When it comes to this city’s street food, nothing can beat Puchka. At times people mix up Panipuri, Golgappa, and Gupchup with Puchka but we can guarantee that Puchka is way different from the rest. These mini bombs explode in your mouth with varying flavors of Kolkata. It’s a pure delight to experience the taste of these bombshells.
We have top 20 Puchka stalls, tried and tested for you. Check it out!
1. Bada Puchka Wala, New Alipore
You definitely cannot stuff their puchkas in your mouth at once. Yes, it’s that huge. They’re known for their big Puchkas. Ever heard of Aloo Dum Puchka? Right, their Aloo Dum Puchka is the best in town. With spicy aloo dum in the puchka and a lot of tanginess. It’s worth giving it a try.
Location: G84P+V5V, Kolkata, Block O, New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700053
2. Russell Street
This joint is located right opposite the Bombay Dyeing Shop on Russell Street. They are famous for their spicy aloo and tangy pudina paani. Nakuram Gupta started this 30 years back, and you cannot expect anything apart from perfection. His children are carrying forward his legacy. You wouldn’t want to miss out on this one!
Location: Russel St, 12, Park St, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071
3. Alipore – State Bank
They have been serving for the past ten years. They have opened up another branch in New Alipore. They have Ghugni puchka, and dahi puchka as well. You’ll get an all-in-one experience here. It is a place where you’d enjoy every bit of these bombshells.
Location: NANDAN MARKET, 17/1D, Alipur Rd, Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700027
4. Vardaan Market
Krishnakant Sharma, the ultimate puchka boss. He is known for his unique homemade species which no one else knows. Though his puchkas are expensive, they are worth it. He can make the deadliest spicy puchka, satisfying your spicy needs.
Location: 25A, Camac St, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016
5. Alipore – Woodlands
Famously known as Pravesh Panipuri Wala, he has 17 different types of puchkas, starting from schezwan, chocolate, dahi, ghugni, dhokla, pakodi and more. When it comes to hygiene, you wouldn’t have to worry because they only use mineral water. A plus point is that they free puchkas to school toppers and supply them to other continents like Australia.
Location: G8JJ+PM4, Woodland Rd, Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700027
6. Max Mueller Bhavan
Another popular hangout for puchka fans in the city is Park Street, just outside Max Mueller Bhavan. Every day at 4 p.m, the joint starts, and it finishes before 9 pm. So it would be best if you reach there by 5 p.m. The pickled water (a combination of pudina, lime, and tamarind) served with the puchkas here has a distinct tanginess.
Location: Park Mansions, Gate 4, 57A, Park St, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016
7. Sahapur Colony – New Alipore
This joint is an authentic Bengali puchkawala where you’ll get ghugni in your aloo rather than chana. But nothing can beat that as well. He starts his counter at 5 p.m, and it gets over by 8:30 p.m. He also has ghugni and aloo dum puchka. Do check it out!
Location: Sahapur Colony, New Alipore, Kolkata – 700053
8. New Market
This joint is the most famous in the New Market area. When entering the new market lane, you’d notice many bag stalls. This puchka person sits right opposite to that. If you visit him, you should try their pakodi puchka. Pakodi Puchka is a burst of spice and tanginess. Adding to that, the sweet pakodi would add a sweet-sour flavor.
Location: New Market, opposite bag stalls.
9. Victoria Memorial
Ram Gupta stands opposite Victoria Memorial and is known for its unique khatta-meetha flavor, obtained by infusing the puchka stuffing with fresh tamarind paste and powder. Long after the puchkas have made their way into your stomachs, the sweet and sour flavor lingers in your mouth.
Location: Victoria Memorial Hall, 1, Queens Way, Maidan, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071
10. Vivekananda Park
When it comes to puchka in Kolkata, many people will lead you in the direction of the Maharaja Chat Center in Vivekananda Park. This location is ideal for a night of appetizers and shikanjis with your friends. Dilipda’s puchka has a spicy filling and is full of flavor. Grab a bite of dahi puchka, topped with a delicious chutney prepared with dates, mango pulp, and pudina.
