Category: Food

If you ask anyone in India as what is a famous food in Varanasi, everyone can reply without a second thought- It’s banarasi Paan.

As Varanasi is a city in Uttar Pradesh, the cuisine here is Awadhi, North Indian, and Chaat (Savory snacks). There are plenty of good food, which you can find anywhere in the city. Well, we bring to you the food worth giving a shot on your visit to Varanasi.

Banarasi Paan

Paan, or betel leaves is usually an after meal mouth freshener. But, may be because the taste is so amazing, people in Varanasi chew Paan all the time. Deepak Tambul Bhandar near Dashashwamedh Ghat is famous all over the city for its traditional style of making Paan.

Thandai and Lassi

Thandai and Lassi, both are made from milk. In Varanasi, you can find them in every streets. The vendors serve thandai and lassi in earthen pots called Kulhad instead of glass or ceramic mugs. Because of the earthen pots, you can feel the natural chill in these drinks and a tinch of flavor of mud. In Varanasi, you can find different flavors of lassi and we recommend trying the Paan flavored lassi.

Chaat

You can find a variety of chaat in Varanasi. On your visit, you can try tomato chaat, chooda matar, Golgappa with dahi chutney, Laiyya Chana, to name a few.

Malaiyo

Malaiyo is a popular winter dessert. It is influenced by persian style of cooking. It is a creamy milk froth with flavor of saffron and cardamom.

Baati chokha

Baati chokha is what people in Varanasi usually eat for lunch and dinner. Baati is wheat ball, either deep fried or baked and chokha is a mashed vegetable made from brinjal and potatoes. The dish has its origin from the neighbouring state- Bihar. Anyways, Baati Chokha is now much popular in Varanasi as well.

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While in Mahabaleshwar, do not forget to visit the Strawberry farms; pluck some fresh strawberries, rub them on your stole, and just eat them!

Nothing beats the taste of freshly plucked strawberries in the farm itself.

Well, there is more to cherish your taste buds in Mahabaleshwar.

Mapro Garden Restaurant

At Mapro’s, you must try Italian delight pizza and chocolate brownies.

Address: Panchgani – Mahabaleshwar Road, Bhose, Maharashtra 412805, India

Visiting time: 08:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Bagicha Corner

This place has quite a name in their strawberry and mulberry ice creams and syrups. Other dishes to try here include corn patties, zunka bhakri, and corn frankies.

Address:  Dr. Sabne Road, Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra 412806, India

Visiting time: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Grapevine

Grapevine is a great place to indulge in Indian, Continental, and Thai dishes in Mahabaleshwar.

Address:  Masjid Road, Market Area, Opposite Fountain Village Hotel, Mahabaleshwar, India

Visiting time: 09:30 AM to 03:00 PM and 05:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Elsie’s Dairy and Bakery

It is one of the oldest bakeries operating in Mahabaleshwar. The place is great to try the traditional cakes and bakery items.

Address:  MH Road, Mahabaleshwar, India

Visiting time: 01:30 AM to 01:00 PM

Folks, apart from these fine dining places, you can also try the local preparations in Mahabaleshwar. You can find them with the street vendors. Try Chuski or Barf Gola (Crushed ice dipped in colorful syrups) in the breezy atmosphere of Mahabaleshwar, and we are sure, you will feel something different. The kind of feeling you don’t get with these ice in any other places.

You can also take home crates of strawberries and carrots from farms, chikis, syrups, and jellies from here. Also, you can book AC cab from Mahabaleshwar to your city for comfortable homecoming.

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The cuisine in Goa is majorly the coastal and seafood. There are three different influences in Goan food. One, the Hindu influence because of the origin. Two, the Portuguese influence, they colonised the state for about four hundred years. And three, the Muslim influence who ruled the state before Portuguese invasion.  

One your visit to Goa, do not forget to try these dishes-

Vindaloo

It is a popular meat dish in Goa. Vindaloo comes from the Portuguese tradition in Goa. It is a meat served in thick gravy made of coconut milk and traditional spices. People say- once you eat Vindaloo, you would not want the meat to be cooked any other way.

Kismur

Kismur is a fish side dish. People generally use shrimps and mackerel for making Kismur. The fish is dried and prepared with onion and coconut. It is a popular Goan dish that depicts the Hindu influence. You can also find the tinch of chilli pepper, which is also present is most of the Goan dishes.

Bebinca

Bebinca is the traditional Goan pudding, derived from the Catholic Kitchen. It is made from flour, sugar, butter, and coconut milk. The pudding has seven layers and is topped with syrups like honey or maple. It is indeed a favourite dessert of the locals and tourists as well.

Goan Fish Thali

You can also try the Goan one plate fish meal called as Fish Thali. The platter generally contains fish or baby prawn curry with rice as main. The fried fish and baby clams are served as sides. The platter is accompanied with kokum water, pickle, and salad.

You can easily find the above mentioned dishes in the restaurants that serve the local Goan food. If you have tried the local cuisine and found something amazing, do share with us!

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