Puducherry Β· Culinary Guide
An authoritative guide to the city's essential dishes, notable restaurants, and definitive street food.
Dishes locals love β click any dish to explore where else it's popular across India.
spicy fish curry, best with rice, available at local eateries, rupees 150-250
fresh prawns fried with spices, found near the beach and seafood restaurants, rupees 200-350
unique local style biryani, try at Hotel Arul, rupees 180-250
South Indian staples, available at any local tiffin center, rupees 40-80
strong, sweet South Indian coffee, found everywhere, rupees 20-40
a sweet dish made from mango pulp, seasonal, available at local sweet shops, rupees 50-100
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