Member's Fave: Bombil restaurant, Panjim, Goa, May 2024

Hi guys, today I am off to Panjim with Maria and Jaya. Our channel member Abhishek ‘Abzee’ Bandekar has recommended that we try out Bombil restaurant. Now I want to be honest that in the past also Maria and I have gone to Bombil with Evelyn and Remy and we did not enjoy it very much. But since Abhishek has recommended it, we’re open to giving it a try. You never know, maybe it was just a bad day at the restaurant
Many of our viewers have been asking us since long to come to Bombil. So here we are on Campal, the riverside drive of Goa’s capital city Panjim, heading towards Kala Academy. Follow Campal till the Kala Academy and the Military Hospital. Turn left at the Kala Academy traffic light, and you will see Bombil on your left. The gaily painted restaurant is impossible to miss. If coming from inside Panjim along MG Road, turn right at Sant Inez circle towards Campal
Bombil Restaurant (open only for lunch)
Campal Bridge, opp. Military Hospital, Panaji, Goa 403001
Contact: 9823291413
Google Maps location: maps.app.goo.gl/ALh1WvpGDkBPW...
Costs we paid: Pork aad maas thali Rs 380, beef chilli thali Rs 360, veg thali Rs 240, mushroom cafreal Rs 260, kokum mojito Rs 220, pomegranate mojito Rs 240, pineapple mojito Rs 240, homemade bebinca with ice cream Rs 220
We reached just before 1, so it was easy to get a table. Soon, the lunch crowd will come and people will be waiting outside Bombil for a table
Jaya is very impressed with the gaily decor at Bombil
Here in Bombil, the menu is up on the wall for all to see. After seeing the pork and beef thalis on the menu, Maria and I will forget chicken cafreal and order these instead. And we’ll definitely try the home made bebinca
Maria’s going to have the (pork) aad maas (bone meat) thali (Rs 380). Lesley will have beef thali (Rs 360). Jaya’ll have the veg thali with white rice (Rs 240). We’ll try mushroom cafreal also
I’ll just repeat the order of yours, ma’am
One pork aad maas thali with Goan brown rice (Rs 380), beef thali with Goan brown rice (Rs 360), veg thali normal white rice (Rs 240), kokum mojito (Rs 220), pomegranate fresh mojito (Rs 240), pineapple fresh mojito (Rs 240) and mushroom cafreal (Rs 260)
The decor reminds one of a warm, cosy Italian taverna
Our lunch arrives very soon. Jaya’s Goan veg thali has sourac curry, dal, salad, rice, brinjal fodis, mango pickle, sweet lime pickle, garlic pickle, fruit custard, tambdi bhaji, tidkeo midkeo bhaji and vegetable soup. Maria’s pork aad maas thali has two kinds of fried fish, salad, pork aad maas, teesrio, fruit custard, soup, sweet lime pickle, garlic pickle, mango pickle and rice and bhendi bhaji. Lesley's beef thali also has prawn curry, then teesrio, fruit custard, sweet lime pickle, soup, mango pickle, garlic pickle, rice, mackerel parra (salt fish pickle), fried dried fish, salad, and on the side some beef chilli fry
The mushroom cafreal was surprisingly good. Beef chilly fry is very tasty. Aad maas is also very nice. The food is much better now compared to last time. Rice and curry is unlimited in the thali
Maria is very excited to see Bombil’s owner Joseph Dias in the kitchen. He is a well known zumba instructor from the north
While eating, we can hear the strains of a guitar. It’s Felix, our very talented neighbour from Colva, with Robert on the drum. Together they are called ‘The Rubber Band. Because they are flexible!
Call The Rubber Band Goa for your special events. Please support our enterprising Goan musicians
Call Felix on 7276077996 or Robert on 9226247138 to book them for your event
As we leave Bombil, people are waiting patiently for a table in the company of The Rubber Band
Folks, go to Bombil!
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[@lesleyingoa]

Costs we paid: Pork aad maas thali Rs 380, beef chilli thali Rs 360, veg thali Rs 240, mushroom cafreal Rs 260, kokum mojito Rs 220, pomegranate mojito Rs 240, pineapple mojito Rs 240, homemade bebinca with ice cream Rs 220

[@sankarde8516]

I've been faithfully following your videos for months now. What really impressed me is the sheer variety of well made dishes in marine food, pork and beef, offered at most🎉 of the restaurants in their very creative interiors, not to mention the pleasant hosts and their earnest serving staff; truly a gourmet's paradise. Can't wait to plan a trip sooner than later. Mucho gracias l..

