Best Goan Seafood Thali At CAFÉ RITZ Panjim! The Man Who Made Goa’s Fish Thali World Famous!

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46 years ago, Rohidas Desai took over an existing taverna off Eduarte Pacheco street in Panjim to set up his seafood restaurant. Fastidious about the quality of seafood, he would visit the market each day to scour for the best marine produce to be cooked to his wife, Gokula Desai’s recipes. It is no surprise then that this committed approach had earned for Ritz legions of ardent patrons who now pack the group's six restaurants for lunch and dinner. I caught up with Daad (as he is known to everyone in Goa) Desai in a meeting that was ordained by destiny over a seafood lunch at their very first eatery, Café Ritz. Hope you enjoy this episode; take care, stay safe and strong. Happy eating!
Seafood Thali
Rs 200 (usd 2.6) The thali is priced at Rs. 300 (usd 3.9) in the other Ritz Classic restaurants, however the quantity and variety on the thaali too may be a bit more.
9/10 (viswon fry 10/10, tisrya sukka 10/10)
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ADDRESS - Café Ritz Restaurant & Bar, Near, Duarte Pacheco Road, Garcia D, Orta Garden, Panaji, Goa 403001
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TIMINGS: 11am to 11pm
Note: It’s all about the food and the historical aura of the place here, and little about the decor and seating which is rather basic. So if you’re looking for comfort and ambience, you may want to check out the group’s other branches.
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Hope you enjoyed this chance encounter with Daad Desai, the man behind Goa’s iconic Ritz restaurant group, over a delicious seafood lunch at their very first eatery. Take care, stay safe and strong. Happy eating! If you'd like to support our work, please join our KZbin membership community using the 'join' button below or on our channel home page, or visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/foodloverstv More options to support in description below. Follow us on Instagram for more on delicious food @kripalamanna instagram.com/kripalamanna/ or @foodloversindia instagram.com/foodloversindia/ 😋

[@teamshivaji]

Sir Marathi! I wish you've also covered Kokani Kanteen .

[@rajashekareddy.r2056]

Gi

[@perikaveera]

KHOOP CHAAN MARATHI BOLTA. I THOUGHT KRIPAL WAS A COORGI FROM BANGALORE, FROM HIS LAST NAME. BUT HE SPEAKS AWESOME MARATHI. SURPRISING! ENGLISH, KANADI, MARATHI TEENHI SUDDHA APRATEEM. BEING MUMBAIKAR MAHARASHTRIAN LIVING IN THE U.S. FOR 30 YEARS, BOLAYCHI SAWAI GAYLEE TARI PANH EVEN I CANNOT SPEAK SUCH GOOD MARATHI, IMPROMPTU, THAT IS. GOVYALA ME LAHAAN ASTHANA 1968 MADHAY GELO HOTO. THERE WAS NO BRIDGE SO WE HAD TO CROSS THE RIVER IN OUR AMBASSADOR ON THE FERRY. WE HAD FAMILY FRIENDS THERE WE STAYED WITH B'COZ MY GRANDPA WAS AN MLA IN BOMBAY- LIKE THE DEMPOS, REBIEROS, D'MELLOS. ALMOST 55 YEARS NOW. FIRST TIME IN OUR LIFE WE HAD MUTTON AND PORK COOKED IN FERMENTED TODDY. THE OTHER TIME I HAD MUTTON CURRY COOKED IN TODDY WAS IN RURAL TELANGANA- NIZAMABAD AD WARANGAL. JACKSON, USA

[@drmahimapandit3728]

We are saraswats who travel to Goa every 3 months and we never miss out on Ritz classic, kokani canteen, Goan room , spice goa and kokam curry( candolim) all serve authentic Goan konkani cuisine ❤️

[@AlphaCentauri2]

nice, Just want to ask that in goa according to local culture and tradition does people eat with hands or by spoon/fork ?

[@chintanjs]

Watching Kripal speak Marathi is a real treat. Nailed it.

[@debchakrabarty1500]

Mr. Amanna, after watching your review I went down there all the way from north goa to have a family lunch. I have to say, the place is NOT at all condusive for family eating. I really had a hard time to arrange a seat as staffs were not at all cooperative to find a place for family. Waiting outside for 1 hr!!. Food can be bad but experience can not.

