Goa is famous for it's seafood and fish thalis.But with many people opting for the most well known and prominent restaurants, ample of other restaurants serving authentic Goan cuisine remain unnoticed. This was one such place recommend by a colleague. It's a pretty small restuarants but well maintained with modern ambiance and warm service. .
We ordered the Fish Thali consisting a wide range of dishes including the fish curry, rice, bhaji (vegtable), kismoor, prawns chilli, sol kadi and kingfish rava fry. .
Even though the number of dishes served in the thali were comparatively less but we can't argue on the authentic flavours and taste of all the dishes served. The kingfish rava fry was one of my favourites and the Kismoor served was the highlight of this thali.The sol kadi is a perfect way to end a great hearty Goan mean. .
This is a good place for authentic Goan food. Be it the prawns ghassi or starters and the crab masala or the pomphret rava fry , this place has good food at nominal rates
I have always loved the food of Vinanti. Authentic Goan cuisine at a great price. The food never disappoints.
The fish is so fresh and rightly spiced. The chicken xacuti is of the perfect consistency and spiciness.
If you're in Panjim and looking for authentic local cuisine, you have to go to Vinanti. Also, do not go here for anything except the local Goan cuisine.
However, please note that they run out of their fish quite early (by 1.45/2 pm). So i would highly recommend going there early.
Ambience: 2.5/5
Food: 4.5/5
Overall: 4/5 (the food alone makes up for such a high rating)
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My rating:- (4.5/5)
I had been here yesterday with my family for our last lunch in Goa before we packed our bags for returning back to Mumbai. The restaurant was already packed with people, mostly families, but luckily we got a table for the six of us. It's located in the market area of Panaji and gives you plenty of bang for your buck. We were immediately asked for water and the staff was courteous enough in helping us out in selecting the dishes from their menu. After some discussion, we decided to have their Chonak (White Snapper) thali for mains and prawns rava fry for starters. It took them quite a while to get the food and some of my family members were already done with their meal by the time our order came on the table. It's a simple family-style restaurant with a no-frills ambiance and decorated with murals. The speed of the service is impressively prompt.The thali was a huge one, more than sufficient for two people. It comprised of a huge mound of boiled rice, crisp Chonak Fry, kismoor (a dish made of dried tiny shrimps), tisrya sukke (clams cooked in green gravy), fish curry (prawns), futi kadhi (Goan sol kadhi without coconut milk), and French beans sabji. The thali was loaded with a variety of flavors and the chonak was fresh and perfectly marinated. The prawns' curry was a correct balance of sweet and spicy. The prawns were decent and juicy. The futi kadhi was absolutely refreshing and helped us to wash it all down! Even the French beans sabji was quite edible. Do not miss out on their Tisrya Sukka (clams cooked in green gravy). These were themselves, a powerhouse of flavor. I even liked their kismoor which was crunchy, tangy, and spicy. Mix the kismoor with some rice and fish curry to get the best out of your meal, and then have a sip of Futi Kadhi to call it a wrap. The thali was priced reasonably and did full justice to the rate. About our starter, the prawns were succulent and to die for. They were coated in semolina and then fried. They tasted just delicious. The place has got quite a comfortable seating arrangement and space has been utilized nicely. Some of their crew members seemed to be a bit rude, and this needs to be looked into. That's the only reason why I've rated them a 4.5. The restaurant was in very good shape when we visited, with no filth seen anywhere. Even the staff was well-dressed and soft-spoken.
Overall Verdict:- Had an amazing time feasting on some authentic and awesome Goan cuisine at pocket-friendly prices, in the heart of Panaji. Surely coming back again to try their other Goan delicacies. Our last lunch in Goa was truly a memorable one.
Vinanti ❤️
After wandering in the Panaji market and searching for a good restaurant we came across Hotel Vinanti.
It's Goa and how could we not have Fish. We tried the special Goan Fish Chonak and the Fish rice plate of Vinanti.
The Fish was simply yummy and delicious. We were mind blown by the Fish fry as well as Fish rice plate. The Chonak Fry was perfectly fried and had a lot of flavours. Also the Fish rice plate had some lovely options.
