When someone thinks of Kolkata, they think of the famous Roshogulla or Rasgulla. This spongy sweet delight has been winning the hearts of Kolkatans for centuries and has witnessed many variations in forms, flavours and textures, to the point where it has gone global! "Banglar Roshogulla" now has its own GI tag, and no meal in the City of Joy is complete without this hearty mishti. Every corner of this city has its own variation of Rasgulla to serve, and we bring you the ultimate list of all the OG places that make the best rasgulla in Kolkata.
The Ultimate Dessert: 8 Best Rasgulla Spots In Town To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Gupta Brothers
Widely known as Kolkata's favourite sweet shop, Gupta Brother's chain of sweets and snacks shop is renowned for its topmost quality, wide variety and accessible locations. Not only do they have their own restaurants, but they also offer catering services for many occasions. Try out their traditional big-size Bengali Rasgulla, a one-of-a-kind sweet you'll only find here.
Timing: 6 AM to 2 AM
Rating: 4.2
Price: INR 40 for a single piece
Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick
Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick gained their initial level of hype because of their Korapak and Nolen gur sweets back in the day. It is now run by second and third generation owners and has multiple outlets across town. If you're in the mood to try something fancy apart from the classic white rasgulla, give their baked Rosogolla a try. Not only have they experimented with baking the Rasgulla, but also specialise in the baked Mihidana and the baked Rabdi. A sealed packet of the same will cost you under INR 375.
Timing: 10 AM to 8:30 AM
Rating: 4.3
Price: INR 75 for five pieces
Narendra Mistanna Bhandar
Narendra Mistanna Bhandar is an underrated gem in the city near the Royal Calcutta Golf Club. Their rasgullas are more like Kheer Mohan, a popular Odia sweet, firmer than a rasgulla and with a thicker sugar syrup. This chain belongs to the same owner of Bangasree Mistana Bhandar. Though they are not listed with Swiggy or Zomato, you can walk in or have a takeaway packed as well. It is pretty affordable as well.
Timing: 4.3
Rating: 7 AM to 10 PM
Price: INR 10 per piece
Chittaranjan Mistanna Bhandar, Shyambazar Street
Chittaranjan Mistanna Bhandar is a 115-year-old mishti shop known for selling Kolkata’s GI-tagged Rosogolla. It is said to have maintained the taste of its sweet consistently over all these years. Expect a perfectly spongy and not crumbly (unlike a lot of other local places) rasgulla with a perfect texture and balanced sweetness.
Timing: 9 AM to 7 PM
Rating: 4.5
Price: INR 15 to INR 20 per piece
KC Das, Esplanade
You know who's believed to have introduced this sweet to town? It's Nobin Chandra Das of the Das—the pioneers of KC Das. Today, KC Das is run by his great-grandson Dhiman Das. Nobin Chandra Das began to add elements to this sweet back in the day that would make the Rosogolla spongier, so people who prefer less sugar have the option of squeezing some of the sugar water out. They also specialise in a separate line of mishti customised for Diabetic patients.
Timing: 8 AM to 9 PM
Rating: 3.9
Price: INR 20 per piece
Bhim Chandra Nag, Girish Park
Another famous spot in town for this sweet delight is Bhim Chandra Nag. The closest metro station is Girish Park, and the Mistanna shop is close to Hedua Park. It's been in the business for over 150 years, serving rasgullas, which are known for instantly melting in your mouth. The Bhim Chandra Nag rasgullas are made of Chenna and spaked in chashni.
Timing: 8 AM to 10 PM
Rating: 4.5
Price: INR 25 per piece
Nalin Chandra Das & Sons
This is no less than a legacy shop, selling mouthwatering mishtis for over 175 years. It is a four-generation shop specialising in not only rasgullas but also sandesh, keshar chhanar payesh, special chandrapuli, chandani kheer and many other products. Its main store is in Kalighat, with other outlets around town.
Timing: 7 AM to 11 PM
Rating: 4.1
Price: INR 15 per piece
Ganguram, Park Street
If you're someone who lives outside of Kolkata but still wants to indulge in this delightful Bengali sweet dish, opt for Ganguram. They are experts in nationwide delivery and will bring the flavours of Bengal right to your homes.
Timing: 8.30 AM to 8.30 PM
Rating: 4.8
Price: INR 28 per piece
