Chowman
28 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/kolkata·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 17 threads.
What people say, in short
Chowman is one of Kolkata's most-recommended Indo-Chinese chains, with many people recommending it and several calling it their go-to for Chinese food, praising its variety, service and consistency across outlets and delivery. Commenters highlight dishes like the veg Thai green curry, teriyaki chicken, Cantonese noodles and butter garlic bhetki, and describe it as budget-friendly to mid-priced. A few caveats exist: some find the food quality has slipped or didn't enjoy it, one says it doesn't match Tangra restaurants, and the style is more Indian than authentic Chinese, with plenty of chilli in the cooking.
Address
Chowman (Ballygunge), Chowman, near Baked N Fried, Ballygunge Circular Rd, Ballygunge Place, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019, India
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Veg Thai green curry, Teriyaki chicken, Butter garlic bhetki
- Best for
- Budget, Visitors
The evidence
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Rated their veg Thai green curry 11/10 as comfort food and the teriyaki chicken and noodles combo 8/10.
Recommended for Chinese food.
Included in Chinese/Asian recommendations.
Great, though recipe and style differ from the rest.
Any outlet across the city; never let them down.
Says Chowman has recently been serving terrible food.
Notes the restaurant serves pork but feels its choice of cuts is not very good.
Names Chowman when asked for the best Chinese restaurant in Kolkata.
Recommends it for Chinese or Asian food.
Says any outlet is worth trying.
Likes this restaurant, unsure if it existed a decade ago.
Recommends Chowman in Ballygunge when asked for Chinese restaurant suggestions.
Cheap yet nourishing food.
Recommends butter garlic bhetki as a good non-Bengali fish main course.
Cantonese noodles or chicken ramen were a consistent, affordable complete meal.
Personally did not like Chowman.
Hands down their pick.
Loves ordering from there.
Their pick for best Chinese place.
Feels it falls short compared to the Tangra restaurants.
Listed among their picks.
One of their picks.
Suggests Chowman for Chinese at moderate prices.
Hands down the pick, with excellent variety and service.
Finds the menu traditional and pricing good, but warns they use lots of chilli; only two branches have a bar.
Tried it after the suggestion and found the quality not great.
Recommends Chowman as a Chinese restaurant.
Names Chowman when asked for the best Chinese place.
Says quality and quantity stay consistent even when ordering delivery.
Their pick for best Chinese place.
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Last verified 23/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.