People love to carry a taste of home wherever they go. As a tourist destination, Goa welcomes visitors from across the world and over the years has also turned an abode to restaurants that specialise in international cuisines.
Not just tantalising tourists’ taste buds with a sense of familiarity, these restaurants allow locals to savour global flavours right around the street corner. So, if you’re in the mood to explore Goa’s international culinary scene, these restaurants need to be on the list.
A SLICE OF HAPPINESS AT GOODFELLAS
Aren’t we always up for some pizza? Well, one place that teleports you to the pizzerias tucked away on the streets of Italy, is Goodfellas Italian Restaurant in South Goa that serves some classic Italian delights.
Located in the scenic village of Benaulim, the restaurant is the perfect place to hang out with friends and family with their menu listing wood-fired pizzas, pasta, risotto, sumptuous salads, sandwiches, desserts and drinks that complement your food.
RESTAURANT TIMINGS: Lunch 1pm to 3.30 pm and Dinner 7 pm to 11.30 pm
INSTAGRAM HANDLE: @goodfellasgoa
SUSHI LOVE AT YAKI ZUSHI
Rainy days are a simple excuse to dive into a pot of Ramen and what better place to do that then at Yaki Zushi in Sangolda, North Goa where you can feast on some aromatic broth and veggies.
Housed along the bustling Chogm Road, the restaurant eludes the perfect vibe to relax, offering Japanese favourites like sushi, sashimi and Ramen. Yaki Zushi is also popular for its selection of Asian delights like dim sum, bao buns and more.
INSTAGRAM HANDLE: @yakizushigoa
FEAST FOR YOUR SENSES AT MEZMIZ GOA
Not too far from Yaki Zushi, the Mezmiz restaurant can tempt anyone with their delightful Middle Eastern cuisine. Housed in a Goan home with a chic ambience and beautiful décor, the restaurant lets you soak some Mediterranean flavours right here in Goa.
If you are craving for some hummus and pita, spicy muhammara and pickled carrots, creamy labneh, musakhan, kebabs or kanafeh, Mezmiz has got you covered.
INSTAGRAM HANDLE: @mezmizingoa
TASTE OF THAI AT FIREBACK
Want a peak into Thai cuisine right here in Goa? Stirring up some bold flavours and aromatic Thai dishes, Fireback restaurant and bar in North Goa is the place to be.
Located along the picturesque riverside setting in Siolim, the restaurant offers a culinary adventure of a perfectly balanced Thai flavours. Their menu lists some small plates and grills, Thai curries and stir fries and refreshing cocktails too.
RESERVATIONS: Contact +91 9209717970
INSTAGRAM HANDLE: @firebackrestaurant