Edible Archives

Visited in February - this was hands down the best food we had in our entire India trip (we went to Bombay, Jaipur, and Goa) For foreigners, there are no stomach worries at all! Everything is cooked with bottled water. The food is so fresh, innovative, and most of all delicious! My favorites were the tomato salad and the dumplings. (Some of the best dumplings I, a Taiwanese person, have ever had.) They also had interesting refreshing cocktails and I loved their fresh juices! The atmosphere outside was very chill and it was cool in the shade and with the fans.

A visit to Edible Archives has long been on my list of things to do and I finally visited yesterday. Being from Goa, I've seen the board of the restaurant several times and knew where the restaurant was, but the friend who I was meeting there (who is from out of town) went up and down the street and couldn't spot it as the signboard was not visible and the house where the restaurant is located is dark when viewed from the main road. I loved the short, sweet menu that focuses on sustainability and in-season produce. Although a small menu, it has an equal mix of veg and non veg items. I'm a carnivore, but only tried the vegetarian dishes as my friend was a strict vegetarian. The jackfruit burger was enjoyable. The Asian tomato salad, idiyappam and beetroot cutlets were alright. I love the quiet elegance of the place and it is a great place if you want to enjoy a conversation along with your meal. The service is prompt and quick. A bit on the pricier side, but I'd visit again to try their interesting meat and seafood offerings.

Edible Archives is a beautiful place with excellent tasting, lovingly made food. It's best for people who enjoy open air experiences and their food made in a slow and sustainable way. Run by Anupriya and Shalini, the place has a huge kitchen garden surrounding it where most of the herbs, veggies and leaves that are used in the kitchen come from. Pepper, fish mint, spinach, chilly, banana plants are only some of the many things they are growing on the property. It's recommended that you make a reservation before going and spend some time in the lovely space. You won't regret it.

This place is a must to visit. Definitely one of the best food experience I had. The garden is lovely and the food is so tasty and comes in perfect quantity. The owners will cook accordingly to your taste.

Having known Chef A since one November afternoon where I went for a birthday meal to her small restaurant at Hauz Khas Village, aptly named the Big Bongg Theory, I was super excited when Edible Archives decided to open its doors in Goa. I remember discussions from the past where Goa was contemplated upon as a possible restaurant locale. Having partaken of Chef A’s delicacies, and having moved recently to Madras, I took the earliest possible opportunity to book flight tickets to Goa! And, I landed up on the day of the opening. Let’s start with the ambience. It’s all white and green, and you feel like lounging around and relaxing with friends and family over food, drinks and conversation. The atmosphere is such that you find yourself smiling at the other guests around and eavesdropping into several lively and animated conversations. The servers are extremely professional and a sight to behold with ready smiles and a warm demeanour. They will help readily with the menu, even offering to let you speak with the chef. And they are happy to make adjustments to the menu to suit various dietary requirements as well. The food, ah, the food! If the photos are any evidence, you’d know that I am a huge fan of the food they serve. The pork with dill is my absolute favourite, and I’ve been know to order multiple servings, any time of the day! The meat is well done and includes the fatty portions that I love! The simple combination with rice fills up the belly and the soul. The butter garlic prawns are a delight - I strongly recommend it to anyone who loves prawns. Another strong contender for food heaven is the grilled beef salad with pineapple and sprouts. The other dish that was a very pleasant surprise is the Shanxi style brinjal and long bean stir fry - a must try if and when you visit. One must also try the pumpkin and kokum pulled rice and the prawn and pork pulled rice. Again, if you’re a pork fan, you must try the mustard coconut prawns with sannas! Finger licking delicious! And, you cannot leave the table without having the serradura! Long story short - I cannot wait to go back! Good show, Chef A and team!