A crispy and flaky dish, papri is one of the most popular evening snacks of Daman. It is generally eaten with a serving of yoghurt and tamarind chutney.

A delicacy authentic to Daman is jetty roll. It is a local version of the famous kathi kebab rolls. They are said to have been brought to the region by a Bengali cook and were later adapted to suit the local taste and flavours.

Food in Daman is part Goan and part Gujarati. Try a variety of dishes ranging from Goan fish curry and rice to Damanese specialities like chicken xacuti, butter-garlic tiger prawns and fried squid. Chicken xacuti is an aromatic and spicy Goan chicken curry that is a popular dinner dish.