Hotel Sidheshwari Ashram

It is one of the oldest serving pice hotel in Kolkata esplanade area. You will definitely find a good vibe in this old hotel like atmosphere. Now coming to food items, it serves best "Posto Bora". But you have to come after 1 P.M to have it. Many bengali style fish items were available. I tried "Chingri macher chochori", "Chingri malaikari" and "Rui bhapa. All the items were very tasty, specially Rui bhapa. Only one feedback 'masoor dal' was serves cold and taste was basic. So, don't try dal items here. Instead invest your money in fish if you are fish lover. Otherwise mutton is also available. Price varies on the market rate of the fish.

To reach Siddheswari Ashram from the Esplanade crossing, keep Anadi Cabin on your right and walk straight until you reach the home of Rani Rashmoni. A few doors right from Rani’s house in Jaanbajar, as this area is popularly known, is where our humble pice hotel is located. If you or your partner swears by glamorous, gleaming glass façades and prefer to eat ambience instead of food, steer clear of this place for it will disappoint you. Find the eatery with its stone-topped tables and patrons relishing their meals from banana leaf plates. At the door is a large chalkboard announcing the day’s menu. It is updated every day per the availability of fresh ingredients. Just enjoy the food.

This place is known for serving authentic Bengali cuisine—and I must say, people keep coming back for classics like Posto Bora, Macher Jhol, Chingri Malai, Rui/Bhetki fish, dal-bhaat with alu bhaja, aam-er chatni, and more. We tried daal-bhaat, fish, mutton, posto and a few other items—and trust me, the food was really good. The ambience has a vintage, nostalgic vibe—old structure, simple furniture, banana leaves for serving, clay pots for water. Those little details definitely add charm. That said, this is very much a people’s hotel (pice hotel)—non-AC, small area, retro style. At peak lunch times, it can get crowded, and you may need to share tables with strangers. Waiting for a seat is common. For me personally, it’s a one-time experience. I’m not being a snob, but while I enjoyed the food, I don’t think I’ll come back again. Still, if you’re looking for a true Bengali food experience—simple, warm, tasty, abundant, and over 100 years old in legacy—this place is worth a visit at least once.

All good for the price, food is very light for people who want home food. Bengali cuisine of course but yes, I had Ruhi Kosha, which had a very sweet to ato based gravy which is not my preference, fish was really fresh, moist and tasty for sure but the gravy i absolutely couldn't have cause my taste is spicy and no sweetness in non veg food. But the mung dal with coconut was really yum.

Splendid Bengali cuisine…. Takes you back ages wrt how Bengali food used to taste and served to commoners prior to when experimentation started. Splendid ambience and hosts ! Must go for anybody / traveller wanting to try Bengali food in Kolkata !

A well-managed place, undoubtedly does justice to the crowd who makes it through the unpopular location. Serves a meal that fills your heart and soul living up to the goodness that the city is all about. Tried their bhanpa rui and laupata diye maachher matha, it was too good to hit the taste buds right. Highly recommend.

This place is hands down the best Taste-friendly Bengali Cuisine hotel in Kolkata right now, offering authentic Bengali cuisine that’s always fresh and delicious. Everything I’ve tried so far has tasted amazing, and I’ll definitely be visiting again to try more dishes. The only downside is that it gets quite overcrowded, and seating is limited, you often have to wait for a table, sometimes even standing by while others finish their meals, almost like a game of musical chairs. If they could improve the seating arrangement, this place would easily be the best of the best. Honest opinion, as always!

A Taste of Home at Hotel Siddheswari Ashram! Hotel Siddheswari Ashram on Rani Rasmoni Road, Kolkata, is a fantastic Bengali hotel that perfectly embodies the spirit of a classic Pice Hotel. This place is a culinary haven for anyone craving authentic, home-style Bengali food that's cooked with less oil and spice. The food is incredibly delicious and genuinely tastes like homemade. We savored their delicious daal, crispy fries, and flavorful posto bora. The variety of fish items is impressive, with the bhapa rui and chingri malai curry being absolute standouts. The mutton and chicken curries are also superb. The well-behaved staff and reasonable price add to the pleasant experience. Despite its old-style house feel, the place feels fresh and new. With its great food and homely atmosphere, this spot offers a truly comforting dining experience.