Girish Ch. Dey & Nakur Ch. Nandy

LEGENDARY!!! Words fall utterly short to express my happiness of visiting this sweet shop. One of the Oldest or perhaps the oldest one in Kolkata. The Sandesh were fresh, super soft and delectable for a sweet tooth like me. Just the right amount of sweetness. I am from Varanasi, for me it was great. The owners are extremely friendly and polite. The team and the workers are hardworking and polite as well. They even customised to my request of Jwalbhara Nolen Gur Sandesh in super fancy boxes (₹100/- each). One thing I must say that I felt very proud that a family is carrying forward the legacy and in turn preserving the essence and heritage of Kolkata as well. I am definitely recommending that if you are going to Kolkata, this place is a Must Visit.

Framed by solemn white pillars and guarded by an iron gate, Girish & Nakur stands at 56, Ramdulal Sarkar Street with a commanding presence—like a relic gently preserved from the pages of history. Revered for its extraordinary range of sondesh, the counters are adorned with timeless classics: Chandrapuli, Gurer Jolbhora, Gurer Monohora, Talsash, Chocolate Singara, and the iconic Sachin Sondesh—a few among many that I had the pleasure of tasting. In an era crowded with competition and changing tastes, Girish & Nakur has remained unwavering, refusing to dilute its essence. Its devotion to sondesh has never wavered, and that quiet consistency is perhaps its greatest strength. Behind the unassuming façade lies not merely a sweet shop, but a sanctum of memory—a place where generations have surrendered to their cravings, where sweetness is not just sold but woven into the cultural fabric of Bengal. For 181 years, this institution has stood as a testament to tradition, patience, and purity of craft. Visiting Girish & Nakur is not just about tasting sweets; it is about experiencing history—one delicate bite at a time.

One of the best if not the best sweet shop in Kolkata. It's so popular that full plates of sweets runs out while you are in line and you have to wait for the next best to come out. They are literally making the sweets in the back while the front shop sells out. Best recommendation are Manohara, Kachaholla, Jalbhara. There are also many other types of sweets to try out all of which are dry sweets.