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If you want a more rustic, homely vibe, check out Bhojohori Manna. It’s not as upscale as the other two, but it’s extremely popular among locals for its everyday Bengali thalis. You’ll get that cultural flavor without spending too much, and it’s spread across multiple locations in Kolkata.

For authentic Bengali cuisine with cultural ambience, 6 Ballygunge Place is one of the most recommended restaurants in Kolkata. It’s set in a colonial-era bungalow and serves classics like shorshe ilish (hilsa in mustard sauce), kosha mangsho (slow-cooked mutton), and mishti doi. The place is loved for combining tradition with taste.

Some key characteristics of monsoon regions are: - Seasonal rainfall (most rain falls in a few months) - High humidity during rainy season - Agriculture heavily dependent on monsoons - Rich biodiversity due to abundant rainfall These regions are common in South Asia, Southeast Asia, parts of Africa, and northern Australia.