Darjeeling cafe varkala

It’s about balance. Hearty but healthy. Local but international. We call it Sunshine Food. The defining moments of many people’s stay at Soul & Surf over the years have been the communal, post surf, breakfasts in our garden. These late, leisurely, long communal meals tend to be the times that things are organised, like-minded people are met, plots are hatched and friendships blossomed. It’s not insta-perfect hipster buddha bowls or Michelin fine dining. It’s just the right amount of naughty indulgence and restorative goodness; one minute you’re reaching for vegan raw energy balls after a surf – the next, you’re feasting on local curries and fish tacos. That’s what we call balance. Nourishment. More than just the menus we create, the meals we cook, the drinks we serve or the ingredients we use; it’s a way of feeding our souls. So it’s no surprise that we are kind of stoked on serving up food and drinks which inspire you and make you feel good, whether you’re in the water, up in the yoga studio or just chilling in the sun. We want you to feel at home here, so you’ll find food that it doesn’t cost you an arm and a leg, or make you feel like you’ve got to be sitting at a dining table to eat it - in fact, extra points for chowing down on the day beds or, whilst horizontal on the loungers. Developed by co-founder Sofie with our brilliant chef Anu, the Soul & Surf India menu is all about wild health; using nature in our dishes but not making it about #cleaneating - it’s more down...