Jai Hind Dhaba
8 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/kolkata·10 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
People frequently name Jai Hind Dhaba as a top North Indian spot in Kolkata, with one calling it the quintessential late-night option and another praising its dal makhani in particular. It is also flagged as budget-friendly for late-night eats. A couple of commenters disagree, with one finding it not that great and another listing it among overhyped places.
Address
JAI HIND DHABA, JAI JAI HIND DHABA, Fire station, near Kali Ghat, Jatin Das Park, Patuapara, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700026, India
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Dal makhani
- Best for
- Late night, Budget, Vegetarian
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Listed as a food recommendation.
Lists it among favourites.
Tried it and found it not that great.
Recommends chicken dopiaza, bharta and dal makhani from here.
Says it was nice though they don't know the area well
Names Jai Hind for veg rolls when asked for the best roll place.
Recommends it as a budget-friendly option for late-night eating.
Recommends it for amazing food, especially paneer dishes suitable for a vegetarian.
Lists it among overhyped places.
Best North Indian; their dal makhni is to die for
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Last verified 23/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.