It can’t get more rustic than dining under a Banyan tree at an old house in Assagao, Goa
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The Banyan at Assagao serves modern Asian food under the shade of a 300-year old tree at an original Goan House. Need it be more rustic?
What Is It?
The restaurant covers an array of dishes such as Stir Fried Lotus Stems, Tofu Tangsuyuk heralding form Korea, Kirspy Konjee Lamb a favorite among locals, to one of their signature dishes Son in Law Eggs. And how can we forget, a vast array of Dim Sum is on offer. Unique rot iron lanterns and other knick-knacks from Bali have been put together to complete the look of this restaurant.
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What To Eat?
1. The ‘Baos’
Steamed, filled bun you can choose to have it stuffed or open. Roast Duck Baos or Adobo (Pork Adobo topped with Lettuce) or Garlic Beef (Beef Tenders sautéed with burnt garlic & coriander topped with mint Mayo). Try the local flavour with the Goan Sausage or you can just go for the Pulled Pork if this is your meat of choice.
2. Tempura
Served with a choice of vegetables, Prawn or Chicken, Cha Gio (Vietamese Spring Rolls), Char Siu Spare Ribs – done in a Cantonese style to Beef Negimaki (Rolled Sliced Beef with Scallions in Teriyaki sauce).
3. The Slow Boat to Thailand
It is a steaming pot of aromatic spice laced broth served with exotic vegetables, meats or seafood and dumplings.
4. Bowls – a meal in one
One can order from Thai Firsher’s Noodles, Chili Ramen with choice of veg or non-veg to The Banyan’s own version of the Burmese Khowsuey served very differently.
Deets
Address: 345/1, Munang Vado, Assagao, Bardez, Goa
Contact: 074474 77502
Timings: 12pm to 12am
Email: thebanyangoa@gmail.com
Website: http://www.banyangoa.com/
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