Hi everyone, hope you all are doing well (especially with this unbearable heat). Well, we definitely have a sweet tooth and that is what made us write this post. As for me, I’m ready to go to every corner of Kolkata for satiating my sweet cravings. And Kolkata is all about ‘mishti’ with so many different types. So, we decided to list our favourite sweet shops in North Kolkata that you must definitely try out.
1. Girish Chandra Dey and Nakur Chandra Nandy
All of you who stay in Kolkata are already aware of this legendary sweet shop and if you don’t already know about it, then here is a sneak peek into its history. The shop was established in 1844 (that is definitely quite a long time back) and the shop has been consistent in its quality of sweets since then and has always been one of the best sweet shops in Kolkata. The best thing that we love about this shop is that they not only specialize in making the traditional Bengali sweets but they also master the art of making some of the best fusion sweets. So, if you are a sweet aficionado like us, then you should definitely visit the place. Just get down at Ramdulal Sarkar Street (if you are coming by bus or auto) and keep walking along the lane which is just adjacent to Bethune College. There are many sweet shops and this one is the last in that row. The exact address is given below for your convenience.
One of our favourite sweets from this shop is the ‘Butter Scotch Malai Roll‘. If you happen to visit the shop in summers then the ‘Mango Malai Roll’ is a must try as well. The Malai Roll is available in other flavours as well and each of them will cost you Rs 25 only. If you are looking for something that is light and not too much sugary, then you can try the ‘Golapi Pera’.
Address – 56, Ramdulal Sarkar Street, Hedua Park, Hatibagan, Kolkata
2. Nalin Chandra Das and Sons
Nalin Chandra Das and Sons is very popular for its ‘Rosogolla’. But I always buy their ‘Mishti Doi’ whenever I visit the place. It is just amazing and the perfect dessert for the scorching heat in Kolkata. It is priced at Rs 220 per kg. Although you can get 100g and 500g containers at all times but to order the 1 kg one, you will have to pre-order it. Among the sweets, the ‘Choco Delight’ is a must try. The best part about it is that there are four cubes of Dairy Milk on the top layer of this sweet (okay I feel like I want one right now). It will cost you Rs 35. They are over 175 years old and their karapak sandesh are too good. Their shop is located at many places all over Kolkata. The one we visited is in Ramdulal Sarkar Street just a few shops from Girish Chandra Dey and Nakur Chandra Nandy. The others are in New Town, Rabindra Sarani and Rashbehari.
Address – 57, Ramdulal Sarkar Street, Near Hedua Park, Hatibagan, Kolkata
3. Chittaranjan Mistanna Bhandar
This legendary sweet shop is located near the Lal Mandir in Shobha Bazaar. You can reach the area by bus or you can also avail the metro as it is just 2-3 minutes from the Shobha Bazaar Metro Station. Well, if you read other reviews they will probably ask you to go for their ‘Rosogolla’ (which is insanely good) but our personal favourite is their ‘Keshar Malai Sandesh’ which will cost you Rs 15 only. The sweet is topped with fresh green pistachios and has a light flavour. If you are anywhere in this area, trust me, you can definitely try out the sweets.
Address – 34B, Shobha Bazar Street, Near Lal Mandir, Shobha Bazar, Kolkata
4. Nobin Chandra Das and Sons
Nobin Chandra Das was the person who invented this spongy sweet and every Bengali is mad about – ‘Rosogolla’. Their Rosogollas are the best in town. You can get them from this shop or the K.C. Das outlet located in multiple areas in Kolkata. The Rosogollas are available in Kesar flavour as well and they are too yum. From the other sweets, we love the ‘Rossomalancha’ which will cost you Rs 20 per piece. This shop lies even closer to the Shobha Bazaar Metro Station and is just a few metres ahead of Lal Mandir.
Address – 77, Jatindra Mohan Avenue, Shobha Bazar, Kolkata
Well, next time you are feeling low or you are having sweet cravings (which I happen to have at all times), you can definitely visit these shops and you will not regret it.
Take Care. 🙂
Susweta Biswas 