GOA ON A PLATE

How the State's Food Scene Keeps Reinventing Itself

- By Aditi Malhotra

Goa has always been known for its laid-back charm, beaches, and balcaos. But over the last few years, something else has quietly taken over its ever-evolving food scene. What was once a sleepy mix of shacks and family-run joints has now transformed into one of India's most exciting culinary landscapes. Not because it is trying to copy trends from elsewhere, but because it's confidently finding its own flavour. First came the wave of conscious dining.