Tung Nam, Old Chinatown
26 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/kolkata·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 23 threads.
What people say, in short
Tung Nam Eating House, an old Chinatown spot near Central metro in Tiretti Bazar, is one of the most consistently recommended places on the map for authentic Kolkatan Indo-Chinese food, with many people calling it their top Chinese pick in the city. Diners single out the pork, especially the dry chilli pork, and one long-time fan says no other place has matched its taste since childhood. The caveats are practical rather than about the food: it is non-AC, cash only, and the surrounding area is congested. One commenter also dismisses it as a nostalgia-driven famous place that no longer deserves its reputation.
Address
Tung Nam Eating House, 24, Chatta Wala Gully, Poddar Court, Tiretti, Kolkata, West Bengal 700012, India
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Dry chilli pork
- Best for
- Budget
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.
Recommended for lunch-dinner in Tiretta Bazaar.
Recommended for original Indo-Chinese cuisine.
Recommends it for Chinese food.
Says anyone asking will love this Chinese place near Central metro.
Best taste since childhood; no other place matches it.
Says Tiretta Bazaar breakfast quality declined badly over the years except a few places like this one.
Called an absolute banger for Chinese food, though non-AC; a budget option.
Named as one of their best Chinese restaurant picks.
Also recommends Tung Nam.
Suggests it as a good Chinese restaurant.
Listed among their Chinese picks.
Calls it the long-standing original for affordable, authentic Chinese, praising the pork in particular.
Recommended for authentic Kolkatan Chinese.
Says all three old Chinatown restaurants listed are very good.
Names Tung Nam, near Central metro, for wonton and noodles.
Named as best Chinese restaurant pick.
Includes Tung Naam in top five, liking the dry chilli pork.
Suggests trying this Chinese restaurant.
Their pick for best Chinese place.
Recommends for Chinese cuisine.
Notes it is fully non-AC and has inconvenient timings.
Names Tung Nam when asked for the best Chinese restaurant.
Lists it among famous places that are bad and running on nostalgia.
Been there and loved the food; asks for recommended items.
Their pick for best Chinese place.
Their pick for best Chinese place.
Recommended for Indo-Chinese food.
Prefers Tung Nam over Tung Fong for Chinese food.
Recommends it for old-school Chinese but warns of long waits and that it takes cash only.
Says avoid it; bad vibe and bland, bad food.
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Last verified 23/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.