Girish & Nakur are the last of the few greats left. The sweets are made daily and are fresh. Renowned for their "Jolbhora" and "Kanchagolla". They have updated their sweets with time and now you can also get sweets flavoured with chocolate, black current, mango, pineapple. Howeverm they are still true to their heritage and roots. THE BEST !!! More

Best place for bengali sweets in calcutta.....over 100 years old More

This is the best Bengali confectioner in Kolkata. That means sweet shop. But outsider don't get confused - it is not a Indian restaurant. I don't know why it is listed as Indian cuisine restaurant. The quality of sweets are just best in the city. Varity is also very good. More

"looks are deceiving" people say so Don't go by the look of the shop, you will not find fancy air conditioning or beautifl ceiling or anything you expect from a no 1 shop in tripadvisor, however when you taste their sweets.....mmmmmmmmm...... thats the sound that will come out of your moth. I am a regular to this shop for the... More

These confectioners are indeed one the best in Kolkata and a much frequented place by the ardent mishti connoisseurs. The residents of north Kolkata can vouch for consistent excellent quality and flavour of the "mishti" that has been sold at this establishment since decades. Do try the heavenly Jol Bhora Taal Saansh Sandesh, the Chandrapuli and the Chocolate Sandesh. You... More

There are scores and scores of sweet shops in Kolkata , but this is the place which is the best with a capital B . Their original surefire hits are now supplemented with a cocoa-based newcomer, which is absolutely smashing . Be prepared to add a few kilos after a visit there , but please , do it. More

girish is the epitome of mishti in kolkata. long being an underdog, i see it suddenly getting a lot of popularity! their chocolate rice balls are great and everything else is great too! try and consume it on the day of purchase. its fresh. More

These people are traditional masters in the art of sweetmeat manufacture aka "sandesh", and hold a place of honour in the trade. There isn't much variety in terms of the items on offer, but the emphasis is on quality. The establishment has dedicated clientele who swear by their reputation and will not look elsewhere for their needs. There are, however,... More

sanedesh and rosogolla made by this place is outstanding and very distinctive from other shops. thier nalen gur sandesh made out of jaggery avble during winter is a delicay and cant be matched. even kada pak and choco , and other flavored sandesh is a treat. must to carry back home. More