SFReview
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Viva Goa
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As far as we know, there isn’t any other restaurant in the city specializing primarily in dishes from the state of Goa in western India. Rarity alone is one reason to head to this Marina spot. The other is their seafood dishes that are worth crossing town for. Exhibit A: the prawn xacuti. It’s a coconut-heavy Goan curry that’s complex and slightly sweet, and loaded with a generous helping of shrimp. Another must-order is the tandoori fish, which arrives sizzling on a platter and is flaky enough to cut with a spoon. Viva Goa is never too packed and there are plenty of tables available for walk-ins, which makes it perfect for last-minute dinners where we can also hear what our friends are saying from across the table.
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Food Rundown
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Prawn Xacuti
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Tandoori Fish
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Navrattan Korma
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