Kolkata's Pice Hotels, Where History Meets Authentic Bengali Food

In the early 2000s, while growing up in the bustling South Kolkata neighbourhood, I was barely aware that a different world was thriving in the northern part of my very own city. During my university days, visits to North Kolkata became frequent—and I was introduced to Kolkata's gastronomic universe tucked amidst the narrow alleys of College Street. These were tiny eateries, in a more-or-less homely setup, with benches and tables that used to be overcrowded during lunchtime—with people savouring freshly cooked three-course meals that were served for as low as INR 5.