Goa New York

We recently visited Goa NYC and had an overall enjoyable dining experience. The Chatpata Paneer Bao Buns were decent, but the Butter Chicken Bao Buns stole the show with their juicy and flavorful filling. The Parsi Kheema Pav was amazing and definitely a highlight of the meal. The Kolhapuri Thecha Soya Chaap was good, though I found the thecha to be less spicy than expected. The Shrimp Curry had a smooth texture and was tasty, though it differed from the traditional preparation I'm accustomed to. The Chicken Tikka Masala was comparable to what you'd find in any fine dining restaurant – nothing extraordinary but well-prepared. The drinks were also a delightful addition to the meal. I especially enjoyed the Pineapple Mojito and Goan Paradise. Both were refreshing and perfectly complemented the food. Overall, a great place to enjoy a variety of Indian dishes with a modern twist. Would recommend giving it a try!

Special shout-out to Malcolm for being a great host! Made reservations for our group of seven and were seated in their downstairs seating. Felt really weird to begin with because their main floor looked busy and downstairs seating felt very disconnected. No music, an empty/decommissioned kitchen and very quiet. Btw, there is nothing about this place that felt like "Goa" including their menu & food. Everything after that strange beginning changed quickly after our server Malcolm ensured we had a good experience. Our order included a couple of things like Yam Hai Hum ($13) Nachos, Steamed Chicken Momos ($13), Thecha Chaap Kolhapri ($18) - the best Soy sticks I've ever tasted; Chatpata Paneer Bao ($16), Butter Chicken Bao ($16), Shami Lamb Kulcha ($16), Saag Paneer Lehsuni ($23), Old Fashioned Chicken Tikka Masala ($24), Shrimp Goan Curry ($32) - the best non-veg dish of the evening, and Lamb Shank Nihari ($32). With the exception of few dishes, the food really lacked the flavor punch we were looking for. Food wasn't spicy at all, so if you like spicy food - ask for spice level. They were also out of many items which was announced at the very beginning and the only dessert they served that evening was Gulab Jamun. Goa New York felt like they are going through some tough times. Felt like the team has no clue on how to run the restaurant and I suspect they'll either get past this difficult time or shut shop within six months. I wish them success and hope they turnaround their business!

Visited this restaurant on a Tuesday evening due to which there was no crowd. The ambiance of this restaurant is made to look upscale but in reality this place is very deceiving. We ordered a cocktail called “Goan Paradise” which tasted mediocre for $22 and served in a cheap glass which felt like use and throw party glass (photo attached). The water glasses were not clean as there was some residue floating on water so had to get them changed. They also charged 20% fee for the two of us by the name “Large Party fee” which was totally unacceptable(Photo attached). Would have expected a better menu curation for such an “upscale” restaurant because there were very few vegetarian options and especially considering Indian vegetarian food options are endless, they could have done a better job with menu. I would NOT recommend this restaurant to anybody nor visit again because there are other Indian restaurants (aRoqa for example) which are upscale in reality unlike this one and have a lot better tasting food.

My recent dining experience at the Goa Indian restaurant in NYC left me with a whirlwind of impressions, both positive and slightly critical. Let me start with the shining star of the evening - Malcolm, our service waiter. His attention to detail and impeccable service elevated our dining experience to a whole new level. His recommendations were spot-on, and he made sure we felt genuinely cared for throughout our meal. The ambience at Goa was inviting and created a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. The tasteful decor and warm lighting added a touch of elegance to the dining area, making it an ideal setting for a pleasant meal. It's clear that the management has invested thought and effort into curating a space that complements the culinary journey. One noteworthy observation was the significant variance between the online menu and what was presented in-house. Surprisingly, the latter not only boasted reasonable prices but also featured a broader selection of delectable vegetarian options. This unexpected discovery was a pleasant deviation from what we had initially anticipated. Our visit coincided with a Diwali party taking place downstairs, infusing an air of festivity into the atmosphere. This added an exciting dimension to our experience, making us feel like honorary guests at the celebration. It was heartwarming, though I must note that the restaurant had relatively few guests who did not partake in the festivities. The culinary journey itself was a tantalizing adventure of unique flavors and generous portions. The Coconut Rice, while not extraordinary, held its own as a decent side. We ordered for three, but the quantity could have easily satisfied a party of five or more. That said, there was a subtle adaptation of Goan Cuisine to cater to local palates. While the dishes were undoubtedly delicious, I couldn't help but feel that some of the authentic Goa flavors were slightly tempered and missing a slight edge, the finale aaah and ooh. In terms of beverages, the restaurant offered a curated selection of wines and beers, although it lacked a variety of hard liquor options. The dessert menu was a delightful crescendo to our meal, providing a sweet and satisfying conclusion to our culinary expedition. Conveniently situated, there's an Edison Parking garage nearby for patrons driving in. In summation, dining at Goa Indian restaurant was an experience filled with flavors, warmth, and a few areas for potential enhancement. Malcolm's exceptional service, the inviting ambience, and the surprising difference in the menu on their website and at the restaurant, showcasing array of vegetarian options are highlights that make it worth a visit.

My wife and I were looking to venture out for Restaurant Week and were recommended by many to checkout this new place, GOA. It was an amazing time. The decor and atmosphere was incredible and the music too! Overall the food was delicious with unique flavors. The butter chicken was the best! Thank you for a great time! We’ll definitely be back soon!

