Kolkata’s sweets are as sweet as the Bengali language of Bengal. Maybe the sweetness in the language comes from the delicious sweets they eat. Whenever spoken of sweets, you can not skip the sweets of Kolkata. Anyone visiting Kolkata and hasn’t tried sweets is something unimaginable.
Festivities are considered incomplete without a wholesome plate of delicious authenticated sweets of Kolkata. It is available in a wide variety, best in taste and vivid in colors.
Kolkata, the pioneer city is exclusively known for its desserts.
What is the famous Sweet of Kolkata?
Amidst the large variety of sweet, Kolkata is mostly known for its Roshogolla, Misti Doi, Payesh, Rajbhog, Kamalbhog, kheerkadam, and Sandesh.
They are different in looks and taste. Some are very sweet while some are moderate. Some are colorful while some are white. Some are made from chenna with some from condensed milk. Some sweets are fried, while some are baked, some are bodied in a sugar solution, and so on.
Each sweet tastes are different and uniquely delicious. A single sweet shop in Kolkata sells at least fifty to sixty different varieties of sweets each day.
The sweet makers stay up all night to prepare the sweets which they deliver to the shops every morning. Thus making sweets takes a lot of hard work. And the taste of hardship always tastes the sweetest.
1. Balaram Mullick and Radharaman Mullick:
Establishment year: 1185
Established by: Balaram Mullick and Radharaman Mullick.
Best Sweet: Jol Bhora and Misti Doi.
Must-try sweets of the place: Anjeer Barfi, Mango Gelato, Baked Doi, Channar jilipi, etc.
Location:
- Infinity Benchmark, Sector V, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700091
- 290, Rajdanga Main Rd, Sector C, East Kolkata Twp, Kolkata, West Bengal 700107
- 2, Broad St, Ballygunge Place, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019
- 367, Lake Gardens, Kolkata, West Bengal 700045
- 22, Park St, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016
- 2, Paddapukur Road, Jadubabur Bazar, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700020
- 186, 1, Block J, Sahapur, New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700053
- 139A, Rash Behari Ave, Dover Terrace, Ballygunge, Kolkata,
The sweets are delicious tasting, and they never stop bringing new variations. Starting from the authenticated traditional Bengali sweets to their new creations it has a wide variety of sweets. Sweets of various flavors and tastes make it a popular sweet shop.
Snacks like kachori, paratha are also available in the store.
From chocolate-based sweets to seasonal fruit offerings, each one is a kind. If you are a sweet lover, do not miss a chance to feast upon these pleasure-filled sweets.
A dine-in and home delivery option is available in the Balaram Mullick and Radhraman Mullick.
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2. K.C Das
Establishment year: 1866
Established by: Krishna Chandra Das.
Best Sweet: Roshogolla.
Must-try sweets of the place: Roshogolla, Roshomalai, Raj Bhog.
Locations:
- 426, 1/117B, Gariahat Rd, Dhakuria, Jodhpur Park, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029
- Tram Depot, No. 124B, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rd, opposite Kalighat, Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700026
- 11 A&B, Central Ave, Esplanade, Kolkata, West Bengal 700069
- Address 426 A Jodhpur Park. Kolkata 700068
- Shop No:67, Ganesh Chandra Ave, near Nims Cinemas, Chandni Chawk, Bowbazar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700013
- Shop no 4, Shriram Nagar Housing Complex, Block 1, VIP Rd, opposite Haldiram, Kolkata, West Bengal 700052
- 25A, Nakuleshwar Bhattacharya Lane, Manoharpukur, Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700026
- 508, Diamond Harbour Rd, Pathak Para, Behala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700034
- 3, Ramkrishna Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal 700003
Established by Krishna Chandra Das, is one of the oldest and authenticated sweet shops in the city of joy. It is famous for the national sweet of India, Roshogolla. Zero compromises on quality and taste make it a favorite sweet destination for Bengalis. It also does not fail to create new varieties. It has two to three varieties of Roshogolla of different flavors.
It also has some of its branches in other states of India.
The exclusive sweets in K.C. Das is a truly amazing place to feast on authenticated sweets.
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3. Hindusthan Sweets:
Establishment year: 2000
Established by: Haridas Paul.
Best Sweet: Herbal sweets and Jalebis.
