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This is what I ordered and ate from the GOA Indian Fusion resto. It is called Thalee. There are choices of Chicken, Lamb, and Vegetarian. I picked Vegetarian.
The signboard noted that all of the Thalee options include dal, alu matter (curry vegetables), rice, raita (yogurt), and salad. What makes the vegetarian Thalee different from the chicken and lamb versions is it has palak paneer (cheese and spinach).
There are lovely flavors when adding a splash of raita to the other viands of the platter. Splash raita on the palak paneer, dal, alu matter... But if you need to know the difference of the raita effect, it may help to have a spoonful of each viand (without the raita) first. And then, splash away! ;-)
The rice has the effect of absorbing the rich sauces of the food.
I learned (from my earlier Indian food experience) to have some bread to wipe the sauce from the plate and eat this bread blend. I'm more familiar with roti so that was what I also ordered. Although their roti isn't what I expected, I look forward to my next Indian meal with naan. I never knew what the GOA roti tasted till I tried it.
There are perks I'd like to share about GOA Indian Fusion:
* Warm welcome approach from the staff with a friendly approach to my questions about the menu. If any of the staff is having a bad day, the best part is I don't know it.
* The specials are available from 5-6 pm. Nice to know that I was there on time.
* Served appetizers of crispy pappadams, mango chutney, and chilled service water all on the house.
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* More choices of table and chair sets for early birds. I picked one with a lovely view and dreamy air ventilation. Zero pest bites, too!
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* I picked perfect timing that there were hardly any smoke belching vehicles on the streets. In fact, I barely remembered that there were any cars that passed by my view.
Although I may have quiet (or loud ;-) picky feedback about food --due to comparison with other Indian food I ate previously-- I can say I enjoyed my dine-in experience with GOA.
I haven't explored the Chicken or Lamb variation of the Thalee. Perhaps would you like to have a go?
--D.L.
