What type of local are foods are good to try? Im not keen on really hot food. so what does everyone like when they are out there?

if you are not keen on spicy try Butter chicken yummy, aparently alot of the beach shacks now cater for people who don't like spicy so I would just ask them to lay off the spices. I'm taking my kids and the little doesn't like spicy food so will be interested to see what turns up in this thread.

Has anyone out there tried the goan sausage? my bf says it's the most foul thing he has ever tasted? He loves the King Prawns though and xacuti!

Goan sausages range from mild to spicey. I unfortunately tried the spicey so won't be having it again. Agree, Xacuti is gorgeous, mildly spicey with loads of shredded coconut. Pork vindaloo is delicious and is absolutely nothing like a vindaloo you would get here. I would really recommend you giving this a go. Also try the local desert delicacy, Benibica -- again with coconut but is sweetened and is delicious ..... mouth watering now. Also try Tandoori Kingfish .... wonderful.

Dahl Fry, less spicy with extra corriander and carrot paneer with steamed rice, both from big banana shack........yumlicious!!!!

aloo gobi and any of the sea fish

jayne

In my experience you will not find any food to "spicy" unless you insist on it we were often asked how hot when we asked for hot curry it would only be equivilent to a Rogan etc and no where near as hot as a Madras so no real need to worry....
One thing what ever you want you will get, they are always only too happy to cook & serve as you require and will ask you several times during your meal if its o.k and will be concerned if you have not eaten it all....

Right... I love the local food, I'm a big fan of the road side stalls selling Samosa's, omlette sandwiches etc...

Here's some of my fav's

1. Just next tot he entrance to the fish market in Calangute there is a man who sells Omlette Sandwiches for 5 Rs/- - They are GORGEOUS!, not usually spicy, also has optional curry sauce to spoon in... (normally open from 4pm to 8pm I think

2. Samosa's bit further down on same side of raod is a dairy shop, they sell samosa's in the evenings, also 5 Rs/- they put them on a plate, mush them up and put sweet sauce on - yummy!

3. In Mapusa, one end of the market is a place called 'The Pub', well oposite that is a little stall holder that sells somosa's, 4 Rs/- I think, they're nice, also several places do Potato Wados???? in Bread for 3 - 5 Rs/- normally in the mornings - also very nice...

4. The usual local food is Fish Curry Rice, very cheap at most of the small restuarnts - but not really to my taste...

My favs are Nan Bread and Chicken Tikka - Try Indian Spice (Calangute) for Nan Bread - Yummy! And All Spice (Apora) for anything done in the Tandoor (not had a bad meal there EVER!)

There you go...

mmmmmmmmmmmmmm all this talk of food makes me hungry and makes me yearn to be back in goa

For anyone going to Highland Beach in Candolim there is a very clean stall / shop where all the food is kept in a chilled cabinet, they sell homemade snacks.

Samosas, veg & non veg. Egg Rolls (a bit like a scotch egg but wrapped in mashed potatoe) Meat rolls, similar to the egg but with spiced meat.

They are all great.

The girl there also makes great cakes (english style)

Best get them early as she is usually sold out by by unch time.

Steve

Oh Oh Oh... Just remembered the best thing to eat in Goa... (I've got a sweet tooth) - Has anyone been to Chocolati (Maybe not spelt correctly) - Oh my God! (Off at a tangent - Am I allowed to say God without offending none religious people? I read in the paper that someone called have the track 'Angels' by Robbie Williams at their service because it might offend 'ethnic minorities' - What a load of BEEP! -What is the world coming to...) Anyway Back on Track.... Chocolati - They're GORGEOUS! They are only open season time (means I have to wait a couple of months before I can have any But they are Fabulous! You can even smell the chocolate brownies when you drive past on a motorbike (and the building is set back from the road)... Do you want to know where it is???? I think I should work on a commision basis... Each person that I tell they have to buy me a chocolate brownie! - SOUnds like a good deal... (they're worth it!) - It's in Candolim by the way....

I came across the shop earlier this year and I agree it is all yummy .

The secret is safe with me !

Come on spill the beans exactly where is it?

Sorry, lips are sealed.
Can't come between a man and his brownies!!

Hi, know where you mean Rob , only noticed it last season has it been there long?
Steve, do you mean a stall actually at the Highland Beach?, cause I can't remember one when we went or do you mean one on the main road opposite a watch repairers?

thanks Jayne

There's plenty of non spicey food available....

You all must try a Malai Kofta though...Seriously tasty

Jayne it is right next door to the highland, Steve is right about it selling out early, we used to order samosas the day before, especially to take to the airport onthe way home.

thanks lin will keep an eye out for it

jayne

Chocalti is indeed gorgeous.

Also for non spicy try the fruit korma in the Plantain Leaf

I think this is a great thread! Keep the suggestions coming folks!