Went to this place in October for my father’s birthday. The place was ok I means the vibes and atmosphere is there, but the food wasn’t that great. In my opinion this is a spot for cocktails and appetizers. I got the lamb chops come with 3 of them presentation is there but flavor was lacking definitely have had better lamb chops.

I had an amazing dinner last night at GOA, a new innovative Indian restaurant in Tribeca. Starting from the appearance, the Vibe. The place is just plain gorgeous. It’s a beautiful design in a large open space, that creates an open yet intimate feel. The food was just as amazing. Totally delicious, every dish, every plate created a celebration to the mouth with rich complex flavor. Definitely a Michelin kind of a place. ⭐️. It definitely got my star 🌟

Wonderful Indian restaurant with beautiful decor and some of the best food I have ever had. Soooo much flavor and it isn't overpowering. Everything worked together in the best possible way. I really enjoy the vibe here and would love to return very soon.

Special shout-out to Malcolm for being a great host! Made reservations for our group of seven and were seated in their downstairs seating. Felt really weird to begin with because their main floor looked busy and downstairs seating felt very disconnected. No music, an empty/decommissioned kitchen and very quiet. Btw, there is nothing about this place that felt like "Goa" including their menu & food. Everything after that strange beginning changed quickly after our server Malcolm ensured we had a good experience. Our order included a couple of things like Yam Hai Hum ($13) Nachos, Steamed Chicken Momos ($13), Thecha Chaap Kolhapri ($18) - the best Soy sticks I've ever tasted; Chatpata Paneer Bao ($16), Butter Chicken Bao ($16), Shami Lamb Kulcha ($16), Saag Paneer Lehsuni ($23), Old Fashioned Chicken Tikka Masala ($24), Shrimp Goan Curry ($32) - the best non-veg dish of the evening, and Lamb Shank Nihari ($32). With the exception of few dishes, the food really lacked the flavor punch we were looking for. Food wasn't spicy at all, so if you like spicy food - ask for spice level. They were also out of many items which was announced at the very beginning and the only dessert they served that evening was Gulab Jamun. Goa New York felt like they are going through some tough times. Felt like the team has no clue on how to run the restaurant and I suspect they'll either get past this difficult time or shut shop within six months. I wish them success and hope they turnaround their business!

The food was flavorful, packed with spices and delicious: I particularly loved the butter chicken bao, and throughout their menu you can see small touches of how they're trying to add similar modern touches Indian cuisine. (I personally think these touches are a bit fad-chasing and kitsch, but I realize not everyone agrees.) The ambiance was also lovely for dinner. Despite being such a large restaurant, it had enough two-tops to be a good upscale restaurant for a date: and of course, since it's so big, noise doesn't echo so much, so it's easy to keep a conversation going. The service was good, but at times a bit rushed: I went here as a party of six for Restaurant Week, and a few of us got each other's orders. It all got straightened out in the end, but it was easy to tell that our server was pretty flustered in the middle.

Went here with 2 of my friends to meet to celebrate their engagement. Walking in the ambiance is on point , beautiful decor and beautiful furnishings. I came early so I went to the bar to get a drink with my friend. The cocktails here are expensive and feature zero hard liquor which makes no sense to me. They must only have a beer and wine liquor license. So we opted for a glass of Cabernet which they also priced high at $32/glass. It was time to get seated and we were seated at a bar type setting by the kitchen we thought it would be nice to see them cook. The benefit to this style of seating is we got all of our food right away and piping hot, the negative was that it's sorta awkward to be able to talk to other people in this seating arrangement when it's more than just 2 people so I wouldn't recommend this seating for more than 2. To start we got the chicken pao, paneer bao, cauliflower fried and the crab app. The appetizers here are very generous portions. The star of all the apps were by far the chicken pao and the paneer bao. Chicken pao was just in the perfect creamy sauce cooked perfectly with perfectly buttery pao. The paneer bao was creamy and acidic just perfectly matching with amazing bao. The fried cauliflower was another good app but it kind of felt like something you could get anywhere but still had good flavoring just nothing unique. The least favorite app was by far the crab which was super disappointing since we were looking forward to this the most. It tasted like it had mostly just vegetables and almost no crab :(. It was also poorly seasoned and the only saving grace it had was the tamarind sauce they had to sprinkle on top. For mains we got the coastal fish curry that came with basmati rice and the paneer robata. My friend who are the paneer dish said that the paneer was super salty and the sauce under it was just ok nothing special. The coastal fish curry had good depth of flavor, solid cook on the halibut, not dry at all. It paired perfectly with the rice and we were satisfied after that. Would I return here, probably not but it was definitely worth trying.

Solid Indian spot that just opened up in tribeca. The ambiance is contemporary and unique. The service was great too. I tried the fish fry and lamb burger and both were delicious. I also tried some of the Goan coconut curry and that was delicious as well. Overall, I'm happy with my experience here.

