Bawri

Bawri is one of Assagao's higher-profile modern restaurants, built around a genuinely distinctive idea: a gas-free kitchen where dishes are cooked over open fire, sigri and tandoor. The menu is curated by chef Amninder Sandhu and travels the length of India — Punjab to Manipur to the coast — reviving heirloom recipes and slow techniques rather than the usual North Indian greatest-hits. The setting matches the ambition: a fort-like space with low seating options, a koi/water feature and a poolside feel, which makes it a night-out destination as much as a meal. It sits at the premium end for Assagao and is best treated as an occasion dinner rather than a casual drop-in. Reservations are wise, and it's a strong pick for groups who want to graze across kebabs, curries and breads. It sits a short walk from Gunpowder on the same Saunta Vaddo lane, so this pocket of Assagao is effectively a little restaurant row. That density matters if you're buying here: Assagao is a tightly held market — about 22 listings from only 3 developers — inside a North Goa cluster of around 130 second homes at a median of Rs 3.60 Cr (ceiling Rs 17 Cr, most price-on-request), and having marquee dinner options within walking distance is part of what the premium buys.