Local Delights of Panvel – What & Where to Eat
Maharashtra food, while sharing its similarities to other parts of the country, has wheat, jowar, lentils, vegetables, and peanuts as part of their daily platter. In the Konkan region, rice is a staple, and coconut is used heavily. Typical Marathi foods like Poha, Pav Bhaji, Vada Pav, Puran Poli, Modak and Misal Pav are available popularly in Panvel. South Konkan’s Malvani cuisine is predominantly non-vegetarian with an influence of Mughlai, and Chinese as well.
Chats and Pav Bhaji
In Panvel, you must try Papri Chat, Gogappa, Bhel Puri Dahi Vada, pav Bhaji and more street delicacies. Chatoree at Orion Mall is probably the best place to try them out. The dishes can be customized to your preference of spicy, sour or sweet to allow the flavours to burst in your mouth. Cholee Bhatoree is a must-order item here.
Must Savour: Papri Chat, Gogappa, Bhel Puri Dahi Vada, pav Bhaji & Cholee Bhatoree
Thali
Restaurants like Shabari, Ruchi Snacks, Ketki and Vaibhav in New Panvel are all easy dine-out places where one can try out the famous thalis. Be it Naan, Butter Chicken, and Achar or Dosa with Samber and Chutney, a snack like Pav bhaji or dishes like Manchow Soup and Hawka Noodles, these restaurants represent a truly evolved and integrated gourmet style.
Must Savour: Thali
Modak
Shaped like Momos, and a favourite of Lord Ganesha, Modak is a sweet Maharashtrian delicacy made especially during Ganesh Chaturthi and sold in sweet shops all over Panvel. With an outer layer made with rice flour and Maida, the inner filling consists of grated coconuts and jaggery giving it the perfect balance of flavour along with texture.
Must Savour: Modak
Sagar Restaurant
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With steel and copper vessels and authentic dhaba furnishing, Sagar Restaurant serves you the tastiest North Indian cuisine at a reasonable price. You must try their special array of kebabs, Rumali Roti, Chicken Butter Masala, and to top it off, some good halwa. Neelkamal Family Resto Bar, Malva Tadka and Hotel Angan Family Garden also offer such delicious fare.
Must Savour: Kebabs, Rumali Roti, Chicken Butter Masala & Halwa
Kokandeep Wine and Dine
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With a beautiful ambience, Kokandeep Wine and Dine, in Siddhi Complex, serves delicious Continental, Chinese and Italian delights accompanied by occasional live music at very reasonable prices. The bar and smoking area make it an ideal dine-out for friends. One should try the golden fried prawns or the Schezwan noodles coupled with a glass of chilled beer.
Must Savour: Prawns, Schezwan noodles & Beer
