Always wanted to visit and after visiting the place I understood why it is so famous. Do visit and try the stew. 😋⭐❤️

Suppose youre in Paris & you didnt visit the Eiffel tower? How it will be? Same as this shop if youre looking for Kolkatas street food and you didnt visit this shop for those amazing food. And dont forget have that giant lassi from the next shop.I personally like this sopt and the ambiance the typical office para ambiance. And a smell of Kolkata.

The quality has dropped drastically for unknown reasons , maybe lockdown ..Breakfast menu before 9 am is bread n butter , ghooghni , egg ( boiled n poached) n tea...Well Ghooghni ws pretty bland .. i could taste the salt n black pepper only .. probably had RICE STARCH mixed in to thicken the broth ... 3/10..Bread ws good.. no credit there ..Tea ... Was NEVER good here ... But.. today.. Oh my god... THAT WAY THE MOST DISGUSTING TEA I EVER HAD .. a watery bitter tea giving off a weird buttermilk after taste served in a peper cup of .. 1/10

Chicken stew was good 💥, I would love to recommend u people to give it a try if u ever visit dakers lane.

The best dish of chitto babur dokan. Chicken stew and Toasted bread.

Fish fry is one of the must tried dish,full with fish.the Toast and chicken stew is also delicious.

Sitting by the dacres lane and having Chicken stew, Mutton stew with bread has its own and unique feeling. Someone can complain that items are bit spicy, but every place has its own recipe. You can have tea also. I really liked this place, the ambience is unique. Good for a self visit or with friends, not proffered with family.

Sitting by the Deckers lane and having chicken stew with bread its an wonderful experience and forever memory for me.Chicken stew- must try for every visitors. Its just awesome. And have one bread/ butter bread with this.[5/5]Fish cutlet- A thick fillet of fresh vetki. Coating was crunchy. Tastes very good [4/5]Ghugni- not so good. [2/5]Tea- very strong punch of flavours from the boiled tea dusts. [3/5]

Personally felt that the place was overrated, as the most famous dish of here, the chicken stew, had no taste, and others were of poor taste as well. Very disappointed.If you are a person who likes to try out foods from various places, no matter how they turn out to be - good or bad, you can come here to get a taste of the tasteless chicken stew. If you do not want to be disappointed after paying a whole 100 rupees, I would not recommend coming to this place.

Been there some days ago..Tried their very famous chicken stew which comes with a piece of papaya, carrot and some beans along with a chunk of chicken. Taste was good but this along with a pair of bread costs 100₹ which seems a bit overpriced ...This place serves other fried items like fish fry,fish finger and other items like liver kosa etc....You can also opt for a cup of tea here...Though it was very crowded but Staff were expert in handleiding it ..So service was good at all.

Chitto babur dokan is one of the famous places of kolkata where you can have the famous fish fry and chicken stew .At first this place was basically for the working people who spent thier break time here and had their lunch , now its became one of the sight scene for kolkata tourists.You can feel the old Kolkata here and its heritage .

Tasty food... Real good joint for breakfast.

Not so goodActually its better to maintain more hygieneTaste of foods are not so special they are average prices are relatively high

Counted under popular places in Kolkata but what i found about this place is pretty overhyped.Menu that is tiny and too pricey.Tried their Fish roll and Chicken Pakora and i must say its just the name what this is left with.

Maintains food quality not like other new market street food centers..if u r here for shopping nd thinking about where should u take lunch then not to worry nd visit this place for lunch, tiffin, dinner at affordable price ..best in chicken dishes and roti also rice items

Its was just mind blowing experience over here. They serve us hot chicken stew with butter toast. Taste and quality is freaking awesome. I would request everyone that if anyone visits Esplanade i would request you to visit here atleast for once.

Chitto Babur Dokan brings you 80-year-old recipes that are city favorites. We recommend you try the chicken stew which is has a nice taste of pepper and cinnamon and serve with fresh vegetables. The mutton stew is also great but comparatively bland but overall it’s delicious and tender. The vegetable stew costs INR 25, chicken stew INR 70 and mutton stew is INR 100! Do not forget to try the Egg Devil and the mouth watering Fish Cutlet/ Fry. Make sure to reach before 6 PM if you want to try the mutton stew. It is open from 10 AM to 9 PM. Please do make sure to provide the boys with some tips and be sure to enjoy some added hospitality.

