CR Park has the best Bengali restaurants in Delhi — each with its own character, price point, and specialty. This guide covers every notable Bengali restaurant in the colony, what to order at each, and which one to choose for your visit.
Restaurant Comparison
| Restaurant | Price (for two) | Best for | Must order | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maa Tara | Rs 400-500 | First Bengali meal | Mutton Kosha, Bhetki Paturi | 11 AM-10:30 PM |
| Oh Calcutta | Rs 800-1,000 | Sit-down dinner | Chingri Malai Curry | 12 PM-11 PM |
| Dadu Cutlet Shop | Rs 200-300 | Fried snacks | Fish fry, mutton cutlet | 10 AM-9 PM |
| Aami Bangali | Rs 900-1,000 | Upscale dining | Fish specialties | 12 PM-11 PM |
| Madly Bangalee | Rs 300-400 | Casual thali | Bengali thali | 12 PM-11 PM |
| Raju Phuchka | Rs 50-100 | Street food | Phuchka, ghugni | 4 PM-9:30 PM |
Maa Tara — The Institution
Address: Shops 45-47, Market 2, CR Park, New Delhi 110019
Phone: +91-11-2627-0033
Price for two: Rs 400-500
Hours: 11 AM - 10:30 PM, Daily
Maa Tara is the restaurant most CR Park regulars will recommend. It serves authentic home-style Bengali food at remarkably affordable prices — a full meal for two costs around Rs 500. No reservations, first come first served.
What to order:
- Mutton Kosha — Slow-cooked mutton in a rich, dark, spicy gravy. The star dish. Rs 180-220.
- Bhetki Paturi — Bhetki fish steamed in banana leaf with mustard paste. Rs 120-150 (if available).
- Aloo Posto — Potatoes with poppy seed paste. Comforting, mild. Rs 80-100.
- Luchi — Flaky, deep-fried flatbread. Rs 20 each.
- Bengali Fish Thali — Complete meal with rice, dal, fish curry, vegetables, and sweet. Rs 180-220.
- Mishti Doi — Sweetened yogurt. Rs 40-50.
Tips:
- Can get crowded during lunch (12-2 PM) and dinner (8-10 PM). Wait 10-15 minutes on weekends.
- No reservations. Takeaway available.
- Cash and UPI accepted.
Oh Calcutta — Mid-Range Sit-Down
Address: K-1, CR Park Main Road, Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi 110019
Price for two: Rs 800-1,000
Hours: 11 AM - 10 PM, Daily
Oh Calcutta is the step-up from Maa Tara — more comfortable seating, slightly more elaborate preparations, and higher prices. Good for a sit-down dinner when you want to linger.
What to order:
- Chingri Malai Curry — Prawns in a coconut milk gravy. Rich, creamy, mildly spiced. Rs 280-320.
- Kosha Mangsho — Slow-cooked mutton in a dark, reduced gravy. Rs 220-260.
- Bhapa Bhetki — Steamed bhetki with mustard and coconut. Rs 240-280.
- Steamed Rice — To soak up the gravies. Rs 60.
- Rosogolla — For dessert. Rs 40-50.
Dadu Cutlet Shop — The Snack Legend
Address: Shop 39, Market 1, Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi 110019
Price for two: Rs 200-300
Hours: 10 AM - 9 PM, Daily
Dadu Cutlet Shop is a tiny shop that has been frying Bengali-style cutlets for decades. It’s not a sit-down restaurant — you order, wait, and eat standing or on a nearby bench. The cutlets are legendary.
What to order:
- Fish Fry — Bhetki fillet coated in breadcrumb and deep-fried. Rs 80-100.
- Mutton Cutlet — Thin, spiced mutton patty, breaded and fried. Rs 60-80.
- Chicken Cutlet — Similar to the mutton cutlet. Rs 50-70.
- Vegetable Chop — Beetroot and potato croquette. Rs 30-40.
Tips:
- Kashundi (Bengali mustard sauce) is the essential accompaniment. Ask for it.
- Eat immediately — cutlets lose their crunch after 15 minutes.
- Cash only.
Aami Bangali — Upscale Bengali
Address: 40/56, Pocket CR Park, Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi 110019
Price for two: Rs 900-1,100
Hours: 12 PM - 11 PM, Daily
Aami Bangali offers a more upscale Bengali dining experience, with a focus on elaborate fish and seafood preparations. Good for a special dinner.
What to order:
- Kochu Pata Chingri — Prawns cooked with taro leaves. Seasonal. Rs 280-320.
- Bhetki Kalia — Bhetki in a rich, spicy onion gravy. Rs 240-280.
- Basanti Pulao — Sweet, fragrant rice with raisins and cashews. Rs 150.
- Rasgulla — For dessert. Rs 50.
Madly Bangalee — Casual Thali
Address: K-1, Kalkaji-CR Park Road, Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi 110019
Price for two: Rs 300-400
Hours: 12 PM - 11 PM, Daily
Madly Bangalee is a casual spot serving Bengali thalis — complete meals on a steel plate with rice, dal, vegetable, fish or meat, and sweet. Good for a quick, affordable, filling meal.
What to order:
- Bengali Thali (Veg) — Rice, dal, 2 vegetables, papad, sweet. Rs 120-150.
- Bengali Thali (Fish) — Thali + fish curry. Rs 180-200.
- Bengali Thali (Mutton) — Thali + mutton kosha. Rs 220-250.
Raju Phuchka — Street Food Star
Address: Shop 156, Market 1, Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi 110019
Price for two: Rs 50-100
Hours: 4 PM - 9:30 PM, Daily
Raju Phuchka is the most famous phuchka (pani puri) stall in CR Park. Bengali phuchka is spicier, more tangy, and more flavorful than the North Indian version.
What to order:
- Phuchka — 6-8 pieces. Rs 30-40.
- Ghugni — Spiced yellow pea curry. Rs 30-40.
- Aloo Kabli — Potato and chickpea salad with tamarind. Rs 30-40.
How to Choose
For your first Bengali meal
Maa Tara. Order: Mutton Kosha, Aloo Posto, Luchi, Mishti Doi. Budget: Rs 500 for two.
For a special dinner
Oh Calcutta or Aami Bangali. Budget: Rs 800-1,100 for two.
For a quick, cheap meal
Madly Bangalee thali. Budget: Rs 300 for two.
For snacks and street food
Dadu Cutlet Shop + Raju Phuchka. Budget: Rs 300 for two.
For taking food home
Order from Maa Tara (they do takeaway) + buy sweets from Annapurna. Budget: Rs 600-800 total.
Practical Information
- Cash is king — Most restaurants accept cash and UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe). Few accept cards.
- No reservations — All restaurants are first come, first served. Expect 10-15 minute waits on weekends.
- Dress — Casual. No dress code at any restaurant.
- Vegetarian options — All restaurants have vegetarian dishes (aloo posto, shukto, dal, vegetables). Specify “vegetarian” — some gravies use fish paste.
- Friday lunch — Can be very crowded as it’s the weekend for many. Saturday is better.
- Durga Puja (October) — Restaurants are overwhelmed. Expect 45+ minute waits. Street food stalls are the better option during the festival.