Cozy up with Monsoon Special Portuguese Cuisines at Maai, Goa

July 5th, Goa - Take a step away from the sand and enjoy the tranquillity of the monsoon season, as you indulge in Portuguese delish. Witness something magical in every bite, each ingredient narrating a story of its own, and find solace under the divine roof of the 120-year-old Villa serving comforting monsoon specials that’ll warm your heart and keep your soul lit with soothes of unique desserts. The inspirations and the blends of unique spices and masalas brought together onto your plate will forge an unforgettable memory in your mind. Unwind into the flavours of fresh recipes that embody the soul of Goa with melodious rain drops echoing in the backyard, locally sourced and authentically made there’s more than what meets the eye at MAAI.

Making your monsoon memorable, the culinary experts at Maai have curated a seasonal special menu to give its visitors a complimenting experience with the cozy weather.  Keeping in touch with the theme of the place MAAI meaning motherland, the monsoon specials have been specially designed to replicate the magic of a mother’s cooking and give the patrons a feeling of home on a rainy day where you’d just sit and watch the rain fall. 

The menu consists of hand-picked salads, small & large plates to fill you up, and blissful desserts for an all-rounded delight. From the in-house special to appetize your palate with some fresh Kenya Bean Salad or  Himalayan Carrot & Chicken Salad prepared with exotic ingredients and dressed in a delicious sauce. Monsoons are incomplete without some hot, fresh, and steaming  fritters giving your beloved snack a Goan twist, indulge in some Mushroom Fritters served with chef’s secret sauce, or give your thoughts some wings with some Bourbon Buffalo Wings, tossed in bourbon whiskey and homemade sizzling bbq sauce.Enjoy the tropical goodness of Grilled Pineapples & Cashew Nut Stew or indulge in some classic savoury Fried Chicken Burger prepared in South American style with buttermilk fried patty enjoy the symphony of flavours in every bite while your heart soars in the lovely rains. If burgers are not your thing ,then let the special Maai Wrap (Avocado & Hummus), wrap you with an abundance of tasty stuffed tortillas filled with avocados, chickpeas hummus, and veggies. And for the final climax experience sheer bliss with some delectable desserts made of love and sweetness, grab a spoonful of Pecan & Cranberry Pie or a mouthful of Warm Croissant Pudding both served with interesting gelatos. The menu is designed to elevate and enhance one’s monsoon experience at Maai, Goa.

“It is a great joy to serve our visitors the most unique dishes, with our new monsoon special menu I and the team want to satiate the rainy day cravings. Our combinations are carefully thought out and with the dishes assorted in a special set menu we hope to provide the best of best to our guests at Maai like always. “

Chef Balaji ,Head Chef Maai

Standing tall in the bylanes of Assagao, MAAI promises to wow you with its Portuguese minimalism yet enigmatic and enticing décor, the food and beverage, and overall ambience which will leave you wanting more. MAAI believes in constantly innovating and reinventing itself to keep the Goan spirit alive, becoming an unstoppable force, the dynamic team of Ranbir Nagpal, Atul Chopra, Gurmeet Singh Arora, and Columbus Marquis aim to continue their endeavours with a calendar full of fun events and activities, that are healthy and of course, inspired!

ABOUT MAAI

MAAI, meaning motherland is a restaurant in Assagaon, Goa, with a Portuguese-inspired cuisine. The food menu at Maai is a delicious mix of small plates and curries, each of which celebrates the delicate flavours of Goa, and every dish is well-thought-out and curated, keeping the heritage in mind and thereby forming a masterpiece on your plate. The beautiful heritage bungalow standing tall in the bylanes of Assagaon will leave you in awe with its Portuguese minimalism yet enigmatic and enticing décor, superb cocktails, delectable food, and impeccably well-roasted coffee, making it the perfect destination for your sweet leisure times.