The Goan residents who once packed houses lining the streets of Marine Lines, have now shifted to distant suburbs. But a Pork Market, and two quaint eateries make sure you still get a whiff of Goa each time you walk around
The Goan residents who once packed houses lining the streets of Marine Lines, have now shifted to distant suburbs. But a Pork Market, and two quaint eateries make sure you still get a whiff of Goa each time you walk around
The bylanes of Marine Lines continue to bear a Goan character even though the local population has abandoned it for distant Vasai and Malad.
The odd aunty roaming the streets in a floral frock, and eateries more than half a century old make sure all hope's not lost.
This 80-year-old Goan eatery started off as a modest joint that served just tea, coffee and cold drinks, occasionally taking on party orders. It's a family business that's managed to survive by sticking to its roots. Co-partner Mrs S Vaz who has been at the helm for 16 years, says, when they opened shop, the concept of eating out was alien. "The only people who ate out were office goers. Now, we are visited by tourists, working professionals and of course, old-time regulars." The menu here is basic. We suggest you try the Goan Fish Curry Rice (Rs 35), Pork Chilly Fry (Rs 58), Stuffed Mackerels/ Bangda in Reichado Masala (Rs 45 a piece) and Fish Cutlets (Rs 9).
Riberio Building, First Dhobi Talao Lane.
Call: 22014252.
Time: 12 pm to 3 pm and 6 pm to 10 pm
Pork street
For a Slice of the freshest pork
Dukkar Galli, the narrow-as-chewing-gum lane gets its name from one of the oldest pork markets in Mumbai. "Goans love good pork, and while we've lost a lot of our customers to the suburbs, we still have cold storages in Malad and Borivali that purchase fresh pork from us," says Gene Gracious. Eateries around the area, and some of the surviving Catholic residents are regulars here.
SR Viegas Pork Shop No. 3, Marine Lines.
Time: 7 am to 8 pm
Perfect Confectioners
For mutton potato chops, fish cutlets
Two boards on either side of the entrance to this shop announce specials for the day, and all-time favourites. Perfect has stood tucked away in a bylane of Chandanwadi sinceu00a0 1950, a witness to the changes that have marked the area. Proprietor Tony D'Souza says the once all-Goan local population, most of them sailors, added character to the street. "They used to stay in rented accommodation called Khuds, away from their families who were settled in Goa. The area was popular due to its proximity to the Dockyard. But gradually, they shifted to far off suburbs like Malad, Borivali and Vasai," he laments. The shift has seen D'Souza alter his menu, innovating and introducing more variety to keep customers coming. They now haveu00a0 a mix of veg and non-veg snacks. But the Fish Cutlets (Rs 9), Mutton Potato Chops (Rs 8) and Pork Roasted (Rs 260 a kg) are still the hottest selling items.u00a0u00a0u00a0
Sethna Building, Shop No. 48, Chandanwadi, Marine Lines.
Call: 22058492.
Time: 8.30 am to 8.30 pm
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