Spice Goa

About Spice Goa

About Spice Goa

Excellent Lunch of Special Fish Thali with full Pomfret Rawa Fry, Prawn Curry, Crab Masala, Dry Prawn Kismur, Clam Koshimbir, Ridge Gourd Vegetable, Salad, Solkadi & Rice downed with Chilled Beer & Special Goan Seradura for Dessert.

Open and close time: 12-3PM, 7:30-11PM

Phone: 0832 225 7148

Best time to visit Spice Goa

Lunch (12:00–1:00 PM) to avoid queues. Weekday dinners for a quieter experience.

Timings & opening hours

Lunch: 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Dinner: 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Closed mid-afternoon between services. Open daily.

Entry fee & tickets

À la carte pricing. About ₹600–1,400 for two. Times Food Award winner for Best Seafood.

Duration needed

1 to 1.5 hours for a meal.

Location info

Sangolda (near Mae-De-Deus Church) and Mapusa (near Karaswada Junction) — two active branches.

Safety tips

Standard dining precautions. Parking can be tricky at both locations.

Things to carry

Cash or card.

Nearby visiting places

Sangolda: Calangute (10 minutes), Candolim, Reis Magos Fort. Mapusa: Mapusa Market, Anjuna (15 minutes), Vagator.

Nearest airport, railway & bus

Mapusa bus stand is close to the Mapusa branch. Taxis and scooters serving both locations.

Mobile network coverage

Airtel, Jio, and Vi all provide coverage across Goa. In beach areas and towns, 4G is generally reliable. Coverage may be weaker in remote interior locations or along certain coastal stretches. Most hotels and cafes in tourist areas offer free Wi-Fi.

History of Spice Goa

Spice Goa was founded by Atul Shah (nicknamed “Dr. Fish”), who personally sources fresh seafood daily. It has won multiple awards including the Times Food Award for Best Seafood and TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. The Sangolda branch is newer and more upscale. It is highly rated across platforms (Google 4.3, 4,800+ reviews; Zomato 4.6; TripAdvisor 4.5).

Things to do at Spice Goa

Enjoy award-winning Goan seafood. Try the signature Banana Prawns, the Chonak Thali, Bombil Fry, Tisryeo Sukka (dry clams), and Butter Garlic Squid.

Things to visit & highlights

The fresh seafood display, the awards wall, and the open-air dining at the Sangolda branch.

Climate & weather

Goa has a tropical monsoon climate with three distinct seasons. Winter (November–February) is the peak tourist season: temperatures range from 20°C to 32°C with low humidity, clear skies, and calm seas — ideal for all outdoor activities. Summer (March–May) is hot and humid with temperatures reaching 35°C; beaches are less crowded but midday heat can be intense. The monsoon (June–September) brings heavy rainfall, rough seas, and high humidity; many beach shacks close, but the landscape is lush and green, and it is the quietest time for those seeking solitude.

Helpline & emergency contacts

Tourist Helpline: 1364. Police: varies by location. Ambulance: 108.

Nearest petrol pump

Petrol pumps are available near both locations — the Mapusa branch is near the highway with fuel stations close by.

Frequently asked questions

Is Spice Goa the same as Goan Spice? No — they are completely different restaurants. Do not confuse them.

What is the signature dish at Spice Goa? The Banana Prawns — prawns cooked in a banana leaf — are the most famous dish.

Which branch is better? The Sangolda branch is newer and more upscale; the Mapusa branch is the original.