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Tiretta Bazaar, also known as Chinatown, [1][2][3] is a neighborhood near Lalbazar in Central Kolkata. It is usually called Old China Market. The locality was once home to 20,000 ethnic Chinese Indian nationals, but now the population has dropped to approximately 2,000. [4]
The Tangra Chinatown in Kolkata is the only Chinatown in India. Once home to nearly 20,000 chineese now only 2,000 remain. The area is now dotted with cheap chineese resturants and bars where people flock to party on a budget. Best to stick to the bigger and better resturants in the area though. Roads are is a desperate need of repairs.
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- Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal
- The Age-Old Heritage Buildings
- A Line Up of Authentic Chinese Restaurants
- The Iconic Chinese Breakfast
- Shops Selling Striking Curios
- Dragon Dance During Chinese New Year Celebrations
- The Chinese Temples
After the establishment of the Chinese-run tannery in Tangra in 1901, the Hakka Chinese population relocated to this part of Kolkata. In the 1930s and 1940s, around the time of World War 2, China Town received a large refugee population from South China. The population declined during the 1961-62’s Sino-Indian War. Now, around 5000 Chinese are carr...
One thing that makes China Town most popular is authentic Chinese food. China town is home to many budget restaurants that serve highly delicious fried rice, pork soups, crab soups, chilli prawns, pakchoy, fried wontons, dumplings, rice noodles and more. And most restaurants here serve liquor too. Some popular Chinese restaurants in China town are ...
While Tangra’s China Town is famous for Chinese restaurants, before visiting there for lunch, you can head over to Tiretta Bazaar to try out the authentic Chinese breakfast. But you need to visit this breakfast bazaar really really early. Chinese vendors start selling dishes like momo, sausages, zung, pork rolls, pau buns, wontons and more from aro...
The China Town is dotted with shops where Chinese vendors sell unique and pretty items that one can collect as souvenirs. You can hoard Chinese showpieces, Chinese spices and even Chinese medicines from these shops. Do not forget to bargain a bit before buying the souvenirs. Also Read: This Cathedral In Kolkata Is Quite A Replica Of Norwich Cathedr...
Chinese New Year usually falls in the month of February, when lion and dragon groups pay door-to-door visits to offer prayers and good wishes. Also, the people here organise vibrant lion dance, dragon dance and cultural show. Drums and cymbals are played, heralding the new beginnings. The celebrations begin several days before the actual New Year’s...
Kolkata has many beautiful Chinese temples, mostly around the Tiretta Bazaar. Many of these temples are referred to as churches, however, the traditional Chinese religion is followed in these places of worship. Some prominent Chinese temples in Kolkata include Sea Ip Church, Toong On Church, Sea Voi Yune Leong Futh Church, Gee Hing Church, Choong Y...
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- Chinese Cafes & Restaurants. Authentic Chinese food is one of the main things that make China Town so popular. Many affordable cafes and restaurants in Chinatown Kolkata serve great fried rice, chilli prawns, crab soups, rice noodles, pakchoi, pork soups, fried wontons, dumplings, and other dishes.
- Chinese Breakfast. While Tangra's China Town is well-known for its Chinese restaurants, before heading there for lunch, stop by Tiretta Bazaar to try the authentic Chinese breakfast.
- Chinese Festivals. Chinese residents here celebrate their festivals uniquely. Travellers who witness the celebrations of their main festivals get a lifetime experience here.
- Old Age Heritage Buildings. The Hakka Chinese population relocated to this region of Kolkata after the development of the Chinese-run tannery in Tangra in 1901.
Tiretta Bazaar also known as Kolkata’s Mini Chinatown, is a blend of Indo-Chinese culture. The bazaar is the only Chinatown in India. Kolkata has been home to the Chinese since the early 19th century.
There are only a few restaurants in Kolkata’s Chinatown that serve Chinese food made according to actual Cantonese recipes. Ah, Leung is a self-serving eatery renowned for its ‘Wonton noodles’ made in pork, their recipe for chilli chicken is also quite distinct and is a must-have.
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Feb 7, 2020 · Tiretta Bazaar (orTiretti Bazaar) in Kolkata, also commonly referred to as Old Chinatown, might well be the starting point of Chinese cuisine in India. The place is a wonderful spot to explore...
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