Start your foodie adventure by exploring Mapusa Market, where you can find fresh produce, spices, and street food. Try the local favorite, bhaji-pao, a potato and vegetable fritter served with bread. The market is open daily from 6am to 8pm.
Head to Fisherman's Wharf for lunch and enjoy the catch of the day. Fresh seafood is their specialty, and their menu includes a variety of dishes from Goan fish curry to lobster thermidor. The restaurant is open from 12pm to 3:30pm and 7pm to 11pm.
Spend your last day indulging in some traditional Goan cuisine at Vinayak Family Restaurant. Try the vindaloo, a spicy pork or chicken curry, or the xacuti, a coconut-based curry. The restaurant is open from 11am to 3pm and 7pm to 11pm.
If you have more time, visit the Goa State Museum to learn about the state's history and culture, or the Dudhsagar Waterfalls for a scenic hike. For less time, skip Fisherman's Wharf and try the seafood at Ritz Classic or Mum's Kitchen. Don't forget to sample some local sweets like bebinca or dodol.