Where We Are Going Today: Goa - an authentic Indian food restaurant

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Updated 03 January 2023
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Where We Are Going Today: Goa - an authentic Indian food restaurant

  • The dessert menu includes India’s beloved gulab jamun, pistachio cake and masala cheesecake, a fusion option. Goa is also popular for their ice creams, including kulfi and coconut chocolate ice cream

Goa is a sleek and classy restaurant serving a terrific range of authentic Indian food.

Located on Prince Naif Road in the Al-Shera’a district, Goa has a cheerful ambiance and soothing environment with both indoor and outdoor seating. From entering to the end of the meal, the eatery’s hospitality will undeniably win hearts.

Goa’s extensive menu offers delectable dishes with sundry herb and spice combinations. Starters include a variety of salads, soups and appetizers but the Caesar salad with mali chicken, crispy pachos and Goa lentil soup is a must-try.

The main course includes famous Indian dishes including butter chicken, chicken 65, dal makhni and meat/chicken curry masala which is best eaten with crunchy garlic, cheese or plain naan.

The restaurant also offers a sharing option called mixed Indian party. Suitable for up to three people, it includes five main-course curries served alongside biryani rice and naan. It also has a tandoori sharing platter that consists of Indian-style barbeque chicken, mutton and seafood.

All the dishes on the menu stand out due to their unique presentation and flavors. From refreshing drinks to savory snacks, the place has it all. The menu also offers kofta roll, chicken tikka roll, shrimp tandoori taco and veggie noodles, which can be eaten as a snack if one is not in the mood for a wholesome meal.

The dessert menu includes India’s beloved gulab jamun, pistachio cake and masala cheesecake, a fusion option. Goa is also popular for their ice creams, including kulfi and coconut chocolate ice cream.

This fine-dining restaurant promises an intriguing culinary experience for its diners who are from several countries abroad.

 


Where We Are Going Today: Black Cafe in Dhahran

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Updated 23 January 2026
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Where We Are Going Today: Black Cafe in Dhahran

  • There were many pastries available but my latte was sweet enough so I did not indulge further on that visit

There is a new cafe in town at Khobar City Walk, near many of the popular eateries. Black Cafe is situated at the corner of the street so you might risk missing it altogether — that side of the building seemed to have been vacant for some time. But not anymore.

Despite its name, the interior is light-colored, aside from a few details such as the black straw and little tables inside.

Outside, there are plenty of seats and tables available so one can enjoy the cooler weather while it is still here.

I had the cafe to myself mostly, aside from a few customers who trickled in over the two hours I stayed there. It was a great spot to quietly read a book or sip a drink without the noise of the outside coming in.

I ordered an iced Spanish latte for SR19 ($5) and really liked it. There were many pastries available but my latte was sweet enough so I did not indulge further on that visit.

They gave out free bottles of water with every order, a nice gesture to remind us to keep hydrated as we caffeinated.

Open from 6:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m, they definitely should be getting a larger crowd. I think since that spot was vacant for so many years that perhaps not many have come across it. But it is worth a try.

They are opening two more branches — all in the Eastern Province — later this year.

Follow them @blackcafe.ksa on Instagram.