When we talk about Kolkata cuisine, we usually mean biryani, kathi rolls, Bengali thalis, fish fry, rasgulla and likewise. But the food scene of Kolkata extends much beyond its local cuisine and incorporates global dishes as well. And a snack that is available in many delish options in the city and yet not much talked about is the burger. So, here we are, curating the best places from the nook and cranny of Kolkata where you can try out some mouthwatering, juicy burgers. So, ready to satiate your burger rushes peeps?
1. My Big Fat Belly, Ballygunge
Located in Ballygunge, this chic cafe makes a wide array of delectable snacks and the burgers are the king of them. At My Big Fat Belly, you can get some of the sassiest burger variants like The Great Aggarwali Burger, mushroom stuffed Shroominator, Crumb Fried Chicken Burger, Cottage Cheese Steak Burger and more. The Big Bong Burger is their bestselling dish and it is loaded with pulled lamb, kosha mangsho, fried egg, cheese sauce and more. Sounds so drool-worthy, ain’t so?
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2. Ecstasea, Lake Road
This seafood haven is a hidden gem in Kolkata’s Lake Road and serves one kind of burger that you would get only in a handful of places in the whole of India. That’s Octopus Burger guys. The big, cheesy Octo-burger is a speciality at Ecstasea and is heartily toothsome. The place also serves other Octopus dishes like Octopus Pizza, Octopus Sandwich, Octopus Taco and Octopus Salad. Among burgers, you can also relish their hot and fresh chicken and prawn burgers.
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3. Barcelos, Kasba
Barcelos in Kasba’s Acropolis Mall specialises in South African peri-peri flavoured flame-grilled dishes and it brings to the table some quirkiest burgers of different colours. You can choose from their Famous Black Burger, Red Burger or the Classic Burger. The restaurant also serves mini burger platters in veg and non-veg options. The platter contains burgers of four colours-red, black, white and brown.
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4. Calcutta Bakery Cafe, Baghajatin
Uplift your mood by grabbing stacky loaded burgers with juicy patties from Baghajatin’s Calcutta Bakery Cafe. The eatery serves 10 kinds of burgers, ranging from Moroccon Chicken Burger, Burgandy Burger, Calypso Chicken Burger and Cheezle Beezle Burger to Crispy Fried Fish Burger, Classic Chicken Burger and more. Other than burgers, the Chicken A-la Kiev out here is very popular among its patrons.
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5. SAZ – The American Brasserie, Camac Street
From Beetroot Goat Cheese Burger, Hand Pounded Lamb Burger, Spinach Mushroom Burger to Chicken Burger, American Brasserie SAZ serves some most authentic English burgers to pamper the foodie in you. Amid a luxurious ambience, the restaurant serves a plethora of gourmet food options along with peppy drinks.
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6. Bellycacy, Bikramgarh
The burger menu of Bellycacy is a true mood-setter with a slew of options like Cheesy Potato Burger, Con Master Burger, Mighty Mac Burger, Asgardian Burger, Blaze Burger, Hammer Burger, Cheese Fest Burger and more. Those who love ham can nosh on the Yin & Yang Burger here stuffed with baked ham, sunny side up eggs and topped with egg benedict sauce.
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So, if the burger is your favourite snack, bookmark these places right away!