Food

Savour fresh and steaming Siu Mai, pillowy soft Tai Pei or a nourishing bowl of Fish Ball Soup

Savour the taste of Bengal’s sweet heritage

Kolkata's most authentic Christmas celebration

The city's sweet December rituals

Tea stalls where Kolkata’s culture brews

Colonial influences and Indian spices mixed to create unique flavours

Every corner of Bengal has its own special sweet, each with its unique taste and story

Kolkata's phuchka stalls are landmarks offering cultural crash course and crunch

Sourcing the bubbly refreshment in the city is easier than you think

The food critic on what the city has truly given to Indian cuisine