Chittababu is always good.. Bt quality is decreasing..

The chicken stue anad bread combo is awesome . You can also try the fish fry for sure

Its serves the best chicken stew with toasted bread in Kolkata! Its one of the oldest shop and has historical significance!

Its very overrated place, truly for the name that everyone chants its not that upto the mark...no doubt the taste is good of the food but its too spicy. And am afraid of the cleanliness as well as of the hygiene. One fish cutlet is priced Rs. 80 and Ive eaten more better than this on a restaurant of the same price as well as more big size than this that I tasted here.... its very over hyped in my opinion.

It is near Rajbhavan, Esplanade, next lane to Peerless Bhavan, popular eating house of office para. Chicken Soup, Ghugni, Dimer Devil, Bread toast with butter etc available here.

Chicken stew is the must try item.. Taste is just awesome.. Simplicity level is just high.. Loved this place... U also try fish fry here...

A perfect place to have a healthy breakfast if you are somewhere around Esplanade. It runs from a very small shop but they offer a classic, yummy and healthy food.

Very old n renowned food shop. Quality of food is good n very tasty but the place is very unhygienic full of flies.. but for taste it can b consider

Amazing street food is available here I tried first-time chicken strw here and its really so much testy and chicken pokora

Delicious food I must say. The bread was very fresh, soft and the chicken stew was amazing. Very tasty food

Very light, flavourful chicken stew with carrots, beans and raw papaya. Only that the chicken was slightly chewy. Crisp, juicy fish fry! Must have!

The best healthy and pocket friendly food here is this, costing u 23/- only. And yes do pay the exact amount here.

Very famous place in Kolkata. Street food. Diamond fry fish is yummy. Can get chicken and mutton dishes as well. Enjoyed it.

Those who once has went to the dacres lane obviously would have visited here. Chicken, mutton stew, butter toast even khichuri beguni all are awesome and heavenly in taste.

Having food at this place is not only about the dishes that come on the plate, its also about the experience,the legacy that you will become a part of.Surely,the prices here have increased over time and if you are highly concious about hygiene,you might be disappointed because this place mostly has street food for which Dacres Lane is famous.However,if you want to connect with a historical part of the city and enjoy a bite of crispy butter toast and have a sip of delicious stew,this place is highly recommended.

Iconic place,tucked in a narrow lane next to peerless bhawan,taste superb,had toast with ghuguni,chicken stew & khichidi all 3 in top class,will visit again when in kol.

Dont miss the flaky fish fry. I bet you will forget the Poppies in London.

Food quality is too good and not costly.

Very old and renowned shop at Decars lane. Quality of food is good at reasonable price. Good place for bread toast, different types of fry and especially chicken strew.

Absolutely wonderful. Early morning chicken stew is bland yet very tasty and unique!

Awsome tea, must try. The ethnic essence of the Names HIKI sarani ( Decars Lane) kolkata. All about food , adda and specially office.

Heavenly experience at the lunch time in corner of Dacres Lane.. Famous for bread and chicken stew (healthiest streat food😊). Tea and snacks items are also must try .. Last but not the least very much pocket-friendly

One of the oldest in kolkata known for their chicken stew and bread combo.Its mainly a road side shop with 180 years of heritage but dont worry they have there sitting resturant named Suruchi on the same lane.

In morning breakfast boiled egg omlet and bread butter are always availabile here.we ate bread butter with lots of sugar😍 it was really yummy.and a boiled egg of desi anda...Their behaviour was also too caring ,treated us as their special guest..... Overall experience very very satisfied...Lots of love chitto babur dokan...Love u kolkata💞💞💞💞

Dont need to explain this place. ❤️

Iconic eatery on Dackers Lane....must try chicken stew with bread slice. A cup of strong tea is must post meal.

