These eateries in Goa have been baptised after Konkani words

Katia Goes

BOMBIL

Bombil is the Konkani word for 'Bombay duck'; Goans love to savour a piece or two of their favourite, bombil!

Goa| Konkani| Bombil restaurant | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

KISMOOR

One of the tastiest dishes to be a part of the authentic Goan thali, kismoor is a Goan dish that is prepared using dried prawns and coconut.

Goa| Konkani| Kismoor | Photo: Roxanne D'silva

FOLGA BAR + KITCHEN

'Folga marta?' is a question on every second Goan's lips when they hear their neighbour boasting or showing off!

Goa| Konkani| Folga Bar + Kitchen | Photo: Folga Bar + Kitchen/Instagram

MAKA ZAI

Loosely translated to 'I want,' Maka zai is a phrase that Goans use when they see delicious food come their way!

Goa| Konkani| Maka Zai | Photo: Maka Zai/Instagram

RANCHIKUD

This is where the magic happens! 'Ranchikud' is the Konkani word for kitchen.

Goa| Konkani| Ranchikud | Photo: Ranchikud/Instagram

BOBA ZAI GOA

Craving bubble tea? Say no more than 'Boba zai,' which means 'I want boba'.

Goa| Konkani| Boba Zai | Photo: Boba Zai/Instagram

ORRAD

Generally used to describe a generous and spendthrift person, we Goans believe that being orrad is the way to living a good life!

Goa| Konkani| Orrad | Photo: Orrad/Instagram

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