You’re in Goa. You’re vegetarian. And you’re tired of fried rice.

Here’s the thing about vegetarian food in North Goa, it’s either the afterthought or the “safe choice.” Somewhere between the usual paneer tikka and a sad salad, it feels like the real flavours of Goa just don’t reach the vegetarian table.

At Palms n Sands, we decided to flip that script. Because when you’re dining by the sea — waves in the background, a breeze that’s doing all the right things — you deserve more than a fallback meal.

Here, the view is solid. The veg menu? Even better.

Where the Starters Don’t Feel Like a Side Note

Most good stories at our tables start with a few “light bites.” The kind that aren’t supposed to steal the spotlight — but they do anyway.

Cheesy jalapeño balls, crisp on the outside and molten on the inside, tend to vanish before the drinks arrive. Masala cashews, warm and spiced just right, are technically a bar snack but emotionally addictive. Add in honey chilli potato, cheese garlic bread, or a plate of wok-tossed baby corn and lotus stem, and suddenly it’s no longer a starter course — it’s the whole mood. It’s also when you realise you’ve just stumbled onto some of the best veg Goan food in Goa, and you haven’t even hit the mains yet.

When Goan Classics Go Full Veg

This is where things shift. You expect mushroom tikka or paratha. You don’t expect Goan mushroom xacuti that’s rich, slow-cooked, and unapologetically local — made exactly how it should be. Or a vegetable vindaloo with deep spice and heat, balanced out by a creamy vegetable caldin.

But here, you get them all. Because we didn’t create vegetarian versions as alternatives. We built them as the main act.

Pair any of them with saffron and cashew nut rice or masala rice, and you’ve got a plate that proves the best veg Goan food in Goa isn’t about compromise. It’s about confidence.

Comfort, Cravings, and a Good View

Not every meal has to be bold and brash. Some days call for easygoing comfort.

That’s where our crunchy paneer burger or the aloo tikki burger come in — casual, satisfying, and surprisingly filling. If you’re leaning toward something mellow, the white sauce pasta and vegetable au gratin offer just the right creamy balance, without tipping into heavy.

And yes, we do salads too — but not the kind you forget tomorrow. Think fresh, crisp, and flavour-forward just the kind that pairs perfectly with the best vegetarian food in North Goa.

Dessert Is a Decision You Won’t Regret

By the time dessert rolls around, nobody really wants to stop.

Bebinca with vanilla ice cream is a non-negotiable for anyone chasing Goan flavours. The strawberry panacotta is for the light-hearted sweet tooths. And for those who don’t mess around, there’s Mississippi Mud, chocolate fudge, or just a classic scoop of vanilla to end on the right note.

This Is the Kind of Vegetarian Food in North Goa You Talk About Later

Whether you’re vegetarian by choice, by chance, or just for this trip, we promise: this is the kind of place that makes you feel like you made the right call.

We’re not here to reinvent the cuisine. We’re here to make sure vegetarian food in North Goa actually tastes like Goa — flavourful, thoughtful, and worth a second round.

And here’s the best part — what you’ve just read is only a handful of what’s on offer. Our full vegetarian spread is wide, diverse and honestly, kind of addictive. View the full menu.

So next time you find yourself near the coast of Candolim North Goa, hungry and hoping for something better, come by. The view’s waiting. So is the food.

And if you ask us what to order — we’ll probably say, “All of it.”