Although a very small joint, but the hospitality that you receive here is incomparable. I have tried out their most popular chicken stew, which comes with two pieces of toast, mustard and salad. The person at the counter is friendly and will constantly try to recommend you side dishes like Fish Fry, Chicken Pakora etc. Quality of the foods is good, but price is a bit on the higher side. I would recommend. 👍🍱

(No! Dont look at me like that!! If you are really wondering the reason of rating this place a 5, Please scroll down and read the review)There are some places in the city of joy, that takes you back to the time when it used to be CALCUTTA, not KOLKATA. And one such place that anyday deserve a standing ovation for sure is Dacres Lane, a narrow dingy lane at Esplanade East.Named after Milner Dacres, the then collector during the British reign, this lane is more than 200 years old, and used to be a place to eat for sailors coming from various parts.Time passes by, but some traditions remain the same, and continued accordingly, no matter how fanatic the pace of the modern day citylife turns with time. And thats the way, Dacres Lane has been a pioneer place for grabbing some delicious bites, specially to the office goers of the area since ages. Even today, it is often termed as Mecca of street foods, by connoisseurs and aficionados.And the legendary stalwart, that keeps the pride of Dacres Lane glowing with all of its shine is none other than, one and only Chitto Babur DokanYes, this small eatery at Dacres Lane has been catering to its patrons since ages, and even today the shop remains crowded most of the time, a huge chunk of the crowd being regular patron since years.If you are in Kolkata(or a resident here), and not tried this yet, perhaps you dont know what you are missing out. The beautiful aroma, the delicious taste and the historical legacy, altogether makes an experience worth remembering, every time you visit this shop. In fact the deliciously delightful taste of the food and its addictive aroma is more than enough to make you a fan of this place.So, just forget about ambience, forget about classy decor and indulge yourself in the ocean of some heavenly taste.And to conclude, I must say that Chitto Babur Dokan is one such pioneer which cannot be estimated/valued/rated on the basis of ambience, decor and hospitality. It is a vintage destination which contributes to a part of the history of this city to keep it alive and glowing. So it should be estimated accordingly.A must visit for all the foodies out there.

What comes into your mind for a perfect winter breakfast? 🧐 If you come to Calcutta and visit the food gullies Chicken or Mutton stew is a must have 😍🔹In frame: Mutton stew for Rs.140 from Chitto Babur Dokan in Dacres Lane, Kolkata. Bread was charged extra!🔹Drool Factor 🤤: 0/5. Surprised? Dont be! Swipe to the 2nd picture. There were four such hair in my dish. This place is unhygienic and overpriced at the same time. 100gms of mutton with papaya, carrot and potato at Rs.140? For a street food. The stew was served cold. Simply cold! So try at your own risk. Because i couldnt eat this🔹

Food was great but the price was a bit high.Not worth 108 INR

One of the best among the small places with those old school benches on the lane.Good food is all that is catered here.Please visit here for that old kolkata feeling once again.Ala 70s kolkata feeling with the same taste that my dad tasted 30 years back when he first visited the place.

1st time visited in the year 1979. For good quality food and cheap rate. Although Sri Chitto Babu is no more.

Very old shop. But unfortunately losing its charm.

Awesome food at reasonabke price with good quality & quantity.❤️❤️

This is in one of the oldest lane with the best food and affordable rates Dacres lane. It itself is one of the oldest lane serving office goers and a lot more people for over five decades for sure. I dont know the exact date of their establishment. Although they also have their another outlet suruchee nearby which is also a perfect place. You can have a happy meal at very very very affordable rate. They serve the best egg devil. The besan layer is thin, with ample filling, what a taste! I fall short of words. Although, we were so busy eating we couldnt take picture much. Also, chicken soup with papaya is the best , healthiest, tastiest thing you can have . I used to hate but I fell in love after having it from here .

One of the famous street food shop at Esplaned. It is located in Decars Lane. Here u can find various kind of street food at very reasonable price. Chicken soup and bread is one of the famous food. Here u can taste bread ghugni, khichuri, Fish Fry, Egg Devil etc

The name itself is a tradition of its own.. serves the customer for decades. The fish fry is a must try

Every item is outstanding. This place carry so many nostalgia.

ALL DISHES ARE GOOD.MOSTLY BUTTER TOASTS.BUT THE COST OF EGG DEVIL WILL DISAPOINT YOU.

Food is tasty specially the Khichuri and Fish fry. Chicken stew is so so. Very popular to office goers and locals. Closed on Sundays and office holidays. Price is cheaper but not hygienic.

Chicken stew was awesome

Me and my friends are big time foodie.. We were actually planning for a long time to visit this place i.e., Dacres lane. We ordered fish fry , fish finger , chicken cutlet and pakora. It was amazing and also cheap. Would go there again if I get a chance.

