During a recent visit to Kamani Auditorium opposite Mandi House, we found ourselves hungry after watching a play. With Nathu’s overflowing with diners, we decided to try Bengali Sweet House at Bengali Market.

Our Usual Preferences

We rarely choose such places for a proper dinner, typically visiting for Delhi chaat and quick bites. On previous visits, we enjoyed chai samosa, but this time, we ordered a stuffed gol gappa chaat.

Gol Gappa Chaat Experience

The waiter asked if we wanted suji or wheat (atta) gol gappe. We chose suji, but he brought us atta gol gappe instead. Despite the colorful chutneys, pomegranate seeds, and sev garnish, this wasn’t what we ordered. We requested a change to suji gol gappe.

When the waiter returned with suji gol gappe, it lacked the previous garnish, looking very basic. The golgappe tasted stale with a reused oil smell. Two of us couldn’t finish one plate.

Rosogulla Disappointment

Hoping to salvage our meal, we ordered rosogulla, expecting Bengali Sweets to excel in their namesake. Unfortunately, the rosogulla was fibrous and overly sweet to the point of bitterness.

Conclusion

It’s puzzling how Bengali Sweet House attracts so many diners with such poor-quality food. Perhaps the prime location works in their favor. We’ve had better chaat and sweets from local carts and sweet shops. Sadly, Bengali Sweet House was a significant disappointment.