Review of Saltwater Terrace, Arambol Beach, Goa

Sat at our table, to one side we had the Arabian Sea and the twinkling lights of Arambol. To the other the industrial rustic, style ambience of Saltwater Terrace. We could have been in any Gastro pub or trendy European coastal restaurant and bar.

The menu offers a good selection of Indian, Goan and continental choices.

Mr R, opted for the Honey BBQ sauce pulled pork burger. INR360/£3:89

A delicious good size homemade burger, served in a toasted bun, loaded with lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber, topped with a yummy sticky, honey BBQ sauce. If that was not enough to satisfy your appetite, you then had a good portions of Chucky chips, homemade onion rings, coleslaw and a dish of spicy salsa to get through.

5/5 red hot chillies

I chose the spaghetti and meatballs INR 300/£3:24

Were they like mama or I make? Oh, si,si,si!

As soon as the bowl hit the table, we could smell the parmesan cheese in all its glory. I just couldn't wait to dig in. Packed with homemade pork meatballs smothered in a delicious, spinach, mushroom, tomato and basil sauce, I was in pasta heaven.

5/5 red hot chillies

Even with the live music, the staff kept the drinkers happy while feeding the diners with an eased confidence, pleasant and helpful.

What an amazing night. If you love good food and live music Saltwater Terrace is the place to be. It’s a fact. Good food is even better with a side order of atmosphere.

*I was given two complementary main meals in return for an unbiased review.*

CONTACT:

Address: Khalchawada, Arambol, Goa 403524

Phone: 070188 77958

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Just a couple videos of the great live entertainment at Saltwater Terrace.

Lunchtime review of Great-E-Punjab Fort Aguda Road Calangute Goa

Great-E-Punjab is a recently opened restaurant, near Jambhleshwar Temple, Fort Aguda Road Calangute. Menu offers veg, non veg, Punjab, South Indian, tandoori and seafood. Service was okay, staff seemed pleasant and surroundings, clean and tidy.

What we ordered

Veg Kofta Masala, Mixed Veg Masala and Veg Biryani.

Veg Kofta Masala-Rupees 170/£1:94/€2.19/₽155.20/$2.40 2 medium sized koftas

lightly browned on the outside, but oh my! So light and fluffy on the inside, they just melted in your mouth. Then the gravy sauce. Tiny shards of garlic that just gave an extra something to the masala gravy.

Mixed Veg Masala- Rupees 170/£1:94/€2.19/₽155.20/$2.40 Plenty of vegetables and paneer in a medium, spicy gravy.

Veg Biryani- Rupees 120/£1:37/€1.54/₽109.55/$1.69 more often than not, restaurants use cheap rice, that personally I find to stodgy and sticky for my palate. This was not the case today due to basmati rice being used for a lighter taste. I loved the addition of star anise and cinnamon sticks. Something I always add to my own biryani when cooking at home.

TOTAL SCORES

Staff and ambience: 2.5/5

Food: 5/5  4/5  4/5

Overall score 3:9 Red Hot Chilies Certainly worth a revisit.

Lunchtime Review – Husna Dine family restaurant Panjim Goa

MR R and I have frequently passed Husna Dine. Obviously a popular place, as always seeing people coming and going. So it will come as no surprise, Husna Dine has been on my- to review list, for some time.

Husna Dine, is a small, simple restaurant, but I always say, I’m not bothered about plush surroundings as long as the food is good. And it was.

Upstairs, there is an air conditioned section.

The menus covers a wide selection: Indian Chicken, Mutton, North Indian, Seafood, Goan South Indian, Tandoori and snacks. All reasonable priced.

What we ordered:

Veg Diwani Handi, Bhendi Masala, Rice and 2 Roti

Veg Diwani Handi Rupees 160/£1.85/$2.59/€2.33

Oh my goodness, this was a never ending bowl of sheer delight. A rich creamy curry made with cashew paste, onions, tomatoes and cream. A sweet and mild taste.

Bhendi Masala Rupees 160/£1.85/$2.59/€2.33

Boy this was darn good. The tangy gravy lifted sweetness of the okra

Rice Rupees 40/£0.46/$0.56/€0.50

Roti Rupees 15/£0. 17/$0.21/€019 Great rotis.

Ample size portions for two and value for money.

THE SCORES:

FIRST IMPRESSIONS 3/5 

STAFF SERVICE 5/5

HYGIENE 3.5/5 I only give this score as the restaurant was a worn, almost certainly from the amount of customers passing through. But as far as food wise, i.e. cutlery, food and staff I found no issues.    

FOOD 5/5 5/5  

OVERALL SCORE 4.2 Red Hot chillies 

Would I go again? Oh yes, now on my places to eat in Panjim list.

Husna Dine family restaurant

EL-Dorado Plaza

Municipality Market

Panjim

Goa