Student-favourite Satya Niketan harbours some of the most affordable eateries in town. You can head here for everything from cheesy pastas to chocolate-y shakes or simply just a cup of coffee.
Here’s a round-up of the joints we head to the most when the dining memo says yummy food that doesn't break the bank.
QDs’ signature tandoori and steamed chicken momos are game changers. Don’t believe us? Order a plate of chicken tandoori momos and decide for yourself. It's usually packed with campus students so try visiting on a weakened to beat 'em but they do have ample sitting to getting a spot to sit won't be a fuss.
Price: INR 1,000 for two (approx.)
Timing: 12 PM to 12 AM
Zomato Rating: 3.9/5
Must Try: Tandoori momos, peri peri pizza and red velvet shake
One for the wallet! Big Yellow Door, or as it’s more commonly known BYD, has the best comfort food for the best prices. Their cosy space, filled with mattresses to sit on, Post-Its with raving reviews on the wall, and fairy lights really complement their yummy baked pizzas and cheesy pastas. Their BYD Bomb Burger has made foodie headlines many a time, so you don’t really need to see a menu when you head there. Wash it down with a Kit-Kat shake, and you’re set!
Price: INR 1,300 for two (approx.)
Timing: 12 PM to 11 PM
Zomato Rating: 4.2/5
Must Try: BYD Bomb Burger, Cheesy Nachos Mexicana, Chilli Chicken Spaghetti, Chicken Mushroom Pasta, Penne Pesto
Managed by differently-abled staff, Echoes’ goodness permeates through their service, food, and ambience alike. It is also pretty light on the pocket, so there are essentially zero reasons you shouldn’t go to this place. The food—from their cream cheese pasta to the Death by Chocolate shake—is pure heaven.
Price: INR 1,400 for two (approx.)
Timing: 11 AM to 11 PM
Zomato Rating: 4.2/5
Must Try: Smexican Pizza, LIIT mocktails, pasta and shakes
Maybe you just wanna walk through the market with a delish mutton roll in your hand. That’s where Chowringhee Lane comes in. The widely famous roll joint is for those short hunger bursts and this place is the fix you need. Head over for the best rolls in the area.
Price: INR 500 for two (approx.)
Timings: 11 AM to 11 PM
Zomato Rating: 3.4/5
Must Try: Mutton roll, egg chicken roll, paneer tikka roll and malai chaap
As the name suggests, it's a construction-themed cafe with grungy lights, spare parts wall art and wood-esque brick walls. While you should definitely go for the ambience, it is their food you'll keep coming back. Char-grilled skewers, lasagna, Mac N Cheese and their freakshakes are some of our favourites.
Price: INR 850 for two (approx.)
Timings: 11 AM to 11 PM
Zomato Rating: 3.4/5
Must Try: Classic Chicken Burger, Farmhouse Pizza, Cheesy Fries, Peri Peri Pizza and Sizzlers
The first thing we noticed about this cafe was the spacious rooftop, which is perfect for the upcoming winter months to hangout with friends. A rooftop cafe in Satyaniketan means it's safe to assume that people here love to have shisha so do make a note of that. Some of the popular dishes include crispy chilli potatoes, chilli mushrooms, and shakes.
Price: INR 1,000 for two (approx.)
Timings: 10.30 AM to 11.30 PM
Zomato Rating: 3.8/5
Must Try: Crispy Chilli Potatoes, Shisha, Ferrero Rocher, Choco Brownie, Chilli Mushroom and Kitkat Shake
If you are looking for delicious, kinda authentic and value for money Asian food then don't think twice and head to China Bowl. The restaurant is dimly lit with old furniture and Cantonese tunes playing in the background so don't expect a mind-blowing ambience but it is the food that takes centre stage. The delicious wontons, khao phad rice and kimchi salad are our go-to order.
Price: INR 1,200 for two (approx.)
Timings: 11 AM - 11 PM
Zomato Rating: 4.3/5
Must Try: Wontons, khao phad rice, tum yum soup and kimchi salad
Don't get it wrong but this isn't a cafe, it's more like a grab-and-go spot for maggi and food on-the-go. Being the quintessential campus maggi point, expect a few very funky maggi options like Punjabi tadka, spicy lemon and barbeque coupled with tried-and-tested options like Hong Kong style and cheese 'n' pepper. They also have momos, garlic bread and fries in case you wish to skip the maggi.
Price: INR 400 for two (approx.)
Timings: 11 AM - 11 PM
Zomato Rating: 3.8/5
Must Try: Mexican Maggi, shakes, brownie and cold coffee