[@sandhyanayak6681]

He is a mumbiate.

[@kunalkondhare1426]

@@debchakrabarty1500 chal bhag bangali

[@jaijithj]

@@debchakrabarty1500 no one forced u to wait, people wait there because of the quality and taste of food they offer.

[@vivoIPL-ok5mi]

Bro it is Konkani

[@sawantpraveen]

Seeing Daas uncle on this video reminded me of my dad. So proud of Daas Uncle calling him as my second dad. Been our family friend since forever now! My dad and he were best friends for 47 years, until my dad passed away last month. I saw my dad in Daad in this video.

[@senguptasamrat2]

2:46 Baby matlab wife. Uncle rocked Kripal shocked !!!

[@JustMe54328]

I was also pleasantly shocked 😀

[@basilantony978]

Awesome. I had my first thali there 32 yrs back n still love it. Best part when u all came to shoot this episode I was there for my favourite thali.its really a epic place we can forget.👍❤️

[@FoodLoversTV]

How nice to know you were there on the day we shot this episode, Basil.

[@vinishamainkar6843]

Goa is blessed with the tastiest seafood ❤️ Proud to be a Goan 😊 🥰 Desai bhau doesn't look like he's 82 😀

[@ghungroogangatesh3549]

I first ate there in 1996. Amazing seafood thali….the lunch thali is so popular in Pangjim, you have to wait an hour before you get a seat…seafood thali used to cost Rs180….a steal in my book 👌👌👌✌🏾

[@madhura51]

I just love it...when you speak Marathi! 🙂it elaborates the taste of the food! :)

[@tubun78]

I visited this restaurant in 2005 along with my parents..When I asked the waiter about the menu, he brought a thali full of fresh fish...He said sir you choose the fish and we will prepare..It was a first time experience for me..This place is an absolute legend ..

[@mahendragunda1546]

You are multiple languages master , who can enjoy the food with sweet demo. Thanks. You are India.

[@RaghavPreetBros]

Been atleast 500 plus times to Ritz. With my dad, uncle, friends since childhood... authentic goan fish thali... M lucky to be one of the hungry customer for sea food at Ritz. Thank you Desai Saheb and his entire team 🙏🏼

[@Cortez2244]

I love the simplicity of Kripal. Enjoy Goa.

[@shivamyadav-vv4nb]

Please see chef ritika KZbin channel for food.....

[@ravip1849]

Suddenly he started speking Marathi . Kripal has lot of powers . Wherever he lands he start speaking native language . Marathi is the elder sister of Konkani .

[@rohitrane1900]

Desai sir's menu seems to reflect his Kshatriya Maratha/Konkan Maratha roots and cuisine from the Nova Conquistas( Goa ) and adjacent Karwar( Karnataka ) region. Just mentioning this here because Kripal sir asked him if it's Saraswat cuisine or Desai cuisine?

[@yogfull]

Long live the simple but great man & Ritz! Amazing food..makes me feel like packing my bags and being there right away. Loved the konkani marathi conversation 👌 Kripal sir you should make a proper marathi vlog, impressed with your hang of Marathi.

[@ambikaamolk]

Best Restaurant in Panjim Ritz Classic always. I visited this place during my honeymoon to Goa...... ❤️

[@sachinmoghe9162]

Must say you speak excellent marathi. Fish thali was tempting... Didn't know there were multiple Ritz's in panjim - all of them owned by one family.. Nice video...👏👏

[@sadashivbaliga5066]

Daad Desai sir and kripal both are hardcore foodies , from start till the end they were enjoying food. #happyeating.

[@maheshacharya3899]

Kripal sir tumchi marathi khup chan aahe .😊😊

[@k.maheshaa]

Liked the zeal and enthusiasm of Mr. Daad Desai. I think the Mangaluruian Meen Gassi is called Aamti in Goa & Konkan.

