subject: Dining In Goa A Blend Of Different Flavours [print this page] White sands and beautiful beaches are only part of the magic that makes Goa the most popular tourist destination in India. Moulding together a perfect blend of Western flavours with everything that is quintessentially Indian, Goa is a place that is caught somewhere in the middle. For a terrain that has been under colonial rule for over 500 years, it has retained vestiges of a past that is at once beautiful and rich. Essentially though, Goa is a place that is famous for its laid back attitude and languid lifestyle that offers the visitor a reprieve from everyday hustle.
Goas unique blend of Western and Eastern flavours is all the more apparent in its cuisine. With a hybrid of influences that range from Portuguese and Hindu to Arabian, it creates a blend of different tastes that is unique to the state. Seafood is mostly considered the staple diet of Goans, combined with rice and usually a creamy coconut milk that complement the flavours of fish. Red chillies are another condiment that Goans use liberally in their dishes. Pork and beef are also used in their cuisine; Goa could possibly be the only place where this happens without offending anyones palettes.
Where eat, drink and be merry seem the order of the day, there are many places in Goa where one can enjoy a mouth-watering meal served in interesting surroundings. In Baga, St Anthonys Bar and Restaurants and Brittos are considered good places to try authentic Goan cuisine. But if you are in Calangute, Souza Lobo is the place to be. Between the Stone House, Fishermans Cove and Flambe, Candolim has a wide variety of culinary delights that will tempt your taste buds with outstanding seafood and fusion foods taking precedence.
When looking for a resort in Goa, a place that boasts a European flavour with Asian hospitality is The Retreat by Zuri Goa. This five star hotel is a luxury Goa resort that has the best of commodities and beautiful surroundings.
