Location: Dona Paula
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Goa, India Food Guide: 3 Fusion food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Dona Paula
Discover Restaurants offering the best Fusion food in Dona Paula, Goa, India. Dona Paula is a former village, and tourist destination, in the suburbs of Panaji, Goa, India. It is today home to the National Institute of Oceanography, and just alongside it lie the Goa University and the International Centre Goa.
Things to do in Dona Paula
1. The Black Sheep Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1101 reviews
Reviewed By UdayanBubna
Went there after seeing the amazing rating it had on TripAdvisor and it was an awesome decision! My favorite meal from my trip to Goa! Went there without a reservation (definitely advise making a prior reservation) - the place was packed so we were first given a table next to the kitchen door. However, we were very soon shifted to a much better location. The food was amazing! I'm usually not a fan of Gnocchi however on the waiters recommendation I had it and it was outstanding! A must try! Great service too!
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2. DESBUE - European Fusion
Overall Ratings
4 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By Sujitkj
A good Restaurant serving mostly European Style with a mix of other cuisines. The presentation of Food is excellent and the restaurant setting is very good. Dear Sujitkj,Greetings from Desbue @ La Maison - Fontainhas !Thank you for taking the time to review us. It is a pleasure to hear your kind words of appreciation and that you enjoyed your experience at Desbue.We constantly strive towards excellence and hence your feedback is truly valuable to us. We look forward to serve you again.Have a lovely day !best regards,Team Desbue
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3. Samarkand Fine Dining
Samarkand, a fine dining restaurant located in Dona Paula, Goa serves an exquisite fusion of cuisine from India's North West Frontier and along the silk route, for the first time in Goa. With a warm, earthy ambiance and authentic ingredients in traditiona
Reviewed By Marzipan09
Samarkand- Chances Hotel at Dona PaulaHeard on FM radio the opening of a new restaurant- Samarkand at Dona Paula. Since the new restaurant is located at the Chances Hotel and very near our home in Goa, we decided to investigate....Ambience/Decor: very unusual- well-finished and attractive- certainly a 5 star restaurant. The best part is the elegant decor and the subtle lighting ( not 'in your face'- but effective enough so that one can see what one has ordered) and the rough - hewn, natural wood effect log tables - and benches, accompanied by soft, subtle music in the background...not easy to find in most of Goa's eateries. As soon as we were seated, the courteous waiter offered us damp hand towels and - yes!- an APRON to put on; with this we were readied for the task of 'digging right in'! Having eaten, over the years at the unbeatable "Bukhara" restaurants at the Maurya Sheraton Hotel in Delhi and the Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu, we recognised some of the Bukhara-type touches: the rough finish of the furniture, the aprons and the copper thalis, katoris and drinking vessels used in place of the usual crockery. As the Manager of the Samarkand informed us when we pointed out the similarity, like the Bukhara, the Samarkand too was created to carry its guests back to earlier times in India's North West Frontier Province region: the "proper" or typically anglicised colonial set up that is usual in a hotel restaurant had been cast aside for a characterful Indian ambiance to encourage "digging in" to North Western favourites like the Raan, Kababs and Naan with ones' hands, rather than using cutlery (which they do have, as well, by the way!). And now for the main draw: The Food! We looked through the many menu items, some of which we were unfamiliar with, and sought the advice of Chances' Executive Chef Arun. A great decision!I outline some of our favourites here. This list of items was eaten over two sessions, by the way- after our first wonderful experience, we went back a second time with friends, and were not disappointed. Our special recommendations include the following: -We were told to start with a Shorba- we chose the chicken almond, served with kulcha- great choice- light but flavourful.-The Galoti kababs- similar to the Shammi kabab but exceptionally soft and melt- in- the-mouth creations- to be eaten with the Sheermal- smaller, crisp and delicious rotis , still popular in Hyderabad and Lucknow-The Sikanderi naan- very tender leg of lamb- the Sanarkhand's signature dish, we were told-The Dum Biryani which is made in the Oudh style- and is served with an unusual dahi raita- a delicious mixture with a dash if sweetness and topped with a 'baghar' of dry red chilli- Kali daal, or the Daal Samarkand- was as expected- sufficiently creamy- Have to mention the yummy Pudina chutney- Khurmi Naan- again another unusual combination with a topping of tomatoes and paneer- Family Naan: this really serves four people - and as we were only two of us, the Chef brought one out just to show us. Much of the fun would be sharing the naan with your group: tearing it up into your own individual pieces after it comes to the table. Although it looked impressive, it seemed a bit toooo crisp in the centre. I believe the crew is still trying to perfect the texture.- Rawa fried prawns- a very good size for a decent portion- Roghan josh- excellent, tender mutton- you could tell it had been perfectly browned. Apparently there are several vegetarian items on the menu, but we stuck to the meats!! And, as expected, we had no room for desert- though we were told the Malai Kulfi was very good! All in all: Excellent value for money- great to find a place that serves amazing food in elegant surroundings, yet doesn't make a deep hole in one's pocket. Dinner for two, including soft drinks, plus a 'shorba' each, and a starter, with a couple of non veg main course items and naans - but no desert: â¹.1400 approxGo for it!
