To Goanet -
I have been to Mum's Kitchen once many years ago.
Food? Meh.
Prices? Aimed at people with more money than taste.
Ambience? Before you enter the place, you pass by the neighborly
Magan-bhai hugging lady customers (especially if they have
well rounded breasts). Once you are in, you immediately start
wondering about the bad karma that brought you there.
I am fine with places that charge premium prices. Provided they
offer a true premium product in return. Pretentious Indian establishments
are notorious for charging 5-star prices and offering 0-star returns.
That no doubt works with the uncouth Dilliwallah.
Now, Ritz. One word of sage advice. In India, NEVER EVER go
anywhere near a building, shop, hotel, or restaurant containing
one of the following words: Ritz, Towers, Residency. I was going
to include "Lords" but quickly realized that that would render me
homeless.
The Panjim Ritz restaurant is DISGUSTING. It is a bacteria factory (to put
it very, very mildly). That middle class Goans flock to it like flies shows
the lack of standards and taste in current Goan stock. We Goans
are supposed to be connoisseurs in matters gustatory, especially
our fish-based cuisine which is the best in the world. To add to
the filthy horror, you have waiting Goans with no manners brushing
up against your plate, ready to eject you from your seat mid-meal
while the restaurant manager looks your way and shrugs. I say,
stay away from this disgusting place. (But recommend it to any
Punjabi or Delhi prick who comes your way.)
For a far more humble - but much better food-wise - experience,
go to Anandashram instead. Or to the little shack run by a gaudo
behind Phulancho Khuriss in Bambolim.
Most of all, Goans, up your game. And your declining taste.
Regards,
r
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