Sep 21: What if a menu could take you across India without ever leaving Goa?
That is the idea behind Vaarta’s new menu, which brings together some of the country's most recognisable street food, regional favourites and nostalgic dishes under one roof.
Set inside a restored 160-year-old Goan home in Sangolda, Vaarta, is a first-of-its-kind restaurant in Goa where interactive nostalgia is woven into the experience. It is a carefully thought-through dining experience that gives Indian street food the time, dignity, and emotion it deserves, set within a heritage Goan home that already carries stories of its own.
The new menu moves from the streets of Kolkata to the coast of Goa, tracing a flavourful journey through India’s streets featuring instantly recognisable dishes such as
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Punjabi Samosa Chole Chaat: Crisp samosas crushed over spicy chole, layered with chutneys, yoghurt and crunchy toppings.
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Aloo Tikki Chole Chaat: Crisp potato patties topped with hearty chole, yoghurt, house chutneys and fresh herbs.
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Purani Dilli Chole Bhature: Slow-cooked Delhi-style chickpeas paired with fluffy bhature and onion salad.
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Goan Xitt Kodi: Goa’s beloved fish curry served with traditional white steamed rice, coconut, kokum and coastal spices.
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Vaarta Bowl: Steamed rice with masoor dal broth, smoked paneer, seasonal bhartas, beetroot chop, posto chop and crispy aloo bhaja.
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Calcutta Fish Chop: Kolkata’s iconic fish croquette with flaky fish, potatoes and warm Bengali spices, crumb-fried.
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Coastal Tandoori Fish: Fresh fish marinated in coastal spices, charred in the tandoor and finished with a hint of citrus.
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Nargisi Lauki Kofta: Soft bottle gourd koftas with a flavourful paneer centre, served in a rich, aromatic tomato-cashew gravy.
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Gulab Jamun with Rabri: Warm gulab jamuns served with rabri and saffron-infused milk.
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Coconut Malai Sandesh: A Bengali classic made with fresh chenna and creamy coconut malai.
At Vaarta, every dish is more than a recipe it is a story waiting to be remembered, shared and experienced.
