Kakinada is known for its sweet called Khaja which became a famous recipe in South India known as Kakinada Kaja. Apart from this, it is also known for food. There is a cuisine named Subbaiah Hotel which is known in South India for its authentic Vegetarian meals. The city is also home for a snack called Bajji which is famous throughout the state. Along with these it is mostly known for its town planning, one of the most greatly well planned towns in the entire country. The Indian Standard Time (IST) exactly passes through this city in the southern part of India. Hope Island, which lies just off the city's coast, naturally acts as a barrier and protects the city from cyclones and tsunami effects which also serves as a tourist spot.