Changing culture and Restaurants in Pune
Culture is nothing but a ‘way of life’. Every country, state, city and village has something unique about its way of life, its culture. The culture represents the very character of the people there.
From the times of evolution during the Maratha Regime till date Pune is considered the cultural capital of Maharashtra. Because of its strong historical background the Pune culture has a sturdy foundation.
Today, it has emerged as the eights biggest city of India and has a big industrial development in the fields of manufacturing and Information Technology. Pune city has also earned an identity as ‘Oxford of the East’ for its rich educational avenues. From the Marathas to the spiritual poets to the revolutionaries; today the city is a modernized, cosmopolitan metropolis, still holding on to its cultural heritage.
But talks of the cultural capital Pune, is incomplete if we don’t discuss about the delicious food that the city offers. You can found all types of cuisine in the city due to its diversified population. Even though there is a stronghold of Hindus in the city, people of all religions reside here as it is a rapidly growing city.
Restaurants in Pune cater to all the variety of foods to satisfy its diverse population. From breakfast to dinner Pune offers you traditional Maharashtrian food, North Indian and South Indian delicacies to International flavors like Chinese, Thai and Continentals. You name it and they have it.
Maharashtrian food is offered at the roadside stalls as well as other famous restaurants all over the city. They include Vada Pav (also known as Indian burger), Poha, Misal and Maharashtrian Thali. The city is also famous for its costal Konkani food and Kolhapuri dishes.
North Indian food like parathas, paneer dishes and tandooris are easily available in the city restaurants. South Indian food like idlis, dosas and uttapam are also offered in various places in the city. The city is home to a good number of Muslims, so Mughali dishes like biryanis and kebabs that one gets in the city are equally mouth-watering.
Chinese food caught up as a rage in the late 90s and slowly other continental food also caught up. Now you can find various Chinese and Thai food joints in many places in Pune city. Those who like drinks and music along with food have also have many options to check out in the 5 star hotels.
Localizes fondly say, “Pune tithe kay une” which means Pune lacks in nothing. This is very true about the culture of Pune and food that the city offers. If you happen to visit Pune, India; make sure you taste the Pune’s favorite Vada Pav, I am sure you will like it.
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