Mitra Cafe
12 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/kolkata·14 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Mitra Cafe is a north Kolkata classic that people frequently recommend for its fish fry, brain chop and kabiraji, with some calling it a must-try spot. A couple of commenters caution against it, with one advising visitors not to go there for Bengali cuisine and another arguing its legacy status does not match food found elsewhere. Overall, most recommend it as an iconic snack destination rather than a full Bengali meal.
Address
Mitra Cafe - Sovabazar, 47, Jatindra Mohan Ave, Raja Nabakrishna Street, Sovabazar, Shobhabazar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700005, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Fish fry, Brain chop, Kabiraji
- Best for
- Visitors
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.
Ended their day there happily, enjoying fish fry with kashundi.
Recommends it for Bengali snacks.
Recommends its fish fry and Afghani items.
Recommended for fish fry.
Suggests trying Mitra Cafe once for food during the visit.
Lists Mitra Cafe among must-try food spots in north Kolkata during puja.
Says any outlet is worth trying.
Says it is amazing.
Haven't tried but people around liked the food.
Advises not going there for Bengali cuisine.
Deliberately skipped recommending it, saying legacy joints do not compare to food elsewhere.
Feels its brain chop and kabiraji are must-haves that the original post overlooked.
Recommends the brain chop there.
Lists it among iconic places to try.
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Freshness
Last verified 23/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.