contemporary manner while retaining their authentic flavours. And so, he works with classics like dosas, and appams accompanied by plates like Guntur crab fry or rich ghee roast. The menu also features a selection of small plates like puli munchi wings and gunpowder kid corn. The cocktail pairings were created keeping in mind Goa’s tropical location. In addition to unique curations like wild mushroom pongal and the curry leaf cured snapper the cocktail menu also features classics, tikis and modern interpretations along with an extensive wine list. EHV’s Director of Development Vikas Bhasin takes special pride in the fact that despite the site constraints, the most sustainable practices possible have been put into this restaurant. Kasa and Koox, Vagator Looking for authentic Japanese flavours in Goa? Head to Kasa N KooX for an experience like no other. The story behind the name is by far the most fascinating one ever. Wanting to opt for a Japanese name, founder Shweta Gupta picked out the katakana syllable (me) in the gojūon script order and wanted to pair it with the letter K, which she believed was auspicious. And so, filling the blanks between the K and X, Gupta opted for the name KooX. Although the restaurant is called Kasa N KooX, the restaurant is a threefold space: KooX is the main restaurant offering lunch and dinner, Kasa has small bites and morsels inspired by Ishigaki (a Japanese island paradise known for its food and white beaches) and the after-dark SpeakEasy Bar, which is an exclusive members-only space for post dinner aperitifs and cigars. The menu here is presented in the form of a PDF; interestingly the KooX Rooftop Asian Grill beverage menu is about 12 pages long while the food menu is somewhat shorter — about 10 pages. Listing both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, the menu screams authentic Japanese flavours with plates like Sushi, Gyoza (a Japanese crescent-shaped dumpling), pork belly, New Zealand lamb chops and more. The USP of the restaurant is the Robata-Yaki BBQ Grill where food is cooked in Robatayaki style, a Japanese method of barbecue. The RobataYaki dishes are served with table sauces like wasabi, smoked ponzu sauce and Sichuan chilli sauce. Adding a fun twist to the menu, you might find yourself with a plate of Mexican tacos, a fun twist attempted by the chefs to create a Japanese fusion. Lollo Rosso, Anjuna For those looking to bask in the glory of green flora and fauna combined with a relaxing setting, Lollo Rosso is the place to be. Nestled amid lush greenery in the interiors of Anjuna overlooking a scenic Koox Lollo Rosso, Anjuna Koox Goa Bar Kasa 42|L U X E B O O K|J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 3 J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 3 |L U X E B O O K|43
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