A Budget Tour of Bengali Market Bengali Sweet House & Pastry Shop, Since 1937
Let's be honest. ₹200 in Delhi doesn't stretch very far anymore. But walk into Bengali Sweet House & Pastry Shop at 34–36, Bengali Market, and that changes pretty quickly.
Here's a straight breakdown of what you can actually order and eat for two hundred rupees.
The Smartest Play on a Tight Budget
The Dilli Ki Chaat section has Papri Chaat, Dahi Bhalla and Mix Chaat all at ₹110 per plate, while Golgappa (Sooji or Atta), six pieces, comes in at ₹75.
That means one plate of Golgappa paired with a Golgappa Jaljeera Water at ₹30 is exactly ₹105, which leaves you with enough for a small sweet on the side.
Want two chaat items instead? Golgappa at ₹75 and Papri Chaat at ₹110 brings you to ₹185, so you've had two items and still have change in your pocket.
The Numbers Are Friendlier Than You'd Expect
The sweets are priced per plate. Rasgulla (two pieces) is ₹60, Gulab Jamun (two pieces) is also ₹60, Kulfi Falooda sits at ₹95, and Rabri at ₹85.
Pick Gulab Jamun at ₹60 and Kulfi Falooda at ₹95, and that's ₹155 for two desserts, leaving exactly ₹45 for a Tea at ₹40. Three things, under budget.
For something a little more indulgent, Rasmalai at ₹110 and Rabri at ₹85 adds up to ₹195. Two classic sweets, and five rupees to spare.
Yes, From a Shop Established in 1937
Most first-timers don't expect a Continental Snacks section here, but it's there. Veg Burger is ₹85, a Stuffed Pizza Slice is ₹50, and a Veg Cutlet (per piece) is ₹40.
A Stuffed Pizza Slice at ₹50 alongside a plate of Papri Chaat at ₹110 comes to ₹160, and since Tea is ₹40, you land exactly at ₹200. That's chaat, a bakery snack, and a hot drink from a shop that's been open since before Independence.
Three (and a Half) Ways to Spend ₹200
Every combo below lands at or under budget
The Chaat Pick — ₹105
Golgappa, 6 pcs (₹75) + Golgappa Jaljeera Water (₹30). Still ₹95 left for a small sweet on the side.
The Sweet Tooth — ₹195
Gulab Jamun (₹60) + Kulfi Falooda (₹95) + Tea (₹40). Three things, comfortably under budget.
The Classic Duo — ₹195
Rasmalai (₹110) + Rabri (₹85). Two heritage sweets, five rupees to spare.
The Full Spread — ₹200
Stuffed Pizza Slice (₹50) + Papri Chaat (₹110) + Tea (₹40). A snack, a chaat and a hot drink, exactly on the dot.
The Big Plates Are a Separate Occasion
Not everything fits within ₹200, and that's fine, the bigger items deserve a proper visit with a bigger budget. The Maharaja Thali is ₹285, the South Indian Thali is also ₹285, and the Tandoori Bahar items are all ₹245 each.
But the menu has enough variety at lower price points that ₹200 genuinely gets you a full experience, whether that's two chaats, two sweets and a tea, or a mix of both. Come once to figure out what you like, then come back with more room to explore the rest.
We're Waiting for You at Bengali Market
34–36, Bengali Market. Open every day, 8 AM to 11 PM.
Bring ₹200. Leave full. Then plan the bigger visit.




