Kolkata invented Indian-Chinese cuisine. Tangra, the city\'s old Chinatown, still has Hakka families running restaurants that taste closer to the origin than anywhere else in India. These are the top-rated Chinese spots in Kolkata.
#1
₹₹₹ · Veg-friendly · Park Street
ContinentalChinese
#2
₹₹ · Veg-friendly · Ganesh Chandra Avenue
ChineseAsianFamily
#3
Mainland China Kolkata
★ 4.4
₹₹₹ · Veg-friendly · Gurusaday Road
ChineseAsianFine Dining
#4
₹₹ · Veg-friendly · Park Street
ContinentalChineseBar
#5
₹ · Veg-friendly · Tiretti Bazaar
ChineseAsian
#6
₹₹ · Veg-friendly · Tangra
ChineseAsianFamily
#7
₹₹₹ · Veg-friendly · Park Street
ChineseContinentalBar
#8
₹₹ · Veg-friendly · Tangra
ChineseAsian
#9
₹₹ · Veg-friendly · Sarat Bose Road
ContinentalChineseBar
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best Chinese restaurant in Kolkata?
The top Chinese restaurants in Kolkata are ranked above. Kolkata's best Chinese spots specialise in Hakka and Cantonese influences adapted for Indian palates — what Indians know as "Chinese" is its own regional cuisine, especially refined in Kolkata's Tangra.
What is the difference between Tangra Chinese and regular Indo-Chinese?
Tangra Chinese is closer to original Hakka cooking — drier, less sweet, with chilli oil prominent. Regular Indo-Chinese is a fusion adapted heavily for Indian taste — sweeter, more saucy, with extra Indian spices.
What should I order at a Chinese restaurant in Kolkata?
Try the chef's specialities first — usually highlighted on the menu. Chilli chicken (dry, not gravy) is a good test. Avoid generic items like "chicken in sauce" which usually mean lazy menu work.
Are Chinese restaurants in Kolkata authentic?
Authentic mainland Chinese is rare in India. Most "Chinese" restaurants serve Indo-Chinese which is its own respected cuisine. Kolkata's top spots above represent the best of Indo-Chinese — for authentic mainland, you need to look at hotel restaurants or specialty Sichuan/Cantonese spots.