I didn't hear much Konkani being spoken here, but nonetheless I was pleasantly surprised by the authenticity of the menu. I had been a bit concerned that the name "Goa" was employed solely to connote the high-end nightclub vibes of the very posh environs in Tribeca, but in fact there were numerous Goan classics on the menu. Most importantly, there was fenny on the drink menu, and I quite enjoyed my fenny margarita. We started with the poi with butter - I last had poi at La Plage on Morjim Beach, and the bread here was just as good. I also enjoyed the Indo-Chinese style cauliflower that came as an appetizer. Unfortunately for the main course I was a bit disappointed. I had a unique palak paneer dish served with a waffle, but the dish honestly seemed a bit discombobulated with a generous serving of imli chutney that I was not even sure what to do with. The palak paneer itself was quite quite salty. Dessert was also a highlight (or perhaps the highlight) - I had a chance to have another Goan favorite, bebinca, here reinvented to be served with chocolate sauce. Service seemed a bit off - none of the staff seemed that knowledgeable about the menu, and it would have been nice for them to give a bit more context around how special a drink fenny is, or to offer some recommendations. And wait times for food were a bit inconsistent.

Came here for a holiday party! Had a great time enjoying the lovely cocktails. They made an excellent spicy margarita which had the perfect amount of spice to it. The service by the staff was excellent as they bought out the various food and drinks to enjoy.

Walking down Broadway on a gorgeous summer night, we turned right onto Leonard Street, admiring the elegant cast-iron facades of the massive Tribeca Lofts. As we entered Goa, I saw three men in the corner, all on their phones. One quickly hopped up, and greeted us by name. Not only were we the only ones with a reservation, but also the only ones there. That's not a good sign considering it must a 10,000 square foot space, with easily 75-100 tables, all empty. Food was take-out quality at three times the price. A glass of Chardonnay was $23. Why? $200 later we left extremely disappointed, and then at 4am, even more so, as my stomach begged me not to finish the leftovers the next day. (In the trash). As we left and headed towards Church Street, every other restaurant was full or semi-full, with couples and families enjoying summer drinks and cuisine from all over the world. Not a total loss, as we had a good conversation in the silence.

Came on a Wednesday evening with coworkers and ordered a bunch of things to share :) we started off with the pav bhaji variations with churizo and chicken - probably my favorite dishes because the spice and flavors were hitting. interestingly enough came with some shots which is a reoccuring trend for the dishes here for main i split the fried fish and the side chutney was shockingly spicy. didnt pair well with the fried fish wish the fried had some sort of seasoning because it was so bland for dessert we got the jalebi which my friends loved but i reslly enjoyed the kulfi one of my favs of the night my only con is there wasnt enough flavor and spice and everything was too salty. service and staff were do friendly but the searing interior was hard to navigate around and the restaurant wasnt even full. to go to the restroom i had to shimmy around people which wasnt ideal. probably wouldnt return but would recommend since the pav bhaji snd kulfi were fire!

Food-5 Service-5 Ambiance-5 Full marks to Goa for creating an interesting menu and executing it to perfection.. The starters- chorizo and the crab with papad was delicious. Not overly spiced but very flavorful. For the main course, the lamb chops make for a great presentation and are stellar. The lamb burger was so moist and the prawn curry was on point. The dessert sampler came with a Gulab jamun cheesecake ( which had a mango flavor), traditional goan layer cake, bibinca and chocolate cake( they ran out of this so was replaced with egg custard). Each dish was presented well and tasted great too.. great place for a date night or family night.

Too much hype around this one!! Went with a big group of foodie friends and ordered ALMOST everything on the menu! It was all okkkkk, nothing to boast about. Maybe if I did not already have high expectations I would have liked a few things, but all I can recommend is butter chicken bun, that's it! Not going here again! 3 starts only because food wasn't bad but there wasn't anything outstanding!

I recently visited Goa with a friend for dinner and found the atmosphere of the restaurant to be great. The dishes we tried were all amazing, but my personal favorites were the lamb, butter chicken, and lamb bao. Even though I don't usually eat lamb, the meat here was so tender and the flavor not too overpowering. We went on a Sunday night and the restaurant was quite busy, which meant that they seemed to be short on waiters. However, this did not detract from our overall enjoyment of the experience.

I'm sad to say this spot was quite a disappointment. The food was extremely overly spiced - I'm Indian, I love Indian food, I create Indian food, but the dishes were over done. Saag was so overwhelming with different spices it took away from the dish. The prawn curry was the best item- but still very heavy. The butter chicken was also just too much... I get the concept is supposed to be fusion, coastal Indian, but I felt they were trying too hard to do something crazy- where it would've been better if they stuck to what they do best in the food. The service was painfully slow, was difficult to even get water, then they rushed us out at the end. Giving 3 stars for the ambiance and presentation, but I will not be back. There is much much much better Indian food in nyc!

Goa doesn't quite cut it for hitting top Indian food in NYC or delivering on authentic Goan food. This place may have the potential to one day compete with Semma or Adda, but today it certainly doesn't. The "Legendary Lamb Chops" were probably my favorite dish, but certainly not legendary. Outside of the lamb chops I don't think anything was great. The sauce with this dish was good, the char on the chops was great, but still not legendary. The Goan Prawn curry represented nothing I had when in Goa, and the quality of the prawns was not super high. The dish was incredibly disappointing. All Bao and Pao came with beer which was nice, but felt a little gimmicky to make up for high prices and mediocre food. The Bao and Pao were just okay...wouldn't recommend. The Rajasthani goat was fine, but again didn't hit expectations for a well thought out dish. The dish was again super one dimensional. The General Manager was our server, and he was incredibly nice, but it was clear the reason that was happening was because the restaurant was understaffed. Checking in took all of 5 minutes which is longer than almost any restaurant I've ever been to that does not have a long line at the podium. The bus boy wasn't sure if we should change plates between courses or not and awkwardly gave us the option...we did and then he seemed to think if that meant silverware should change too. The wine list is juvenille with only basic options available and no liquor license yet. The albarino was fine, but nothing on there is a deal and nothing on there is really worth drinking. Honestly you might just want to settle for Goa Lager. I don't think we'll be coming back, not because it's horrible, but because for the price you can find much better indian food in NYC. If this restaurant were in a suburb it might be the best you get, and in that context I do think it would be 5 stars, but in a town where Rahi wasn't a viable restaurant, Goa only deserves 3 stars.