Must-try sweets of the place: The wide range of Herbal Sweets.
Locations:
- 3, Tollygunge Circular Rd, Buroshibtalla, New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700053
- 58/1, Jadavpur Central Rd, Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700032
- 19, Ashutosh Chowdary Ave, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019
- Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, Survey Park, Mukundapur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700075
- Mukunda Bhawan, 7, Kolkata, West Bengal 700099
- South City Complex, Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700032
- Metropolis Mall, Hiland Park Second Floor, Kolkata, West Bengal 700094
If determination and hard work can fetch you in life then there’s nothing bigger than that so is the case with Hindusthan sweet. It is the tasteful hard work of Mr. Haridas Paul, which eventually grew a sweet hub for sweetness admirer.
Some special sweets in the place are chanar chop, chom chom, Pan Sandesh, Kheedkadam, Danadar, Sitablog, etc.
The Hindustan sweet has brought some special edition of sweets known as herbal Sweets.
What is Herbal sweet of Hindusthan Sweets?
They have revolutionized the making of sweets with food color and preservatives instead, they applied Ayurveda to make their quality products with natural sweetening ingredients and colors retracted from fruits and vegetables.
This is very healthy and safe. Some herbal sweets from the store are
Mukti Sandesh for Blood ( made from Kulekhara),
Spandan Sandesh for the heart ( from arjun tree bark),
Smriti Sandesh for memory (from Brahmi sag),
Herbal Doi (Tulsi Leaf used),
Carrot Rosogolla,
Raktim Rosogolla (from Beetroot)
Sushama Roshogolla (From Soyabean Plant)
These are great for everyone and controls sweet tooth along with health checks. They taste equally good.
So, do not miss a chance to go around any of the outlets of Hindusthan sweets and taste these healthy wonders.
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4. Nalin Chandra Das and Sons:
Establishment year: 1841
Established by: Nalin Chandra Das
Best Sweet: Varieties of Sandesh, butterscotch jolbhora
Must-try sweets of the place: Chocolate Sandesh, Rose Cream, Orange Cream, Ice-Cream Sandesh, Jalbhara Talsansh, Chop Sandesh, malai roll, etc.
Locations:
- 84, Rash Behari Ave, Lake Market, Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700026
- No 313, Rabindra Sarani, Balaka Natun Bazar, Manasipara, North Dumdum, Kolkata
- School, NKDA Market, DB Block, Action Area, 1B New Town Near Tank No. 8 and New Town, Kolkata
- 57, Ramdulal Sarkar St, Manicktala, Hedua, Kolkata, West Bengal 700006
This is a pioneering shop now being looked after by the fourth generation of the founder. It is exclusively known for its Sandesh and kheerer payesh and chandrapuli. They maintain the authenticated taste of the traditional Bengali sweets and are of high quality. This is another ‘ do not dare to miss out’ destination for individuals who is fond of sweets. Taste the molded delights of cottage cheese. They deliver their products at your doorstep even in other states of India and even to a few other countries.
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5. Bancharam:
Establishment year: 1976
Established by: Bancharam Ghosh.
Best Sweet: Baked Roshogolla
Must-try sweets of the place: Mihidana Tart, Pantua.
Location:
- No.13, Garia More Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Garia Bazaar, Valley Park, Garia, Kolkata
- Ballygunge Gardens, Gariahat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019
- 55/1, Rash Behari Avenue, Sarat Bose Rd, Manoharpukur, Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700026
- 193, Rash Behari Ave, Ekdalia, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019
- 48/22/1 p c Mitra lane, Kolkata, West Bengal 700033
- 511, Raja Subodh Chandra Mallick Rd, Kanungo Park, Garia, Kolkata, West Bengal 700047
- 1, 421, Gariahat Rd, Jodhpur Park, Kolkata, West Bengal 700068
- Baghajatin Market Complex, b/4 Baghajatin market complex Jadavpur, Unit -2, Raja Subodh Chandra Mallick Rd, Baghajatin Colony, Kolkata
- 19, Ganga Prasad Mukherjee Rd, Sector-1, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700025
- 1/1, Pankajini Chatterjee Rd, Swiss Park, Badam Talla, Tollygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700033
- 33, Syed Amir Ali Ave, Park Circus, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700017
- 387, Rajdanga Main Rd, near siemens, Sector-A, Kasba, Kolkata, West Bengal 700107
- 83, New Santoshpur, Santoshpur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700075
- 1858, Rajdanga Main Rd, Rajdanga, East Kolkata Twp, Kolkata, West Bengal 700107
- P- 27A, Philips Bus Stop, CIT Rd, Sealdah, Kolkata, West Bengal 700014
- FC-126, 1st Cross Rd, FC Block, Sector-III, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700106
- 55, Bangur Ave, Block B, Block D, Bangur, Lake Town, Kolkata, West Bengal 700055
- 263, Grand Trunk Rd, Tram Depot, Choura Bustee, Shibpur, Howrah, West Bengal 711102
It is one of the oldest sweet shops in India, which has widened its wings over time. Its delicacies are roshogolla, pantua, mihi dana. Despite being so popular, it still comes up with varieties every now and then. They have a number of branches all over Kolkata and even in other states of India. Theirs authenticate Sandesh and other juicy sweet tastes like heaven. They also sell salty products, kachori, nimki, and other snacks.
