Food of the Konkan

 

(This article first appeared online on 4th October 2023 in Mint Lounge, India https://lifestyle.livemint.com/food/discover/konkani-cuisine-western-india-food-111696403452704.html)

Coastal Cravings

By Raul Dias

Try It Here!
Soon becoming one of India’s most popular cuisines, the food of the Konkan and all its sub groups are being celebrated and savoured across the country. Here’s a list of some of the best places to get in on the Konkan belt food action… 

Delhi NCR

·         Swagath at Malviya Nagar for Mangalorean (Rs. Rs.)

·         Bernardo’s at Gurugram for Gomantak (Rs. Rs.)

·         Incrivel Goa at Dilli Haat for Gomantak (Rs. Rs.)

·         Maharashtra Sadan at India Gate for Malvani (Rs.)

Mumbai

·         The Konkan Café at Vivanta By Taj President, Cuffe Parade for Mangalorean, Malvani and Gomantak (Rs. Rs. Rs.)

·         Mahesh Lunch Home at Fort, Juhu, Andheri East, Vashi and Thane for Mangalorean, Malvani and Gomantak (Rs. Rs.)

·         Trishna at Fort for Mangalorean (Rs. Rs.)

·         Hotel Malvan Kinara at Dadar West for Malvani (Rs.)

Bengaluru

·         Kanua at Sarjapur Road for Mangalorean (Rs. Rs.)

·         Carnival de Goa at Ulsoor for Gomantak (Rs. Rs.)

·         Mangalore Pearl at Frazer Town for Mangalorean (Rs. Rs.)

·         Kamat Lokaruchi at Mysore Road for Mangalorean (Rs.)

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Price Guide

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(An edited version of this article first appeared in the February 2018 issue of Jetwings International in-flight magazine of Jet Airways http://www.jetairways.com/EN/IN/jetexperience/magazines.aspx)