Go Goa! The must eat's and must do's of the city.

A state on the coastline along the Arabian Sea, Goa a city on the western side of the country India is a go to destination for youngsters to party, for families to relax and for couples to take a retreat. Prior to 1961, Goa was a Portuguese colony which can be witnessed in its township and its culture. The 17^th century churches and its colonial period styled building with the perfect tropical weather makes Goa a must do travel location! If you are like us – the hungry travelers; you’re in treat with this post, as i shall be talking about the must eats’ and must visits’ of Goa.

The scrumptious delicacies: Must eat's

·       Goan Fish Curry

You possibly cannot go to Goa and not experience the authentic fish curry, a local delicacy. The traditionals enjoy it with steamed rice, since the aromatic coastal flavors are not to be camouflaged with another strong flavour. The Ritz Classic, Fisherman's Wharf and ZeeBop are a few of the restaurants that serve the best Goan fish curry in town.

·       Ambot Tik

A Portuguese inspired dish Ambot means sour, while Tik means spicy. This fish is cooked to perfection along with onions, tomatoes, local spices, red chillies from kashmir - one of the most screne places in India, pairing the dish with garcina indicia (Kokum).  Beach shacks serve this dish with optimum taste and quality.

·       Crab Xacuti

Made with crabs immersed in a flavorsome thick curry made of crushed coconut, red chillies and white poppy seeds, crab xacuti is a favorite among all seafood lovers. La Plage, Calamari, Souza Lobo and Thalassa are of the few best in town.

·       Bebinca

One won't be disappointed for their sweet tooth cravings as Bebinca comes to rescue. Also known as bebinka or bibik, it is a traditional Indo-Portuguese dessert made of seven layers comprising of plain flour, sugar, eggs and coconut milk. The consumption of Bebinca is usually high around festivities like Christmas. Martin's Corner, Toro Toro and Caravela Cafe and Bistro serve the best bebinca in town.

 

A trip to Goa isn't complete if one don' visit the local Shacks or Bistros: Must Go's

Ø  La Plage

If french cuisine is what one fancies, La Plage is the go. A beach shack in Ashwem, in North Goa it has a beautiful sea view with indoor and outdoor seating. The Ashwem Beach is a white sand beach away from the commercial and crowded parts of Goa. The must haves at La Plage include chicken liver pate, squid in carbonara sauce and mussels. Yum!!

Ø  Thalassa

Thalassa is hands down the best cliff spots in Goa with an infinite sea view.  Its an ideal location for sun downers. The place has beautiful Greek interiors serving authentic greek/mediterranean food and is famous among travelers of all nationalities. Apart from its scrumptious sea food, it is well known for it's music, ambiance and exceptional services.

Ø  Antares

Antares is a beach club located on the Vagator beach shore. It is a sought after place to party or spend the day relaxing at the comfortable day beds. The place is always buzzing with crowd and regularly hosts famous international artists making it a hot spot for party destination. Be it their wood fired pizzas, delectable cocktails or their simple cuisine cooked with the utmost fresh and organic ingredients, the place has ample to offer for everyone. The restaurant stands out for its sophisticated and elegant environment and gives a tough competition to Thalassa.

  Flea Markets: Must go, to eat! :) 

The flea markets of Goa:

-        Anjuna Market

The market kicks off every Wednesday from 9.00 AM to 6.00 PM. Anjuna Market was initially an exchange of commodities for hippies, but today stands as a full fledged market and a go-to for every shopaholic. What makes it a unique experience are the live band performances playing all genres including but not limited to jazz, rock and hip hop.

-        Beachside designers village, Ashwem

If luxury is your calling then head to "Le Souk" situated on Ashwem Beach in North Goa. The luxury market is open all round the year and has a beach side bazaar with a wide array of international and local designers displaying their collection in huge white tents under shadows of coconut trees.

-        Saturday Night Market, Arpora

The market situated in Arpora starts 6 in the evening and operates till the wee hours of the night. If you are a foodie in true sense and love to experiment with different kind of cuisines, then Saturday Night Market is your paradise. The market offers local and international products and is roughly segmented into three zones: the lower field has all the local produce from the country, central field has the central stage and comprises of a large number of food stalls and the upper field is made up of designer and boutique stores.

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