The 5 most lip-smacking street eats in Kolkata

EATING OUT IN KOLKATA Updated : Sep 5, 2016, 05.28 PM IST

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When it comes to saliva-inducing street food, Kolkata’s gastronomic delights are best eaten on the street for dirt cheap prices. From quick bites to ginormous mouthfuls, get a taste of this foodie city in all its greasy, spicy glory. Here’s the stuff you don’t want to miss.
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Nizam's

One of the best contributions to Indian street food to come out of Kolkata, is undeniably the kathi roll from Nizam’s.

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Bhel Puri

​Especially famous in Mumbai, the Kolkata version has a distinct taste that’s all its own.

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Ghugni Chaat

Made from yellow split, this one’s another contender for the gold.

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Puchka

Known throughout the country by different names – paani puri (in Mumbai) and gol gappa (in Delhi) – this is one of India’s most loved street eats.

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Jhal Muri

This is one of the most famous and omnipresent Bengali street snacks around.

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