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A no frills Panjim seafood and thali joint with long queues and mostly strong food, though one review claims the crowds have hurt it.
Why people come to BOMBIL RESTAURANT
The most recommended dish, called fabulous and full of fresh, flavourful fish.
A straightforward local joint with the day's offerings simply posted on the wall.
Bar, the closest of the places we cover nearby.
One reviewer mentioned a small band of senior citizens playing Goan folk songs for a chill vibe.
One reviewer feels the popularity has attracted tourists at the expense of what made it special.
The food
The chonak thali is the most recommended order, called fabulous with fresh, flavourful fish, alongside prawns thali and Goan sausage thali. Most reviewers describe the food as authentic Goan cooking worth the wait, though one reviewer, describing it as an overhyped tourist trap, felt the crowd of selfie seeking visitors has changed what used to be a place for honest, hearty food.
What to order
Order the chonak thali first, and consider the prawns thali or the Goan sausage thali as alternatives, both served with the day's menu simply displayed on the wall.
About BOMBIL RESTAURANT
Bombil in Panjim is praised as one of the best local seafood spots for authentic Goan thalis, especially the chonak thali, with clean facilities and friendly, efficient staff despite frequent waiting lines. The main dissent is one reviewer who felt rising popularity has turned it into a tourist heavy spot that has drifted from what made it good.
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