Goa still has the essence of Portuguese in the mannerisms of people, their names and of course the food. Palm vinegar, which is not so popular in other parts of India, is one of the chief ingredients of the Goan food. Coconut is very liberally used along with garlic. Vindaloo is quite popular which is a thick curry made with meat and fish. The pork cuisines include Chourico red sausages,sorpotel, leitao and balchao. Seafood is quite relished here. This includes clams, lobster, mussels, crab and prawns. |
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As far as the dessert goes Bebinca, a coconut based egg custard makes you drool.
The lower tax rate here makes beer, wine and spirits very cheap. Feni, a local drink, made from distilled cashew or from the coconut sap is very popular and is chosen over the other drinks not only because it’s a local tradition but also it’s cheaper.
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Some of the Restaurants:
Candolim has a number of beach cafes which are well equipped with music, food, dinks and comfort. Some of the restaurants include Casa Sea Shell, Oriental, Amigo, Mico’s, Cuckoo Zen Graden and Stone House.
Calangute has Souza Lobo opened on its beach front which tempts people with its excellent delicacies. Other restaurants include After Eight, Gabriel’s, A Reverie, Plantain Leaf.
Baga plays host to good quality, superior restaurants like Fiesta, Citrus, Indian Café, Lila Café and Le Restaurant.
Anjuna’s restaurants a little higher on the price. Places to eat here are Martha’s Breakfast Home, Tin Tin Tibet, The Jam Xonnection and Bean Me Up.
China Town, Le Blueburd and Jolly Jolly Lester are some of the eating houses at Vagator.
South Goa there is L’Amour, Palm Grove, Satkar and Palmira’s Beach Road.
Other interesting restaurants include Alfama, situated at Cidade de Goa Beach Resort and specializes in Indian, Portuguese and French Cuisine. Another good eating place located here is Dekhani known for its Goan food.
At Baga there is the Banyan Tree which serves Goan and Portuguese dishes.
Delhi Darbar at M G Road is famous for its tandoori items.
Sher-E-Punjab at 18th June Road again specializes in tandoori items.
Visava is reasonable and specializes in Chinese and vegetarian food.
Pastry Cottage is highly recommended.
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