Samhen - Colva

We visited this year with friends who had never been to Samhen before (or Goa) & we all had fabulous food. We got them to try the combination rice as we had that for the first time last year & they too thought it was great.Unfortunately when we went Majorda was having one of its 3 "Dry Days", a ridiculous rule set by the Government/Council because of the forthcoming election, so we had diet Pepsi, which was fine. Normally we would have had Kingfisher beers or gin, which is served in small carafes,( fantastic value.) & tonics.This small restaurant was busy considering the restrictions in place, with music & alcohol, where other restaurants were completely empty on those days.Can certainly recommend!

We have always had a great meal at Samhen until this year and we had the worse food we've ever been served. It was such a shock and speaking to others they too had similar experiences. However we were to that things were back to normal so we tried again and had a lovely meal.

I have to say that of all the places in Majorda, this has to be the worst of the lot! Unhygienic and bad food, inexperienced waitstaff and a rowdy proprietor, unless you happen to be a western tourist off course, in which case they would bend over backwards to lick your behind. Probably why it's empty most of the time. Definitely wouldn't dine here or recommend this place to anyone. Try Pentagon restaurant which is a 5 minute walk down the road and much more better.

Most people walk past this place but don't..... the food here is some of the best you will get in majorda for the best price. We loved the tandoori chicken to start and the the vegetarian curries were fantastic. Akbar and the other staff are very friendly and provide a great service.You may want some mozzie spray for the toilet though!!

Friday evening 4th November and we paid our first visit of this holiday to this resturant. It is a locals resturant, but popular with some tourists. Visually it is not everyone's choice, however get past that and enjoy good quality food with very friendly staff.A dish of crispy chicken, huge portion of veg fried noodles and a cheese garlic naan  bread and a couple of beers cost RS520 roughly £6. The naan bread is the best in the area.It is also popular for an end of evening drink, a good meeting place for a cheap nightcap.We will certainly be back, more than once, good tasty food, friendly staff and very cheap.