Scottish Vlogger Tries Kolkata's Rs 125 Fish Kabiraji, Watch His Reaction

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30-05-2025

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Scottish vlogger Hugh Abroad visited Kolkata's Indian Coffee House and tried the popular fish kabiraji, priced at just Rs 125.
West Bengal is a paradise for fish lovers, with its rich culinary tradition featuring iconic dishes such as macher jhol and fish kabiraji. In Kolkata, the Indian Coffee House stands as both a historic landmark and a beloved eatery, frequented by locals and tourists alike.
With its vintage charm and affordable delicacies, it's a must-visit for anyone wanting a taste of old-school Bengal. Scottish vlogger Hugh Abroad stopped by to sample a classic dish — the famous fish kabiraji.
In a now-viral video, Abroad visited the Indian Coffee House and tried the famed fish kabiraji, priced modestly at just Rs 125 (roughly $1.50). Seated at a yellow-stained table in the vintage eatery, Abroad ordered with a simple request, 'One fish kabiraji, please." The waiter nodded and confirmed, 'Okay."
When the dish arrived, Abroad appeared impressed, exclaiming, 'It looks dyn-a-mite!"
The golden-brown fish kabiraji sat on a plate accompanied by onion salad, mustard, and ketchup. He informed his viewers that a quick Google search told him the fish used was Bhekti, similar to sea bass.
As he cut into it, he noted, 'Oh, it's quite dense, that's what it's like inside."
Upon tasting, he commented, 'It's quite heavy and a little bit spicy." He was honest in saying that it wasn't as 'soft and flaky" as he had expected, but still described it as 'very good."
Dipping it into mustard, Abroad remarked that it gave 'a nice kick" and enhanced the flavour. He then added a bit of salt and compared it to fish dishes back home, stating, 'I'm used to a beer batter, which is very crispy on the outside. But this is pretty soft and very bready." Despite the differences, Abroad was pleasantly surprised and rated the fish kabiraji a solid 7.5 out of 10. 'I recommend it," he concluded with a smile.
Shared on February 27 on Instagram, the video has already crossed 2.1 million views. Viewers were charmed by Abroad's lively reactions and his appreciation for Kolkata's food scene.
A user was curious, asking, 'Which Indian street food is your favourite?"
Another suggested, 'You have to try the best Kabiraji at Apanjan!"
A playful comment read, 'After sampling all the street food in India, your stomach will be the toughest in all of Scotland when you go back!"
Someone also recommended, 'Visit Dilkhusha Cabin for top-notch Kabiraji—it's near Indian Coffee House and the food there is even better!"
A few users also pointed out how heartening it was to see a foreigner genuinely enjoying and appreciating Kolkata.
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