India's Goa state is renowned for its mouthwatering cuisine, laid-back vibe, and stunning beaches. Goan food is renowned for its use of fresh seafood and robust tastes, resulting from a distinctive fusion of Portuguese and Indian influences.

The following are the top 5 well-known Goan dishes you ought to try:

1.Rice with Fish Curry 

A mainstay of Goan cooking, fish curry rice is made with fresh fish fried in a hot curry sauce. Usually, a mixture of chili peppers, cumin, coriander, and turmeric is used to make the curry. Rice and a side of vegetables are usually served with fish curry rice.

2.Vindaloo :

A classic Goan meal called vindaloo is made with meat or shellfish cooked in a hot vinegar sauce. Typically, a mixture of spices including vinegar, garlic, ginger, and chili peppers is used to make the sauce. If you're not used to hot food, make sure to get the light version of vindaloo because it's a really spicy dish.

3. Bebinca :

Bebinca is a classic Goan dessert consisting of layers of sugar, eggs, and coconut milk. The layers are baked until the outside of the dessert is crispy and golden brown. Rich and delectable, bebinca is the ideal dessert for a special occasion.

4.Feni :

Traditional Goan alcoholic drinks called feni are created from coconut or cashew nuts. Feni is a distinct and potent spirit that is clear in color. Usually, it is consumed either neat or combined with other beverages.

5.Xacuti :

In the well-known Goan cuisine known as Xacuti, meat or seafood is cooked in a coconut stew. Usually, a mixture of spices including poppy seeds, coriander, cumin, and chili peppers is used to make the gravy. A rich and savory dish ideal for a special occasion is xacuti.

**Restaurants in Goa:**

While Goa offers a plethora of excellent dining options, the following are some favorites:

Mum's Kitchen in Calangute, The Fisherman's Wharf in Candolim, and Britto's in Baga are good places to get fish curry rice.

For Vindaloo:Souza Lobo in Calangute, Britto's in Baga, and Johnson's Cafe in Candolim.

Venite in Panjim, Confeitaria 31 de Janeiro in Panjim, and Viva Panjim in Panjim are the locations for **For Bebinca**.

For Feni: Mackie's Distillery in Nuvem, Paul John Distillery in Cuncolim, and Anjuna Flea Market in Anjuna.

For Xacuti: Johnson's Cafe in Candolim, Mum's Kitchen in Calangute, and Britto's in Baga.

Goa has a wide variety of food options, so you can find something to suit your tastes no matter what they are. Thus, on your next visit, make sure to sample some of the city's well-known cuisine!