What you MUST eat in Andaman and Nicobar

Harvested fresh from the Bay of Bengal, it is deliciously cooked, deep fried, curried, as a side dish, to snack and what not!

The fish curry, the most consumed seafood in Andaman is one of the finest dish you can have! A mouth watering curry best eaten with a combination of steaming hot rice! Of course served with small rings of onion. The Macher Jhol is one such fish curry. Made with fresh white fillet fish filled with the Bengali spices of garlic ginger and coconut milk! There is also the cuttlefish curry, Fish Amritsari and much more.

Here’s another exciting and exotic dish. The lobster in this coastal land is another must try! Buttered and baked in a garlic smack or a lemon buttery sauce too, with a side of fresh veggies is one thing you can not miss if you’re a fan of seafood.

The Crab Masala, a spicy tomato based gravy, the most appetizing aroma and taste is an Indian delicacy served with Indian breads like Puris, Rotis or Parathas! How is different from India? Well, there is absolutely nothing that makes seafood better when it is fresh.

One can not talk about the Prawn curry or prawn roast! The coconut flavored prawn curry with hot rice is another heavenly dish. At a salty, beachy atmosphere this is what will make your day.

The Fish fry and the grilled fish is unlike a traditional delicacy. It’s got a different something to it, a sense of spice, tang and crisp! Yet another must try…

If you have always wanted to try squid, Andaman and Nicobar is the place for you! A great source of protein, a wholesome taste and a unique immunity booster. A guilt free treat you can get yourself that works as a healthy alternative to chicken fry or wings !

The list of seafood is long and beyond amazing. But the ones above are a must try if you’re spending some time in Andaman and Nicobar and you love seafood or want to try it. Given that it is freshly harvested it is one of the safest/healthiest places to try seafood at.

But as we all know, Vegetarian food is the safest to eat when travelling! There’s a huge option of vegetarian food for all you herbivore humans too! From Idli, dosa with amazing sambhar chutney to Dal, rotis, rice and the freshest veggies (as one of the island in Andaman is into Farming due to their nutrient rich soil). And since it’s the beach side, there are always munchies to have! Though they are comparatively limited, Vegetarian restaurants are now found throughout Andaman and Nicobar islands.

There are also a wide choice of fruit available in Andaman and Nicobar. Mangoes, Pineapples, Guavas, Jackfruits and mostly any citrus fruits too. Coconuts are available in large quantity too! Kokum is another commonly found berry in Andaman and Nicobar which is one of healthiest fruits there is to be!

Here are a list of restaurants you can check out while at Andaman and Nicobar;

Best Restaurants in Port Blair

1. New Lighthouse Residency
2. Annapurna Cafeteria Pure Veg
3. Amaya
4. Excel Restaurant
5. The Bayview Restaurant
6. Seafood Delights Andaman
7. Mehfil Restaurant & Cafe
8. Dugout – The Food Truck

Best Restaurants on Havelock Island

1. Anju Coco Restaurant
2. Full Moon Cafe
3. BLACK Pepper Lounge
4. Something Different – A Beachside Cafe

Best Restaurants on Neil Island

1. Dugong
2. The Island Spices Restaurant

Enjoy a delicious feast while you’re at Andaman & Nicobar !