Haleem at Pista House – How Hyderabad’s most famous Ramadan delicacy is made

Foodies from around the country would have heard of ‘Pista House,’ the brand that’s world-renowned for making, what is often called Hyderabad’s best Haleem – a Ramzan delicacy. This gooey dish dating back to the time of the Nizams can look quite unappetizing to a first-timer, and just like sushi,…

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There’s no place like Davide’s Pizzeria in Candolim for Italian Food in Goa

Edit – Davide’s Pizzeria has now shifted to Siolim. As word spreads, Davide’s Pizza is poised to raise the bar for Italian Food in Goa. Set along the Candolim-Sinquerim Road, very close to Fort Aguada, this charming eatery is slowly but surely making waves. From the road, you’ll see the…

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Mojigao – Bask in Nature’s Bliss at this Assagao Cafe

Hey there! Longing for a sweet summer holiday, are you? I know what it feels like to be surrounded by more skyscrapers than lush foliage. And at times like those, some soothing views while you press the pause button on life and slow down at a darling little cafe in…

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Food Trucks in Goa: 6 Food Trucks Worth Driving To in 2026

Updated: Oct 2026 Food trucks have been part of Goa’s food scene for years now, but the scene has changed quite a bit since I first wrote this guide back in 2019. Some trucks have disappeared, some have moved, and a few have managed to stick around and become proper…

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6 of Goa’s Oldest Restaurants – ThatGoanGirl Guide

With new restaurants constantly opening up in Goa, it’s so easy to forget those that have long-held their own in what is now a cut-throat industry. Goa’s oldest and most characterful restaurants still make their mark on the state’s ever-changing dining scene and while culinary trends may come and go,…

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OLD BOMBAY, GOA – BRINGING A BYGONE ERA BACK IN STYLE

Edit: Old Bombay has permanently shut down. Food is culture and habit. Food is identity and belonging. And in a multi-cultural city like Mumbai, food is a sentiment. While flavours from all over India and the world collide in the Mumbai of today, in erstwhile Bombay, food from four cultures…

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Mahe, Anjuna – Modern Coastal Cuisine in Goa

Where modern dining is concerned, Goa is showing serious promise! The newest entrant to the food scene in Anjuna, Goa, Mahe takes coastal cuisine beyond the regular (but much loved) seafood thalis and coconut based curries. The restaurant is the brainchild of Chef Sandeep Sreedharan and Parth Timbadia, who have…

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8 Bakeries in Panjim you need to try

Updated: Aug 2026 ________________ I love baked goods. You love baked goods! And lucky for us, there are many bakeries in Panjim serving up sugar, spice and everything nice for when those carb cravings are too damn real. Over the years, I’ve visited several bakeries in our capital city. But…

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THE VILLAGE STUDIO, PARRA – A LAIDBACK CAFÉ IN A BACKYARD

Edit – This restaurant has permanently closed down. We rode down familiar lanes before taking a turn we barely noticed before. Then past the overgrown gardens of simple, old houses until we finally spotted the sign that read ‘The Village Studio’ in Parra. This artsy café in Goa is located…

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Peep Kitchen, Caranzalem – A Goan Seafoodie’s Delight

Hey foodies! I mentioned at the start of the year that I’m on a mission to try out as many restaurants in Goa as humanly possible, given the amount of shuttling I do between Goa and other cities. And while I blogged about some new cuisines that have made it…

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Try Peruvian Food in Goa at On The Go, Porvorim

Hey everybody! As you know from my social media accounts, I’ve been trying out a LOT of restaurants in Goa lately. I’m really excited about the arrival of new flavours on Goan shores! Authentic food from around the world, cooked by people (entrepreneurs in their own restaurants, not companies) who…

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