When you think about Goa, a picture of beaches, tropical drinks, and seafood takes shape in your head. But Hosa has added an unconventional yet lavish spread of South Indian food to the rather ordinary food scene of Goa. Situated opposite St. Anthony’s Church in Siolim, the restaurants explore South Indian flavours beyond what taste buds are fond of.
It is because of their unique menu that the property in Goa has been featured in India’s Top 50 Restaurants 2024 list by Condé Nast Traveller and Zomato. The official website of the food joint explains that Hosa refers to something ‘new’ in Kannada, and standing true to its meaning, this place offers unique experiences to gastronomes reserving a seat with them.
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Unique Menu At Hosa, Goa
Offering a one-of-a-kind blend of traditional and modern South Indian cuisine, Hosa brings innovative dishes to staple dosas to your table. They say that they have something for everyone so that every foodie can satiate their hunger with interesting flavours suiting their palates.
When you reach Hosa, you will come across six different menus - Lunch & Dinner, Chef’s Table, Family Feast, Desserts, Bar Bites, and Beverages. The lunch and dinner menu comprises trumpet mushroom varuval, wild mushroom sukka, goat ghee roast, edamame paniyaram, baked fish pollichathu, idiyappam, mutton somas, vada kari, spring vegetable stew, and market vegetable poriyal among others.
If you want to try Chef Table Menu, you will be in for a flavourful ride with dishes like aubergine steak, plantain pepper roast, filter coffee tiramisu, sweet and sour pineapple, kari dosa, baked fish pollichathu, chicken kalaki, etc.
For family feasts, you can explore a separate menu so that you have gala time with everyone instead of going around asking who wants what. This one-page menu consists of Bangalore mutton biryani and cauliflower ghee roast along which you can also order one of the three beverages - tempranillo punch, chandon rose sparkling, and khus sangria.
For desserts, they have Mangalorean gadbad, coconut n jasmine, ragi molten cake, mango chilli drink, etc. Bar bites include finger food like Iyengar bun, mirapakaya bajji, apollo fish, green peppercorn prawns, and more. Their beverage menu is a perfect blend of several refreshing cocktails.
Hosa boasts lavish interiors amid the vibrant culture of Goa. It is charming in the morning and hip at night. With plenty of sitting space and polite service, this is one of the most sought-after restaurants for natives and tourists.