Where to eat in Baratang Island?

Introduction to Baratang Island

Location 

A naturally beautiful, Baratang Island in Andaman is known for its impressive limestone caves and mangrove creeks. Also, their small mud volcanoes and tidal swamp forests serve as beautiful tourist spots. Baratang is located in between the Middle and South Andaman. It is a popular one day trip destination, and more so because of its moderately short distance from Port Blair.

Culture

Ranchiwalas Island is considered to be another name for Baratang Island. Towards the end of the eighteenth century, the city of Ranchi went through political disruption. Many communities sought refuge by converting their respective religion to Christianity, seeking help from the missionaries. Realizing the future prospects of flora and fauna of the forests of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the British sent the religiously converts to Baratang Island with the motive of cultivating crops. The converted laborers from Ranchi moved to Baratang and started new lives for themselves. In 1985, a lighthouse was commissioned at the eastern entrance to the Andaman strait.

The interesting group of people inhabiting the hidden island is the Jarawa tribe, who are known for their voluntary isolation from the world. When you visit the Jarawa Tribe, reserve you are admonished not to honk your car horns or stop the vehicle or choose this place to be even remotely gregarious with the tribal members. The Jarawas are known for their defensive hostility and invincible strength. They don't react much to tourists who choose to watch them as they mind their own business silently.

Attractions 

The bait that would always pull you to the hidden Baratang Island is that it has the only mysterious mud volcano in India. The journey is more exhilarating than the destination itself. Starting at Port Blair, the clear blue sea makes you want to snap a picture of it in your mind and relive it over and over again before you die. The journey takes you to the Jarawa Reserve Tribe area, which is populated by the indigenous isolated tribal who voluntarily chose to avoid interactions by the outside world. Once Reaching Baratang and heading towards the Mud Volcano, bird-watching in Parrot Island might be your thing if you have the soul of an aves aficionado.

But unlike Havelock island, Baratang is relatively less developed. Hence, we can conclude that there is a relatively lesser number of dining spots in Baratang Island. But before we move on to the endearing search for popular restaurants in Baratang Island, we might just brush over the top cuisines of Andaman.

Tips to find the perfect restaurant

An internationally regarded tourist spot that Andaman is, eating out in Andaman is not a hassle. Wine and dine in Baratang Island is not really difficult even if you are tight about the budget. The dining spots in Baratang island can cost you Rs. 200 to around Rs. 750 per person. The vegetarian restaurants and bars in Baratang Islands are relatively costlier than the non-veg ones. 

Famous cuisine of Andaman/Baratang Island:

Apart from serene beauty offered to your eyes, Andaman has a wide range of lip-smacking delicacies. Food in Andaman has a blend of a multilingual culture. The top cuisines of Andaman are:

Fish curry:

with all the variety of sea-fish available, fish curry would probably be the most abundant dish.

Amritsari Kulcha: This originates from Amritsar. It is consumed along with onions and tomatoes with rich flavors in it. Machher jhol: Originating from Bengal, this dish is composed of lightly fried fish gravy and mildly consistent. It is hot and tastes beautiful, along with steamed rice.

Coconut prawn curry: this is the most popularly acclaimed dish in Andaman. This food is abundantly available in different restaurants in Baratang Island. Jumbo prawns cooked in creamy coconut milk curry and with all the local spices of Andaman, add to an out worldly explosion in your taste buds. This delicacy tastes the best when teamed with hot steamed rice Chilli curry: this dish is also one of the specialties of Andaman. This meal is hot and spicy yet tastier than your daily neighborhood dishes. This dish also attracts several exotic travelers and tourists.

Tandoori fish: if you are a fish aficionado, this is that one dish you need to indulge in before you die. Marinated with Andaman spiceries, the fish is cooked into the flame from skewers. 

Grilled lobsters: Using butter, parsley, chili flakes, and cloves as the main ingredients, grilled lobster is unmatched, unparalleled, and a surreal dish from Andaman. This dish can never be left untouched, untasted, and unfelt. Barbeque: barbeque is a world of food in itself for all the non-vegetarians out there. Sardines, mackerels, crab, tiger prawn, king prawn when barbequed tastes and feels like heaven have landed in your mouth with flavors dancing in it. 

The best places to eat in Baratang Island:

Now, let’s finally land on the main topic of Baratang island eating spots.  As stated, Baratang Island is relatively underdeveloped as compared to the other tourist spots.

A. R restaurant – One of the finest dining spots in Baratang Island, A.R restaurant is on the top of the list of suggestions and satisfaction for your tummy. This place is a home for all the local as well as exotic dishes. They have a variety of cuisines to feed the tourists. It welcomes a family-friendly ambiance and holds amazing value for money. They provide a customer-friendly etiquette. A. R restaurant welcomes many tourists and foodies with convenient modes of commutation because of a strategic location. A. R restaurant confirms and asserts a fine dining experience here in Port Blair.

• Address: Baratang, Oral Katcha, Port Blair – 744210
• Address: Baratang, Oral Katcha, Port Blair – 744210
• Nearest landmark: near Sr. secondary school
• Pocket pinch- RS. 500 to 1000/-

Xalxo: If you are a vegan and if you are a foodie, this might be your favorite dining spot in Baratang Island. After a weary journey through the day, this place welcomes travelers and tourists with their courteous staff and an ambiance that is compatible with families. They offer wisely chosen palatable food, which is specifically vegetarian. Xalxo is one of the most well-known restaurants in Port Blair.

Address – Nayagarh near Baludera Beach, Port Blair – 744210

• Cuisine – Pure vegetarian
• Pocket Pinch – Rs. 500-1000/-