[@lesleyingoa]

Glad you like them!

[@AbzeeB]

Thank you so very much for this visit. Gosh! I saw this video and was overjoyed that you visited Bombil. And then you go ahead and give me a shout out too... Can't tell you how touched I am. You all have been doing such a fabulous job exploring and revealing authentic Goan joints, keeping Goan cuisine alive... but then you go ahead and do something like this, and you keep Goan culture alive, one of hospitality, grace, companionship and just basic genuine warmth. Sorry for the effusive gushing. Thank you again for having taken the effort, and I'm glad the food was better this time around. Keep up the great work as always. And many thanks again from a grinning Mumbaikar whose heart remains in Goa. Dev bare karo

[@lesleyingoa]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I also spend a lot of time in Bombay. Almost every month in fact. Hope to see you in Goa sometime

[@MarcelinaCruz2000]

First to come... actually i wait for your videos Leslie n i truly appreciate your way of representing. The most amazing content creator amongst all. Love you n Maria alot. Because of your videos we too visited some of these places. Thank you so much. Love to see you someday

[@MarcelinaCruz2000]

Not representing (SORRY) but the way you speak

[@lesleyingoa]

Thank you so much!!

[@esperancafernandes3608]

THe 3 Goan Food Delicious. Angels. Jaya is exactly like my sister in law. But Im sure Jaya is much kinder and friendlier. I've noticed Lesley your the only one that don't shake your head from side to side. I wish I was there.

[@AbzeeB]

Thank you so very much for your visit to Bombil. The gesture and effort itself is so heartwarming. Truly touched

[@lesleyingoa]

Thanks so much for your support and encouragement. And for the tip about Bombil. We had good fun

[@anamariasendralobo1663]

The most amazing beautiful woman’s of Goa showing authentic Goan restaurants with delicious true Goan mouth watering recipes I really enjoy and appreciate the amazing way you represent the videos you guys are awesome……Viva Goa….

[@lesleyingoa]

Thank you, so nice of you

[@jameskrell4392]

I like the look of this place and the food looks good, we wait eagerly for your video’s to come out.

[@lesleyingoa]

Thank you so much

[@globalbiz3563]

I have watched all your videos. I just love your lovely warm group of friends. It brings so much joy to see you all! Love Love love ❤️

[@lesleyingoa]

Thank you so much!

[@globalbiz3563]

@@lesleyingoa Dear Leslie, we wanna meet you sometime in Goa. How to do that?

[@lesleyingoa]

Hi, thanks for your comment. We get too many requests to meet so we meet only with the third level members of our channel once in 6 months

[@globalbiz3563]

@@lesleyingoa Oh! What's that third level?

[@lesleyingoa]

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[@minoohelen4177]

Love to watch your videos... your information about the destination and food 👌

[@lesleyingoa]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@qutubmail]

🎉🎉🎉your all videos interesting...and informative...good job...Congratulations...

[@lesleyingoa]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@vikimittal2150]

Amazing 😊..... nice to see you all chilled out .... almost feels like am with my friends .... how amazing it would be 😅 to spend a lovely evening with you and your friends over a lovely meal , ... am sure it'll be a riot. 😅😊😊

[@lesleyingoa]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Dale34]

Hi Lesley maria and Jaya nice to see youll enjoy the food at bombil looks fantastic on my list of my places to try good goan food in Goa I'm definitely going to drop by in October here thank you for showing us more authentic goan small business and goan food.

