Goa
offers a variety of foods from all over the world to try along with its
local cuisine. Goa is well known for its lip smacking variety of seafood,
which is savored by one and all. It can be spicy so inform the chef before
if you want it a bit sobered down. Along with the traditional Goan food, you
can find numerous fast food joints, serving western and Chinese food, at
most of the tourist destinations, cities and towns in Goa. Bedsides the fast
food joints, most of the restaurants offer fast food and Chinese dishes.Goan food is a mixture of Portugal, continental and Indian flavors. This unique blend of cooking styles is what makes the Goan foods stand out. There is an endless variety of seafood to choose from which includes prawns, lobsters, shrimps, exotic fish species, crabs, clams and oysters. For vegetarians, there are a large variety of vegetarian foods to choose from. Rice and curry is a popular vegetarian dish among the locals and is known for its hot and spicy taste.
Goa also has a number of fast food corners to choose from. These fast food corners cater to sudden hunger pangs that crop up while roaming from one place to another and offer a variety of foods to choose from. You can easily spot fast food joints like Domino's, Barista, Caffe Coffe Day etc in major cities and towns of Goa. Food is incomplete without drinks and Goa offers a variety of drinks to choose from. The most popular and readily available drink is the "Feni" which is an alcoholic drink, like beer. One should take it in moderation as it tends to react very fast and can get you drunk in no time. Apart from that, one can get the best beer and the finest wines in Goa.
