Balwant Singh's Eating House: Why This Simple Dhaba Is A Must-Visit

Dhaba dining is a simple and wholesome option to spend your night with friends, family or someone specail. And, the dhaba we're talking about today, offers a unique drink that you must try alongside its delectable dhaba-style cuisine!

Balwant Singh's Eating House is a beloved dhaba in Bhawanipore that is well-liked by both nightbirds and morning strollers! You'll see people seated in plastic chairs and sipping hot, steaming tea at 10/B, Harish Mukherjee Road, Bhawanipore, Kolkata, close to the Gurudwara Singh Sabha, talking and vibing in the winter air or summer warmth. 

More than 99 years ago, Balwant Singh's Eating House is credited with starting the hot milk tea craze. The hot, steaming milk tea is still served in clay cups, or bhaar. The first floor of the dhaba is air-conditioned for all guests eager to try the dhaba-style cuisine. The concept continues and penetrates into the dining furnishings, which take the form of dhaba-style wooden chairs and tables.

About the food, begin with a traditional breakfast of aloo paratha, samosa, sabji kachori, and a plate of jalebis. Then, get the iconic beverages that have made Balwant Singh Eating House popular and aired on various travel shows—the kesari chai for INR 60 and, without a doubt, the most unusual mix of items we all love—the doodh cola of 1 litre for INR 180!

Doodh cola is a milk and cola blend that many people adore in the city of Kolkata. It appears that the dhaba created it on the spur of the moment, and it quickly gained enormous popularity. 

It is known that while touring the village, Balwant Singh and his son Bhagat Singh created this beverage. The milk isn't allowed to curd because of the method the beverage is made in. Over time, doodh cola emerged as Balwant Singh Dhaba's “legendary drink.” People come from all across the country to try this beverage. It is claimed that the flavour of this beverage is difficult to replicate.

Believe me when I say it's delicious if you've never heard of it. Doodh cola is one of the most well-liked modern food fads in the globe. It is tasty, quick, and simple to prepare. Drinking this beverage in the summer will gratify you.

The drink is the middle ground for when you do not want to drink hot tea and also don't feel like chugging a glass of lassi down. Creamy with the right amount of fizz and ice cubes! Worthy of TikTok? Yeah! A teamtime mood? To the T! So, do you want to drink the hype?

Naturally, since it's a dhaba, you must eat Punjabi food! Get a dish of chole bhature, which is fried bread as big as a giant's hand and is made with pure love. And may we simply mention the chole's sharp taste explosion? 

And if you're all about the straightforward, healthful diet, the tandoori rooti and dal tadka, together with the onions chopped into circles, will make the difference. Your other must-try dishes include a variety of kulchas—especially the Amritsari and Masala kulchas! We can say that these kulchas are the embodiment of multiple foodgasms. 

In 2026, Balwant Singh Eating House will celebrate its 100th anniversary!  Also, if you are a foodie and want to explore more here, we have several alternatives for you to try—soya chaap, chur chur naan, rabri lassi, paneer tikka masala, sarson ka saag, and malai tikka!

Time: 6 AM - 12 midnight every day.

Price: INR 500 for two

Contact: +919903975361

Google Rating: 4.1./5

It is open until midnight, making it ideal for late-night snacking. Prices are slightly higher. One of the go-to spots if you're hungry and there's nothing else open in the city of Kolkata. The service is fantastic, and you may eat your snack or dinner in your car if you want. If you're visiting Kolkata, consider going after midnight.