[@lesleyingoa]

Thank you so much for your kind words

[@kudla2london]

I like the name ‘The Rubber Band’ because they are flexible, it is such a Indian joke :) Enjoyed the video and thanks for sharing

[@lesleyingoa]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@saviodias8136]

Thanks leslie for your prompt reply, appreciate your food vlogs, keep ut up.

[@lesleyingoa]

Thank you, I will

[@lucyfernandesavertano5473]

NICEEE, MISSED VIOLA ,AND MARIA'S DAUGHTER😃

[@santosh1691]

Good morning lesley ... Great place to have lunch looks really delicious and yummy..

[@lesleyingoa]

It really is!

[@lavinadcosta3405]

Nice video 👍 Since you all said the food is very good especially the veg thali,beef chilli fry and pork aad mass.Will surely have lunch at Bomil when we are in Goa 😊

[@lesleyingoa]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@sampadadeshpande6306]

We jus went there few days back... Had butter garlic crab and chonak rechado masala... The freshest chonak I have ever had in my life.... Pls do try next time

[@harjindersinghlotey3784]

Good binge at Bombil 👍🏽

[@babitadd2593]

Lesley Edwin here,u,viola n maria ull enjoying a lot n my mouth watering bombil fry, have a good time all d rime ull out for lunch

[@ravindrapatil8216]

Nice video.very very happy to see this video Thanks madam

[@lesleyingoa]

You are most welcome

[@supriyachristy8362]

Been waiting for your next video 😊

[@lesleyingoa]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@supriyachristy8362]

Yes I did. I enjoy all your videos Lesley. You'll guys are fun to watch 😊

[@mariabraganza8308]

Hi Lesley, I love your vlogs compared to most food vlogs and wanted to recommend my sister’s restaurant in Moira but I know you guys are in South Goa. I hope you manage to make a trip. She makes amazing cocktails

[@mariabraganza8308]

It’s called ‘7 short 1 long’

[@drkaustubguptey]

Really thankful to you for showing real Goa in terms of culture through food. Most of the food places are overhyped what we see on Instagram. My relatives used to stay in goa and it was my summer holiday destination.

[@lesleyingoa]

Thank you. Please keep visiting Goa

[@maheshsawant3538]

Yes you guys are indeed very lucky to be in Goa, we Mumbaikars can only dream of coming to Goa for a vacation whenever possible and the amount of places you guys have been showing us it will take an eternity to visit all these iconic places and taste their food. But I am sure when I will be coming to Goa this November I will try to visit at least two places suggested by you guys. Carry on eating and showing us the wonders of Goaaa. I enjoy watching all your episodes. My best wishes to all of you

[@lesleyingoa]

Thank you so much for your kind words. We appreciate the encouragement. God bless you

[@sheetalnaik884]

I just love your voice Lesley aunty. 😊😊 n u deeply enjoy the food

[@lesleyingoa]

Thank you so much

[@NevilleMendonca-iy6pu]

Hi Lesley Hi Maria and the other gang members Just like Vasco da Gama discovered the route to India we too discovered your channel by ‘chance’ thanks to my 15 yr old son. 😊 and now it’s become a ritual to watch it. Call us ‘fanatics’ not fans 🤓. Love the simplicity and ‘sushegad’ way of your presentation and of course your subtle mischievous sarcasm at times. We live in Bombay but our heart s are in Goa where we try to go often without any reason at times. In April we tried Ramesh R&B, Mistur Kudd, Kuttikar’s, . Coming in May to try some more of your recommendations. Hoping to meet you some time ; may be at some restaurant while relishing the Fish Thali 🍽️ love.. neville/priscilla/syden

[@lesleyingoa]

Hi Neville, sure let’s have a meal together! Thank you for your kind words. I also come to Bombay very often. I was there in April and it was super hot

[@Bookomania23]

