Meal options are dime a dozen—shacks and restaurants being the most popular options. But if you’re looking at enjoying an unperturbed meal by yourself, then our picks would be: Bayview Shack, Seven Rivers Brewing, The White Plate or Meiphung Oriental in Candolim-Calangute; Gunpowder or Rose in Assagao; Prime Rose or Saraya in Sangolda; Cantare or Colors in Saligao; Fat Fish in Arpora; Michele’s Garden or The Bomras in Anjuna; Sakana, Salud or Bean Me Up in Vagator; Verandah, Petisco, Bombil, The Outpost, Thai n Wok, Black Market, Cafe Tato, Padaria Prazeres, Nanbai, Soul Chef in Panjim; Himalayan Cafe or Burger Factory in Morjim and Prana Cafe or Artjuna in Mandrem. We also recommend a thali at South I, Starlight, Anand Bar, Bombil, Cafe Tato to name a few.
All of the places have great food and a fabulous ambience. The budgets will vary depending on the place you choose, but you’ll happily get meals under INR 500 from this list.