Kolkata has always been the cultural capital of India and a haven for foodies. Kolkata is not only famous for the Bengali sweets, but also the spicy, tangy and mouth-watering dishes that Kolkata has to offer. If you a mutton lover, we have got the perfect list for you. Whether you are here in Kolkata to visit it or you reside here, you have to try these Mind-blowing places for mutton in Kolkata.
Bhojohori Manna
Address: Multiple Outlets
Contact No.: 033 2440 1933
Timings: 12:00 Noon – 10:30 PM
Cuisines: Bengali
Best Know For: Mutton Dakbangla
Cost For Two: Rs. 600 approx.
There are many outlets of this, but the outlets at Hathibagan and Gariahat seem to be most popular. Of the many Mutton dishes in Kolkata, the Mutton Dakbangla steals the show. It’s a near forgotten culinary secret that Bhojohori Manna has preserved. It’s the best dish here, slow cooked in a rich tomato based gravy served with egg.
Arsalan
Address: 28, Circus Avenue, Near A.J.C. Bose Road Flyover, Park Circus Area, Kolkata
Contact No.: 033 3099 0526
Timings: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cuisines: North Indian, Mughlai, Biryani
Best Know For: Mutton Biryani and Mutton Chaanp
Cost For Two: Rs. 700 approx.
While drawing a list of delectable mutton dishes, the list is incomplete without the king of mutton, i.e. Mutton Biryani. And, Arsalaan serves the Best mutton biryani in Kolkata and along with the juicy mutton chaap. This place is one of the favourite places for all mutton lovers.
Oudh 1590
Address: 23/B, Desapriya Park (West) , Kolkata
Contact No.: 033 3099 0404
Timings: 12:00 Noon – 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Cuisines: Mughlai, Awadhi
Best Know For: Galouti /Kakori Kebab
Cost For Two: Rs. 1200 approx.
Oudh 1590 boasts of the excellent Awadhi cuisine. History of Kakori kebabs traces itself back to 1200 AD, where the kababs were especially made to melt in the mouth, originally created for one toothless Nawab of a town in Lucknow. Oudh 1590, almost recreates Excellent mutton dishes in Kolkata.
Ammini
Address: 22/1C, Monoharpukur Road, Near Sarat Bose Road, Hazra, Kolkata
Contact No.: +91 81001 16769 +91 82749 29610
Timings: 12:00 Noon – 10:30 PM
Cuisines: South Indian
Best Know For: Mutton Olanthede
Cost For Two: Rs. 600 approx.
This place is a hidden gem of Kolkata. It’s a quaint little joint that serves authentic delicacies from the land of spices, Kerala! Amongst other things, the Appam with Mutton Olanthede, which is basically a spicy dry mutton dish is lip-smacking. While it’s high on spices, you’d keep wanting to have more. If you are travelling through Hazra, you have to try this place.
Bohemian
Address: 32/4, Old Ballygunge, 1st Lane, Near Bondel Road, Ballygunge, Kolkata
Contact No.: 033 6606 4241
Timings: 12:00 Noon – 11:00 PM
Cuisines: Bengali, Continental, Seafood
Best Know For: Kancha Lonka Mangsho
Cost For Two: Rs. 2000 approx; Rs. 179 for a Pint of Beer approx.
Bohemian has been the talk of the town ever since its inception. Popular for dishes like bacon wrapped chicken in aam kasundi and Gondhoraj Sorbet, Bohemian offers a curious blend of Continental cuisine with a Bengali twist. The best thing is the Kancha Lonka Mangsho in Kolkata. It’s an exquisitely prepared dark green (coriander and green chillies) and spicy mutton gravy that goes best with plain rice.
Oh! Calcutta
Address: 4th Floor, Forum Mall, 10/3, Elgin Road, Kolkata
Contact No.: 033 3099 0301
Timings: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Cuisines: Bengali, Seafood
Best Know For: Classical Railway Mutton Curry
Cost For Two: Rs. 1800 approx; Rs. 155 for a Pint of Beer approx.
