A lil bit of Slurr and a whole lot of Kokum Curry

Panaji, Goa : Restaurant Review There are evenings that feel like they’ve been lightly dusted with cinnamon and goodwill, and this particular Saturday in Panjim was very much one of them. It was Christmas season — that glorious annual window when calories don’t count, spirits are high (both metaphorically and in glasses), and even theContinue reading “A lil bit of Slurr and a whole lot of Kokum Curry”

Saint Cloud Café, Sangolda — where Goa takes a brief holiday in Paris

Somewhere along Chogm Road in Sangolda — that eternally winding strip where cafés appear with the frequency of monsoon puddles — we came upon a relatively newish establishment calling itself Saint Cloud. Café-goers in Goa, note the name: it’s borrowed from a leafy Parisian suburb, which immediately raises expectations of elegance, patisserie wizardry, and theContinue reading “Saint Cloud Café, Sangolda — where Goa takes a brief holiday in Paris”

A Chimbel House, Panaji – Goa review

There are some restaurants that you visit once and instantly know you’ll be back—because the food is divine, the service impeccable, and the whole evening feels like a warm hug with a side of burrata. And then there are others you’ll return to simply because the setting is so absurdly gorgeous, you’re prepared to forgiveContinue reading “A Chimbel House, Panaji – Goa review”

Fika Coffee Co., Panjim : Review

We set out on a Sunday morning in search of brunch, lured by the siren song of high Zomato ratings and glowing Swiggy reviews. Fika, they said. A name whispered with reverence, as if brunching there would instantly elevate us into Goa’s café-hopping elite. What we found, however, was… well, less divine revelation, more extensionContinue reading “Fika Coffee Co., Panjim : Review”

Bar Outrigger Review – Dona Paula, Panaji- Goa

It was Independence Day, and like any self-respecting Goan resident who takes public holidays as a personal challenge to eat and drink well, I set off in search of Bar Outrigger in Dona Paula. Now, I’ve attempted this before, but the place is tucked away in such a spot that Google Maps starts to getContinue reading “Bar Outrigger Review – Dona Paula, Panaji- Goa”

Nora’s Cantina, Novotel, Panaji: Restaurant Review

Some Saturday nights, you crave chaos—the kind of place where elbows knock over cocktails and the music competes with a hundred conversations. Other times, you want something quieter, a little more dignified, preferably somewhere that doesn’t involve fighting off a group of teenagers for the last barstool. This Saturday, we were in the latter mood.Continue reading “Nora’s Cantina, Novotel, Panaji: Restaurant Review”

Larder + Folk, Panaji Goa : Restaurant Review

Some Sundays begin with grand plans. Brunch at a much-hyped restaurant, perhaps? Or maybe a lazy afternoon discovering that cozy nook everyone’s been raving about. This week armed with determination and empty stomach, we made it to Larder + Folk, nestled in the charming and ever-so-slightly disheveled Fontainhas area. First impressions matter, and Larder +Continue reading “Larder + Folk, Panaji Goa : Restaurant Review”

Ye Catarina, Panaji, Goa : Restaurant Review

It’s a rare pleasure, dining in a place that manages to be unapologetically chic yet utterly unpretentious. Ye Catarina in Fontainhas, Panjim, is precisely that—a little European enclave that feels like it was plucked from a cobblestone street in Lisbon and gently deposited in the heart of Goa. Here, amidst the kaleidoscope of Fontainhas’ heritageContinue reading “Ye Catarina, Panaji, Goa : Restaurant Review”

Sarvaa, Panaji-Goa: Restaurant Review

If Panaji were a party, Sarvaa would be that effortlessly cool guest who shows up with just the right vibe. Tucked in a lively corner of Rua de Ourem, Panaji, Sarvaa beckons with a promise of “cuisine sans boundaries.” From the moment you step inside, Sarvaa’s interiors greet you with a burst of color andContinue reading “Sarvaa, Panaji-Goa: Restaurant Review”

Coastal Crave, North Goa : Restaurant Review

Faced with the all-too-familiar Saturday night conundrum—where do we dine this time?—we found ourselves craving something more than the usual fare. So, we set our sights on North Goa, a destination known for its eclectic mix of eateries and laid-back vibes. As we meandered through the serpentine lanes of Candolim, hoping for inspiration to strike,Continue reading “Coastal Crave, North Goa : Restaurant Review”