Sneha Chawla
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Gunpowder Goa — Detailed Veg Review 🌿✨
Gunpowder is a well-known heritage restaurant in Assagao, North Goa. It’s set in a charming old Portuguese bungalow surrounded by a lush green garden and cozy courtyard seating — perfect for a peaceful lunch or dinner plan.
📍 Location:
It’s located in Assagao, one of the prettiest and calmest areas in North Goa — with beautiful houses, art shops, and other cafes around.
🍽️ Food (Veg):
Gunpowder’s menu focuses on authentic South Indian regional food, with classic dishes from Kerala, Andhra, Tamil Nadu, and coastal areas. The flavours are homestyle, simple, and traditional — not heavy or over-spiced.
Recommended Veg Dishes:
✔️ Mushroom Pepper Fry — Lightly spiced starter.
✔️ Vegetable Stew with Appams — Mild coconut-based stew that pairs perfectly with soft appams.
✔️ Pumpkin Curry — Subtle sweetness, goes well with rice or appams.
✔️ Bhindi Curry — Okra cooked in South Indian masala.
✔️ Gunpowder Potatoes — Dry, flavourful potato fry — great side dish.
✔️ Rasam & Rice — Classic comfort combo.
✔️ Coconut Rice or Lemon Rice — Fresh, flavourful rice options.
✔️ Filter Coffee — South Indian-style, strong and aromatic.
💰 Price Range:
Veg mains are around ₹300–₹500 per dish, appams about ₹50–₹80 each, rice ₹200–₹300, and beverages/cocktails ₹300–₹500 each. A meal for two vegetarian diners usually comes to ₹1500–₹2000, depending on drinks.
🍃 Vibe:
The main highlight here is the atmosphere — open-air courtyard, lots of greenery, relaxed music, and heritage Goan architecture. It’s an excellent place for long conversations and slow meals.
👍 Service:
Staff is polite and attentive, service is relaxed and matches the easy pace of Goa.
✅ Overall:
Gunpowder is a great option if you want to try authentic South Indian vegetarian food in a beautiful old bungalow setting. The place is calm, charming and perfect for soaking in Goa’s laid-back vibe.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)
A lovely spot for a relaxed meal with good veg options and heritage charm.