A trip to Goa is incomplete without snacking on chourico pao. The Indo-Portuguese pork sausage is a favourite snack among locals and visitors alike. In fact, it’s so popular that tourists often take kilos of these spicy, tangy sausages to enjoy back home. We speak to tastemakers about where to get the best chourico in Goa.
Longuinhos, Margao
“Longuinhos (Dr Antonio Dias Building, opposite Margao Municipality Building, Margao) is an institution that has been around for a long time. Their chouriço pav is special–they bake the chouriço into the bun, making it a chouriço stuffing with caramelised onions.
Teixeira’s Fast Food, Ribandar
“This hole in the wall in Ribandar (Ilhas, Ribandar; find it on Maps) serves some brilliant chourico pav.
Braganza Stores for chourico
“I like to make my own chourico pav. And I’ve realised that one has to go out there, buy different varieties and find which chourico works for them. I recommend the chourico from Braganza Stores (multiple outlets).
Cheryl Bar & Restaurant, Curtorim and Pintos Bar & Restaurant, Caranzalem
“There are two local restaurants in Goa that make great chourico, Cheryl bar & restaurant (Curtorim – Macasana – Modcai Rd, Macasana; find it on Maps) and Pintos (Opp St Inez church, St Inez road, Santa Inez, Panaji) in Caranzalem.
Valanka Fast Food, Colva
“You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more flavourful chourico pao in all of Goa that’s better than Valanka Fast Food (House no. 93, 2nd ward, Colva). The flavour of vinegar doesn’t overpower the sausage, which is where most chouricos fall short. It doesn’t have too much fat, and it is accompanied by wood-fired poi to complement the spiciness.
Clube Nacional Restaurant, Panaji
“Clube Nacional (Vaglo Building, MG Road, Near Municipal Garden, Altinho, Panaji) is an old-school institution that’s been around since our dad’s time. They make a great chourico pav
Ludo’s meals on wheels, Cavelosim
“My favourite place for chourico pao is this mini food truck called Ludos, which is parked at the Cavelossim church (find it on Maps). It is a peppy little food truck, designed artistically and operated hygienically.
Source: CNTraveller ( https://www.cntraveller.in/story/best-chorizo-in-goa-as-picked-by-the-states-top-foodies/ )