This is a very popular destination at decares lane, and chicken stew is a very popular cusine, served hot with bread, delicious and you can find a very exotic flavor of Calcutta street food, near chitto babur dokan you can also taste the food of suruchi restaurant, this is also the part of chitto babur dokan, and all the dishes are very tasty and healthy, and Prices are also mid range, you must try the diamond fish fry (130Rs per piece), thank you.

Good

Here you have a walking menu and everytime you ask it they reply cheerfully ,their chicken stew and bread combo is of ₹93 and its mild and yummy and feels nutritious , their mutton chop is of ₹20 supper yum , egg devil -₹30 and fish fry -₹75

The most famous snack/tiffin shop in Deckers lane. This shop is carrying heritage of old calcutta. Almost 80 years of legacy in tiffin food. A dependable place for office goers for lunch. There is many office near about Deckers lane, so employees of these offices are main customers here.Tea☕, toast bread, veg & non-veg soup, stews, rolls🌯, cutlets, kabirazi, egg devil, chop🧆, khichdi( Khichuri re baba!), biryani, fried rice, chilli chicken almost all street foods are available in reasonable rate. Though they serve all kind of food but tiffin food is theirs specialty. Snack food are of great quality and taste.Other well known Chinese food they serve are totally bakwas🤮🤮. Chicken stew🍲🍗 and bread🍞 is a must must try here.Shop is in crowded Deckers lane, sitting arrangement is not great, no social distance or no others COVID protocols are being maintained here. This is not a boyfriend-girlfriend type restaurant. Come here to eat if you love heritage, taste, simplicity and need a problem free digestion over a long time use of hotel foods.

I first went there in 1970. Its popularity has remained the same even after 40 years. Quick, friendly, tasty food and inexpensive price makes it relevant even today. Butter toast, chicken curry, egg devil, fish cutlet all are great.

Dacres Lane or Food Paradise of Kolkata. A place where you can be nostalgic. This narrow lane connects Waterloo Street on North to Esplanade Row on South. Formally popular as James Hickey Sarani is known as Kolkata’s Dacress Lane. Almost 200 years old, Dacres Lane was named after Calcutta Collector, Philip Milner Dacre. so many fast food shop are there. Chittos Das, Apanjan and so many...

Have tried this so many times in dacres lane...food quality & quantity both are good.must try.👌😋

Very expensive.. it runs only for the name n fame.. not so special.. only thing that make it different from others is the mutton stew

Taste good but too much pricey.

It was great experience. We enjoyed the Fish kabiraji a lot.

The original Chitto Babu at Dacres Lane. Great Kavirajis and fry. Mouthwatering fare, pocket friendly but the place need to be spruced up. Best time to go is around 11.15 am and after 6 pm when the rush is less. Quality and taste has been maintained for decades.

Average taste.. I ate ruti and chicken stew..not so amazing..But it is good for health..

A small shop near CESC electricity officeMainly deals with 1.Veg stew2.chicken stew3.mutton stew4.TeaTea was not up to the mark, but rest are just awesomeIf they can give a minimal effort for cleanliness, itd be more hygeinic.(Plates and Cups were dirty)

Good quality of food as well as quantity, subtle taste, all that in pocket friendly price. Mainly breakfast items are served. Quite popular, yet no renovations of the store, might be preserving the heritage.

Just awesome.... Cheap, best, authentic. No can beat the taste of their fish cutlet and chicken stew... Its actually the taste of real kolkata.... The unchanged golden bengal

A age old and heritage foodie hub located at the Dacres Lane officially know as James Hickey Sarani.A Very busy place to hang around with friends.For particular this restaurant I would like to say that its ambience is of the premium class.The food quality is just awesome but when you get to compare the price with the nearby food stalls it may be a bit high due to its fine maintainable quality.A nice place to visit with your family,couple or hangout with friends.The must try at Chitto Babur Dokan is Chicken Stew and bread and tea.Apart from that they sell numerous of other delicious items.

Best fish fry you have ever found in esplanade.

Great place for fish fry and chicken pokora

Delicious chowmin with chicken manchurian...

Tonnes of Nostalgia and surprisingly well behaved crew (usually heritage place-polite crew doesnt go hand in hand..yes Im looking at you coffee house). Had the famous chicken stew and it tasted ok. The regular fish fry is good as well. Dont expect any kinda ambience though.