[@biswajitpanda9071]

Nice to see that the daad ji will go home and sit with his wife for lunch although he will not eat....He must love aunty ji very much #Couple Goals😃😃

[@DrB9]

Amazing.. remembering all my good memories of eating very good food over der..2008 to 2012...four years i was in Goa..this restaurant i will remember for my lifetime. It's very nostalgic.very dear to my heart.

[@rajeevajgaonkar4152]

I like the vigour and zest of daad when he is discussing food. Especially seafood. The cuisine seems of typical goan standards, veering closer to saraswat cuisine. I may have eaten here ages ago, because the locality seems very familiar. In today's goa, it's a struggle to find an honest eating place that offers good meals at a decent price. May daad's tribe grow and once again regain goa's reputation for good food and hospitality. Incidentally, your marathi is quite fluent Kripalji.

[@FoodLoversTV]

True, Rajeevji, Daad Desai's passion for what he does is inspiring.

[@Mrfreezmoments]

Dear Kripal sir, you taste everything irrespective of your own tastebuds. You find history behind every food. You communicate in local language. You respect every culture that you have been. You truely enjoy being food lover. You are are a true inspiration for every foody! Lots of love. . .

[@akshataskitchendotcom]

Awesome episode👌 Love kripals comand of over multiple languages. He is local to many states. That makes his videos enjoyable. Hope you reach 1 Million hearts soon🥳

[@harshal6206]

I visited the Ritz Classic back in 2008 . Loved it . Didn't know all this story back then . So thank you for this amazing vlog. Daad kaka...jinklay tumhi ! Cheers to life ..

[@gouthamsingh1595]

God bless both the couple owners of the Ritz food hotel in goa.loving pair, husband is very very lucky to have a supportive wife.

[@rathneshrattu]

there is no way on earth he looks 82.. astonished😮.. the thali looks fabulous and extremely reasonable for 200inr. cant wait to dig my hands into it next time i'm in Panjim

[@shashidharmg8802]

Just loved. .. It... Missing Goa

[@maheshraj3436]

I Love Goa places nothing else to enjoy.....

[@sagarparab3220]

Lovely episode. So many sweet old memories of Goa...

[@singhivan]

Hi from South Africa. Amazing video, with an amazing people, food, culture and of course a rich history. Keep up the good work both of you. If I ever visit Goa in my lifetime, I would certainly make it a point to visit the Ritz for a meal that looks delicious. Wonderful words of wisdom at the end of the video 🙏Take care.

[@udeshkalekar3627]

Thank you Kripal Sir you made my day showing this seafood that to especially Goan authentic dishes like kishmur, amattik etc...

[@jacifafernandes1418]

Love Ritz 😘 their fish Thali is amazing yes. But also most of what they serve 💕.

[@ramyanayak2781]

I have been in Goa for about 3 years now and never knew this is the original Ritz. I always thought it's the one in Patto. Thanks for this video!

[@swapnakulkarni2577]

Same here..even i thought it's the one in Patto

[@tanmaykulkarni42]

Best episode!!

[@Praveenkumar-wr6mg]

Perfect way of telling that food is an emotion ❤️😘....

[@rahulkulkarni5478]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ I m so loving this

[@sunnysshashidhar7682]

Kripal amazing presentation of this episode blended so well similar to the food prepared @ Ritz and being enjoyed by you and also Mr. Desai. amazing Konkani Goan food experience Happy Goan Fish Eating :-)

[@selfiefernandes9056]

I love watching u.........im happy ur come to my home land goa.......

[@venkatasai6]

Definitely We will visit this restaurant in our visit to Goa.

[@sanjaysalvi9062]

Just superb

[@chavan123bipin]

Simply classic experience of all classics.

[@maheshsawant3538]

Watched this episode after a month but loved it a lot. Going to Goa is like a pilgrimage for me once every year but since last two years because of covid was unable to go. I have seen this Hotel Ritz ample number of times but never went to eat there as we visit my sister in law and food is always had at home. Now that I have seen this episode will definitely visit this particular restaurant and will have their lunch. Kripal I just loved the way you spoke in marathi with Mr Desai. You really are a multi talented personality. God bless you and keep it up 👍🏻

[@prasadkulkarni8033]

Superb vlog! Have been there couple of times! Excellent food! 😋😋👌👌

[@indiansoldierwolf7638]

I just love seafood😍...definitely going to this place

[@jennv8807]

You are the most personable person this uncle really loved the food and talking to you

[@lalitamanthan7072]

Such great words at the end....

