19 Places You Must Visit If You're Constantly Dreaming About Kolkata-Style Chinese Food

Not Indian Chinese, guys! This is Kolkata-style Chinese we're talking about!

1. Sei Vui, Tiretti Bazaar

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This red brick structure was a Chinese dormitory in 1896 but was later converted into a restaurant that serves some kickass dishes. The Hokkien Noodles and range of shrimp dishes are to die for. We also love the Sui Mai and Crabs in Singapore Sauce.

2. Beijing, Tangra

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Beijing is one of the most popular places in town serving Tangra-style Chinese food. Monica Liu's (the Queen of Tangra, Kolkata's Chinatown) secret recipes are simply magical. The Fried Meatballs, Special Duck Roast, Chilli Crab Claws, Peking Phoenix Emperor Prawns, and Chicken Dumplings are oh-so-good!

3. The Blue Poppy - Thakali, Middleton Street

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This one is a crowd favourite, mainly because of its momos. Run by Doma Wang (who, FYI, is the queen of momos), The Blue Poppy does delicious and juicy veg, chicken, mutton, and pork momos. The Ta Pao, Phalays, Kothey Momos and Thukpa are must-haves.

4. Kim Ling, Tangra

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From the house of Monica Liu again, we have Kim Ling — another popular restaurant serving Calcutta-style Chinese food. Their crab dishes like Crab Claws, Crab Meat in Choice of Sauce and Crab Meat with Button Mushrooms, will leave you wanting for more. So will the Steamed Whole Chicken/Fish and their range of Cantonese dishes.

5. Golden Joy, Tangra

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Definitely can't miss out on the Thai soup, Hakka Chow and their selection of seafood! Also, order the Prawn Chips, Crispy Chilli Pork, and Duck Roast — easily one of the best in the city.

6. Tung Fong, Park Street

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Another gem of a place run by Monica Liu, Tung Fong is an iconic restaurant known for its fish and red meat varieties. The seafood is pretty bomb too! Don't miss out on the Red Pepper Fish and Crab Foo Yoong.

7. Mandarin Restaurant, Sarat Bose Road

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This one is again a crowd favourite — be it among families or students. The Mixed Rice Noodle Soup and Dry Honey Chicken will compel you to come back for more. Best part? It is super easy on the pocket!

8. Golden Dragon, Park Street

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One of the oldest Chinese haunts in Park Street, Golden Dragon is known for its selection of soups (watch out for the Pure Meatball Clear Soup and Mixed Seafood Soup!), Chicken Drumsticks and Chilli Roast Pork. Total Calcutta-style Chinese feels!

9. Eau Chew, Ganesh Chandra Avenue

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Eau Chew is a restaurant that is more than 90 years old and is known for its Chimney Soup — which is legendary. Imagine having a piping hot bowl of eggy broth during the cold winter months — nothing less than paradise!

10. The Darjeeling, Salt Lake

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This quaint little haunt is one of the best finds in the city when it comes to Tangra-style Chinese food. Plus, it's incredibly affordable! What more do you need? Their Momos, Chinese Chopsuey, Roast Chilli Pork, and Dragon Chicken are all must-haves.

11. Fung Fa, Tangra

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Located in the bylanes of Tangra, Fung Fa is another iconic haunt we love! The Mixed Cantonese Noodles, Dry Sichuan Chicken, Mandarin Chicken, and Crispy Fried Fish are chef's kiss. 

12. Tiretta Bazaar

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Well, we know it's not a restaurant but leaving out Tiretta Bazaar in an article about Calcutta-style Chinese food, is nothing less than a crime. From momos and prawn wafers to dumpling soup and dessert, it's a food fest every day. 

Important tip: Make sure you reach by 5am for an experience of a lifetime!

13. Tung Nam, Tiretta

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Do not miss out on the Meatball Soup here — it's just so good! The Pork Wontons, Hamchoy Rice, Fish in Haimei Sauce, and Chicken Meifoon are just some dishes that taste delicious. And the best thing about this place is that it won't burn a hole in your pocket. 

14. D'Ley Chinese Eating House, Black Burn Lane

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It's a crime to visit this place and not try their potstickers. Also, this humble eatery is nothing less than a paradise for pork lovers. Check out the pork special menu and you'll know what we are talking about.

15. Big Boss, Tangra

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We could go on and on about how amazing the food is at Big Boss, but allow us to just recommend a few of our favourites — Prawn Chips, Dragon Fish, Cantonese Noodles, Prawn Papad, and Beijing Chicken.

16. Tak Heng, Keyatala Road

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Tak Heng has a huge menu full of old Calcutta Chinese favourites and is one of those few places that serves Chimney Soup. Other dishes that you should definitely try while you're here include Ginger Pork, Prawn Toasts, Chicken Wings Stuffed with Prawns, Chicken Rice Bowls and Pork Noodles.

17. Ming Garden, Tangra

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Ming Garden is another iconic restaurant located in Chinatown. Their Roast Pork, Golden Fried Prawns, Hunan Chicken, and Crab Claws come in highly recommended.

18. Kafulok, Tangra

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The Wonton and Mixed Thai Soups here are mouth-wateringly good. They also serve super crunchy and meaty Fried Wontons. Their Lemon Chicken and Kung Pao Chicken are also crowd favourites.

19. Mandarin Gourmet, Tangra

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Definitely try the Panko Fish and Dragon Chicken while you're here. We also absolutely love the Rice Noodles and Mandarin Chicken — our mouth is watering already!.