Goenchin in Panjim specialises in Chinese cuisine. Having started in 1982, it makes them the pioneers of Chinese cuisine in Goa. The food here is prepared in meticulous detail just as they do it in China. The ambience is far Eastern and the food the best you can get in this…
Gujarat Lodge is a restaurant cum sweet mart cum takeaway joint offering pure veg Gujarati Jain fare since 1935. The traditional Gujarathi Thali priced at Rs.80 is just about average. Snacks like Papdi Chaat, Palak Pakodi, Aloo Tikki and Bombay Sandwiches are done very…
Perched on a hillock, Harbour Café at the Crown has the most breathtaking view of river Mandovi, its strategic central location provides easy access to local facilities like casinos beaches and churches, the restaurants serves buffet and a la carte selection 24 hours a day. IT…
A well-appointed restaurant , Horse Shoe is located in a quaint and homely place overlooking the serene Ourem creek in Panaji. This Portuguese-Goan speciality restaurant is supervised by owner-chef Vasco Silveira who dishes out excellent Feijoado and Kingfish Escabeche…one of…
Kamat Hotel is right in the heart of Panaji, which offers a pure vegetarian Udipi-style fare. It is a popular stop for the usual South Indian favourites like Masala Dosa, Idli and so on. The thali priced at Rs.60 is very popular with the regulars. They’ve also thrown in a few…
The world’s favourite chicken is now in Goa, to paraphrase the catch line of Kentucky Fried Chicken, the global fast food chain, which started its first outlet in Goa in October 2010. Though business is still to pic up, you get all the standard KFC goodies here, like Hot Wings.…
Based on the colour ‘ Orange’ (Laranja is ‘orange’ in Portuguese) this is the International Buffet Restaurant at Cidade de Goa. As you enter the air-conditioned venue Laranja gives a vibrant and inviting feeling with the striking orange colour. Paintings in various hues of…
Enjoying one’s legacy is usually a very emotional affair, but when has to see what this one has to offer-for a drop in tit-bit hungry person, it’s a mind blowing experience. Legacy of Bombay , as the name bears out, is an attempt to recreate the magic of Mumbai street food in…
Open from sunrise to sunset the Lobby Lounge at the Goa Marriott is the right kind of place to unwind as you watch the sun go down in an elegant, relaxed ambience. Situated just off the lobby…this is a kind of place that allows you to lounge around throughout the day or night.…
Mainland China which has its presence felt in Mumbai , Kolkata , Bangalore, Chennai , Pune , Hyderabad , Bhubaneshwar , New Delhi , Gurgaon , Nashik and Guwahati has now opened its doors in Goa. Its concept – from presentation and service , spices to the ambience , are based on…
Martin’s is a well-known, shack restaurant on the outskirts of Panaji and has been around for more than three decades now. It used to have excellent views of the waves crashing on the beach below, but the overgrown vegetation cover has blocked most of the view. The small menu…
It’s a translation lounge, a place as in Chinese philosophy, where the interaction of the five elements forms the basis of civilization. This is as civilized as it gets. Under the NRB Group flag Mekong Lounge is indeed the most remarkable place to lounge in the city. It is the…
Looking for an affordable place to park yourself on a visit to the famed Dona Paula jetty? This unpretentious eatery, the oldest restaurant in the scenic area, ensures good value for money and commands spectacular views of the open sea at the confluence of the Mandovi and Zuari…
A little bit of mirch in the masala adds a whole new buzz to the taste of the food. If one is to analyse the cuisine which will feature the chili as one of its main ingredients, the Indian cuisine wins hands down. But Mirch Masala, the fine dining Indian restaurant at Hotel…
This multi-cuisine restaurant in the heart of Panaji is somewhere to refuel after a tiring shopping spree on MG Road. The Butter chicken, chicken Hara Dhaniya, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken shashlik and Mutton Rogan Josh are popular here. From the Goan and Chinese section you…
If you’re looking for quality Mughlai food at reasonable prices, Mughlai Munch is the place for you. Popular dishes here are the Dum Biryani, Tikka Biryani and Veg Biryani. The portions are substantial and make for a most satisfying and filling meal. Biryanis apart, they have…
It’s an 11 am to 11 Pm feast from a menu which has different varieties of the ‘Pisces’ factor. Mum's Kitchen boasts of rare cuisine of mothers from different corners of Goa. Rony and Susie Martins have brought it to the dining tables after an extensive research over the years.…
Where does a vegan go when he feels hungry? Where do we all go for the Indian fast food when in Goa? Mr Carlos Tavora’s concept- a place called the ‘nine stars’ – Navtara fast food, quick service, simple amenities and the menu too is nine starred. Take a look what is on offer.…
O’Goa is a shack like specialty restaurant in the heart of Panaji. Now while one would visualize these styles of structures right on the beach, Fidalgo Hotel has recreated the same with a water body in guise of the swimming pool instead of the sea. What is interesting to note…
Pakeeza is a homely, family restaurant run by a Muslim family, where the ladies do the cooking. Although they offer a limited menu, it is difficult to find a place at lunch time at this small eatery. They serve some delicious chicken and mutton biryani and a satisfying…
It’s a place to bowl you over… The Pan Asian Bowl, a swanky place at Miramar where one can literally be bowled over after a meal there. Attractively designed in bright hues of orange , black and gold, the place is run by the NRB Group who set the bench mark with the very…
Peep into this kitchen. It’s small, but if anybody takes the time to ask Gaurish and Amey Naik why they chose this name, they will say ‘Place for everything and everything in Place’. The brothers after leaving lucrative careers in five-star hotels found that their mother’s…
This sea-facing, open-air poolside restaurant, flanked by palm trees and with a seating arrangement by the sea, specializes in seafood, thou they serve the multi-cuisine fare. You can have your fill from the extensive seafood menu that includes Grilled Seafood Platter, Grilled…
Right by the riverside, the hustle and bustle of the capital city is left far behind as you sit in the favorite riverside restaurant in Panaji with alfresco dining in and garden seating next to the river Mandovi. Conceptualized around the early eighties this restaurant was the…