[@prakashpatil2949]

Once again as always lovely vlog Sir and the owner Mr. Desai is such humble person. And yes I had food 3 times at Ritz and it rocks 😍 😋

[@RealChristianTV]

Wow nothing like a goan fish thali😍

[@RS-qx6oy]

My husband stayed in Goa for 10 years and I too got married during that time and spent nearly an year there.We had our own flats.Very blissful place to be.I could not eat at Ritz as i wasn't eating fish then.Now I am just waiting for an opportunity to visit Ritz and taste their iconic fish curry rice.My husband swears by it and tells you can never find such a tasty fish curry anywhere in India as he travels regularly.👏👌😋

[@FoodLoversTV]

Thank you for sharing your memories of Goa. I hope you find an opportunity soon to visit and taste the delicious seafood on offer here, R S. Happy eating!

[@RS-qx6oy]

@@FoodLoversTV Thanks Kripalji for your valuable comment.I keep love watching your channel and the way you respect the food and the people who make is amazing.Lots of wishes to you and your team.I am from Namma Bengaluru 😊👏👍💐

[@Ponakalaranjit456]

@@RS-qx6oy Houda?Madam

[@artonmendes548]

Waiting for all the episodes anxiously 😀

[@pareenaymehrotra4372]

Such a sheer joy to see you truely enjoy the company and the food and celebrate the milestone and the journey of Mr. Desai and the ritz classic. Also the respect reciprocated was equally perceived by us all. Simply you are a treat to watch Kripala sirji!! 🙏

[@thepandit8747]

One of your best vlogs. Thoroughly enjoyed watching. What a great service you doing to this eatery. Respect 🫡

[@ravindrapatil8216]

Nice video Thanks sir

[@gustavoclovis7019]

The founder of the Cafe Ritz and Cafe Ritz Classic ,Dad bab Dessai,is a honest and sincere person, and always ready to help anyone who approaches him with his/her difficulties. That is the reason I always tell him that his chain of hotels is God’s gift. May The Lord bless him and his family.

[@arvind_hm]

One of my fav dinner spot.. shells is must try.. surely miss this place.. next time i will definitely visit this place

[@arunk3874]

Amazing!!!!

[@altiussolutions9352]

Desai uncle's love for his wife & Kripals love for food tasting, delightful insights & his story weaving ability is the stuff of legends!! Loved the episode with the warm reception to a hearty eating & soulful editing 😊👏👏👏👏👏😍👍💯👌❤️

[@kbdessai]

Ritz has been a typical Goan success story. Freedom fighter turned entrepreneur Rohidas (Dad) Desai started his venture and has today opened many branches.

[@chaatman5754]

That there is my foodie heaven, wow!

[@elainedlima6756]

We just love it at Ritz .

[@joethim]

The last few minutes of this video is Gold, talking about how to live a life 🙏

[@adhikaralasomashekar3503]

Delightful food ❤️❤️❤️

[@kale537]

Wow खूप सुंदर आहे video😘😘😘

[@vasanthkumarjayaraman6753]

I have tried Ritz. Excellent but simple sea food thali. Thanks Kripal for these memorable video.

[@FoodLoversTV]

My pleasure, Vasanth. 😊

[@myvoice5466]

its like homemade not very high on spice and fat.....

[@VigneshShenoyB]

Who was the ex- minister in the starting of the video ?

[@jagdishpattnaik8083]

Maza aa gaya

[@theboxinggyspy7480]

Sir is back with another awesome video! It feels great to watch your video after a long tired week. I feel like I had a good,delicious, full meal while watching your video. Matte sigona mundina video alli. Parat bhetuya. 🙏❤

[@FoodLoversTV]

nakki, sikkona! :-)

[@dilsai5021]

Amazing very testy goan food

[@abhishekgarude7763]

Wonderful episode. Very inspirational from Mr Daad Desai Sir and as usual very appealing from Kripal Sir.