This place is also a must-visit for the foodie and sweet enthusiast. They also have a home delivery option, to make your life easier and better.
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6. Girish Chandra Dey and Nakur Chandra Nandy:
Establishment year: 1844
Established by: Girish Chandra Dey
Best Sweet: Chana sandesh.
Must-try sweets of the place: Chanar jilipi and Jol bhora Sandesh.
Location: park, 56, Ramdulal Sarkar Street Near Girish Park Police Station Near Bethune college, Hedua, Kolkata, West Bengal 700006
Girish Chandra Dey, along with his son-in-law Nakur Chandra Nandy took a small sweet shop to a huge level. Its location has greatly influenced the evolvement of the business after its crazy tasty sweet. Students of Bethune College, Scottish Church college being in the nearby area of the shop rushed to feast on the delicious sweets. The shop yet today hold the heart of their customer with their delicacies and forever tasteful sweets. The business has grown to a great level, but the taste of their creation remains the same.
So, you live in Kolkata or a tourist does not forget to go around Hedua and try some sweets from this shop.
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7. Ganguram and Sons:
Establishment year: 1885
Established by: Ganguram Chourasia
Best Sweet: Jalebi and Gulab Jamun
Must-try sweets of the place: Jalebi, Glab Jamun, Nolen gurer jol bhora Sandesh, Chocolate Sandesh
Location:
- 159C, Vivekananda Rd, Manicktala, Azad Hind Bag, Kolkata, West Bengal 700006
- No: 367, P-5, Hiland Park, Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, Ajoy Nagar, Santoshpur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700075
- 84A, Sambhunath Pandit St, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700020
- 58/1, Jadavpur Central Rd, Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700032
- 16 A CIT Rd, Beniapukur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700014
- 22/1 Gariahat Road, Golpark, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029
- Gora Bazar, Rajbari, Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal 700028
It has a wide variety of sweets and is one of the popular choices of every sweet lover. Start from every juicy sweet to dry Sandesh and snacks it excels at everything. The samosa and sandwiches here are really tasty. Some best buy of this place is Nolengurer jol bhora Sandesh, Milk cham cham, Chena toast, etc. It has many outlets in Kolkata and they also provide home deliveries.
So what are you waiting for, taste the best from Ganguram and Sons.
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8. Sen Mahasay:
Establishment year:1866
Established by: Ashutosh Sen
Best Sweet: Monohara
Must-try sweets of the place: Mihi dana, Sita bhog, chanar polao.
Location:
- 104, Rash Behari Ave, Market, Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029
- Sen Mahasay, 1/1C, Sibdas Bhaduri St, Mohon Bagan Row, Fariapukur, Shyam Bazar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700004
- Block-AE 332, Sector-1, Bidhan Nagar, Salt Lake City, Kolkata, West Bengal 700064
- Ashutosh Mukherjee Rd, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700025]
- 206/A, Rash Behari Ave, Ekdalia, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019
The creation by Asutosh Sen holds it’s traditional sweets with no compromise in its taste and quality. Even today after so many years of their establishment they have been proving their customer equal satisfaction. They are making new varieties which are equally tasty. The essence has not fallen a down bar. They have come a long way with their sweet reaching all the corners of the city with the development of tier branches.
So, do not forget to try the authenticated and delicious sweets from Sen Mahasay.
