Have you
heard the phrase, simple is best? Well this is perfectly true of Ryan’z Bar. Situated
next to Fortune hotel, Ryan’z bar was a gem of a find. The atmosphere was a buzz
of laughter and chatter from visibly hotel and restaurant staff enjoying a
Friday night drink and meal after work, as well as a few of middle age Indian
couples taking pleasure in night of good food and company.
The menu
caters for all types of palates, offering Indian, Chinese and western food. There
was nothing I found on the menu to be excessively overpriced. In fact cheaper
than most restaurants and certainly cheaper than the beach shacks. Drinks too, very
cheap.
DRINKS
60ml vodka Rupees 50/£0.52/€0.59/₽44.57/$0.68/₴19.08
Large Kingfisher Beer Rupees 110/£1.14/€1.29/₽98.05/$1.50/₴41.98
Diet coke Rupees 50/£0.52/€0.59/₽44.57/$0.68/₴19.08
For years
now I have walked past every day, smelling the aromas wafting from the kitchen,
which always get my taste buds salivating. It was for this reason, Ryan’z bar
has been on my- To review list for quite some time now. The minute I entered I
knew that I liked this place. The ambience, and the friendly staff had me right
there. Not to mention no extra taxes and GST.
STAFF
MR and I
were received with smiles and a gracious welcome by Prem. Passing small
conversation about seeing us walk past every day, how long we had been in Goa
and how pleased he was we had finally decided to eat there.
All
waiters were well-presented, attentive and polite. Chefs looked clean and smart
in whites.
SERVICE
No sooner
had we sat, than Prem gave us a menu and a drinks order was taken.
Drinks
were served quickly and efficiently.
On looking
at the menu there were so many nice things, MR R and I were spoilt for choice.
Finally, when
ready to order food, Prem was there promptly.
Having repeated our order, asked if we would
like more drinks.
There was an
interval when the power went off for 10 minutes, but a candle was quickly place
on the table. However, this did not hinder the arrival of food, arriving 30
minutes after ordering, then asking if we would like more drinks.
Table
check on food, and once more asking if we needed drinks.
HYGIENE
The
restaurant and bar area, very clean, neat and tidy.
Toilet
were clean, with toilet paper, the hand washing area soap and hand towels.
There is only one toilet, so when busy could cause a congestion.
FOOD
VEG KOLHAURI: Rupees 170/£1.77/€2.07/₽151.54/$2.31/₴64.88
This is
one of my favourite curries. Lordy lord, astounding! Bursting with flavour and
heat, and not a wishy-washy sauce. It was thick more like a puree that even so
was pleasing on the palate. By the end of the meal, it was a fight to see who
was going to wipe out the dish first, me or Mr R. Needless to say, I won!
FULL TANDOORI CHICKEN. Rupees 390/£4.06/€4.60/₽347.66/$5.30/₴148.85
When the
plate was placed down in front of us the first thing Mr R and I said was, “Wow!”
In all my years of having full tandoori chicken I have only ever had one that
was a full chicken. 2 legs and two breasts. Trying my first piece, I have to
say this is the best tandoori chicken I have ever tasted. Cooked just how we
like it, burnt on the outside juicy and succulent on the inside and oozing with
spice. A magnificent portion size. Well done!
ROTI: Rupees 20 /£0.20/€0.23/₽17.82/$0.27/₴7.63
THE SCORES:
FIRST
IMPRESSIONS 3/5
AMBIENCE 4/5
STAFF 5/5
SERVICE
5/5
HYGIENE
Public areas 4/5 Toilets 4/5
FOOD 5/5 5/5
DRINKS 5/5
OVERALL SCORE 4.4/5
Red Hot chillies
WOULD I GO AGAIN?
Oh yes! Mr R is already planning
our next visit on the calendar.
