Top 4 Must-Taste Vegetarian Street Foods of Kolkata

In 2023, Kolkata was the only Indian city to make the list of the world's best food destinations released by Eater. This has to be enough proof that the ‘City of Joy’ is also the city of food. But contrary to popular belief, Kolkata is not just famous for its non-vegetarian street food options, it also has a plethora of vegetarian street food delights. Keep reading to learn more about the top four must-taste vegetarian street foods in Kolkata.

Best 4 Street Foods Of Kolkata

From Aloo Kabli to Jhal Muri, we have curated a handpicked list of the top five vegetarian street foods of Kolkata for your next trip to the City Of Joy. Here is the list:

Aloo Kabli

If you’re a potato lover then you’re going to love Aloo Kabli. You can find this tangy delicacy in every corner of Kolkata. It is made with chunky pieces of potato, crunchy vegetables and tamarind chutney. Apart from being delicious, Aloo Kabli is also a relatively healthy vegetarian street food option.

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Jhal Muri

All the spicy food lovers should opt for mouthwatering Jhal Muri when in Kolkata. It is a simple dish that can be easily made at home as well. Made with rice puffs, vegetables and a mix of secret spices, this vegetarian street food is a must-try.

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Telebhaja

‘Tele’ means ‘in oil’ and ‘bhaja’ means ‘fry’. Telebhaja is nothing but fried vegetable fritters. Commonly made with eggplants, Telebhaja is the perfect chai snack for a rainy day. When in Kolkata don’t miss the joy of watching a street food vendor fry hot Telebhaja for you and then enjoy it with a hot cup of tea.

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Phuchka

The great debate of Phuchka vs. Pani Puri will be easily resolved when you taste a Phucka on the streets of Kolkata. Fried flour puffs and perfectly smashed potatoes are taken up a notch by the secret mix of tamarind water. Try Phuchka once and I can assure you will forget Pani Puri.

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