Bengali restaurant · Jadavpur
Neighbourhood spot for real Bengali comfort food
Authentic Bengali food in Jadavpur
Authentic Bengali food in Jadavpur
Authentic Bengali comfort food
Traditional dishes like shorshe ilish and alu posto
Casual, no-nonsense atmosphere
The Chef is a restaurant in Jadavpur, Kolkata, located at 8B Bus Stand. It serves Bengali, Chinese, and fast food. The menu includes traditional dishes such as shorshe ilish, alu posto, chicken kosha, mutton kosha, prawn curry, fish fry, and bhetki. The space is simple and unpretentious, with a whiteboard menu that changes frequently. The focus is on authentic home-style cooking rather than decor.
Traditional Bengali dishes including shorshe ilish, alu posto, and chicken kosha.
Fresh fish preparations such as bhetki and fish fry.
Chinese dishes served alongside the main Bengali menu.
A frequently changing menu displayed on a whiteboard.
“If you are looking for authentic, unpretentious Bengali food that hits the sweet spot, this is the place to be. The vibe is casual, bustling, and very welcoming.”
“The more I say about this place the less it is. This restaurant is my go to place for having a hearty bengali meal which is not only delicious but also feels sumptuous; when most of the restaurants in the city run after decor and all the th…”
“I have visited this restaurant multiple times, and I am always impressed by how consistently they maintain the quality of their food. The service is excellent. One of the things I really appreciate is the variety on the menu.”
The Chef · Jadavpur