Food Lover's Guide to Goa
While you can get pretty much any type of cuisine in Goa—from Japanese udon to vegan tacos— it's worth seeking out some of the state's seafood-dominant regional cuisine, which blends native and Portuguese flavors and ingredients. Here are a few ways to experience Goa’s culinary offerings.
Must-Try Dishes
Perhaps the best-known Goan dish outside of the state is vindaloo, a super-spicy curry prepared with vinegar-marinated pork. Many Goan dishes are also served with pao (bread rolls), another Portuguese influence; one such dish is sorpotel, an meaty offal stew. A good vegetarian alternative is pao bhaji, buns served with a potato curry. Though technically from Mumbai, this popular snack is found across Goa, especially in urban hubs. And don’t leave Goa without trying some feni, a local spirit made from cashews (in North Goa) or palm toddy (in the south).
Must-Do Experiences
- Go on a crab fishing tour in the Goan backwaters and then cook up your catch.
- Learn to cook traditional Goan food during a cooking class at a local home.
- Sit down for some freshly caught seafood at one of Goa’s beachfront shacks.
- Fill up on local fare on a street food tour in the Goan capital city of Panaji.
- Head out for some bar-hopping and try some Goan feni while you’re at it
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Street Food Crawl Goa
Food tours are the best way to indulge in the culinary delight and make a longer lasting impression on local food. Come and join us for the street food crawl of Goa, which will offer the best local flavors in the city, taste over 7 popular delicacies, that are the must haves in the city. This walking tour of the old city will give you a glimpse of the local life, its food and culture, ultimate Your for foodies looking to explore the city's cultural diversity through food!.
We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting, so that you can also cherish this food, feast your taste buds and have a fabulous and lasting impression. You will taste more than 7 mouth watering and authentic delicacies of Goa on this food tour, if you are a food lover and enjoy experiencing different kind of foods, then you should not miss this walking tour because trust us, you will surely regret it later.
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Private Market Visit and Cooking Class in Goa
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Don’t just eat great food in Goa, learn to cook like a local during a private cooking class and market visit in Goa Velha. With a professional cook, you’ll discover Goan produce at a local market and master the techniques of 3-4 Goan dishes, which include pumpkin soup, vegetable curry, and chicken vindaloo. At the end of the class, you’ll sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
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Village Tour, Crabbing by the River and Goan Portuguese Fusion Meal with a Local
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Great for foodies, this culinary experience takes place in a host home in the Orlim village of Goa. First, take a short walk around the village before heading to the river to catch crabs for lunch. Learn about the different cultural influences on Goan food. Plus, explore the large selection of spices and fruit trees in the garden. The meal features Goan-Portuguese fusion cuisine made from locally sourced ingredients such as fish cutlets, prawn curry, and caramel custard for dessert.
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Home cooking and dining experience with a local family in Goa
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Learn to cook authentic Goan food from one of the greatest experts out there: an experienced home cook. Cook with a local Goan, learn about the diversity of the regional cuisine beyond what you can find in restaurants catering to tourists, and eat the delicious meal that you made yourself afterward. Plus, you’ll experience all this in your host’s family home, to learn more about ordinary life in Goa.
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Private Cooking Class In Goa
Gain an authentic experience of Goa’s culinary scene in a private cooking class, led by a local instructor. Round-trip transfer from your hotel lets you find your way quickly and easily, leaving you more time to pick up fresh market produce, prepare traditional dishes, chat with personal host, and enjoy a sit-down, self-made lunch. All necessary ingredients, plus bottled water, comes included in the price.
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Pub Crawl Goa
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Bored of the daily routine work and longing to do something different? Perhaps, meet new people and make friends over a couple of drinks?
We run our Pub Crawl on philosophy: Drink triple. See double. Act single ;). Unwind your evening with an exciting pub crawl in the heart of Goa. We will hop from one pub to another, experiencing the nightlife of the city and taste local beverages and food with lots's of stories associated with them.
Come and join us for this awesome pub crawl to explore the best local pubs in the town
Three Pubs!!
Three Free Drinks!!
Three Hours of Unlimited Fun!!
With the cheeky hosts on this night out in Goa promises you a rollicking good time, meet new people in energetic & wild atmosphere, have fun and make memories. You will also get a chance to taste local wines, feni of Goa with lots's of stories associated with them. Guys it's not just about booze! some talks, enjoy fun games, some dance, some live music and even more fun to make it a night to remember.
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Ayurveda cooking classes
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While visiting South Goa, you can try some of the best Indian food in the world; however, this cooking class provides you with the skills to be able to make these Indian favorites when you get back home, too. Not only does your instructor teach you to make traditional Indian dishes, but you’ll get to enjoy your meal afterwards and take home some handy materials for preparing them at home.
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