Homestyle Bengali Food in Salt Lake: What “Authentic” Really Means Today

Calm dining space of a traditional Bengali restaurant in Salt Lake, Kolkata with warm, understated interiors

Bengali cuisine is often described as “authentic,” but what does that actually mean in practice? For many diners in Kolkata, authenticity is not about nostalgia or presentation — it is about how the food is cooked, paced, and served. In areas like Salt Lake, where dining options have grown rapidly, this distinction has become more … Read more