There is an active and diverse food scene in Goa. If you choose to eat out, Assagao offers some of Goa’s best restaurants. Assagao Bay is close to award winning Gunpowder which offers excellent regional and South Indian dishes and Sublime, famous for its fusion food. Ruta’s Roadhouse is our lunch favourite in Assagao, known for her fresh produce and earthy cooking. Vinayak is always a safe bet for a Goan thali. G-shot is our favourite coffeeshop in Goa. personally and are always in the know of new openings.
Gunpowder
Serving up South Indian favourites like Chili Pork Ribs, Avial, Appams, Malabar Parotta, Prawns Mappas and Chili Beef Fry, this is the place to go if you like your food flavourful, local, fresh and distinct.
Anjuna-Mapusa Road Tel: 0832 226 8083
Sublime
Sublime has long been a foodie’s destination in Goa. Chef Chris Agha Bee has worked in upscale restaurants worldwide and brings creativity, passion and an international twist to his beautifully presented dishes. Try the Pork Belly and Clams with Goan Chorizo.
House No.481, near Happy Bar, Bouta Waddo. Tel: 0 98224 84051
G-shot Café
Run by two lovely owners, a German and a Bombay native who take pride in their delicious coffee and fresh and healthy food. Special care is taken to source coffee from different estates across Southern India. They roast the beans in house and make some of the best coffee in India. Delicious breakfast with farm eggs, smoothie bowls and gluten and dairy free options make this our favourite morning spot in Goa.
H. No 436, Bouta Waddo Tel: 092844 62923
Bistrot Botanique
A perfect place to spend your day with a fresh mixed juice and tartine, and a swim in their lovely pool for as little as Rs 150. Bistrot Botanique is run by French natives Sam, Richard, Emily, and model Carol Gracias who cook your meals and serve you along with their warm wait staff. They have live music once a month when it becomes a great place to meet all the locals from the area.
45, Mapusa – Anjuna – Chapora Rd Tel: 090110 14463
Vinayak
Best place in Assagao to get your Goan thali fix. It is very popular with locals and tourists so go early to secure a table.
House No 278, Socol Waddo Road, Soccol Waddo Tel: 090493 80518
Ruta’s Roadhouse
We love the earthy and fresh cooking from Ruta and her team of ladies who serve delicious dishes such as Kerala spiced eggs, Chicken Ishtoo, Cold Noodle Bowls and lovely juices. Don’t miss her desserts especially the Gluten free chocolate cake.
House #460, Tembar, Near Happy Bar, Anjuna Mapusa Road
Tamil Table
We’ve been eagerly awaiting the opening of Karthik’s Suguraman’s Tamil restaurant in a beautiful heritage home in Assagao. Expected to open by February 1st, the food has garnered rave reviews from many in the know.