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Cuisines - Pondicherry
Wide variety of cuisines available
There is a wide variety of cuisines that are available in Pondicherry or Pondy as it’s called. The name of Pondicherry has now been changed to Pudducherry. There are many restaurants both at top end and budget ones that serve delicious food. Some are known for their food and great service, while others are known for their chefs.

The food is great and places clean, but order for bottled water if unsure of the water. The restaurants serve Continental, vegetarian south Indian, non vegetarian south Indian, and French, Chinese and Vietnamese food.

European and French food
Most foreign visitors can be found dining at the French quarter and especially at two restaurants.

Usually these restaurants serve all cuisines, but tourist tends to stick to European food only. You can also try out the restaurant at Auroville. Some of the best known ones are Le Club, Carte Blanche in Hotel De L’ Orient, La Terrasse and many more.

South Indian food
South India is also known for a wide variety of delicious vegetarian and non vegetarian food that’s peculiar o this region. Of course Sambhar, Idli and dosa has reached many a Western shores. Nevertheless try these dishes out that are extremely delicious. Wash down with South India’s famous filtered coffee. If you are looking for non vegetarian dishes, there are many restaurants that serve non vegetarian too. There are plenty of fish, prawns and crabs dishes available. Some are made in coconut curry as they are found in abundance.

North Indian Food
Restaurants also serve delectable North Indian cuisines both vegetarian and non vegetarian. The taste differs vastly from the South Indian vegetarian and non vegetarian preparations. Some of the restaurants that serve many cuisines are Haveli at Hotel Annamalai International, Anugraha at Hotel Surguru, Le Café and many more.

Chinese and Vietnamese food
There are also many restaurants that serve Chinese and Vietnamese food and these are Indochine (South Asian Restaurant), China Town, St. James Court, Vietnamese and many more. Those who prefer to have organic food can go to • Bon Appetit and • Energy Home. There are also many pastries available at these places are quite delicious. Pastries are available at • Pizza Corner, • Hot Breads, • MASS Classique.

Definitely when traveling to Pondy, the choice of cuisines is enormous. Tourists are spoiled by the choices that they have.