RESTAURANTS-RECOMMENDATIONS AND Q&As 2006/2007

Max13biker

2007-02-05 14:45:28

I-95 is new this year and it's to be found in the garden of the Art Gallery.
This is to be found at the very back of the shopping area, just before St Anthony's, the church in the middle of the main road from Candolim to Calangute.

If you know where Luma supermarket is - go up the road just to the left called Adventure Road, at the end of this road is a huge sign on the wall facing you. The restaurant is on the left side, about 250 metres along the road. Look out for the Art Gallery - a big red stone building.

The chefs are Indian but the menu has a very strong French influence - a bit like Le Restaurant with bigger portions. I can strongly recommend it, the food is delicious.

O.K. it's a bit more expensive - just don't ask for wine.

Edited by Max13biker 2007-02-05 18:16:41

Miccie

2007-02-05 14:49:00

Thanks for the directions Max13biker

Joan_H

2007-02-05 14:52:22

favourite restaurants

Max13biker,

Will check it out.
Hughsey

Sandyshoes

2007-02-05 17:33:27

I'd also heard about I-95 when I was there Dec/Jan and both my husband and I and the help of the taxi driver could not find it even though we did see a sign at the end of the road, so we gave up! We're going back in April so hoping to try it then.

Miccie

2007-02-05 21:00:58

blobb140 - sorry I didn't see your reply earlier.

I make a prawn curry quite often. I was given a mixture of spices along with some instructions a couple of years ago, which I followed, nearly to the word - added the spices and when we ate it we realised the amount of spice given was for about 40 servings and not 2!!! God was that hot!

I have found a really good recipe on the waitrose website, go to their recipe search and type in Goan - it's a great starting point and you can fiddle about with it. The only thing is you cannot get the fresh taste of coconut here like they get in Goa.

Hope you enjoy

blobb140

2007-02-06 16:29:29

prawn curry

Hi Miccie

Thanks for your tips it did make me smile as on numerous occasions we have also brought back spices and pastes etc and done exactly the same!!!!

Its a good excuse to go back...

Blobb

Max13biker

2007-02-11 00:02:02

I've had a few messages asking about "Ku"

Here it is..........

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/mmacbain/Ku/P1000266.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/mmacbain/Ku/P1000257-2.jpg

Miccie

2007-02-11 12:17:47

Ku looks really nice, but I've scrolled back and can't see where abouts in Goa it is?

Max13biker

2007-02-11 12:21:35

We are friends with the Landlord or La Terasse and we spoke with him over the weekend, he was telling us how the tenants had left the restaurant without a word, and it was not possible to keep open at the moment due to monies outstanding

Sadly, the tenants had borrowed money from friends and had overspent on furnishings etc. before establishing the business. Thierry is now in Paris and Eric is helping a friend refurbish a house in Thailand.

goldenflipflop

2007-02-11 12:36:36

Miccie, I'm pretty sure Ku is in Morjim........come on Max share your knowledge with us foodies!!!

GFF xx

Max13biker

2007-02-11 12:58:57

The owners of "Ku" have an unusual approach to the business, they don't advertise, there is no sign on the road - Maria the owner says "I am passionate about food" :shock:

If you feel the same - then phone 9326123570. Reservation only!

The food is - sushi, sashumi, thai & spanish - Maria is spanish.

Take the road across the Siolim bridge then left towards Morjim, then the turning that takes you towards Mandrem. Just before Papa Jolly's about 1 km before "La Plage" is a sign "Crazy Lobster" take this tarred road until the tar ends - you are at "Ku." :lol:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/mmacbain/Ku/P1000249.jpg

newbutt1

2007-02-11 15:51:08

Thanks alot max, I've put this restauarent on my list of places to visit when we return at the end of March, I'm not realy into sushi but the thai and spanish sound good and the setting looks absolutly divine so peaceful and relaxing..

Thanks Jayne :wave

juderamm

2007-02-11 17:51:18

I would like to give Mai Thai a mention we had a lovely meal there on my husbands birthday the food was wonderful with a huge choice and the staff really gave 100% at very short notice they produced a cake and even gave him a gift of flowers how thoughtful is that! Magic

Anonymous

2007-02-11 21:33:32

mai tai

juderam where is this restaurant and is it (sorry its probably obvious!) thai?
thanks
sue

newbutt1

2007-02-11 22:07:49

Mai Thai, is down the lane that leads to Whispering Palms and Mermaid restaurant, just turn off to the right just befor Mermaid.
I can endorse what was said about Mai Thai, it may not be in the most picturesque setting but the food and service is superb.

Jayne :wave

Ps yes they do serve Thai but they do other food as well

PhilinGoa

2007-02-12 05:41:47

Finally made it to I-95 for the first time, even though i live almost next door. Food excellent, but boy is it pricey, especially if you go for the fancy stuff like smoked salmon. My top recommendation for a special place to have some unique food is still Bomra's in Candolim, with wonderful Burmese style food.

Goanne

2007-02-12 22:57:23

bomra

Hi, philingoa, so share your secret - where is Bomras?
Goanne

Max13biker

2007-02-12 23:19:52

It's down towards the Fort Aguada end of Candolim - next door to Havana Nightclub. :lol:

Great food - but leave early before the nightclub gets too noisy. :wink:

Edited by Max13biker 2007-02-13 08:13:47

PhilinGoa

2007-02-13 05:07:39

Actually Bomra's is next to the Havana nightclub, which seems to hardly ever open these days, so it's usually nice and peaceful.

goldenflipflop

2007-02-13 06:29:23

Philingoa
Thanks for the recommendation will give it a try. We were speaking to the waiter in Chocolatti a few days back and he also recommended Bomras - he works there in the evenings and he reckons the food is excellent.
GFF xx
PS wasn't Havanna owned by Orianna (David Tito's wife)??

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