniqueness of this city isn’t only among the places like Victoria or Howrah Bridge; what distinguishes Kolkata from every other place is it’s food habits. Be it Mughlai, Chinese, Continental, North Indian, South Indian, anything; You can found them right here! But there is only one food here, that can be regarded as the soul of this city – Yes, we are talking about kochuri and Jilipi.

In most of the ordinary shops, kochuri is served with a simple curry made with potatoes. But if you’re searching for varieties, Kolkata won’t disappoint you. There are Club kochuri, koraishutir kochuri, hing er kochuri, and many more! Sometimes it is stuffed with mashed peas, sometimes with asafoetida – it varies, and in some cases, it is served with aloo dum or ghugni as well. After tasting it, you must order a couple of Jilipi as dessert, otherwise, your eating would be incomplete! Perhaps, they complement each other.

If you’re not from Kolkata and want to try these out, there are numerous places where you can visit. Places like ‘Sharma tea Shop’, ‘Gupta brothers’ are among the top places which serve it. Both of these shops have more than one branch but the Bhawanipore branch of these shops is at the top of the list! Besides, there are lots of kochuri shops in this city, in many cases who aren’t famous for their name, but surely the taste of their food will touch your soul. If you’re a Kolkatan, you know where to find solace. And, if you’re from outside Kolkata, get ready, go out, and start walking. Happiness would certainly find you!