Taste of tea is bad & taste of bread and Ghugni r average . Price of tea starts from Rs 7 & bread-ghugni is Rs 22

Any one feel majestic heritage Kolkata experience

Place is not so clean but food is prepared in a hygienic way and is super tasty.

One of the best shop. Just wow. Cant get enough of this stall. I visit again and again. The quality of food close to god.

Chitto babu r dokan is one of the best places to eat in esplanade area. Best not only for quality, but also for its affordablity . The place is easily reachable, and the place also offers a lot of Indian veg and non veg delicacies. The place is worth men for its fast service. It would be an overall good experience here.

Visiting for the first time. Chicken stew was moderate but i have also tried fish fry which was awesome. Crunchy outside and soft inside. So flavourful.

Amazing stew, best when served hot, price is 100 now

A small shop in office para, but the food quality is awasome!,Simply love it❤. If u want to taste the real street food of kolkata then u must come to this place. Every student must come to taste the food. The Bread,chicken Stu is just fabulous,u must try it.

This small road side shop is a must visit for food lovers. All the items are very good & pocket friendly. Fish Cutlet & Ghugni are their star attractions.

Best fastfood in Kolkata

Very good...one of the oldest and famous street food shop in Kolkata. However attitude of staff and owner is not good, rather very rude. Also I am not happy with quality

One of the oldest brealfast eateries in kolkata office para. This place is famous for chicken or vegetables stew and toast.

Its a nostalgic place for office goers and players of different sports . We used to had our breakfast, tiffins while playing days at Kolkata maidan . They always serve quality food which is praiseworthy 🌹👍

Its a famous fast food stall in james Hickey sarani. (Deckers lane) One of the best joint for street food.Speciality:famous for its Chiken stew, fish kabiraji and cuttlet.Price: 200 for two peopleis little bit high but quality is good. Must try the chicken stew.

After Chittodas Suruchee Restaurant its the 2nd most popular place of Dacres Lane. Years after years it became favourite tea time place for office goers. I was eagerly waiting to try this place one day & finally I tried it.Crowd of mostly senior citizens and benches on the road gives true experience of Kolkata Street food. I ordered two of their most famous dishes...Ghugni and Toasted Bread (4.5/5) :------------------------------------------------------------------One of the most wonderful Ghugni Ive ever tried on the streets of Kolkata. Balanced spices and full of flavours, this ghugni deserves a try. Toasted bread was giving nice compliment to it.Chicken Stew and Toasted Bread (3/5) :--------------------------------------------------------------------------If youve gone though lots of good reviews about this place talking about their famous Chicken Stew. Sorry to burst your bubble, in reality it isnt so special.A big sized chicken leg piece with only papaya, carrot and beans was boiled with tumeric and salt. It was served on a plate with lots of black pepper on top. Thats all about the stew, it couldnt taste better because it wasnt made like that. Theres 100 times much better stew available in Kolkata.Pricing :----------------------Its Esplanade and its Dacres Lane. So its super cheap and unbeatable at price.Conclusion :------------------------------If you love Kolkata street food then its a must try. I wouldnt recommend you to have their Chicken stew but you can definitely enjoy their famous Ghugni, snacks and tea.

Delicious food at cheaper rate. It is meant for office goers but anyone can have food there. Mostly non-veg items available. Not very hygienic but fine.

Located at Deckers lane from Esplanade side. Small shop but mixed with tradition and nostalgia. Enjoyed the butter toast and chicken soup. Toast was awesome, perfectly toast and melted butter made that almost heaven. Chicken soup was light and healthy with large sized papaya, carrot and bins. Their diamond fry, fish fry, mutton chops, fish rolls are also famous. Sitting arrangement along the busy road, takes order after being sitted. Enjoy the food and people.

First time in Kolkata than must visit joint, have various dishes to serve including tea.Chicken Stew is famous here give it a try.

One of the best street food shop of kolkata. Try Fish fry, Fish finger, chicken cutlet.Just awesome and Damm tasty to eat.Near peerless and raj bhavan of Esplanade.Need to visit this shop whenever you visit Esplanade.

One of the best. Eating place in kolkkata.

Excellent quality of dishes