Under the British Raj, Railway journeys were a luxury. The railway staff cooked dishes with locally available ingredients which were also heavily influenced by ethnicity. The Railway Mutton Curry in Kolkata, now popularly a part of Raj cuisine, was one such dish. It was heavily tempered with South Indian spices (rye, curry leaves etc.), perhaps because many of the railway cooks hailed from the south. Oh! Calcutta serves one of the most delectable railway mutton curries which is best relished with steamed Gobindobhog rice, and a refreshing Chowringee mocktail add to an ultimate experience!
Kewpies
Address: 2, Elgin Lane, Near Netaji Bhawan, Elgin, Kolkata
Contact No.: 033 2486 9929 033 2486 1600
Timings: 12:30 PM – 3 PM, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM (Monday Closed)
Cuisines: Bengali
Best Know For: Mutton Steamer Curry
Cost For Two: Rs. 850 approx.
We might have all heard of the Goalondo Steamer Curry (made with chicken). What you need to try, if you haven’t already is the Mutton Steamer Curry in Kolkata. This dish goes a long way in Bengali’s gastronomic history and gets it’s name from the ‘fowl’ curry served on steamers during overnight journeys, cooked by the boatmen. Keeping traditional recipes alive, Kewpies serves the best mutton steamer curry! Next after steamer curry is the Kosha Mangsho!! Wouldn’t recommend missing that either. Best savoured as part of “Mithu’s Mangshor Thala”.
Golbari
Address: New Punjabi Hotel, 211, A.P.C. Road, Shyam Bazar, Kolkata
Contact No.: 033 2554 6096
Timings: 12:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Cuisines: Bengali, North Indian
Best Know For: Kosha Mangsho
Cost For Two: Rs. 450 approx.
Let’s start with North Kolkata! Golbari in North Kolkata has a rich, reddish brown delectable mutton preparation called Kosha Mangsho that it boasts of. It is one of those legendary must-order items recommended by foodies to anyone who visits the city. Since it does not contain too much gravy, it goes best with chapatti or roomali roti!
Santa’s Fantasea
Address: 9, Ballygunge Terrace, Near Anjali Jewellers, Golpark, Kolkata
Contact No.: 033 3099 0265
Timings: 12:00 Noon – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Cuisines: Seafood, Chinese
Best Know For: Baansh Pora Mutton
Cost For Two: Rs. 800 approx.
The name is rather intriguing and a visit to Santa’s, makes you feel happy about how the restaurant is themed on seafood and some exquisite regional cuisines. The Baansh Pora Mutton in Kolkata originated from Orissa. It has succulent chunks of mutton stuffed inside a bamboo shoot and slow cooked on fire. It goes best with porotta!
6 Ballygunge Place
Address: 6, Ballygunge Place, Ballygunge, Kolkata
Contact No.: 033 2460 3922 +91 98303 53881
Timings: 12:00 Noon – 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Cuisines: Bengali
Best Know For: Kosha Mangsho
Cost For Two: Rs. 1000 approx.
This place is also famous for its mutton delicacies, if Golbari rules North Kolkata, hands down! 6 Ballygunge Place rules South Kolakta. The Kosha Mangsho at 6 Ballygunge Place Kolkata is perfect for its makha makha texture to be devoured with gawrom-gawrom phulko luchi, and it just cannot get any better than this.
Mitra Cafe
Address: 47, Jatindra Avenue, Shobha Bazar, Kolkata
Contact No.: +91 84201 61111 +91 98303 42665
Timings: 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Cuisines: North Indian, Fast Food
Best Know For: Mutton Kabiraji Cutlet
Cost For Two: Rs. 300 approx.
This place is 15 minute walk from Golbari. The Mitra Café, founded in 1920, redefines the concept of “evening snacks”. Not recommended for people who want to have something ‘light’ as this place is all about eating till you drop! The kobiraji is a chunk of meaty goodness deep-fried in a frilly egg batter, and what could be more heavenly deep-fried mutton. Although the egg devil and fish fry are equally good, the Mutton Kobiraji in Kolkata beats them hands down! It’s a must-try!
