We all know that Puducherry is known for its spirituality. The main tourist attractions here are Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville. For nature lovers too, Puducherry is a serene retreat replete with various beaches and lakes that take the breath of tourists away on the first glimpse. Apart from being the land of spirituality, Puducherry is also known for its various food items that are becoming famous here. The reason for this is that there is a large population of out-of-state residents and foreigners. They are opening various restaurants according to the cultures of their respective culture, attracting customers in Puducherry and tourists.
According to reports, a Jain sweet shop in Puducherry, owned by Vikram Ramesh, has been running for the last 23 years on the 45-feet road. He has been selling all types of sweets from Rajasthan in his shop. Apart from that, the main attraction of his shop is the Rajasthani Jalebi which he prepares and bakes in front of the customers’ eyes. For the past 23 years, Vikram Ramesh has kept his customers under his spell to buy this Rajasthani Jalebi, which enchants everyone with its taste.
The food in Puducherry is strongly influenced by the French culture. Salade niçoise, crêpes (both sweet and savoury) and crème brûlée, are among the popular French dishes still prepared in Puducherry. There are multiple French restaurants located in the area, including bakeries, cafés, seafood restaurants and traditional French restaurants.
Along with this, the cuisine from the neighbouring states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala has also influenced the culture of Puducherry. Lately, the growth of the North Indian community has brought many North Indian chaat shops to Puducherry.
However, with the passage of time, local creole dishes have slowly begun to fade from restaurants in Puducherry, with some older residents attempting to keep these dishes alive by offering classes in their homes on how to prepare them.