Sage Mathew
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Finally!!!! A true Goan restaurant that is authentic as possible outside of Goa.
Proprietor Jainson has taken it upon himself to share his native cuisine with the American mainstream as well as other Indians.
The chicken appetizer was delicate, soft and juicy, lightly battered prior to pan frying and not overcooked. The egg omelet in coconut and tomato gravy was a meal in of itself. It was accompanied with a soft and lightly fried garlic bread.
The chicken entree was good, but I personally would have preferred it with bones as it would have bought out more of the bird's natural flavor.
The late night meal experience culminated with a true Goan dessert. It was good, but nothing spectacular and unique to rave about.
Jainson opened his restaurant within the last year and has plans to expand the menu as the cuisine becomes more popular (through word-of-mouth, social media and reviews) aswell as introduce more seasonal dishes.
He imports most of his spices and certain seafood items directly from Goa as he is adamant about maintaining the authenticity and integrity of the dishes.
Certain Goa dishes has roots in Portuguese influence as it was a colony of Portugal for several hundreds of years.