NickyM's Kitchen — Restaurant in Goa

I had almost forgotten what eating out at a restaurant feels like until I finally decided to pay NickyM’s Kitchen a visit this week. This newly opened place is all set to become Goa’s hot spot for Burgers and Sandwiches (let’s stop relating hot spot to just the corona hot spots and think of something more positive like FOOD).

Introduction

Situated in the by lanes of Calangute, NickyM’s Kitchen is part of Mr Toff Toff’s Pub and is a passion led brainchild of Nikhil Mirkar. Nikhil, who has been a travel professional for more than 20 years was always intrigued by the process of cooking since childhood. Following his mom in the kitchen, observing her and silently imbibing her skills to impressing his friends and family with his cooking skills in the later years, Nikhil’s travel-related profession over the years helped enhance his knowledge of various cuisines even more. Finally, Nikhil along with his life and business partner Jui, used the period of lockdown rather productively and realised his dream of setting up his own brand, fondly naming it NickyM’s Kitchen.

NickyM’s Kitchen currently caters Dine In, Take Away and Home Deliveries. They are following all government guidelines to ensure safety and precaution towards COVID-19. Right at the entrance, a sanitiser dispenser is placed and their staff wearing masks keeps the place clean and hygienic at all times. They are functioning currently with 50% seating capacity and promote take aways and deliveries than dining in.

Menu and Food

The menu at NickyM’s Kitchen is a nice one and allows both vegetarians and non-vegetarians some good options to choose their burgers from. The non-vegetarians have a good choice in meats as well, because there are Chicken, Beef and Pork Burgers to choose from.

Coming to food, I and my sonny boy opted for burgers. While he picked up a Chicken Whopper, I settled for a Beef Burger. The whopper came in with a double chicken patty and 2 slices of bacon on a bed of iceberg lettuce, topped with sautéed onions and fresh tomatoes with mayo and slaw. It was a delight from the first bite and my boy gobbled it all in minutes. The buns were so fresh and soft that it made the burger much more juicy and delicious. I personally believe that a bun can make or mar a burger and hence it’s very important to get the buns right. NickyM’s Kitchen gets full points for doing so.

Coming to my choice, the beef burger was loaded with sautéed onions, fresh tomatoes and jalapeno along with iceberg lettuce, mayo and slaw and of course a juicy beef patty in soft buns.

The burgers were served with some chips on the side and we enjoyed them with a chilled glass of Masala Coke. Must say that this outing after months was indeed worth it. The weather with cold showers was just perfect and added much more fun to this afternoon filled with amazing food and conversations.

Final Word

This is one place that should definitely be on your list, if not for visiting then surely for ordering home delivery. While coming back we also grabbed a Bombay Veggie Delight Sandwich for my mum and another beef burger for dad. Thankfully even with a takeaway, the food tasted as good. I surely recommend you giving NickyM’s Kitchen a try and give yourself a treat of some juicy burgers and double-decker sandwiches. And if you land up going there on a Thursday, you will also be able to savour some of their specials like Boozy Pork Chops, or Grilled Chicken with Mushroom...

Here is a new place to hang out with your friends! Nickyms Kitchen at Toff Toffs Pub in Calangute- Baga, located in a bylane off Baga Calangute road is just the right place in Goa where you can have a chilled-out evening with friends & family. This place offers both indoor and outdoor seating so that you can take your pick!

What catches your eye as you enter are the attractive quirky yellow benches with cozy interiors and an upbeat ambience complimented by courteous staff and food that will satiate your taste buds. The burgers are another story!

The buns were toasted just right, and the meat is juicy and tender, giving you melody in your mouth! The double decker sandwiches are wholesome and filling, with a variety of fillings! Their homemade sauces are yummy and innovative. Along with homemade chips and pickled veggies.

Don’t miss the Teriyaki Burger from NickyM’s. The special Teriyaki sauce, combined with the apple slaw is one whacky combo. They also have others which they have just introduced – Dijon Mustard and Burger Recheado. Add a bit of cheese and you get an out of the world experience! You’re guaranteed to fall in love with everything that lands on your plate and into your mouth.

The bar @nickymskitchen opened this September. So hop on over for some chilled beers and other alcoholic beverages.

The Spanish have a motto - Eat when you drink, drink when you eat. NickyM’s just introduced tapas, first time ever in Goa. With a twist of their own, NickyM’s has created their own version of tapas. You have a variety to choose from - Goan Sausages, BBQ chicken sausages, Chops, Croquettes, Nuggets, Deviled eggs, Crispy bacon, roasted peanuts, and the list goes on. They also plan to introduce more!

As for safety and hygiene, NickyM’s maintains all the required guidelines of Covid-19 – the place is sanitized after every guest leaves the table. The staff serves with their masks and face shields.

The team of Nicky and Jui manage the place. Nicky is the chef, with hotel management qualifications and experience of over 28 years in the Goan hotel industry. With his passion for cooking, he has always hosted people. Jui manages the show from behind the scenes. Both give personal attention to all guests, make them feel at home.

This laid-back cafe likes to experiment – blending familiar flavors and putting it in a completely unexpected shell on your platters every time, entirely homemade. Do Visit them and support local restaurants around you !

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Happy New Year Everyone - 2022. May this year bring you lots of good food and memories.

Reviewing today a venture by Chef Nikhil Mirkar. A small restaurant in Calangute serving a selection of burgers and double-decker sandwiches.

Chef Nikhil is a great conversationalist. Being a hotelier and having an experience of more than 20 years in the industry. Nikhil finally decided to switch to Kitchen department which I still think was quite brave decision. Being the General Manager of few properties certainly helped him to see the bigger picture and master the art of man management.

Interestingly, the place started off straight after the lockdown phase and has taken over Mr. Toff Toff’s Pub (as known previously).

Being around the beachside, NickyM’s Kitchen is mostly visited by the working class on the coastal bed. This café in Calangute can currently accommodate a bunch of 10-15 people in their minimal outdoor and indoor seating.

What all I tried -

Food : *Chicken wings in teriyaki sauce (Grilled to perfection & served with potato wafers & slaw) *Veggie Roll (Pan grilled aloo tikki rolled in a butter roast paratha with a spread of mint mayo & onion relish) *Chicken Keema with Pav *Whopper Burger

Dessert : *Walnut Brownie with Ice-cream

Beverage : *Gin Cucumber Cooler *Whiskey sprite with jalapeno and lime *Masala Coke *Mango Jalapeno

Highly recommended : *Veggie Roll - Super crunchy and delicious. *Chicken Keema with Pav - Mincing of chicken was done perfectly and cooked to bingo level. *Whopper Burger - My all time FAVOURITE ❤️ *Gin Cucumber Cooler - that's the reason it's the first picture on upload sequence, superb cocktail.

Do try this place out @nickymskitchen and let me know your experience anywhere on Google, Zomato...