The Ros omelette had a proper spicy kick, and the gravy was rich enough to mop up with bread. Solid breakfast stop with a European vibe. Service was friendly too. Would&#39;ve liked a cold beer to go with it, but it&#39;s a bit early for that.

Stopped by for a quick lunch. Got the classic cheesecake with mango coulis &mdash; pretty solid, not too sweet. Staff left me alone which I appreciate. Maybe next time I&#39;ll try the seafood. Place works for a relaxed bite.

The tiger prawns were properly big, not those tiny ones you get everywhere. Grilled just right, juicy inside. Had a glass of Sauvignon Blanc with it, worked well. Sitting right by the beach, waves doing their thing in the dark. Service was a bit slow between courses but honestly didn&#39;t mind much. Would come back for those prawns.

Came for the riverside view, ended up staying for the food. Staff suggested the tandoori kingfish and it was spot on&mdash;smoky, juicy, just right. The fish thali was hearty too, proper comfort meal. Service was polite and quick, no complaints there. Only thing, it got a bit busy by evening, but that&#39;s expected. Would go back for that fish again.

The eclair was genuinely soft&mdash;like, melt-in-your-mouth soft. I wasn&#39;t expecting much from a random caf&eacute; stop, but it surprised me. Place has that rustic, cozy vibe, and the person at the counter was friendly enough. Just note it&#39;s seasonal, so hours can be tricky. Worth checking before you head over.

The owner bakes the desserts herself&mdash;lemon meringue and blueberry cheesecake both hit the spot. I&rsquo;d come back just for those, honestly. Portions were decent for the price, and the meal itself held up fine. A glass of Sauvignon Blanc with the cheesecake worked surprisingly well. Place gets a bit busy later in the evening, but that didn&rsquo;t bother me much.

Been here twice now. Chicken thukpa was proper, not too oily. Drums of heaven had that nice spicy kick, though they took a while to come out. Place gets busy around 8, so go early if you want a quiet table. Decent change from the usual Goan spots nearby.

Stopped by for a cold beer and some seafood. Fish was fresh, batter had a nice crunch. Prices fair for the portion. Staff pointed me to the grilled prawns instead of the fried ones &mdash; good call. Sat outside watching the waves, pretty chill afternoon. Only downside, took a while to get the bill.

Crab meat soup was proper good, and that Goenchin delight cocktail hit the spot. Only thing is the seating feels a bit tight and lights are too low to see the food properly. But honestly, solid Chinese spot in Panjim if you want decent portions without burning a hole in your pocket.

Butter chicken was proper rich, not too sweet like some places. Paneer tikka masala had that smoky taste, decent portion too. Asked for gluten-free option and they handled it without making a fuss. Menu&#39;s got plenty of variety but honestly I stick to my usuals. Place gets busy around 8, so go a bit early if you want a quiet table.

The old banyan tree makes this place feel so calm. Food&#39;s decent but spring rolls were tiny for what they charge. Service was proper Taj style though.

Came here for the sunset and honestly the vibe was so chill. They set up tables right on the sand in the evening, which I didn&rsquo;t expect. Sunbeds were comfy enough to just lie there for hours. Only thing&mdash;service gets a bit slow once it gets busy, but the sea breeze makes up for it 🌊

Good spread at the breakfast buffet. Plenty of veg options. Mr. Deepak kept the table cleared and coffee topped up. Solid spot for a quick bite before heading out.

Stopped here after walking through the market. Coffee was fresh, pastry was good. Cozy little spot right on the main street. Service was warm, no complaints. Fine for a quick break if you&#39;re in the area.

The king chilli sauce here is seriously fiery, like proper heat that stays with you. I ordered the crispy fried aubergine on the side and it balanced things out nicely. Seating area felt a bit cramped though, not much room between tables. But if you want spicy food, this place does it right.

Tried this place for the first time and honestly the prawns were the highlight&mdash;so juicy and fresh. The fish was good too, nothing overdone. Staff was friendly but it did get a bit busy around 8. Prices felt fair for what you get. Wouldn&#39;t mind going back if I&#39;m craving seafood again.

Decent place for a beachside dinner. We sat on the sand, candlelit tables and all. Chicken wings and lollipops were pretty good, nothing fancy but satisfying. It&rsquo;s a nice spot to chill after sunset, though the bill runs a bit high for what you get. Fine for a one-off visit.

The masala chai here is easily the best I had in Arambol&mdash;properly spiced, not too sweet. Low seating and cushions make it easy to linger over a drink. Slightly hidden, but that&#39;s part of the charm.

We came here on a weekday evening, place wasn&#39;t too crowded. Got the calamari platter and brick roast chicken. Both were pretty good, chicken was juicy and the calamari was fresh. Setting is nice, kind of classy but relaxed. Prices are a bit steep though. Fine for a special meal, not an everyday thing.

The prawn curry here was proper home-style, rich and spicy just the way I like it. Chicken liver fry was a solid side too. Outdoor seating with fairy lights adds a nice touch.

The mixed grill platter was decent for sharing&mdash;chicken and lamb were well-marinated. Mast o khiar was a nice refreshing dip. Kunafa and baklava were good too, though I wish the seating area had a bit more breathing room.

The lemonade alone is worth stopping here for. Seriously, it&rsquo;s that good. We grabbed a couple of glasses after walking along the beach, and it hit the spot. The location is super convenient, right by the sand. Only thing is the price is a bit steep for a drink, but you&rsquo;re paying for the view, I guess. Still, I&rsquo;d probably get another one next time.

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