Haridas Modak

Haridas Modak, located in the North Kolkata neighborhood of Shyambazar, is a historic and highly regarded sweet shop that has been a staple of the city’s traditional confectionery scene for over a century. It is famously celebrated for its authentic Bengali sweets, particularly its Sandesh, Rasgulla, and Chanar Payesh. The shop is especially well-known among locals for its Jolbhora Sandesh—a signature delicacy where the sandesh is infused with a liquid center, typically rose water or nolen gur (date palm jaggery) depending on the season. Known for maintaining traditional recipes and high-quality standards, Haridas Modak is frequently visited by those seeking a classic, nostalgic taste of Kolkata’s heritage sweets, often drawing crowds during festivals and celebrations.