Krutika Zarapkar

This has been our best accidental find in Calangute in August. We were heading to another restaurant for a meal, as we had skipped breakfast and were really hungry. My husband's eye caught this puneri style pati on which menu was written. Though it was not open yet at 11.45 AM, we thought of waiting for 15 min to eat, and the wait was totally worth it. We started with french fries and green salad as that was the quickest thing to arrive and we got our drinks. We placed our order, and restaurant started filling in. We ordered Chicken Cafreal, yummmmmmmm. First bite and, I was in love. Then we had Prawns Xacuti with their fresh buns, yumm yummm yumm. We were soo happy with Cafreal we ordered chef recommended prawns coriander, yummmmm again. One more bun plate as no one can eat just one right. And we finally ended with Goan peas pulav, wondering how can this simple pulav be soo delicious. The couple who run this place are absolutely passionate about what they are doing, and they and the staff take such good care of their customers. I am sure they would want to feed the whole town, but that is just not possible right. I feel bad for those who have missed eating here, or really don't know what good food is to give bad reviews to this place. My only regret was not clicking pictures for the memory. But we will be back to eat more. Cheers!!

Edit: went again in November and finally got the pictures 😁

Recommendation
1) Reach early or book a table for best experience.
2) Good and fresh food takes time. Have patience, order a drink and sussegado 😊
3) Definitely try chicken Cafreal or Prawns coriander if you are a non vegetarian.