Prints by Goan cartoonist Mario Miranda decorate the simple, buzzing dining room of this purveyor of magically spiced dishes from the tropical Indian state of Goa. The menu has few false notes, but popular items include the chicken 'lollipops' (drumsticks), the Bombay duck (actually a fish!) and the chicken xacuti, a mouth-watering curry with poppy seeds.


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1. Museum of Illusions

0.9 MILES

Opened in September 2018, this museum is fast becoming a favourite for families and Instagram fans, with several of the 'illusions' frankly looking a lot…

2. Dubai Frame

0.91 MILES

Opened in January 2018, this 150m rectangular 'picture frame' sits in Zabeel Park, right between historic and modern Dubai, and provides grand views of…

3. Al Seef

0.95 MILES

In the early 1900s this historical area was Dubai's trading hub, during a period when the pearl diving industry was being developed. Stretching some 1.8km…

4. National Bank of Dubai

1.04 MILES

In 2007 the National Bank of Dubai merged with Emirates Bank to form Emirates NBD, but its headquarters remains in this shimmering landmark overlooking…

5. Majlis Gallery

1.09 MILES

Dubai's oldest fine-art gallery was founded in 1989 by British expat Alison Collins and presents mainly paintings and sculpture by international artists…

6. Coffee Museum

1.11 MILES

This cute private museum in a historic Emirati home offers an aromatic bean-based journey around the world and back in time. Learn about the importance of…

8. Zabeel Park

1.14 MILES

This sprawling park, where lots of palms and other greenery provide plenty of shade, is a weekend family favourite. It brims with activity zones,…