The Top Restaurants in Assagao – ThatGoanGirl Guide

Assagao, the once-charming village in Goa, has blossomed into the ‘Beverly Hills’ of Goa, boasting high-end villas, trendy cafes, and a vibrant dining scene. Though it has seen many, many restaurants come and go, Assagao retains its unique character with a mix of old Goan houses, natural beauty, and village…

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Regional Indian Food in Goa – ThatGoanGirl Guide

Goa is a melting pot of cultures, but until a decade ago, one wouldn’t find a wide variety of cuisines available. There were a fair number of Italian restaurants and those serving Continental fare, but in terms of regional Indian food, it was limited to North Indian or more specifically,…

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Have you tried Dedos De Dama in Goa?

Goa is a treasure trove of cultural secrets that for a long while, were being passed on as heirlooms of a time gone by. However, some flavours from our grandmothers’ stories face the possibility of being forgotten forever. For instance, the ever-changing and demanding urban and professional landscape leaves families…

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Goenkarche Ruchik Famat at The Pride Sun Village, Arpora

The Pride Sun Village in Arpora Goa is located very close to Sarovar Portico Lazy Lagoon, Old Bombay and the Saturday Night Market. Not many people know of the Pride Hotels, perhaps because, unlike many popular hotels in North Goa, this one isn’t really ‘out there.’ While it may lack…

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Goan Tapas and Cocktails at Antares, Goa

Fusion. This exciting word in the world of food is at best, a celebration of creativity and a well-travelled chef. While the trend doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon, Goan food has so far, remained untouched by trendy mash-ups. On the other hand, we have another revolution…

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Goan Stories at Vivanta by Taj, Goa – A tale of authentic Goan cuisine

Hey Guys! I know I’ve been MIA for around 2 weeks, but you know how hectic trips home are! Seriously! When I was studying, going home to Goa meant lazing around, sleeping, eating my fave dishes that Mum cooked, and sleeping some more. Now, before I even reach home, I…

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