Slow-cooked, firewood-smoked, full of soul.

Food at Tadmal is one of the biggest highlights of the stay.
Not because it’s fancy — but because it’s authentic, earthy, and deeply rooted in tribal Konkan traditions.

Meals are prepared the way they have been prepared for generations:

• On a firewood chulha
• Steaming inside bamboo
• Roasting on Mangalore clay tiles
• Cooking in Earthen pot (Popti). Traditional winter activity in Konkan
• Cooking on hot stone wrapped with banana leaves (Motli)
• Using seasonal local greens
• With minimal masalas and maximum flavour

Signature dishes like Popti and Motli bring out deep aromas that guests remember long after leaving. Chicken roasted on clay tiles, bamboo-infused curries, and smoky vegetables cooked on open fire all have a natural, comforting taste.

There’s no rush in the cooking process — and guests can see it happening if they wish.
The tribal girls who cook bring love, tenderness, and tradition into every meal.

Guests often say:
“This is the kind of food that makes you feel healthy and happy.”