Bar Goa - Where Indian Cuisine Gets a Fine Dining Makeover 🍛✨

In this city jokingly called "Dorondo," miles away from Goa, lies a rare Indian fine dining gem - Bar Goa. We came to challenge the stereotype that Indian food can't be upscale, experiencing how bold spices create a symphony on the palate. 🎻🌶️ - The Story - Bar Goa is Hemant Bhagwani's brainchild, a chef who's navigated Toronto's culinary scene from Amaya to Bombay Street Food. This is his rebellious yet understated love letter to Goa - not selling exoticism, but sharing personal memories. Hemant elevates curry from street food to white-tablecloth sophistication. 👨‍🍳💫 - Vibe - Tucked near King West amidst clubs and ad agencies, it's surprisingly serene. Wicker lamps, vintage wood furniture, and that unmistakable curry aroma confirm you're in the right place! 🪑💡 The walls adorned with Bollywood posters and Goan street art blend retro charm with coastal breeziness. A neon "Stay Spicy" sign winks - both warning and invitation to enjoy "inauthentic" deliciousness. 🌊🎞️ - The Food - Bar Goa's refined small plates follow modern Indian sharing style (2-3 people recommended): Chaat ($23) 🥠 The meal's liveliest opener - pani puri's sweet-sour crunch beautifully dismantles "street food = dirty" prejudices. Left me craving more! Chicken Pepper Fry 'Kulcha Taco' ($23) 🌮 Lamb Shank Biryani ($45) 🐑 Chur Chur Parantha ($8) 🫓 Charcoal Butter Chicken ($33) 🍗 Smoky, balanced flavors... but the tiny portion (5 chicken pieces?!) sparked existential dread. That's it? 😅 Branzino Moilee ($45) 🐟 - Drinks - Mango Lassi ($9) 🥭 The sweet, creamy mediator between spice assaults. Essential reset button for fiery dishes! 🧊🔥 The spices whisper rather than shout - refined yet potent. While flavors score well, the portions leave you emotionally (and literally) hungry. 💸🤏 #TorontoFoodie