Fresh chhana
The soft, fresh base of our sandesh.
Notun Bazar · Kolkata
Two centuries of sandesh, shaped by hand.
Six generations. Fresh chhana. Wooden moulds. Discover the Kolkata sweet shop where every piece is made with care.
Since 1824Family-made in Kolkata
Fresh from our counter1824Our roots
6Generations
HandWooden moulds
FreshMade to order
A Kolkata favourite
See all sweets Fresh from the wooden mould
A few favourites from our counter. Ask us what’s fresh today.
Our original shop · Notun BazarA sweet legacy
Where Kolkata’s sandesh story continues
In the 1820s, Moira Ramchandra Das came from Debrajhat in Bardhaman to sell sweets at Pathuriaghata market. His craft grew into a family shop, now carried forward by the sixth generation.
Today we still shape sandesh by hand with fresh chhana and traditional wooden moulds. Familiar favourites share the counter with seasonal sweets, including nolen gur varieties in winter.
Read our storyThe way we make it
Explore the craft Simple sweets, made properly
Patient hands and a little time make all the difference.
Wooden moulds
Each shape pressed by hand, one piece at a time.
Made to order
Many sweets are shaped fresh when you order.
Enjoy at home
Delivery is available through food apps.
Come taste Kolkata
Plan your visit We’ll save you a place at the counter.
Visit us in Notun Bazar or Ballygunge and take home something freshly made.
Our Story · Since 1824
From a village in Bardhaman to the lanes of Notun Bazar.
A family craft, shaped by hand and carried through six generations of Kolkata life.
Visit the shop313, Rabindra Sarani · KolkataWhere it began
A sweet-maker’s journey
In the 1820s, Moira Ramchandra Das left Debrajhat village in Bardhaman and came to Kolkata. He began selling handmade sweets at Pathuriaghata market, starting a family tradition that would become Makhan Lal Das & Sons.
Named for his grandson, the shop found a home in Notun Bazar, among the busy lanes beside Rabindra Sarani. The neighbourhood’s sweet-making tradition grew around patient hands, fresh chhana and a counter where regulars and visitors meet.
A living tradition
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021824
03Notun Bazar
04Today
Through the generations
The dates mark a journey that continues every day at the sweet counter.
The beginning
Ramchandra Das brings his sweet-making craft from Debrajhat to Pathuriaghata market.
A family shop
The year the family counts as the beginning of the Makhan Lal Das & Sons legacy.
A home in the lanes
The shop settles into Kolkata’s historic sandesh neighbourhood, beside Rabindra Sarani.
The tradition continues
The sixth generation keeps the sweets handmade and the welcome personal.
Made with care
Tradition you can taste
Sandesh remains at the heart of the shop: fresh chhana shaped by hand, with familiar favourites alongside seasonal varieties. In winter, nolen gur brings its warm, smoky sweetness to the counter.
The family also keeps a piece of the city’s modern history alive through Jai Hind Sandesh. First made around the time of Independence, it became a way for families to express solidarity with the freedom movement—and is still prepared today.
“History is also a tangible slice of time, which we can touch even today.”Kolkata food writer Indrajit Lahiri, on the shop’s living legacy
Discover the craftA taste of Bengal
Made fresh, shared with love.
From soft chhana sandesh to creamy doi, every sweet carries a little Kolkata tradition. Our selection changes with the season.
Find us in Kolkata
Hand-shaped at Notun BazarFrom our counter
Find your favourite
Explore the classics and ask us what’s fresh today.
Sandesh
Kanchagolla
Soft, lightly sweet chhana sandesh, a traditional favourite.
Sandesh
Jolbhora Sandesh
A delicate shell with a sweet surprise within.
Sandesh
Chocolate Sandesh
The Kolkata twist on a classic mould.
Sandesh
Gokul & Batabi
Old-school sandesh in heritage shapes.
Sandesh
Gnufo Sandesh
A famous speciality of Panihati.
Sandesh
Ramchaki Sandesh
A traditional sandesh from Sodpur.
Sandesh
Santipore Kanchagolla
The classic kanchagolla of Santipore.
Sandesh
Sorer Naru
A Bengali favourite from Poradaha.
Sandesh
Manohara
A sandesh from Janai with a fine history. It was dipped in sugar syrup to keep it fresh for longer.
Sandesh
Aam Sandesh
Mango sandesh made in the style of Bhuto Moira of Ariadaha.
Sandesh
Talsans
The well-loved sandesh of Chandannagar.
Sandesh
Jolbhora Talsans
The talsans of Simulia and Bhadreswar, with a sweet centre.
Sandesh
Kopat Bhanga Korapak
A korapak sandesh in the style of Madan Moira.
Sandesh
Korapak
The firm, rich korapak of Simle.
Sandesh
Batabi Sandesh
The old-fashioned batabi sandesh of Jorasanko.
Sandesh
Abar Khabo
The name means “I will eat it again”.
Sandesh
Obak
A sandesh whose name means wonder.
Sandesh
Golap Ful
A rose-inspired Bengali sandesh.
Sandesh
Green Mango Sandesh
A tangy-sweet sandesh inspired by green mango.
Sandesh
Manoranjan
A classic Bengali sandesh variety.
Sandesh
Kasturi
A traditional sandesh, soft and fragrant.
Sandesh
Biscuit Sandesh
A biscuit-style sandesh with a lightly crisp bite.
Sandesh
Chop Sandesh
A chop-shaped sandesh in the old Bengali style.
Sandesh
Ata Sandesh
A wholesome sandesh made with ata.
Borfi
Borfi
Soft, sweet and set in neat pieces.
Sandesh
Khir Sandesh
Sandesh with the rich taste of khir.
Sandesh
Ice Cream Sandesh
A modern twist on the classic, served cool.
Syrup & cream
Ras Malai
Spongy chhana in creamy milk.
Syrup & cream
Malai Chumchum
Juicy, syrup-soaked and indulgent.
Doi
Aam Doi
Sweet mango-flavoured curd.
Doi
Mishti Doi
Traditional sweet curd.
Ask at the counter for today’s selection and seasonal specials.
The craft
Good sandesh begins with patient hands.
Fresh chhana, gentle cooking and traditional wooden moulds. Each batch is made in small quantities, with care at every step.
See us at workWooden moulds, shaped by generationsFrom milk to mishti
A simple process, done with care
Every step keeps the flavour of fresh milk at the centre.
Fresh chhana
Milk is gently curdled into soft chhana—the fresh base of sandesh.
Gentle sweetening
The chhana is sweetened and cooked carefully so its delicate milk flavour stays bright.
Pressed by hand
Each piece is shaped in a traditional wooden mould, giving every variety its own form.
Made to order
Small batches are prepared through the day, with many pieces shaped fresh when you order.
Still made by hand
A little time makes all the difference.
At the counter, you can see the wooden moulds and the care that goes into each piece. It’s a living craft, passed from one generation to the next.
Read our story“Automation is still not implemented, and an old-age air is still there.”Food writer Indrajit Lahiri, after visiting the shop
Visit Us
Find your way to something sweet.
Come by our original shop in Notun Bazar or visit us in Ballygunge. We look forward to welcoming you.
Get directionsA Kolkata sweet shop since 1824Two Kolkata locations
Come say hello
Choose the shop that’s closest to you.
Notun Bazar
313, Rabindra Sarani, Company Bagan, Balaka, Notun Bazar, Jorabagan, Kolkata 700006
Finding us: Enter Notun Bazar and take the first left lane. Locals will happily guide you.
Open in MapsBallygunge
18B, Lake View Road, Kolkata 700029
Near Ballygunge Cultural Association
Around the corner
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