(I left this review on Tripadvisor and Google Reviews.) The Best of Goan Hindu Cuisine
The cuisine of Goa may be divided into two sub-genres. Broadly speaking there is the Goan Hindu cuisine and the Goan Catholic cuisine, representing the main two communities. There is overlap between the two but there are also significant differences. Even within the category of Goan Hindu cuisine there obtain variations. Kokum Curry specializes in and celebrates the cuisine of the Goan Gaud Saraswat Brahmin community. It is run by the epicure Sapna Sardessai and her crew. The premises in the Panjim branch are elegantly conceived, the visual themes carrying subtle, warm touches of Goa. The halls are spacious and airy making it a pleasant dining experience. The highlight is, of course, the food. This is authentic Goan Hindu food, no different from what one would find in a Goan home. The written word can scarcely do justice to the offerings, but the care in preparation and the finesse in presentation earn this restaurant the highest grade in the culinary business. I was already impressed by their branch in Candolim established in 2021. The Panjim location kicks it up another notch or two. Clearly the enterprise is a product of the love, devotion, and effort put in by the team. On this monsoon morning, we had the vegetarian "Shravan thali," specially curated by Sapna to mark the Hindu holy month. It was marvellous. For those inclined towards non-vegetarian fare, there was much on offer, too. This is currently the finest restaurant in Goa. Rajan Parrikar
