KOLKATA LIVING.
Hey guys, since, you know I turned my blog from just a food
blog to a travel/lifestyle/food blog, you can see it all over my instagram, go
follow me there, username: pompouscrap, I thought of posting my first lifestyle
blog which is, of course, going to be about my hometown A.K.A Kolkata, Did you
know that Kolkata used to be the capital of India during British rule? My city
has an undeniable charm which attracts everyone towards itself, sure it’s not
as developed as other metropolitans but this place never fails to surprise its
visitors.
If you’re about to visit Calcutta, yes I like its old name
better than its new one, here’s a traveller’s guide to a Calcuttan’s life (or
my life):
1.
Have you ever seen a Punjabi family run a South
Indian food corner, yes, you can find one in Kolkata, this actually shows how
diverse Calcutta is, or even, how diverse India is, not only is this place
unique for its origins but also for its food, I swear by every dosa I’ve ever
eaten that this is the best of it all. I don’t remember their address but all
you need to do is go to ganeshtalkies, jorabagan and ask anyone about the best
dosas in that area and they’ll point you to this South Indian food corner.
Thank you uncle for the best South Indian food :3 YOU NEED TO VISIT THIS PLACE.
1. 2. What comes first to your mind when you hear “A
hole in the wall”? To me, this place called Kapila Ashram, it’s a hole in the
wall which serves one of the best fruit cakes of Calcutta during the winter
season and the best sherbets during the summer season. I highly recommend the
“abar khabo” sherbet. Address: 204/2, Bidhan Sarani, Machuabazar, Kolkata:
700006
1. 3. Buy fruits from the roadside because it is cheap
and has more variety than any convenience store
Ride
the tram because if you don’t then shame on you.
1. 5. Eat puchka from the roadside vendors, I don’t
know if it’s healthy much but it’s definitely delicious much and also, they
make my eyes water and make me doubt my decision to leave Calcutta for college
AND, IT’S NOT PANI PURI OR GOLGAPPA, IT IS PUCHKA, ROLL WITH IT.
That’s not it, let’s just call
this part 1 of Calcutta living, part 2 will surface soon.
Email address for inquiries:
shireengupta101@gmail.com.
Till then :)