Below average..! Ambience - Good Service - Ok Food - Meh (appetizers and grill items were good, main course/curries not so much) Drinks - Shit (super weak)

Absolutely amazing food at Goa. I will be back until they're tired of me. Every dish was amazing took home some chicken tikka masala and lamb. Ordered the cauliflower, a lamb app and buns. Two of the apps came with beer. Amazing. The food was so so good. The ambience is very interesting but appealing. There's a lot of space and art with a unique layout. We were given complementary wine as we got sat. We were told that they had just opened so there was still logistical stuff being figured out. I'm hoping to be back in a few weeks to update to a 5 star after they get more comfortable cuz some of our order items took forever and I'm not sure they got logged in at all.

I had high expectations for this place was super but, unfortunately my experience was very underwhelming! The location is great, and interior is beautiful but, the service was extremely slow. Starting from our waiter taking our orders to us getting the check, it took forever! Seems like they were probably understaffed. Overall the food was good but, nothing amazing, and the portion sizes were tiny for the outrageous price point. My friend and I ordered the Chengezi paneer, butter chicken, and garlic naan. Also, I don't mind paying $23 for butter chicken, however I expect it to be a decent potion size. Not 4 tiny pieces of meat covered in a bunch of sauce. Very disappointing.... I am curious to try some of their other dishes but, would I come back here again? Probably not...

I dined here for restaurant week with my friend after work. The restaurant week special was $59 per person for dinner and it included a choice of appetizer, entree, side, choice of bread and rice as well as dessert. Solid deal given the normal price of the restaurant. First off the location is huge! Ample seating dim lighting and beautifully decorated inside. We arrived at 5pm for our reservation but I did ask if there was a happy hour going on and the waitress informed us it's at the bar until 6pm. We decided to grab drinks there given that the regular price drink menu ranges from $19-$22 vs the happy hour cost of $15. I had the spicy mango margarita and my friend had the goan paradise. I really liked the margarita given the subtle spice and my friend also preferred my drink as well. We brought our second drink back to our table and had our dinner. For entrees we ordered the butter chicken bao bun and the smoky lamb chop and both were delicious! I loved the addition of the mango chutney for the apps and the butter chicken bao was super creamy. For entrees I got the prawn Goa curry and I was pleased that it was shell off (not sure if it typically does come this way but I had asked in advance if there could be no shell). There were 3 prawns for the dish so portion size it was smaller and again this could be due to the restaurant week deal but never less it was tasty I just wish there was more curry to dip my naan in. The butter chicken was solid but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. The garlic naan was really good and flavorful so I did enjoy that. For desserts we wanted to get the gulab jamun cream kulfi and we're excited to try it, but the waitress informed us it was unavailable. That was disappointing since we were eating dinner at a fairly early time so they should have had it in stock. We opted for the rose and mango kulfi which were both smooth and tasty. All in all it was a solid mean and a great deal for restaurant week but the appetizers were the main standouts of the meal for me.

Typical Indian restaurant with a goan twist on some of the curries. Food was food. I got the lamb burger which wasn't anything special but we also had the prawn curry which was a lot more flavorful and also slightly different from your typical North Indian spices.

We had really high expectations for Goa and I will say it is still worth going to but it's just your typical Indian restaurant with a slight twist - a Goan influence on the food. We opted in for the restaurant week menu which allowed us to try out and share different dishes family style. For starters, we were seated in the lower level/basement (more quiet and intimate, better for larger groups). All 5 tables (maybe 40 people or more) had only one waiter. Needless to say we had a hard time flagging him down when we needed something. We started out with the chickpea tofu salad, cauliflower fritters and lamb leg bao. Again, nothing mind blowing but yes the appetizers were good. For our second courses, we split the vegan khowsuey, palak paneer, butter chicken and goan prawn curry. Had mixed feelings about all dishes, but the goan prawn curry sauce flavor did stand out to us. I really did like the vegan dish above others - the butter chicken was too spicy for our taste and the palak paneer did not hit the spot as we had hoped. The palak paneer was paired with corn waffles - interesting take on it. Ended it off with the raspberry cheesecake (not on menu) and was not what I expected, didn't taste like a cheesecake at all but rather a mousse in a cake. The jalebi was similar to a funnel cake - but the sauce that it came with was incredible. Our third choice for dessert, also not on the menu was some sort of a layered chocolate cake. Probably the best one of the three. I do believe all restaurants deserve a shot. I think being a new restaurant, they did struggle with being understaffed and the food was mid in my opinion but the ambiance did make up for it.

