Sublime Goa - Assagao

Great location and food!<br/ <br/ We have been to Goa many many times but never tried Sublime. We came here for a 'survival brunch ' party after a wedding coupl... read more Great location and food!<br/ <br/ We have been to Goa many many times but never tried Sublime. We came here for a 'survival brunch ' party after a wedding couple years ago. We had a lovely time on the beach which is 2 min from the restaurant (beachfront) and then we sat down to have some lunch. <br/ <br/ We tried many dishes from raw tuna, beef carpacio, kingfish carpacio, salads, steak, and their grand dessert ensemble which was delicious! Would definitely return back to this place. Kudos!

I visited Goa for the first time a few years back and went to Sublime based on a recommendation from a friend. Now every time I visit Goa, I make it a point to... read more I visited Goa for the first time a few years back and went to Sublime based on a recommendation from a friend. Now every time I visit Goa, I make it a point to have a meal there during my stay.<br/  <br/ Sublime is the perfect example of fusion cuisine that has been done well. The myriads of flavor pallets, textures, and spices, are perfectly blended without overpowering each other to create a new cuisine of its own. It's a well designed mix of formal gourmet styles with hints of inspiration from across Asia and Goa.<br/ <br/ The focus is on the fresh and organic ingredients which create a lasting impression. The first time I visited the restaurant it was located on the beach which created a relaxing ambience that made you feel like you were truly on vacation. It has now shifted to Assagao where they have recreated the same ambience but with a different aesthetic. The vibe is still very romantic with dim lighting, candles, beautiful furniture, it creates more of a polished look than a laid back one as you are eating surrounded by the vivid architecture of the classic Portugese style villa.<br/ <br/ Both times I have gone there for dinner but I know that their menu varies through the seasons and also through the different times of day offering lighter courses during lunch hours and more heavier and decadent ones during the evenings. <br/ <br/ This particular evening we decided to order the following dishes:<br/ <br/ 1. Asian Style Chicken Salad Cups; with mint, tamarind, and fried garlic: Rating: 3.5/5<br/ <br/ The salad cups looked great presentation wise. The lettuce was crisp and juicy which gave you a nice crunch every time you bit into it. The chicken was also cooked well, not too dry. The only thing that stood out to me was that the marinade was a bit too tangy. It could possibly have had too much tamarind. I felt it needed more of the peanut sauce to balance it out.<br/ <br/ 2. Dynamite Prawns: Rating 5/5<br/ <br/ The prawns were amazing. Perfectly crunchy and fiery in every bite. The sauce was not too overpowering as they had coated the prawns with just the right amount of it. They were also cooked extremely well, soft on the inside and a bit of a crisp on the outside. <br/ <br/ 3. Sous Vide Cooked Belly of Pork; with chinese five spice, elephant food yam, carrot puree, green beans, red wine reduction demi glaze and crispy onion rings. Rating 5/5<br/ <br/ Usually I avoid pork belly as it is extremely heavy but this was anything but. There was an earthiness flavor created from the red wine reduction which was absorbed into the meat making it soft and tender. The belly practically melted in your mouth and was paired with crunchy onion rings to balance the texture of this dish. <br/ <br/ 4. Emperors Balls with Salted Caramel and Sesame: Rating 6/5<br/ <br/ DELICIOUS! Crunchy on the outside and chewy and creamy on the inside. You would never think salted caramel and sesame would go together but they actually the pair up quite nicely. This desert is not too sweet or salty, well balanced in flavor and texture. <br/ <br/ Overall I had a wonderful meal and would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Goa!

This place is setup in an old Portuguese house. The ambiance is really nice and the food is awesome. The staff and service is good. The place has a very relaxed... read more This place is setup in an old Portuguese house. The ambiance is really nice and the food is awesome. The staff and service is good. The place has a very relaxed vibe.

True to its name! After a few too many beer-and-chip lunches at the beach, we decided it was time for some 'real ' food by candlelight. The encrusted portobello... read more True to its name! After a few too many beer-and-chip lunches at the beach, we decided it was time for some 'real ' food by candlelight. The encrusted portobello mushroom with pumpkin cream, potato gratin, pesto and garlic crostini was a sensuous explosion of flavors. Sublime also gets brownie points for its wonderful staff, super-friendly resident German shepherds and craft cocktails.

Been here with friends after reading the rave reviews about this place. This hidden gem for food lovers has won the best restaurant in fusion food by Times Food... read more Been here with friends after reading the rave reviews about this place. This hidden gem for food lovers has won the best restaurant in fusion food by Times Food awards for 3 consecutive years. Chef Chris Saleem has the true magic in his culinary skills. From the plating to the variety of meat, it’s bang on. If you have ever dreamt of eating or tasting the food plated on Masterchef Australia in your TV, well you may have found a place to make the dream into reality.. you may select anything on the menu n no food will go wasted. <br/ <br/ Charlie’s Report Card<br/ <br/ Ambience : 8/10<br/ Food presentation : 9:10<br/ Food taste : 10/10<br/ Service : 9/10<br/ Value for money : 8/10<br/ <br/ A must visit if you are in northern part of Goa.