A Food Journey Around Tiretta Bazaar - Kolkata's 'Old Chinatown'          

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 this...

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