Location: G975+QHW, Kavi Bharati Sarani, Hemanta Mukherjee Sarani, Lake Terrace, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029
11. Chakraberia
If you don’t like mashed potatoes in puchkas, you should try eating puchkas in the Chakraberia neighborhood. The puchkas you’d find here are unlike any other puchkas you’ve had before. Why is that? The puchkas are made with mashed green bananas rather than potatoes. For the Jain community, this is a well-known puchka establishment.
Location: G8JX+HM3, Chakraberia Rd, Paddapukur, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700025
12. M.G Road
This puchka joint is one of the most famous in Bara Bazaar. They have been serving puchkas for 25 years. The puchkas are big. The taste of their water is quite spicy and the spicy aloo would make your eyes watery. Do try them out!
Location: Road, No. 8, Mallick St, Kesoram Katra, Bortola, Barabazar Market, Kolkata, West Bengal 700007
13. Lake Kalibari
When it comes to phuchka, everyone has their preferences. To manage six people at the same time with different choices politely is what makes this puchkawala the best. You must try their dahi puchka and aloo dum puchka. They are well known for the same. It combines two of Kolkata’s favorite foods: aloo dum and puchka. “It’s the perfect match.”
Location: 107, Sree Sree 108 Karunamoyee Kalimata Mandir, 1, Southern Ave, Rabindra Sarobar, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029
14. Hindustan Park
It is one of the oldest and the most popular puchkawala. Famously known as the Chaatwallah, they have maintained their quality for years and continue to do so. Their customers are always satisfied with their quality of puchka and their effort to make sure the customers have a good experience.
Location: 6/1925 Panchasayar. Highland Park, opp. Metropolis Mall, Bigbazaar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700094
15. Ultadanga Crossing
Nobody has ever complained about the guy who serves here. He makes sure that the aloo is according to your wish and satisfies your taste buds. Do grab a mouthful of puchkas before crossing the street because it is one of the best in Salt Lake.
Location: Ultadanga crossing, Kolkata – 700004
16. Ganesh Talkies
They are the most hygienic puchkawala in all of Kolkata. They have carried forward their legacy and it is the perfect place if you want to try authentic puchkas of Kolkata. They make it spicy, tangy, and sweet at the same time.
Location: Ganesh Talkies, No. 373, Rabindra Sarani, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700015
17. Ram Mandir Crossing
One of the most crowded areas in Bara Bazaar. At the Ram Mandir Crossing, this guy sits around 4 p.m. You have to wait for your turn because it is always crowded here. He is famous for his unique taste in water. Do give it a shot if you visit this area.
Location: Chittaranjan Ave, Raja Katra, Simla, Machuabazar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700007
18. Satyanarayan Park AC Market
You would always see this puchkawala surrounded by people on this busy road of Bara Bazaar. He is so fast and correct with the taste of puchkas that you will have to speed up a little. Everyone who visits Satyanarayan AC market makes sure to grab a mouthful of puchkas from him.
Location: Kalakar Street (Near Deepak Enterprises – Raymond Wholesale Dealer, AV Hotel, Bara Bazar, Jorasanko, Kolkata, West Bengal 700007
19. Bhoothnath Mandir
This puchkawala has been sitting there for ages. This business was started by Ramnath’s grandfather and his grandson is continuing what his grandfather started. There are many other stalls near this place, so it will be a treat for you.
Location: Strand Bank Road, Ahiritola, Beniatola, Kolkata, West Bengal 700005
20. Swimming Pool, Salt Lake
There are a variety of stalls here, but needless to say, when there is a puchka stall then every other delicacy seems to fade away. It is a perfect location to chill with friends and eat. Long after the puchkas have made their way into your stomachs, the sweet and sour flavor lingers in your mouth.
Location: 5th Cross Rd, CF Block, Sector 1, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700064