My friends and I were very excited to try Goa but left disappointed. The food is below average for Indian food in the city at a very high price point. Service was slow and we kept needing to ask for water refills. At one point a server came to lift a chair away from our table over our heads and the table full of food when there were several other unused chairs nearby. Paneer was dry, chili naan was good in flavor but overcooked to be too hard and dessert was ok (liked the gulab jamun cheesecake but the cumin chocolate cake was dry and too strong on the cumin)

Did any of us need more overpriced, inauthentic Indian food in Tribeca? I had high hopes for Goa after reading the Timeout feature, which described it as a 'beautiful new Indian restaurant' that offers the 'taste and feel of modern India today.' The interiors are aesthetically pleasing, with underpinnings of culture sprinkled throughout an upscale urban dining room. The music was popping and the vibes were trendy. We were shown to our table immediately and our server was very polite. He prematurely apologized for the pace of service, stating that the restaurant was understaffed. We ordered two glasses of wine (they don't serve hard liquor yet) which were served relatively quickly. The first dish took another 45 minutes. Shakuti Chicken Pao: The light curry served with bread was spicy and flavorful, with hints of coconut, tamarind and garam masala. The curry arrived cold at our table, which made it feel like they had it prepared in bulk and served us late. Coastal Fish Curry: An interesting mix of flavors. I initially tried a rather dry piece of fish which tasted entirely of coconut. Then I dipped it in more curry, which combined the fruity flavor with red chili, garlic and curry leaves. It tasted like a coastal or South Indian marinated fish in a North Indian curry. Having lived in India, coastal fish curries do not taste rich and buttery like this one did. They also tend to be thinner (i.e. more watery). This one wasn't - clearly not authentic. Red Chilli, Garlic and Coriander Naan: Delicious, crispy and spicy. I dipped it in the fish curry. Felt like I was eating naan with butter chicken or chicken tikka masala curry. Pointed out the inauthenticity of the fish curry for me. We also ordered the Paneer Chengezi but the kitchen forgot about our order. Our server apologized but we had pretty much given up on the place by then. We won't be returning unless they get their act together by resolving staffing issues and get a hard liquor license to make up for the lackluster food. Pick your poison - go to Paisley instead for authenticity, or Tamarind for the lack thereof.

The most delicious Indian restaurant located in downtown Manhattan. Goa, will bring you straight to India with some Portuguese twist, serving up an immaculate cuisine. From their chorizo chili fry, to their hamachi ceviche, they have a unique twist on their menu and very spicy at that! Coastal fish curry was also delicious. Dimly lit and well decorated this gem is perfect for a date night spot. With a huge bar area and upstairs seating, there's plenty of space for all. Full liquor license is coming soon too! :)

I've been here 2 times so far and both times we tried a few things Our first visit was the best experience let's start there 1.) Lamb chops, they are truly legendary and live up to the hype, I've honestly never had a lamb chop MELT IN MY MOUTH 2.) Prime rib- now this could be because I tasted the prime rib AFTER the lamb chop, but it was a tough cut of meat, it had flavor but it just wasn't impressive, again I had just tasted the lamb chop, so i could be being biased 3.) Charcoal buttered chicken, it was spicy and it wasn't anything special, I wouldn't have sent it back but probably wouldn't order again. Service was excellent on the first visit, I don't remember the servers name but he's a young guy, worked chef side, mandarin Asian, kinda sad we didn't get him again the second go round, he had the kind of service that you'd request him by name! Second visit we got the lamb chops & tried the shakuti chicken Pao Lamb chops still took first place but I'd definitely order the Shakuti again Service wasn't so great the second time, it took about 20 minutes & 3 servers to get our water & 25 minutes to get our order taken. We considered leaving 3 times because of it but gave them grace because they're new ( yes we had a reservation). Once our order was placed the food came out really quickly, hot fresh & DELICIOUS They don't have tea cups yet so no tea which was disappointing Overall this is a new place with a lot of potential and I plan to return as there are a few more things I'd like to try. I can tell that the minor issues we experienced were due to being new and finding their rhythm rather than negligence, rudeness or poor service.

So many new Indian restaurants popping in the city....love it. We came to Goa on a Saturday evening, it was packed. It is a pretty big space and have two floors of seating. We got the shakuti chicken pao (best dish of the evening), Rawa fish fry (didn't care for it at all), Laal Maas and Panner chengezi with naan. The mains were both pretty good. I'd gladly come back here.

I'm actually from Goa in India and was very much looking forward to this place to see how it compares to authentic Goan food. SHRIMP BALCHAO - 100/10! Definitely the best dish over here. It was proper spicy and the bread was not too hard and this was just such an amazing appetizer. I think I could come here and have five orders of this just by myself! My friend who was with me (Also from Goa) loved this as well. Husband from New Delhi found this a little too spicy but enjoyed it. CHARCOAL BUTTER CHICKEN - another killer dish! So freaking good! The gravy of this was unbelievable. Probably some of the best butter chicken i have had and I have been eating butter chicken for years now! The roasted pumpkin seeds on top just take it to a whole other level. My husband and friend also agreed that this was amazing. SHAKUTI CHICKEN PAO - probably an 8.5/10 I would say. Really flavorful curry and good amount of spice in there as well. Only thing is the curry could have been a little thicker like the original Chicken Shakuti. Perfectly buttered pao, so that was nice! CHORIZO FRIED RICE - a bit of a disappointment. The chorizos were not the authentic ones and tasted more like Mexican chorizos so a little bit sad here. Good taste, but I wouldn't get it again. GOAN PARADISE (Feni Cocktail) - delicious! Feni is usually had with Limca (a lime flavor soda in India) so they made this with lime juice I believe. Really was so good! We all got this on the table. Friend and I also ordered a second one and split. Vibe of the place was beautiful! Good aesthetic and dark lighting; very lush. Server was also nice - was actually from Goa as well. Downside: they charged us for 5 cocktails instead of 4 and also added a dessert on the bill even though we never had that! They took it off after I pointed it out though.