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9. Bhim Chandra Nag:
Establishment year: 1826
Established by: Paran Chandra Nag
Best Sweet: Sandesh
Must-try sweets of the place: varieties of Sandesh, Ladikeni.
Location: 46, Strand Rd, Fairley Place, Barabazar Market, Kolkata, West Bengal 700007
Bhim Chandra Nag is pioneering in making Sandesh, it holds its popularity even today. It wins hearts every day with its delicacies. Traditional and fusion both ways they serve great sweets.
They invented a special Sweet named Ladikeni, which is a smaller size of Patua. The name of the sweet Ladikeni was named after Lady Canning, the wife of former Governor-General of India Lord Canning.
They have a wide variety of Sandesh aam Sandesh, jolbhara, monohara, ashubhog (named after Sir Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay), also sugar-free Sandesh. It’s better not to miss a chance upon these sweet treats, give these a try for a heartwarming feast.
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10. Naba Krishna Guin:
Establishment year: 1820
Established by: Naba Krishna Guin
Best Sweet: Rose-Cream Sandesh, Chandan Kheer, and Ratabi Sandesh.
Must-try sweets of the place: Varieties of Sandesh, Kheer, Nalengur Mania.
Locations:
- 9b, Nirmal Chandra St, Bowbazar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700012
- Bowbazar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700012
The old traditional sweet shop is still a premium choice of many sweet loves. With time they have also evolved their new varieties in making fusion sweets. They still hold a prestigious position in the city. A well-blend of quality and authenticity has led to the formation of such an everyone favorite. Sweet destination.
So, take no chance to miss out on this place from you must try the sweet shop’s list.
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11. Adi Haridas Modak:
Establishment year: 1780
Established by: Sri Haridas Modak
Best Sweet: chanar jilipi
Must-try sweets: Kheer Kadam, Kalakand.
Location: 20, Shyamabazaar More, Acarya Prafulla Chandra Road, Fariapukur, Kolkata.
This is a 250-year-old shop which is greatly loved by people for its old traditional method of service like serving sweets in banana leaf. The quality of their product is also too good. The 7th generation of the Sri Haridas Modak now looks after the shop. It is one of the oldest sweet shops in Kolkata.
Still maintaining the decorum and authenticated sweets makes it a great place for sweet lovers. And even if are not one, do it visit it once to extract the essence of old Kolkata sweets.
12. Chittaranjan Mistanna Bhandar:
Establishment year: 1907
Established by: Hiralal Ghosh
Best Sweet: Madhuparka
Must-try sweets: Roshogolla, Rasho malai, Keshar Rajbhog
Location: V School, 34B, Shyambazaar, Hati Bagan Kolkata- 700005
This is another from the top Kolkata sweets, with its high in taste and great in quality sweets. They are one of the oldest shops in the heart of Kolkata that emerged in the early 90s. Still today it holds the same reputation and prestige for its sweets. Known for Roshogolla and Madhuparka, they are very favorite among its customer and much loved by tourists. Some other famous sweets in this place are milk dipped Roshogollas that is Roshomalai, rajbhog, keshar rajbhog, etc.
Add this to your must-visit and feast list when you go around Kolkata. Because this is a place you should not afford to let go of it.
13. Nobin Chandra Das:
Establishment year: 1864
Established by: Nobin Chandra Das
Best Sweet: Roshogolla
Must-try sweets: roshogolla, roshomalai.
Location: 77, Jatindra Mohan Ave, Sovabazaar, Kolkata- 700005
The founder, Shri Nabin Chandra Das, invented Roshogolla and gift it not only to Bengal but it drove the world into its amazing taste. No one, neither an inhabitant of Bengal nor a tourist denies that they love roshogolla.
So, why not have Roshogolla from the kitchen where it all started? This is must go place to taste the best roshogolla in town.
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14. Darik’s:
Establishment year: 1885
Established by: Dwariknath Ghosh
Best Sweet: Sita bhog, ghawa gheer halua.
Must-try sweets: Mihi dana, Kachagolla, Sohan papri.
Location: SB1, Girish Ch Bose Rd, Maula Ali, Entally, Kolkata, West Bengal 700014
Thee Darik’s once had a great sweet business across Kolkata. Still today it holds its prestige with its delicacies and mouth-watering taste of sweets. Apart from sweet, Lucchi, cholar dal, and ghana ghee er halua are a must thing from Darik’s.
