A 5-Day Foodie's Guide to Goa

  1. Day 1: Breakfast at Cafe Ignasius
    20 minutes (12.8 km) from Dabolim Airport

    Start your day with a sumptuous breakfast at Cafe Ignasius, famous for its bacon pancakes and freshly brewed coffee. This charming cafe is situated in the Latin Quarter of Panaji and is a great way to start the trip.

  2. Day 2: Lunch at Fisherman's Wharf
    30 minutes (18.5 km) from Panaji

    Head to Fisherman's Wharf in South Goa to relish delicious seafood with a great view of the River Sal. Try their seafood platter, rawa-fried prawns, and baked crabs while sipping their signature drink, the Fisherman's Punch.

  3. Day 3: Food Tour in Mapusa Market
    20 minutes (9.3 km) from Calangute Beach

    Embark on a food tour of Mapusa Market and explore the local cuisine of Goa. Try cashew nuts, Goan sausages, spicy pork vindaloo, and the famous Bebinca, a dessert made of coconut milk.

  4. Day 4: Dinner at Vinayak Family Restaurant
    25 minutes (13.6 km) from Margao City

    For a budget-friendly and authentic Goan dinner experience, head to Vinayak Family Restaurant. Try their fish curry rice, crab xacuti, and prawn fry while enjoying the local ambiance.

  5. Day 5: Breakfast at Infantaria
    15 minutes (6.7 km) from Fort Aguada

    End your trip with breakfast at Infantaria, a legendary restaurant in Calangute. Their all-day breakfast menu has everything from pancakes and waffles to eggs benedict and omelettes. Try their legendary death by chocolate cake before leaving.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Cafe Ignasius (1 hour, ₹500)
  • Fisherman's Wharf (1.5 hours, ₹1000)
  • Mapusa Market Food Tour (2 hours, ₹800)
  • Vinayak Family Restaurant (1.5 hours, ₹400)
  • Infantaria (1.5 hours, ₹600)
  • Total Estimated Costs (₹3300)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, try the other famous restaurants like Gunpowder in Assagao, Suzie's on Baga Beach, and Mum's Kitchen in Panaji. In case you have less time, skip Mapusa Market or Fisherman's Wharf.

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