Comments on: 15 Tips on Eating Street Food in India & Not Getting Sick

By: Prathmesh Sinkar

Prathmesh Sinkar — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 06:11:28 +0000

Thanks For Awesome Tips. I love the way you describe India. India is diverse country, it helps experiences a manifold of cuisines, each having at least one specialty of Street Food. Love From India!!!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:29:34 +0000

In reply to Anna Benedek.

Growing up in a hunting family, it is easy to love the deer I see in the backyard but also eat it when my dad kills it for the season – it’s just a way of life. Everyone lives differently and it’s never a good idea to judge :)

By: Anna Benedek

Anna Benedek — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 13:39:03 +0000

HI I really love and enjoy your blog, I am going to India shortly and trying to take as much info from your blog as possible. I am really grateful for that.

Just one thing that I find strange and would like to mention: you mentioned in other blog posts that you are an animal lover and feel sorry when seeing animals abused in India, but at the same time you eat meat. I cannot understand people that call themselves animal lovers and still eat meat products. Better to say that you love pets like cats and dogs… I hope you dont take this the wrong way and please keep up the good work you are a great writer, thank you

By: Rhiannon Day

Rhiannon Day — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 21:32:03 +0000

Love this Rachel! One thing I do worry about when I travel is getting sick – but one thing I also LOVE is food, especially sampling local tastes. Imagine my dilemma! I’m glad I stumbled across this article. It has such great, common sense tips that are easy to remember and practical – not just for India but really anywhere. Thank you so much for sharing.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 07:03:53 +0000

In reply to Kritika. Hey, these tips should work for pretty much every area of India :)

By: Kritika

Kritika — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 13:56:55 +0000

In reply to Rachel Jones. We will be going to vrindavan. Any particular tips regarding food there? We'll carry bottled water around and wash fruits ourselves. Thank you for your tips!!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 06:34:27 +0000

In reply to Kritika. Hey - I eat fruit here all the time and never had in issue in 5 years! I sometimes get it from shacks that probably don't even bother washing (not recommended but true)

By: Kritika

Kritika — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 17:48:27 +0000

My husband and I are going to Vrindavan, India next week and I am DYING to eat the fresh fruits there – since there’s such few tropical foods available here. But everyone we talk to says it’s a risk and we will get sick. If we wash the fruits with bottled water, will it be safe? Or should we really stay away. We’ve been to Costa Rica and Fiji and have been fine in the past.

By: dave

dave — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 21:52:07 +0000

I’m more concerned with the vendor’s hand washing abilities (Especially the left hand) Good article though.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 04:26:18 +0000

In reply to Hani. the risk is well worth it :)

By: Hani

Hani — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 03:06:12 +0000

I have never been to India… but my son had… but he avoided eating street food while he was there… i have fwded this article to him… hopefully he will take the risk next time… Thanks , Rachel

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 12:43:23 +0000

In reply to Katie. Hi Katie, yes that is true even with naan. When you tear the nann you use your edge of you palm to hold it flat and pull. You'll have to try a few times to get it right! But most Indians know that foreigners might use their left so it's not too bad. Also, when passing money you should use your right.

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 04:31:11 +0000

Hi Rachel-
Real quick your blog has helped me plan my India trip with so much confidence. I’m so thankful for your help.

I have a question regarding eating customs. I heard you should eat with your right hand avoiding touching food with your left. Is this true. What about tearing naan?

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 09:05:46 +0000

In reply to Liza. Hi Liza, happy to help! I think badami and aohli / paddadakal are UNESCO

By: Liza

Liza — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 02:06:28 +0000

Hi Rachel, thanks for posting this. I am a nurse too from the States that has quit my pulmo tele RN job to go travelling. My boyfriend and I just left Central Asia after about four months, where for the first time I felt so homesick after I had the worst GI problems of my life in Tajikistan. Now though I can relate more to my patients that I gave loads of Flagyl too. Anyway, your post left me and my belly a bit braver and how would we even know if food at a restaurant is safer than food on the street. My best Thali so far was a roadside one. We are travelling by train from Agra to Hampi with a stop in Mumbai and Goa. We love world heritage sites and if you have any recommendations – I would be so happy to hear them!

By: Allison Yuen

Allison Yuen — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 19:55:44 +0000

Yes we are! We’ll be coming to Goa December 10th! Let’s meet up if you’ll be around :]

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 17:27:47 +0000

In reply to Allison. Oh awesome, she's so cool! I bet you guys are going to have such a blast. Are you coming to Goa? Let me know if you do!

By: Allison

Allison — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 06:52:03 +0000

Hey Rachel!
Thanks for the advice! I consider myself an adventerous eater so your tips are very helpful!! My friend Tempesst (nolatoeverywhere) and I will be backpacking in India in November!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 20:24:37 +0000

In reply to Scott Malsick. I bet that would be hard. My brother is gluten free and I often think about how little he could eat in Goa! There is a health food shop (Natti's Naturals) but she doesn't stay open all monsoon, not sure if she is open now. Best thing would be Facebook message the shop or write on the shop wall on Facebook and see what's she's got in stock! Can't think of a restaurant which offers this off hand unfortunately.

By: Scott Malsick

Scott Malsick — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 00:19:27 +0000

Hello Rachel, great website! My 17 year old daughter is doing volunteer work in Goa now, she has Celiac disease and is having a hard time finding Gluten Free products. Do you know of any store or marketplace that has any items? I’ve shared your website with her, hopefully she takes your tips, she’s not eating much, scared of getting sick! Have a great night, thanks for sharing your tips!
Scott Malsick