Take a stroll of Kolkata early morning and treat yourself with the best and traditional breakfast and sweets from the place for an amazing start to your day.
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15. Makhan Lal Das and Sons:
Establishment year: 1827
Established by: Moira Ramchandra Das
Best Sweet: Mishti Doi
Must-try sweets: Ratabi, Chocolate Sandesh
Location: 313, Rabindra Sarani, Company Bagan, Balaka Natun Bazaar, Kolkata.
The old sweet shop has gained popularity in ancient times for its best tasting sweets and still, today holds the reputation sincerely. The shop still sells its products served ina big plate instead of showcasing behind the glass frames, unlike other sweet shops.
The products they make are made for regular sell only, so they sell only fresh items and made of good quality products.
Thus, this is another place to feast on, traditionally and tastefully serving its customers over so many years.
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16. Panna Sweets:
Establishment year: 1990 (approx)
Established by: Shri Naresh Kumar Panna
Best Sweet: Misti doi, Rashomalai, Gajarer Halua.
Must-try sweets: Doi, Halua, gulab jamun, rosogolla
Location: 7, Brahma Samaj Rd, Vidyasagar Park, Behala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700034
The premium sweet shop makes absolutely tasty misti doi, along with other delicious sweets. Panna sweets also sell other snacks like dosa, poha, kachori, etc. They are known for their taste and quality certified products. The location of the shop also enhances its popularity among the people of Kolkata.
Be sure to give this shop a try for your sweet cravings.
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17. Putiram:
Establishment year: 1852
Established by: unknown to us
Best Sweet: Roshogolla and stuffed Gulab Jamun
Must-try sweets: roshogolla, pantua, kochuri (snacks)
Location: Adjacent City College of Commerce, 12B, Surya Sen St, College Square, Kolkata, West Bengal 700012.
Established in the mid-80s in the college street area, the visitors, students visiting the book lanes feasted on kochuri especially Hing er kochuri and Mung dal er kochuri along with other famous sweet of this exclusive sweet spot.
Be the oldest school bong for a day, buy books, and put your hands on these yummy kachoris and sweets. There’s nothing like that.
18. Bhabatarini Mistanna Bhandar:
Establishment year: 1952
Established by: Nitai Chandra Ghosh and Sristi Dhar Ghosh.
Best Sweet: Vanilla Roshogolla
Must-try sweets: Roshogolla and cham cham.
Location: 77B, 35, Shyampukur Lane, Hati Bagan, shaymbazaar Kolkata.
This is another sweet shop of North Kolkata, which is now run by the founder’s son. Their specialty is they make all their sweet from cow’s milk. And their variety of sweets changes every month, which makes tier customers wait for every month to choose from something new.
They still hold their prestigious position in the sweet market today, it would be an absolute loss if not tried vanilla rosgolla made from cow’s milk which is iconic. So don’t forget to try some sweets from Putiram.
19. Amrit:
Establishment year: 1912
Established by: Not known to us.
Best Sweet: Mishti Doi
Must-Try Sweets: Misti Doi and Sarbhaja.
Locations: 94, Bidhan Sarani, Shyambazaar
If you are fond of Misti Doi then we shouldn’t skip this place. Misti Doi is among the many favorite sweets of Kolkata and Amrit brings the best doi in town. Along with doi, sar bhaja which another yum delicacy of Kolkata is great tasting in Amrit. You surely need to give these two a try from Amrit to satisfy your soul of sweet cravings.
20. Gopinath Mistanna Bhandar:
Establishment Year: 90s
Established by: not known to us
Best Sweet: Cham Cham.
Must try sweet: Komolbhog, sor bhaja
Location: 125/110, Diamond Harbour Road, Sakher Bazar, Panchanan Tala, Behala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700008
It is a great sweet shop in the Behala. It serves a wide variety of sweets, with a very pleasing taste.
Komolbhog, sor bhaja, roshogolla are some great choices of the store. Also, name it under your must-have from the list to taste these mouth-watering sweets from Gopinath.
Sweets are tempting, which should not be controlled until you are instructed by a doctor. Feast upon the best sweets from the Kolkata’s best 10 authenticated and quality sweet spots.
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