Kasturi
42 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/kolkata·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 20 threads.
What people say, in short
Kasturi is a frequently recommended Bengali restaurant in Kolkata, with many people naming it among the city's best and diners singling out the kochupata chingri and fish fry, and two the paturi. Commenters also call it budget-friendly, and one likes that the menu shows the cooked food before you order. The caveats: a couple of diners say quality has slipped over time, one warns the fish fry is inconsistent, and a few find the place overrated, with one calling the food overhyped.
Address
Kasturi, 7A, Marquis St, Esplanade, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016, India
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Kochupata chingri, Paturi, Fish fry
- Best for
- Budget, Visitors
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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.
Praises the paturi and kochupata chingri as excellent.
Recommends it along with 6 Ballygunge Place and Kosha-Koshe.
Suggested as a budget Bengali option.
Loves the kochupata chingri there.
Recommends it for affordability.
Suggests people praising Oh! Calcutta haven't tried Kasturi.
Names it as best Bengali food place.
Says Kashturi is the best without a doubt; also mentions Soptopadi.
Listed among the best Bengali cuisine options in Kolkata.
Recommends Kasturi and urges visitors not to skip the kochupata chingri.
Lists it among places to try for Bengali cuisine.
Good for East Bengal Dhaka-style food but quality average.
Says their fish fry quality is very inconsistent.
Suggests as a Bengali-themed restaurant to try
Recommends it for Bengali food.
Bengali chain that consistently serves good quality, good-tasting mutton.
Named it as an overrated place.
Says Kasturi is not as good as before.
Names it as best Bengali food place.
Recommends a specific dish there.
Taste very good but quality has fallen; eat in rather than order.
Their bhetki paturi's fish tasted bland and not like real bhetki.
Calls it overhyped, with undercooked mutton.
Suggests it as a place to try
Suggests it as a low-budget Bengali option.
Suggests trying the Dhakai biryani from Kasturi.
Appreciates that the menu displays cooked dishes before ordering, and would go there themselves.
Declares Kasturi the definitive answer.
Best for those who focus only on food.
Recommends Kasturi
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Last verified 23/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.