[@erenaathaide9365]

My mouth waters when ur eating surely I will visit this Ritz Restaurant

[@sanjaygulavani5122]

As usual Kripalji, you have carved out one more heart touching & stomach filling excellent episode for food lovers. You not only eat with analysing the taste of the dish you eat, you go into recipe of it. Dissect its ingredients, and clarify how they help in getting the final toung watering taste. You also talk & mix up with the owner,shef, cook,waiter with due respect to them. Talking different languagees is your added quality. Keep it. Your Marathi is very sweet & I like it. You have given a new status, height to this food blogging which must have been started out as hobby or habit. You will be known as one of the pioneer personality of thi s extremely popular you tube show. Salute!!

[@FoodLoversTV]

You are very generous with your praise, Sanjay, I merely try to speak for the food and the experience as it speaks to me. Grateful for your kind words, I am happy you enjoyed the episode. Thank you.

[@rahulkhobragade331]

The expression after the 1st bite is priceless and shows how good must be the food is...

[@raj-khotmarathawarriorclan]

Dadd Desai 82 was shocked 😲 very few bloggers can have knowledge about foods

[@Rahmanfarha]

Ritz classic 💗❤️ best , i visit seldom but take delivery regularly.. 😊😊

[@RDCbandit]

Goan people are very sweet

[@FoodLoversTV]

true that, Rahul.

[@rahulkulkarni5478]

He is amazing

[@lokeshv5640]

Awesome preparation of fish items in Goa. I miss it.

[@Drshrutig]

Full of life and straight forward desai uncle and as he rightly says keep the mind occupied

[@anthonydsouza4011]

Great goan food...

[@harshpinto1]

Daad is fantastic.......

[@yogeshshelke5352]

मी पहिल्यांदा मराठी, हिंदी आणि इंग्रजी, कानडी भाषा बोलणारे you tubers बघितला अभिनंदन.....!

[@Dan-xx5jq]

This is very good with his show.

[@krishnadessai5961]

My favourite restaurant...

[@vmkbgm]

Excellent episode for Seafood lovers enjoyed kripal sir explanation Your marathi is too good

[@sagnikbhattacharya7597]

Ek number video banawla... Mi 5 warshe Goa war rahilo aani Ritz classic amchi favorite aahe. I live in Bangalore now but there's no place like Goa ♥️

[@FoodLoversTV]

Lei abhaari aani Khara saangithla, Sagnik, Cafe Ritz cha taste veglaa aahe.

[@lalwrites]

Oh my god Kripal sir, after watching your videos and having a genuine intrest in doing something like this, I really wish someday I could do something like what you do!! WOW, just wow!

[@veenas9154]

Sea food my favourite...

[@allyharsha2482]

Salivating while watching the episode n stoked as well. Goan by birth, that thali reminded me of all aromas emanating from our homes across Goa, especially the ooman, kismoor, iswan. Hope u get to try the mackerel kismoor as well someday (if u haven't already) Dil bhar aaya. The aromas, the tastes, the memories still lingering on my mind.

[@vishwajeetpatil1003]

Really appreciate your effort to speak in Marathi. Very well done

[@kazuya7970]

Loved the thali presentation. Come to Nagpur sir in winters by making some time.

[@saramusicvideos1609]

Sir i didn't knew you can speak such wonderful marathi. Like always your vlog is superb. Really appreciate the humble nature of Mr. Desai. Sir keep up the good work you are awesome

[@khushisomvanshi6682]

One like for Daat Desai... I just liked that uncle and his energy

[@nileshmane6476]

Excellent Video 👍👍👍

[@sadiqsheikh5812]

Very nice food and beautiful owner

[@mohitpatki888]

Kripal sir it's great ur showing our Gsb taste ....our god Mangesh n Mahalaxmi....me from dadar 🙏

[@zeeshanadhoni5031]

When ever I visit panji continuesly I visit Ritz cafe my both lunch and dinner in same place love the food value for money 😘😘

[@nirankartripathi]

It's an inspirational story of Ritz. Thankyou Kripal. Mr Desai has established a great institution.

[@alekmartin9999]

Excellent video