Vizag Foods

Vizag foods is a fusion of South Indian and North Indian cuisines. The beaches of the city are known for their 'Murri Mixture'. Murri Mixture is a preparation that is made with the help of puffed rice, chopped onions, tomatoes, boiled peas and coriander leaves. It is a fast food that appeals the palate of the tourists. Besides the Murri Mixture, Vizag foods also comprise Idlis, Upmas and Dosas. Among the main foods of Visakhapatnam are Murku, Booralu, Appadams, Putharekulu, Anabshahi and Pulihara. It is noteworthy that the cuisines of Vizag include delightful pickles and chutneys. Avakkaya, a mango pickle, and Gongoora, a green chutney are specialties of the city.

The hotels and restaurants of the city cater to a wide variety of tastes. The restaurants of Visakhapatnam are known to serve both non-vegetarian and vegetarian food. The Alpha Hotel on Jagadamba Street is famous for its Hyderabadi biryani. APTDC's Pongali Restaurant is renowned for its South Indian food. The hotel also serves non-vegetarian thalis. At the Pongali Restaurant, one can get a non-vegetarian thali at Rs.90; whereas South Indian vegetarian food is available at Rs.45 per thali. Moreover, the hotel Saaket in Visakhapatnam serves multi-cuisine delicacies. A number of chain food outlets, including McDonalds and KFC, also have their branches in Vaizag.