Established in 1910, Mitra Cafe was set up by Sushil Chandra Roy to honour a cherished friendship. The cafe’s name, ‘Mitra’, meaning ‘friend’ in Bengali, was a tribute to the bond between Sushil Roy and Ganesh Mitra, who gifted him the space
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The flagship Mitra Cafe is located at Sovabazar (47, Jatindra Mohan Avenue). As you walk by, the irresistible aroma of fried snacks draws you in like a magnet
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The seating spaces and wooden furniture are enough to give you the taste of nostalgia and take you back to the ’90s
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Beyond its famous food, Mitra Cafe stands as a nostalgic reminder of Kolkata’s iconic ‘cabin culture’
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When one thinks of Mitra Cafe, the first snack that comes to mind is the ‘special item’ Brain Chop. It’s the only place in Kolkata where this unique snack is served, exclusively at the Sovabazar branch
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Other food items of this legendary eatery include the Fish Kabiraji (above), Diamond Fish Fry and Mutton Kabiraji. Paired with boiled potatoes, white mustard sauce, and a fresh salad, the Fish Fry is a must-try
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Beyond fried treats, Mitra Cafe’s famed ‘dui takar chicken soup’, priced at just Rs 2 and served in a glass during breakfast, is much-talked-about
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Now with more than 14 branches across West Bengal, Mitra Cafe continues to serve delicious snacks under the leadership of Tapash Roy, grandson of the cafe’s founder, Sushil Chandra Roy
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