India » Dining in Goa

Goa remained colony of various European countries since last 5-6 centuries. The influence of outside invasion is also reflected in Goan cuisine, especially the Portuguese’s influence. Basically Cuisine of Goa is non-vegetarian, with lots of meat dishes, in which different variety of meat is used from pork and chicken to a wide variety of sea food like fish and prawns etc. Staple diet in Goa consists of rice, fish and coconut. Coconut is an essential element of every dish in Goa. Goa’s cuisine is an amalgamation of exotic Indian spices, coconut and reflects Latin love of meat and fish.

Famous local Cuisine

• Vindaloo: A scrumptious delicacy with Pork as its vital ingredient. Before cooking the pork is marinated in Vinegar, garlic and chilly.
• Balchao: This famous recipe consists of fish with shrimps and coconut.
• Xaccuti: This is a chicken dish cooked in Masala made from coconut and other Indian spices.
• Fish caldine: This is a fish curry cooked in coconut and turmeric paste.
• Bolo Sans Rival: a famous local cake made of layers of biscuits and cashew nuts.

Beverages

• Feni:  This is a strong alcoholic drink extracted from cashew nuts and coconut. 

Famous Restaurants

Balton’s By the Sea

Utorda, South Goa

Details

Cuisine: Indian, Chinese, Continental and Goan
Ambiance: by the beach, quite and romantic ambience
Alcohol Served: yes
Telephone: +91 9881070826

Sand N Sea

Candolim, North Goa

Details

Cuisine: Multi Cuisine
Ambiance: fun and entertaining
Alcohol Served: cider
Telephone: 9226894020

Viva Goa

Fort Aguada Road, Candolim, North Goa

Details

Cuisine: Indian and Chinese
Ambiance: Romantic
Alcohol Served: yes, bar attached
Telephone: (0832) 2276677