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Friend's Corner
Local / Multi-cuisine 4.1 Rating (513 reviews)

Friend's Corner

Rukmini Hotel, H.No. 77/A, Vaddem, Vasco Da Gama, Goa 403802

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About Friend's Corner

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Tucked away in the quiet lanes of Vaddem, Vasco da Gama, Friend’s Corner is a beloved local haunt housed within the unassuming Rukmini Hotel. This is not a place of polished pretence; its charm lies in the raw, convivial buzz of a neighbourhood canteen where the Goan spirit hums loudest. Famous for its unapologetically generous portions of traditional Goan fare, the menu is a love letter to coastal comfort. The signature Prawn Balchão arrives fiery and tangy, a perfect companion to the fluffy, perfectly sour Pao. Don’t miss the melt-in-the-mouth Pork Sorpotel, a dish that whispers of Sunday feasts and family secrets. Dining here is an intimate, no-frills affair—scuffed chairs, the clatter of cutlery, and the warmth of the owner’s smile. It’s a piece of old Goa, preserved in flavour and laughter.

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