Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago has a diverse culinary landscape that is reflective of its historical settlement patterns. Influenced by South Indian, Burmese, and Thai cuisines, the island's food story is a melting pot of flavors. The indigenous tribes of the Andamans have had their own traditional foods, primarily seafood-based, for centuries. Post the British colonial era and the subsequent settlement of Indian freedom fighters along with some Burmese and Sri Lankans, the culinary scene incorporated more of mainland Indian spices and cooking techniques, along with some Southeast Asian elements.