Hi les, thanks for visiting Bombil on one of our recommendation... I see u guys cherished the food 😊😊. Les we saw the glimpse of your house in one of the mother Mary vlog.. we want to see it more.... will you make a vlog giving your house tour...😊 thanks Agnel n Gemma from Mumbai

[@lesleyingoa]

Hi I cannot show my house because Goa is a small place and my house and village are very recognisable. Next strangers will start landing up here. One person already found out and came. Thanks for understanding

[@gemmadsouza6942]

Hi Lesley, thank you so much for responding. Totally understand your concern. We have our relatives who also live in Benaulim. In one of your videos, where you covered the Colva church feast, they were there. But we ❤️ your videos, me and my husband. Thanks for keeping it real !!!

[@nirmaladcruz9954]

Good morning excellent video keep going am from Karnataka hubli.❤❤❤❤u all .

[@lesleyingoa]

Thanks a lot. I pass through Hubli when I drive to see my parents in Bangalore. Very nice place. Lovely Dharwad peda

[@edwardfernandes6166]

Menu Display is unique food is also tempting. But Beef item in India Goa being Pakistani was surprising for me. Good vvlog Blessings from me. Love from Karachi Pakistan

[@ravindrapatil8216]

Nice video Thanks, madam.

[@amolvivalkar]

Have nice Day U & Mariya Mam, Jaya Mam🌹🙏🍫

[@lesleyingoa]

Thank you! Have a nice day

[@premaasadukkala1891]

Hello Leslie and Team... Based on your review, we visited this place... We waited for 45 minutes to get a place to dine... But it was worth the wait! We had King Fish Thali and Prawns Thali and both were absolutely delicious 😋😋😋. The piping hot curry and brown rice was so very delicious... The fish was very fresh... Thanks to you and your team for this recommendation 😍😍. Keep up the good work 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@lesleyingoa]

Wow you are really patient to wait for 45 minutes! Glad you enjoyed

[@Mr_whoisme]

Lesley ma'm plz visit xeldem hill view restaurant n try tandoori chkn... N fried fishes❣️🙌 best one

[@mimigodinho1546]

Wow im coming soon to goa.

[@saviodias8136]

Hi Leslie, thanks for keeping us updated on your vlog, the standard of food at Blue heaven, bhatkar thali has gone down, fish was bad, and the mud pots which they serve was not cleaned, portion of crabs was too small, for the pricing of Rs 400, kindly convey the inconveniece cause to the management.

[@lesleyingoa]

Hi Savio, many viewers have complained about the food at Blue Heaven so clearly something is wrong there. We have removed that video now

[@michaelmawlong]

Hi Lesley!! The vibe in Bombil looks good, though a bit cramped. But that's ok!! Since you went back to Bombil despite a not so good experience, I am daring to repeat a recommendation of mine I had made quite some time back. Octima at Cavelossim. And I'm talking bout the Goan food. Admaas, squid in many ways (particularly the stuffed squid), tiger and jumbo prawns grilled in Rechead masala and others...I absolutely cannot comment on the vegetarian options, just as a warning to Jaya😄😄 Here in Shillong we eat a lot of smoked pork and I had suggested using smoked pork (as an option) for some of the dishes like Vindalho as I am positive it will taste brilliant. I promised the son of the owner (Mazzine) that I would bring some for him to try the next time I am in Goa. Let's hope I can go back there. My better half and son are absolutely certain they want to go back. Be warned though, the service is slow and that suited us as we were in no hurry. I'l be very honest, I'm somewhat scared to make a recommendation in case it does not work out, taste wise for all of you. But anyway, I did it and cheers!!

[@lesleyingoa]

Hi Michael, yes Bombil does look cramped when you enter but once you're seated, it's quite comfortable. I will definitely visit Octima in Cavelossim this week. Because we are keen to find a good, authentic goan place there. Most of the places are tourist traps. Nothing to be scared! We'll give our honest opinion about the food. And we don't mind slow service. Good food is cooked slowly. In fact, sometimes it's a bit doubtful when restaurants serve something like fried fish super fast Watch out for Octima video coming soon

[@michaelmawlong]

@@lesleyingoa Sorry for the late reply, I have been really busy. Looking forward to the review👍👍

[@Mr1alisher]

Liked your videos. can you suggest Any place in North Goa where a Fish thali with mainly ( any of the three prawns , pomfret or Rawas) around ₹350 per person budget. God bless you.