Side note: Prices are around two bucks more per dish compared to what is listed online. Spiciness is mild but the flavors of the sauces were solid. Service has some opening woes. Gorgeous space. I went to this restaurant with a bit of trepidation with one of my usual groups last night. Both the fact that they're located in Tribeca which already has enough overpriced Indian restaurants and the reviews led to those thoughts. However, outside of minor issues, this was easily the best of the fancier Indian restaurant in the area. They currently don't have a cocktail menu as they recently opened but they had a margarita apparently which but I went with one of their beers. Their beer selection included mostly German beers with a handful of others and I went with a Samuel Smith Imperial Stout which was $10 which went well with the food and is a personal favorite. The service was alright. They forgot about one of the dishes originally and it became slower and slower as more and more people entered so I might recommend eating an early dinner here until they get everything sorted. We shared a variety of dishes from their rather pricey menu though we didn't go with many Goan food. We shared the following between 3.5 people (with one of us rotating) and spent around $65 a person. First arriving was the Paneer Chengezi with "Home-made paneer, a royal family recipe that originated during the rule of 13th century warrior Genghis Khan" which is listed online as $24. The paneer which came with three pretty large pieces had a very nice texture with a unique crunch which is apparently from besan flour according to some online recipes. There was also some pickled onions though I would preferred a stronger pickle. The sauce had a bit of a sweetness to it with a good mix of spices. Overall it was tasty though I prefer if the menu added a description instead of just boasting it is a royal recipe. Also arriving with it was the chef's specialty from his other restaurants; the Legendary Lamb Chops with mint fenugreek sauce & crispy boondi which was $38. This was presented artfully being covered with smoke which was lifted at the table with the charcoal being removed afterwards revealing the two large lamb chops. The lamb was cooked perfectly being very tender and there was a tasty herbal sauce was on the side. While I prefer the lamb chops in terms of price for at places such as Chola which gives more for less, this was still delicious and I would likely order this as my main if we were ordering separately. Also arriving was the Vindaloo Glazed Short Ribs with vindaloo, truffle yogurt & cashew nut which was $46. Served on a large skewer, this was cut at the table which was another nice presentation. I personally wouldn't recommend this as much. The vindaloo sauce was good though it was nearly as spicy as I would expect and the short ribs were overpriced and chewy. We also got the Chorizo Fried Rice with chorizo, shrimp and eggs in a spicy sauce, slow cooked, for $23. The rice was flavorful and I occasionally got some of the bounciness in the shrimp but the sauce yet again wasn't super spicy. I occasionally got a bite of chorizo which was alright. I would think that people just like the short ribs would expect this dish to be a bit spicier but again it felt toned down. After inquiring, they had forgot about our last dish which was the Charcoal Butter Chicken with tomato-butter sauce, dry fenugreek, topped with oyster mushrooms, green chili cream, and roasted pumpkin seeds which was $31 but it arrived soon enough paired with basmati rice. The chicken was tender and it had a good tomato base and the mushrooms were a unique tasty add-on. Overall it was tasty though I'm not sure if I was worth $31 but it was still good. After inquiring about dessert and finding out that the pastel de nata wasn't available, we got the Trio Sampler with Almond Sake which had Bebinca, gulab jamun cheesecake, and cumin-chocolate fondant which was $25. They gave each of us one of the sakes which was nice which had a bit of a cloying sweetness to it though I presume they don't make or add the flavors. The bebinca is a Goan cake inspired by the Portuguese which has a very soft texture but I found it a tad bland. The top had slivered almonds. The icing on top of the cake in the middle had flavors similar to strawberry and rosewater which was a nice touch and the single gulab jamun inside added some texture though I found the cheesecake overall to be a bit soft and overpowered by the topping. The chocolate fondant was essentially a lava cake topped with strawberries which had a nicely spiced cumin flavor and was my 2nd favorite though probably the most successful of the three. Overall dessert was the weakest thing but it was still good and perfectly shareable. The food here was expensive but it was still solid. I prefer it leagues more over Tamarind or Paisley with the only thing better at the former being the service. Low 4/Upper 3.

I'm so sad for this place. We went to the opening and it was incredible. Fast forward - food was very so very underwhelming and despite the 'vegan and gluten options' none were available when I asked. It was a firm 'NO' One server running around even though only 6 tables occupied on a Thursday night) the space is huge and beautiful). It's like the place is crumbling before your eyes. I'll give it another few months before they close for good. What happened??

Goa restaurant is gorgeous, has a cozy feel. However that was only the high points of the restaurant. Server started off friendly, but the story changed after feedback related to the food was shared. Menu had few vegetarian options which I was excited about, but here's the final take: 1. Paneer Bao - 2/5 - More Bao than paneer, flavors were flat. I was missing the flavor explosion 2. Cauliflower fritters - 2/5 - mostly sweet but heavy and oily 3. Dal Makhani with Aloo Paratha - 2/5 - flavors were amazing but portion size was ridiculous for the price of entrees, didn't feel worth it 4. Jalebi - 1/5 - over fried, oily, flat, and soggy This is just vegetarian food experience, our meat eaters were not happy as well. Once we shared the feedback, the stance servers changed, felt defensive and sassy. Overall not impressed with the food, definitely has a lot of potential but needs a lot of work with food and attitude.

