Adi Haridas Modak

A very famous shop in North Kolkata, Ado Haridas Modak, which is over 250 years old.. This is one of the best places in Kolkata to have a Bengali breakfast (Kochuri or Luchi) It is my favourite kochuri destination and i frequently visit this place. In the morning till 10:30am you will get Kochuri (12rs per piece) with chholar daal, which i highly recommend. It is purely delicious. From 11am till 9pm they serve Luchi (10rs per piece) with authentic Bengali Alur Torkari.. You first have to take one plate (which consists 3 pieces, either 36rs for 3 Kochuri or 30rs for 3 Luchi depending upon the time) and then you can order single piece... The taste is amazing! They also sell sweets which again, i will recommend you to have after you have completed your breakfast. Another good thing about this place is that, they serve food in Banana leaves. No plates, just banana leaf which is a Bengali tradition. Must try! It is just a 2min walk from Shyambazar metro station gate no. 1. The place is situated on the left side of RG Kar Road.. Right at the crossing of Shyambazar, you will find two shops of Haridas Modak. Make sure that you enter the shop that looks old and worn out --- Adi Haridas Modak. The hall with a few wooden tables, benches offer an old-world charm which is hardly present in the city these days due to the new-found glamorous café culture. It is a very famous shop, so nobody would have in trouble finding it..

One of the iconic outlets which serves the best luchi/kochuri with dal torkari. The potatoes aren't peeled to remove the outer skin yet the sabji tasted delectable. It boasts of legends visiting the place in the bygone era and one can see the pictures of Ramkrishna Paramhansa, Netaji and many others on the walls. They have a good collection of sweets. I personally loved their rajbhog and gajar er sandesh. The place is just opposite Shyambazar golbari. It opens around 8a.m. We reached around 7:55 and in 5 mins, 3 tables were occupied. Kochuri torkari is priced at 36 rs per plate (contains 3 kochuri) while luchi torkari is at 30 rs per plate. Extra kochuri is of 12 rs while extra luchi is 10 rs per piece. I loved exploring the nearby areas full of ancient houses as well.

Went on a Sunday Morning, found people waiting in queue to occupy the seats.. Kochuri is good...but overpriced...Also they said dal is finished(at morning 9am)...so they served us only the aalu torkari.. Sweets are also overpriced and did not meet my expectation Suggestion...There is no parking space ...so just arrange accordingly

Labelled as the India’s oldest breakfast joint which is around 250Years old, well known for its sweets and Kochuri. Situated at the famous Shyambazar 5 point crossing. We went there on a busy Sunday morning at around 9:30. We had to wait for somewhat 10-15 mins for our turn to munch on their famous Kochuri and sweets. After finally settling down, we were served with Kochuri and sabzi on Banana leaf. The staff were too generous and polite to everyone. The Kochuri had dal stuffing in it though it was fried but it seemed very light that shows the cooking oil being used is top notch. Since we were considered late to the shop we were served with alu sabzi instead of dal. The alu sabzi was slightly sweetish (which is you are going to get at a sweet shop run by Bengalis) but delicious. And finally in the end the server also brought some sweets like Chenar(cottage cheese) jalebi, Kalajamun, Nolen Gur (Dates Jaggery) Rosogolla. Better to visit at 8AM though it would be crowded but it’s worth the wait. 😍 The price per piece of Kochuri is 12/- and rates of sweets vary from 10/- starting.

I recently visited Adi Haridas Modak, an Indian sweets shop located in Shyambazar, Kolkata, and had a mixed experience. The highlight of my visit was the breakfast, particularly the kachori and Daal served in a traditional manner on a Banana leaf. It was a delightful experience and truly showcased the shop's specialty in serving unique and authentic dishes. However, one downside of this place is its small size, which often leads to long queues, especially on Sundays. Finding a place to sit can be quite challenging, so I would highly recommend arriving early in the morning to avoid any inconvenience. Another issue I encountered was the lack of parking facilities in front of the shop. Whether you're on a two-wheeler or a four-wheeler, finding a parking spot nearby can be a hassle. While the breakfast experience was excellent, I found the variety of sweets offered to be underwhelming. The quality and taste did not live up to my expectations, especially considering the reputation of the shop. On the positive side, the staff was friendly and attentive, providing good service despite the crowded environment. In conclusion, Adi Haridas Modak is a great place for a delicious breakfast with their specialty kachori and Daal served on a Banana leaf. However, the limited seating, long queues, and lack of parking facilities can be a drawback. If you're primarily interested in sweets, you may want to explore other options in the area.

One of the heritage places of North Kolkata for breakfast. They are well known for their kochuri and chanar jilipi served on banana leaf. The quality is top notch. Service is prompt. Reach there as early as possible to avoid crowd. The shop opens at 6am. They serve a variety of sweets as well. Recommended for all food lovers.

Adi Haridas Modak completing 250 years. Authentic Bengali breakfast. Luchi, Kochuri with Alur Tarkari, Cholar Dal. Another heritage store in Kolkata. It's actually famous for breakfast. They serve breakfast in a Banana Leaf. In the morning they give you Kochuri and Cholar Dal. After 12 Pm they serve Luchi and Alur Tarkari. Kochuri Rs. 12/ piece, Luchi Rs. 10/ piece, Pantua Rs. 10/ piece. They serve breakfast in Banana Leaf is very unique. Every item is very tasty. But, the space is very small. The nearest metro station is Shyam Bazar Metro.