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12 July 2026

Goan Spice Siolim.

Went there for dinner. The cafe is located on the eastern bank of the Chapora River. One big airy hall open on three sides with plenty of bulbs with simple shades and diffused light looks nice results in a pleasant ambience. If you go early or are lucky to have seats with a view of the Chapora River and the western river bank, the view is amazing. Getting a seat anywhere else , most of the charm and attraction of the place is lost. A comprehensive and varied menu. We had ordered Kokumsoda and a beer. Kokumsoda was nice and cold. The beer chilled. For eats, we ordered kingfish masala fry, prawn butter garlic, and chonak masala fry. Each dish was tasty and nice with the right amount of spices. Service was good and served by a friendly staff.. Enjoyed the food and the ambience. Worth a repeat visit.

Meal type

Dinner

Price per person

₹400–600

Food: 4

Service: 4

Atmosphere: 5

Group size: 3-4 people, 5-8 people

Menu card

Today's Special.

Goan Spice, Siolim.

At Goan Spice, Siolim.

Chonak Masala Fry.

Prawn Garlic Butter.

(Sorry, forgot to take a photo before demolishing the dish )

Kingfish Masala Fry.

10 July 2026

Amboli Waterfall.

A huge cascade of water thundering down from a height of 100 feet or so.
In case, for a better and closer look, you want to climb the stone stairs, which is fitted with a railing for the safety of the tourists. For this, the entry fee is Rs 20/-.
Fearing the stone steps may have become slippery, we did not climb up.
It is a very popular tourist attraction, and people come from near and far, as we had come from Oxle, North Goa, a distance of more than 70 kilometres, to see this wonderful spectacle.
The ride itself, with hundreds of minor waterfalls and finally the view of the waterfall, was well worth the trouble.

01 July 2026

Aashri Restaurant.

A newly opened Pure vegetarian restaurant near Mangal Murti Chowk. The first two floors are dining halls. Banquet halls occupy other floors. We went to the second floor. Well-lit and tasteful lighting creates a nice ambience.

We ordered tadka dal, jeera rice, tandoori roti, and Garden Glory. Tadka dal was nice. Garden glory is a veg dish with three types of gravy. All of different tastes. I felt it was just about OK.

Waiters are young boys and girls, eager to please and serve. They provided excellent service.

An enjoyable evening