It’s hard no longer to have a soft spot for Goa. Between infinite expanses of soft sand and salty ocean, mounds of rice moistened with generous parts of prawn curry and infinite picks for each creative and scrumptious food, it’s the type of acquainted paradise that permits you to sense at domestic on holiday however the deeper you dig, the more you discover that everything we just mentioned is just a surface skim. Along every narrow, palm-tree lined road there are new treasures to be discovered and even the things you wouldn’t expect to find turn out to be abundantly available. Case in point—Goa’s burgers. Even though Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore provide us with more bunny delights than we can keep up with, it turns out this seaside town is far from the second fiddle and best of all, beef could never be banned here. Before the vegans and vegetarians sign out, we promise we’ve got a few options (okay, two options) for you too and they’re well worth the scroll. From an all-American burger that put most others to shame to a crab-meat legend (yes, seafood really is that prominent around here) to a vegan burger and more, you might want to hit bookmark and add these to your vacation trail next season. Here is a list of the top burger restaurants in Goa.
Route 66, Panaji
Starting the list of top burger restaurants in Goa is Route 66. Your search for the all-American burger ends right here in Panaji. The smokehouse specialises in burgers and the taste of each is absolutely out of this world. Meat-lovers, this is absolute paradise for you as they serve up a delicious array of pork and beef burgers. Check out their LSD Burger, Route 66 Hickory BBQ Bacon Cheese Burger, Fast N Furious Burger and of course, the Dark Vador Burger which is served with a triple-decker grilled beef patty!
Cubebar, Assagao
Known for smoking their veggies and meats for at least six hours, Cubebar is where you head for the most wholesome burgers. They have two great options for vegetarians too! Try out their Smoked Beetroot and Mushroom Burger and Soya and Chickpea Burger, you won’t be disappointed. For all the meat lovers, do try their Chef’s Special Ultimate Cuebebar Style Burger which is topped with a fried egg!
Bean Me up, Anjuna
Next on the list of best burger restaurants in Goa is Bean Me Up. If there’s one place in town that we’d recommend for a vegetarian burger, it has to be Bean Me Up’s Vegan ‘Chicken’ Burger. It comes with perfectly crisp veggies and a soya patty, homemade sesame crusted burger buns, fresh, snappy vegetable sticks, homemade slaw and a salad on the side. Basically, the kind of satisfying meal that makes you feel healthy when you’re done. This ‘chicken’ burger is so close to the real thing, it’s known to have fooled many a meat-lover and even have them going back for more.
Rocket
Go here for juicy beef burgers with names like Space Cadet which comes with gherkins, roasted peppers, and onions; as well as the regular Hans Solo classic. Each of their burgers is a must try — they have chicken and veg options as well. Visit Rocket on a Wednesday or Friday night to enjoy some live music while you wash down the burgers with some beer! Definitely try their homemade Rocket sauce to go with.
Baba Au Rhum
Lastly on the list of burger restaurants in Goa is Baba Au Rhum. The burger — Hercules, is right there on the top of the list of their most sought-after meals, alongside the homemade croissants. You can choose between a chicken and a beef patty, which is then topped off with bacon, grilled onions, and a fried egg. Aptly named, the burger is quite a mouthful, but is sure to leave you wanting for more. Try their homemade dip to add an additional zing.