An overall great experience and a nice place to visit in the Panaji Market.
Food: 5/5
Staff: 5/5
Ambience: 5/5
Value for Money: 5/5
Home away from home is what i would say... if u are lookin for tasty home cooked food then u shud head straight away to vinanti.
Their goan fish thali is just awesome with generous amount of rice, prawn curry, tisrya sukke( to die for), kismoor, rawa fried king fish, one veggie nd kokum kadi.
Staff are courteous and swift. All fish preparations are good. A must visit place.
I loved the fish thali here! Total value for money and every item on the plate was delicious. The service was very attentive and the restaurant was decorated with beautiful murals.
Unlike other restaurants, vinanti gives you the taste of Goan non veg food as expected and worth my pocket. I tried fish thali and it reminded me of my home food. Thank you vinanti 😊
If you want a simple non-touristy local joint with lot of authentic fish options plus good service, then this is the place for you. A must visit for me and my family on every Goa trip.
Best option for Lunch & Dine
We ordered Fish Thali (Surmai), Prawn Curry Rice, Chonak Fish and Veg Fried Rice 😅
Really happy with the quantity they are providing for fish thali.. It includes,
1. Kolambi Curry (Prawn Curry) 💕
2. Steamed Rice
3. Shimplya Chutney (Clams Green Masala)
4. Sukhat Chutney (Dried Shrimp)
5. Kokam Ras
6. Bottle gourd (Bhopla)
Thali is really sufficient for one time meal.
Prawn Curry Rice is the same which you can even get in Fish thali (Quantity - 2 people)
Chonak Fish is something which I tried for the fish time and it's really good in taste and its size almost covered the plate 🤣
Veg Fried Rice seemed good in quantity for 2 people.
Overall Good place. Recommended only for Non Veg Food.
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Kirti Govind Panvelcar (KIYA)
+4
One of the good old restaurant of panaji ..
We tried the thali .. they served chonak or the snapper .
Good enough taste, if I may say - could have been better .
But ok ..! It’s a good choice for a decent enough thali .!
But I think one plus point of the thali , there’s no too many dishes on the plate and you can comfortably finish it .
We also ordered kingfish rawa fry , however considering the current fishing ban , it wasnot fresh
Good place for a tasty goan fish thali.. They had only chonak thali which was very tasty.. The fresh lime was okay.. The cost of fish thali is 250 rupees plus gst.. They serve prawns curry, rice, papad, pickle, salad, kokum water, and a veg bhaji.. It's very filling!!
Good location, decent price and tasty food.
• The food is very good in terms of its taste and presentation and also the prices are decent.
• The staff is very polite and professional.
• There is no reserved parking for the restaurant, but parking lot is available just besides the restaurant.
• The washrooms here are not clean.
• Overall a very good experience.
Yummiest fish thali at very affordable price!! Their fish thali never disappoints. Wonderful flavours, the king fish rava fry that comes with the thali is sooooo good👌
This has been our go to restaurant everytime we are in Panjim😊😀
You can get fresh and tasty seafood here. Their fish rawa fry and chicken tikka are the best.
A good place to have fish is a thali
Nice ambience
thali price is 238 rupees which are costlier compared to other hotels nearby
Nine place to eat and The restaurant serves a wide range of cuisines and has a little for everyone, the dining area is spread out on different levels and is very spacious, the tables are also big in size so it's very comfortable while dining. The staff are very efficient and helpful. The food is fresh and very flavourful, and prices are not very high. It's an ideal place to come with a large group.
Good place for fish thali, very tasty food. Ambience is decent, air conditioned. Seer fry and prawn fry was just awesome.
Great Goan food. Always consistent in quality and good quantity too. The ambience however doesn't seem to have been changed in the past 20 years.
Very good location offers a delightful dining experience with its delicious food and inviting ambiance. The menu features a wide variety of dishes, prepared with care and bursting with flavors. The attentive service and cozy atmosphere make it a perfect place to enjoy a memorable meal.
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