Places to Eat in Port Blair

The Andaman Islands are a melting pot of cultures from across the world, with the earliest settlers from Africa, Myanmar, India and other parts of Southeast Asia. Its colonial heritage added to Port Blair’s composite culture, and this is best reflected in its variety of cuisines. While on Port Blair trip, wherever your appetite leads you, you’re sure to find a café or restaurant in Port Blair to satisfy your taste buds!

Vegetarian cuisine: South Indian

Small, welcoming South Indian restaurants can be found near the key spots, serving authentic and delicious regional snacks. Authentic places to eat in Port Blair are located near the clock tower and bazaar, and you can step into Ananda, Annapurna, and Kattaboman for dosas, vadas and more. 

Annapurna is one of the best-known vegetarian restaurants in Port Blair, and its Chinese food is popular with locals. Kattabomman is also a great local favourite. Though its décor is simple, its great variety of dosas, uttapams and idlis attract a regular and large crowd. 

Opposite the jetty are tiny places to eat, offering fresh idlis and chutney to those taking an early morning boat ride.  The Blue Sea Hotel has a great South Indian buffet at approximately INR 125 per person, that is certainly worth checking out. 

Vegetarian cuisine: Icy Spicy

Savour tasty vegetarian Indian food here or try the Chinese and Italian dishes.  Icy Spicy also has tangy chaats, and you must try their Kolkata-style kachori-sabji and jalebi breakfast, on offer every Sunday morning. The restaurant’s motichoor ladoos are also highly recommended!  

Seafood

With a variety of fresh fish constantly available, you simply cannot resist the seafood options. Some of the most popular seafood places to eat in Port Blair are listed here.