‘Ei Shohor Tomar Jonno’, Bengali for ‘This city is for you’ is the opening line of KOLKATA. No matter where you’re from, this holds true. A quick visit to Kolkata likely features phuchkas at Bara Bazar, biryani at Arsalan, and Lobster Thermidor or Chicken à la Kiev at Trincas. While these dishes are all 'quintessentially’ Kolkata, they are only a mere fraction of the city’s soul. 

KOLKATA is collection of original essays, photographs, and artwork exploring the city through the lives, kitchens, and streets that shape it. With writing by Anindya Sundar Basu and Madhushree Basu Roy, photography by Anindya Sundar Basu, and design by Nandini Thirani, the book captures everyday food culture and the communities that sustain it.

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Hardcover / 392 pages
Published 20 May 2025