[@lesleyingoa]

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[@jowellagomes5659]

I commented so many times 😅to try out KOKUM CURRY PANJIM

[@candy9133]

Lesleyingoa : you must must try traveller inn in carmona fatrade they serve the most amazing prawn/fish curry rice

[@rohitverma7440]

Nice videos , 😋

[@lesleyingoa]

Thanks 😋

[@anandvolvoikar1217]

I tried to visit this restaurant but due to parking and rush inside we went other but definitely visit this restaurant

[@lesleyingoa]

Hi Anand. I always go at 12.30 to any place for the same reason. Parking and no waiting

[@maheshdhaimode441]

Mushroom🍄🍄🍄 Cafreal was good 👍👍👍

[@shreekantkhapane3557]

Lucky to.live in goa.❤

[@abhijitdesai1195]

I went to Bombil restaurent 2, 3 times and and everytime it was crowded

[@amolvivalkar]

Good Afternoon Mam🌹🙏🍫

[@lesleyingoa]

Hello 😊

[@paramitahaldar8866]

Pork sausage pulao is the best here

[@lesleyingoa]

Next time! It’s Roma’s favourite dish

[@AshvekaV]

Try out Rukmini Cafe at ponda for the best breakfast ever Behind Almeida High School Ponda Goa

[@user-mj6qr1yo1p]

Mam plz try Ankita in warkhand pernem

[@jasonsenator]

Cheers Lesley

[@lesleyingoa]

Thanks very much for your support and encouragement

[@prashanthkini1423]

Can you please suggest some good sea food places in Benaulim where local's prefer...

[@lesleyingoa]

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[@ndy2116]

Bombil is not the one i really prefer for as authentic GOAN.. The very best GOAN food for lunch is George near Panaji church.. Ritzs. Near Hindu pharmacy Ghodino, Anand. Vinanti..and one in Campal to Miranar way, I forgot the name and in Bambolim Gopal

[@1india707]

GOOD MORNING LESLEY AUNTY HOW R U & UR COMPANY , Y U TRY OUT MY COUSIN RESTAURANT CALL LA FAMILIA IN KERI SATTARI NORTH GOA FROM PANJIM ITS 30 KILOMETRES ,JUST TRY OUT PLS

[@neilfernandes5899]

Hi Lesley ma'am. Visit Joe's River Cove restraunt in cavelossim.

[@neilfernandes5899]

Next video

[@prakashhaldankar4237]

Hi please visit Dhananjay in Calangute One of the best fish thali 😊

[@lesleyingoa]

Hi we already tried to go there but there was no place to park. Also people in the area were quite aggressive if we tried to park

[@prakashhaldankar4237]

@@lesleyingoa yes narrow road but try on scooter this is hidden gem. Whenever I visit Goa , we try this fish thali ❤️

[@hirafernandez3776]

Long story short,it's closed now.

[@LizaFernandes-is3vi]

If it is a Bombil restaurant, where are the Bombils, Bombay ducks

[@rhealobo6279]

y dont u use vlog mic Lesley ma'am??

[@lesleyingoa]

Yes I am going to get. We started this channel just for fun but now we have to get more professional

[@santosh1691]

One more suggestion You can visit goan spice as well which is in agassaim...served with really good fish thali

[@worldofflavia]

Very TRUE....tasty

[@lesleyingoa]

Sure thing, Santosh. It is already on our list. Next week we’ll go to Antique Mardol

[@user-ur2lb8zw1n]

My name is janet joseph frm kolkatta

[@deepee8944]

Average place

[@mimigodinho1546]

I tried pork . It was not real taste