Kolkata··2 min read
The Culture of Chai in Kolkata
The city of joy runs on bhars, small clay cups of thin, strong chai sold at every corner. In Kolkata, chai is not a habit. It is the city itself. continue reading
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Kolkata
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Amritsar, Jaipur, Bundi, Varanasi, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Kolkata··2 min read
The Iconic Chai Stops of India
Chai is not a beverage in India. It is an occasion. A journey through the most iconic chai stops across the country, from Amritsar to Kolkata. continue reading
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Jodhpur, Kota, Jaipur, Delhi, Aligarh, Lucknow, Varanasi, Kolkata, Indore··1 min read
The Kachori Trail of India
From Jodhpur's puffy pyaaz kachoris to Kolkata's club kachoris, a first-hand map of how kachoris change shape, texture, and soul as you move east across India. continue reading
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Kolkata··1 min read
Kachoris of Kolkata
Kolkata's club kachoris are puri-like, hing-filled, and distinctly Bengali. I've only scratched the surface here, rating is pending until I explore more. continue reading
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Kolkata··4 min read
Arsalan, Park Circus, Kolkata
How Kolkata biryani with aloo changed the way I think about biryani. The aloo alone is worth the trip to Arsalan, Park Circus. continue reading
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Kolkata··2 min read
Jugal's, Park Circus, Kolkata
The sweet shop next to Arsalan. The baked chom chom with cream inside is the best Indian sweet I have ever had. I went back for seconds, mid-meal. continue reading
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Kolkata··2 min read
Kolkata: The Best City in India for Food
Of all the great food cities in India, Kolkata stands apart. The sweets alone justify the trip. And then there is the biryani, the bhars, and nolen gur in winter. continue reading
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