Comments on: Eating in India

By: Uri

Uri — Tue, 24 Feb 2004 09:07:08 +0000

Can I eat food prepared in the places above without fear of health problems?
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Hmmm…India is a third world country, and food bourne illnesses are not uncommon. I have only been sick one night in my six months here. My general rule is to eat food that is prepared fresh, and is hot off the stove. Avoid food that has been sitting too long. This is one of the reasons I like dhabas, since they are busy and the food never sits long. Avoid drinking unfiltered water. I have never had a problem eating fresh fruit and raw vegetables, but the guide books do advise against it. Finally, all I can do is give you my experience.
It is also advisable to have your Hepatitis A & B immunizations.

By: Narayanswami

Narayanswami — Thu, 13 Nov 2003 17:08:28 +0000

I am the Komala Vilas guy from Sunnyvale. As you head south particularly Tamil Nadu you will see food that you have eaten often at KV.—swami
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Okay, let me add that some of my favorite food in all the world is that at Komala Vilas in Sunnyvale, California. It is simple, but delicious.
–Geoffrey

By: Kris

Kris — Wed, 12 Nov 2003 04:08:49 +0000

Dude I am following your travels and it is hard to belive you are doing all of that. The food in the south is better and spicy. You’ll need to get up with me when you get back…whenwill that be?
Kris

By: Vish

Vish — Tue, 11 Nov 2003 20:43:55 +0000

Wait till you move down south !! The food gets interesting and spicy. I know you like south indian cuisine. In fact, as you keep traveling west and south, each state/region will provide you with great variety and diversity in food. Gujarat has the BEST cuisine for vegetarians, since most of the state is vegetarian and the variety in their cuisine is amazing. So, don’t miss out on it.
have a good time.

By: Jasdip Singh

Jasdip Singh — Tue, 11 Nov 2003 15:49:35 +0000

For all your penchant for the Punjabi food, you could easily be proclaimed as a Punjabi. Now, as far as the language is concerned, Punjabi is very similar to Hindi. Ask any Punjabi and he will (over-)confidently tell you he knows Hindi. 😉 Have fun in Dharamsala.