A fermentation city, finally served
Kolkata has always understood that time makes food better — from panta bhaat to properly aged achar. Tempeh belongs here: whole soybeans fermented over 36 hours into a nutty, firm, 23g-protein cake, invented in Indonesia 800 years ago. No tempeh maker delivers to Kolkata today. TempeWala does — shelf-stable, by courier from Bangalore, in 3–6 business days.
What ships to Kolkata
- Kripik Tempeh Chips — 6 flavours, 19–20g protein/100g; think of them as the adda snack with macros.
- Dehydrated Tempeh Bites — 59g protein per 100g, 6-month shelf life; rehydrate and cook them the way you would treat firm paneer, or crumble into a jhalmuri-style mix.
- Sambal Tempeh — ready-to-eat Indonesian street food; heat, spoon over steamed rice, done.
First in the city
There is no local tempeh production in Kolkata and the quick-commerce apps barely stock it — ordering direct is currently the only reliable way to eat tempeh in the city. Early adopters get to be the friend who introduced everyone to it.
Delivery details for Kolkata
3–6 business days by courier across Kolkata, Howrah and Salt Lake. Free shipping above Rs 1,500; COD available. Fresh tempeh ships in insulated cold-chain boxes for the committed.
FAQs
Is tempeh like soya chunks?
No — chunks are extruded defatted flour. Tempeh is the whole bean, fermented; the texture is closer to firm paneer with a nutty bite.
Will the chips survive the humidity?
Sealed, absolutely. Opened, use an airtight jar like you would for any bhujia.