Indian cuisine is not just butter chicken and naan. For instance, while butter chicken is the star of the North, Dosa is the comfort food for South Indian and curried fish is loved by Bengalis. And one such celebrated dish happens to be from the state of Goa. Regarded as the party destination of India, go and cuisine blends the flavours of Portugal and Goa together and now you can experience this in Dubai. We say this because finally there is a Goan restaurant that’s now open at the prestigious One&Only Royal Mirage, called Viva La Goa.
Viva La Goa Is Now Open In Dubai
Viva La Goa is a brand-new restaurant that recently opened its doors at One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai. After building on the success of restaurants like Tresind, Avatara, and Tresind Studio, hospitality brand, Passion F&B has now opened this new venture in Dubai. The perfect place for experiencing the eclectic flavours of Goa, this restaurant offers all of this and more. Yes, they are offering Goan cuisine for diners, which blends Indian and Portuguese influences together.
A Look Into The Interiors
Before diving into the delicious food, one has to take the time to appreciate the beautiful interiors. A space that has been designed to help people socialise, unwind, and savour a diverse range of dishes, the restaurant has truly been vibrantly decked. Yes, the laid-back lounge-like vibe certainly puts the guests at ease the moment they walk in. It’s the perfect place for experiencing a unique cultural fusion. Complete with comfortable-looking furniture that is bathed in the colours of green and brown, will remind you of the beaches in Goa. In fact, the neutral tone followed by the walls and other soft furnishing is further jazzed up with splashes of palm trees that are scattered around the restaurant.
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What About Food?
Once you have taken your seat, you must take the time to appreciate the menu, which features a range of mouth-watering dishes. A tribute to the rich culinary heritage of Goa, it features Tappas-style bites and innovative drinks that have been created by mixologist Shefali Singh who is an award-winning mixologist from Tresind. Guests can dive into their creative selection of lip-smacking cocktails, such as Porto Tonico and the Lisbon Daiquiri. However, while you are at it, don’t forget to dive into their range of nibbles that includes toothsome options, such as Arroz de tomato mix, Prawn Balchao poee, and Mr Nath’s favourite chili chicken.
All of these dishes sound quite tempting, don’t they? Well, don’t forget to check this place out for a well-rounded experience!
Where: One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai
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