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Ashiyana dining experience

Sourced from local producers and created by celebrated chefs, the Ashiyana Goa restaurant offers two mouth-wateringly, delicious meals per day; brunch and evening dinner. Inspired by the finest home-grown ingredients, the two chefs, Rathi and Tek, prepare unique, flavor-filled creations that fuse Indian, Nepalese and Thai recipes with western cuisine.

The mostly vegetarian, buffet menu includes an abundance of fresh fruit and seasonal vegetables, with seafood dishes offered twice a week. Wonderfully balanced, nutritious meals for all tastes and dietary needs; dining with Ashiyana is unquestionably a highlight of any visit.

Guests, staff, teachers, and therapists all join together at mealtimes as one big family. The large dining table provides the perfect opportunity to join in group conversations and make new friends. Alternatively, seek out the gazebo and other more private, dining areas for more intimacy.

Fresh, triple-filtered drinking water, masala chai, hot ginger lemon, and a selection of herbal teas are available by self-service throughout the day.

Brunch (10:00 - 11:00)

Feast on a large selection of fresh fruits; muesli; porridge; curd (yogurt); fresh coconut milk; freshly baked bread; raw seed crackers; fruit jams and nut butter; guacamole; sprouted lentils; traditional south Indian idli and sambar; egg dishes; fresh juice or smoothie and other daily specials. All dishes are lovingly homemade and baked in-house.

Dinner (19:00 - 20:00)

The vibrant colors and flavors of the evening buffet meal delight all palates and tantalize the senses. Choose from a selection of local and western cuisines with freshly prepared salads, rice, dhal, and vegetable dishes to accompany. Your dining experience completes in delight with one of our delectable deserts – Ashiyana's legendary chocolate balls are always a cherished favorite!

A typical dinner menu

• Leafy green salad with avocado, beetroot, cherry tomatoes, pomegranate, red pepper, carrot, and toasted sesame, and pumpkin seeds
• Local rice
• Channa Daal (chickpea and lentil Indian stew)
• Vegetable curry
• Spinach pie (a baked ‘pie’ of sweet potato and carrot mash, topped with spinach)
• Saut?ed vegetable stir-fry
• Chocolate balls
• Selection of dried fruit and nuts

Please let Ashiyana know at the time of booking if you have any specific dietary requirements / allergies. The buffet meals will nearly always have dairy-free / gluten-free options available as standard.