Really enjoyed the dining experience here. This spot feels like you're in Miami but in the heart of nyc! Goa is a city in India that's prime vacation spot and this place definitely had a chill vibe to it. The entrance has two large art pieces, one is a paper dragon that's imported from India and another is a large colorful tree that overhangs from the second floor. We sat at the open kitchen bar counter. This place is spacious so can probably sit like 100 people! The food here was really interesting, super flavorful and unique. It's a modern take on Indian food for sure. We started with the goan style slaw, which was really refreshing - it has 16 ingredients in it! Then we got the chicken tikka cafreal which came in a really cool contraption. The kebob was suspended on a metal dish with a smoking charcoal on the very bottom. The chicken was really soft, I liked it. We also got a couple of their finger foods where were presented with beer pairings! The lamb bao and the shrimp baochao each came with two pieces and two shots of beer. I wasn't sure if I should chug the beer or not so I sipped it in between bites even though it came in shot glasses :) The shrimp baochao was sweet and spicy at the same time. p.s. They might look harmless but that smoke will creep up on ya! The meal then continued with lamb chops. We also ordered garlic naan because I love carbs. The lamb racks came in a smoked jar which was really cool. The lamb itself was SO SOFT! It must've been cooked sous vide because it was really tender. The garlic naan was incredible. SO BUTTERY! We then finished up the meal with the gulab jamun cake which were presented to us with a champagne pairing. The champagne had light bubbles so it was pretty refreshing to finish off the meal with! Had alot of fun eating here. I could see this spot as a fun place for a date night or a dinner with friends. The presentations were all really innovative and fun. Would def recommend :)

All the food was great, I'd recommend the Goan prawn curry and the chorizo chili fry which brought to life the true flavors of Goan food! Ask for spice if you want it spicy, I could have used a pinch more :) The Goan style slaw was also great and a wonderful mix of 16 ingredients coming together to melt in your mouth! For drinks I had the Goan specialty cocktail which hit the spot! This spot is a must try for anyone who loves Indian food (especially Goan food), and all the vibes! A bit pricy for me, but I do hope to go back!

This is a new Indian restaurant in Tribeca. I went on their second day of opening. Love the decor of the place and staff was super nice. Since it's new they still have something's to work on. I could feel the stress of everyone, but they just opened so people should give them some slack. Excited to see how this restaurant grows and when their drink menu expands and they start offering a dessert menu. Food was delicious, especially the butter chicken. I usually don't like lamb but their lamb Bao buns were so enriched with flavor and it was so delicious. Great date night spot, I would recommend.

I discovered Goa on TikTok and took a group of 10 friends there to celebrate my birthday! Ambiance: Beautiful murals on the wall as well as an open kitchen design. The tables were well spaced as well. Food: The food was excellent! We started off with some appetizers like chaat papdi and chicken baos then moved on to entrees and dessert. Highlights: - The chef's Legendary Lamb chops were indeed LEGENDARY! - If you like seafood, the Coastal Fish Curry was excellent (better than the Goan Prawn Curry in my opinion) - The Legendary Lamb chops and Changrezi Chicken presentation was awesome! - The JALEBI is a MUST-TRY. Definitely the best I've ever had. - It pains me to say the Charcoal Butter Chicken was good, but not "unlike anything I've ever eaten" like the restaurant describes -- too much elachi for my taste! Drinks: The restaurant is still awaiting their liquor license; however, we loved the champagne and Goan Lager as it paired nicely with the food. Service: Our waiter was very helpful in recommending dishes/portions for our larger party; however, this is a newer restaurant and they are still working out some kinks. Despite a couple of snafus, the restaurant staff was incredibly polite and treated our party so well! Overall, would highly recommend checking out Goa soon!

Great food at Goa, both times I've been. Service was slow the second time, but the ambiance was good. Would recommend the jalebi for dessert, it was fantastic!

The food is ok. Nothing that will blow your mind. It does not offer anything other than your normal Indian experience. Plenty of other restaurants in the city to try before this

We had heard good things about Goa and we were not disappointed! Food gets a definite A+. Taste, presentation and portions were spot on. My recommendation is to try everything you can. Service was quick & friendly. The ambiance is warm and welcoming with plenty of tables.

Definitely one of my favorite Indian spots in the city. First of all, the ambiance and interior design was very well done - elegant and dim with distinct creative pieces. The waitress was also very nice and attentive, and I believe the owner also stopped by to ask us how everything was. Overall, the food was really good - creative and felt like home (well, slightly creamier, but all Indians restaurants tend to do that). 1) Goan Slaw: Really nice mix of flavors, kind of reminded me of saunf in salad form. It was refreshing, so we actually ended up eating some before the entrees and the rest in between and after. 2) Saag and Waffle: I was very intrigued by the waffle, and can confirm it was well done. Tasted like corn based roti in waffle form which went really good with the spinach. I liked having the tamarind chutney there too to balance the flavor and have something sweet with the waffle. 3) Dal Makhani: So well done! The paratha it came with was nice and thin and had good flavor. Great balance of spices and not too oily, which I liked. I'd love to go back again!

Sitting at the kitchen bar was such a cool experience because you could see them make everything. Not authentic indian but the butter chicken was made well.

