Location: 35 km from Palolem .....a dream ride for bikers!
Tele: n/a
Child Friendly: Well its a bar so your decision
Cost: Lunch for 50rs!
I finally found out about Mangal Farm when a friend accidentally let slip about a local bar in the mountains serving simply fantastic food. 'Oh yes, so how come no one has told me? ' 'Actually, no one knows about it except a handful of locals who have all sworn an oath of secrecy!' Too late Buddy! The secret is out!!!!
Ok, I know all you purists will be saying, its wrong to tell the whole world but put it like this, I chatted with the boss and his lovely wife Brundha and they really would love to have more business so there you go......When I say chat, I think they said they wanted more business, anyway they always smile when I go so I think they are happy.
So what is so special about Mangal Farm? The food is fab, the choice is either veg or non-veg. I am nt a foodie, but its the best food around , on my first visit I had a mushroom masala made with frsh forest mushrooms picked that morning! There is nothing plastic about this place other than the chairs...its honest, it does not try to be anything other than a local bar for local people and the 'odd' tourist that drops by. You sit under a covered area with a couple of dogs and possibly a local who has been drinking fenni since seven in the morning. Very friendly dogs and very friendly locals but no hassle, bad breath maybe but no hassle. I promise. You may even get an impromptu lecture on spices where the fenni guy decides to sow you what is growing around you and once one starts all the locals join in, so after about 20 minutes, the table looks like a florists at closing time!
The drive to Mangal Farm is spectacular, pass padi fields and waterfalls, hair pin bends and stunning vistas, on the return if you are lucky you may even glimpse the sea on the horizon, stunning abs stunning. I will give you directions in a minute...
Seriously, everyone I have taken there has been totally staisfied with the experience and it really is an experience. If you travel by scooter you really will appreciate the full beauty of Goa but I know some are very wary of two whelers, for those just jump in a taxi, get away from the hassle of the beach. As I have said before Mangal Farm is 35 kms from Palolem and 25 years away from Baga.
Directions:
Drive through Chaudi, pass Police Station on right, after a couple of kms you will see a church on your left, drive a litte further and you will see a sign post for Neturlim. Take the left, under the barrier, and just drive straight, there are a couple of roads that join this one, byt just ignore and keep going. Its probably about 20 to 25km. Eventually, once you have driven through the pass there is a turning right and a nursery, continue just a little further and then you will see Mangall Farm on the right. Its tucked away so if you are speeding you will miss it , its signposted 'Mangal Farm Enquiries'. If you do miss it you will come to a bridge and another road barrier, just stop and turn round, the bar will be just on the left.
For more information check out http://www.goabuddy.in/
Tele: n/a
Child Friendly: Well its a bar so your decision
Cost: Lunch for 50rs!
I finally found out about Mangal Farm when a friend accidentally let slip about a local bar in the mountains serving simply fantastic food. 'Oh yes, so how come no one has told me? ' 'Actually, no one knows about it except a handful of locals who have all sworn an oath of secrecy!' Too late Buddy! The secret is out!!!!
Ok, I know all you purists will be saying, its wrong to tell the whole world but put it like this, I chatted with the boss and his lovely wife Brundha and they really would love to have more business so there you go......When I say chat, I think they said they wanted more business, anyway they always smile when I go so I think they are happy.
So what is so special about Mangal Farm? The food is fab, the choice is either veg or non-veg. I am nt a foodie, but its the best food around , on my first visit I had a mushroom masala made with frsh forest mushrooms picked that morning! There is nothing plastic about this place other than the chairs...its honest, it does not try to be anything other than a local bar for local people and the 'odd' tourist that drops by. You sit under a covered area with a couple of dogs and possibly a local who has been drinking fenni since seven in the morning. Very friendly dogs and very friendly locals but no hassle, bad breath maybe but no hassle. I promise. You may even get an impromptu lecture on spices where the fenni guy decides to sow you what is growing around you and once one starts all the locals join in, so after about 20 minutes, the table looks like a florists at closing time!
The drive to Mangal Farm is spectacular, pass padi fields and waterfalls, hair pin bends and stunning vistas, on the return if you are lucky you may even glimpse the sea on the horizon, stunning abs stunning. I will give you directions in a minute...
Seriously, everyone I have taken there has been totally staisfied with the experience and it really is an experience. If you travel by scooter you really will appreciate the full beauty of Goa but I know some are very wary of two whelers, for those just jump in a taxi, get away from the hassle of the beach. As I have said before Mangal Farm is 35 kms from Palolem and 25 years away from Baga.
Directions:
Drive through Chaudi, pass Police Station on right, after a couple of kms you will see a church on your left, drive a litte further and you will see a sign post for Neturlim. Take the left, under the barrier, and just drive straight, there are a couple of roads that join this one, byt just ignore and keep going. Its probably about 20 to 25km. Eventually, once you have driven through the pass there is a turning right and a nursery, continue just a little further and then you will see Mangall Farm on the right. Its tucked away so if you are speeding you will miss it , its signposted 'Mangal Farm Enquiries'. If you do miss it you will come to a bridge and another road barrier, just stop and turn round, the bar will be just on the left.
For more information check out http://www.goabuddy.in/
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