Darvish - Vagator

7 of us had gone to Darvish on a friend’s recommendation. We have eaten Persian food earlier in the Middle East and Turkey, and found the quality outstanding. We ordered Koobideh Kebab (beef lamb mince),Joojeh Kebab (chicken), Mahiche (Lamb Shank), and Mirza Ghasemi. Beef Prawn pickle was also ordered and this dish in from North East India where the owner’s wife is from, and it was excellent. I would recommend this place any day to a person who is a foodie.

Epic food. Specially for meat lovers. Tried the Naga beef pickle, koobideh and joojeh kebabs. The meat was cooked perfectly and the portion size was more than enough for one person. Very happy to have discovered this place. Definetly on my list for the next visit.

Among the picturesque beaches of Goa, Vagator is one of the unique one's which attracts the locals as well as tourists. @darvishgoa is a small and quaint restaurant that lies in a quiet lane of Vagator! It is attractively designed with some beautiful artwork, and is quite special as it has chefs hailing from Iran and Nagaland! It serves a variety of delicacies which include authentic kebabs, spanish and middle eastern cuisine and speciality cocktails. What's really worth mentioning here is that the herbs and barberries used in a variety of their dishes are specially procured from Iran to ensure the authentic taste and flavour. Apart from the regular displayed menu, it has a special menu everyday to cater to the different varieties of food. They have an amazing special fire dance performance which leaves all the guests spell bound! In the frame: 1. Zareshk Polo Ba Murgh (Chicken Saute Stew) : Zareshk stands for Barberries, Polo for Rice and Murgh for Chicken! Cooked with saffron, tomato and served with Barberry saffron Basmati rice! 2. Hummus Plate: This is an authentic Mediterranean hummus plate with chickpeas, virgin olive oil and paprika served with fresh pita bread! 3. Kebab Koobideh : Skewers of perfectly grilled lamb mince served with grilled tomato and salad. You can have it with saffron basmati rice or Iranian bread! 4. Persian Herbal Tea: Refreshing mug of authentic hot tea made from 12 herbs! 5. Mojito: The perfect blend of lemon juice and mint really complemented the food! . . The hosts were warm and welcoming, and were very happy to show us around! . . If you are in Vagator then do head to @darvishgoa for some amazing authentic middle eastern cuisine that is sure to keep you wanting for more!

Words fall short for the kind of food they serve here. It's absolutely amazing how delicious their food is. Love the steak and kebabs here have been here multiple times but never have they ever disappointed us in the taste. It's just a must visit restaurant if you are around.

Food was good. Very friendly and hospitable owner Mr Hussain from Iran.