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WITH A STUNNING FAÇADE OF A GOAN PORTUGUESE BUNGALOW,

HOSA CREATES A CONTEMPORARY INTERPRETATION OF THE
FLAVOURS OF SOUTH INDIA

BY AKANKSHA DEAN

here’s never a bad time or reason to visit
Goa and this time round it’s for acclaimed
restaurateur Rohit Khattar’s newly opened
concept HOSA (translates to new in
Kannada) in Siolim.
TComing from EHV International, the
company behind such acclaimed restaurants like
Indian Accent, Comorin and Koloman in New York, the
expectations are high. And the good news is that HOSA
not just manages to live up to those expectations but
far exceeds them.
Exploring the culinary diversity of south India,
beyond the familiar HOSA also features a creative and
Where art meets magnificent St. Anthony’s Church, it creates a slightly
energetic bar. Set on the waters opposite the
more approachable and contemporary interpretation
of the marvellous flavours of south India.
good food Portuguese bungalow, and as I step in, I am in awe with
The first look is a stunning façade of a Goan
the impressive 14-feet bar (a destination in itself), the
commence of an elegant, contemporary cosmos that
unwraps the various rooms that can house nearly a
100-odd patrons with art for companionship. From
stunning photographs to paintings to sculptures HOSA
impresses you with all the art it houses.
Coming to the food, Chef Suresh DC offers a
contemporary take on south Indian cuisine with dishes
that are unique and presented in a contemporary
manner while retaining their authentic flavours.
He packs in gastronomic delights from five states of
the south i.e. Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh,
Karnataka and Telangana. The menu features
outstanding dishes like Guntur Crab Fry, Jackfruit
Ghee Roast and Almond 65 with the Pachadi garnish
harmonising the effective almond fritters, served on a
bed of curd rice. Wistfulness on a platter!
The plates here are orderly finished and impressively
plated; more prominently they show a completely new
side to Indian cuisine never seen before in Goa.

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