Goenchin
A decades old Panaji institution for Chinese food that generations of local Panjekars still return to.
Panaji · Goa
About Goenchin
Goenchin near the Mahalaxmi temple in Panaji has been serving Chinese food for around 40 years and remains, by recent reviews, a reliably loved local favourite with only minor quibbles about seating space and spice level. Reviewers describe it as a household name among old Goan families, worth reserving ahead for during peak evening hours.
Highlights
Reviewers describe decades of loyal visits with consistently reliable food and service.
Named repeatedly as favourites alongside red cooked paneer and prawn XO fried rice.
A small touch that one long time regular calls their favourite part of the meal.
The place fills up quickly on weekends, so reviewers recommend reserving ahead.
The food
Long time regulars call it never disappointing, with favourites including the crab meat soup, dragon chicken, roasted lamb, red cooked paneer, prawn XO fried rice, American chopsuey, clay pot fried rice, sticky pork ribs and the dessert Darsaan. The complimentary kimchi on arrival gets its own mention, and the only real criticism is that the chilli garlic noodles could be better and that tables can be small during a rush.
What to order
Start with the crab meat soup and the complimentary kimchi, then order the dragon chicken, roasted lamb or prawn XO fried rice. Regulars also point to the American chopsuey, clay pot fried rice, sticky pork ribs and the Darsaan dessert for anyone chasing nostalgia.
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