I haven't felt the desire to leave a review in a long time but this place deserves to be recognized! My friends and I just had the most amazing dining experience at Goa. The location is a combination of cozy, chic and colorful. But the food. OMG. We ordered so many courses of small plates and also a couple entrees. Every single thing was so delicious and flavorful. I am Pakistani, so am really particular about good south Asian food. Goa did not disappoint. Highly recommend both types of naan, the daal makhni, shrimp toast, crab fritter dish and the chicken bao. Only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is that since it's new, I think the wait staff is still getting the swing of things. They are very nice, but service was slow even though it wasn't busy and not a lot of attention to things like refilling water or clearing plates. Even if the service never changed though, I would go back again!

This place is a huge let down. I am so happy I wasted money on only the restaurant week menu. The service was beyond slow. It took almost 4 hours a restaurant week menu to be served. Every single review here about lack of service and slow speed is completely accurate. Tables were getting up and walking to the front of the house to complain they were sitting over an hour waiting for dishes. This was across the board. On top of that my glazed lamb was beyond dry and chewy. The funny thing is they gave me a butter knife to try and cut through it. I simple gave up and didn't want to eat it anymore. They really need to hire more staff and chefs. Won't be back either way.

Yea, the ambiance was way ahead of the food. These guys really really need to take a look at their food and do something to upgrade. I could've easily given it a 2 star but I'm nice. Just about everything was bland and I don't like too much spice, so...good luck but I won't be back.

Wonderful Indian restaurant with beautiful decor and some of the best food I have ever had. Soooo much flavor and it isn't overpowering. Everything worked together in the best possible way. I really enjoy the vibe here and would love to return very soon

Good food. Nice ambience. More "USA" indian. Staff is very friendly and the decor is nice. The butter chicken was not great, but I enjoyed the other dishes. The lamb was a bit dry.

I wish I would have looked up reviews on here 1st. Just finished dinner here and at 1st I had high hopes. Waiter was pleasant and our apps came in a quick manner. Aged beef Bao was ok along with the Vegan Soy sticks, yam hai hum, tuna tartare puchka. After that it went way down hill. Waited an hour to receive our Main Entrees with Naan and Roti. I was seated at the chef counter area so I noticed other peoples entrees go out who were seated after us. My friend noticed at one point the manager and chef having a look back at us as if they forgotten our meal... which I'm sure happened. Once my friend received her entree - IT WAS COLD. I had to send it back. My Lamb Shank was good. Lamb shank is just my fall back item on any menu if present. You would have to really mess up a Lamb Shank for me to ever really call it out. But as mentioned... the service was just bad. No real sorry given, they only tried to make it up by trying to offer free dessert but was just not in the mood anymore. An hour wait between apps and entree is just not it.

Excellent food. The service was decent but not attentive. Highly recommend. Date night vibes

Food is succulent. A little on the spicy side so better be prepared. Service was super slow and does need to be worked on. Overall ambiance is good with nice music playing. But piece de resistance is this dessert on the attached photo...julab jamul ice cream. Lol Oh and yes it's pretty pricey $$$$$.

Great decor/ambience and friendly service. The food is average and not authentic which is a travesty--they would do so much better if they presented authentic Goan food which is delicious. Indian Table in Brooklyn is 2x better. 1. Shrimp Balchao and Chorizo Chilli Fry--both renditions weren't authentic. The rose and beer were gimmicky and should have been listed on the menu or at least mentioned by the waiter. I understand in Goa these are traditionally presented with Fenny but this needs to be disclosed. What if a client didn't drink? What if someone ordered wine and didn't want to mix alcohols? This is an easy fix. 2. Chicken Cafreyal--good job and dynamic presentation but need to add more chicken at that price point. The presence of raw green chilli wasn't pleasant to accidentally bite into but this is an easy fix. 3. Coastal Fish curry--delicious but tasted more North Indian than goan but flavorful nevertheless. 4. Desserts--looked good, the sampler option should also be offered a la carte. I would go back and sample the other dishes which seem to be getting better reviews. I hope the chef revisits the flavor profile of the Goan dishes and focuses on authenticity otherwise the restaurant won't survive in the NYC food scene which would be a tragedy.

It took over 30 minutes to be seated for our reservation and another 2 hours to be served our main course. Food was okay, but not worth it for the price point and wait. The restaurant staff also showed minimal consideration for dining experience. I definitely would not recommend this establishment.

Food, service, ambience were all good. Their biryani could have been better, it was still good. Portions were okay. Servers were friendly and enjoyed the music as well.

I have mixed feelings about this place, we made a reservation and were seated right away by the hostess who was really nice yet our server wasn't as nice, it felt like we were bothering him the entire time. We got some drinks (the have a good wine list as well as some good beer selections) and had the lamb bao for appetizer, that was absolutely amazing and it set the bar for the experience in my opinion. For dinner we ordered the butter chicken which was really good, fresh garlic naan bread which was delicious, basmati rice which was simply okay, and the goat which was terrible. The goat was undercooked, tough and over seasoned. I should've read between the lines when the server questioned me multiple times if I was sure I wanted to order that. It was so bad. All in all, the experience was mid for the prices. While the butter chicken was good I've had better and the only memorably thing was the appetizer, I would come back just to sit at the bar and enjoy the appetizer but I wouldn't have a full meal again. The ambiance was dark and romantic but at the same time the restaurant was super loud so that took away from the experience as well.