Viva Goa Cuisine

Sooo good and they also have homemade ice cream 🍨 chikoo and falooda flavors are A+

Viva Goa is such a hidden gem in the Houston area. They specialize and are serving up dishes that are not so common to find in Indian restaurants in the US. It was a pleasure to dine here and the food was great. We tried the Beef Croquettes, Bombay Duck Fry, Chicken Xacuti and Pork Sorpotel. Everything was so delicious. A must visit to try Goan food if you are in the area!

Crystal Gomes

This is a long overdue review about an incredible restaurant worth visiting if you’re in Houston. My family and I were visiting Houston for a two day work trip. I happened to stumble upon Viva Goa while stuck in traffic and told my husband about it when I got to the hotel. Being Goan, he thought we should check it out. And we did. The food was absolutely delectable and so reasonable. It felt like a Goan grandmothers cooking made with so much love. We absolutely loved every dish that we tried and would give this place a 10/10 rating. We loved it so much that we came the following night for dinner and the afternoon before our departure. And finally we took tons of food in our cooler back home that we absolutely devoured in the days to come. We cant wait to visit Houston again and you best believe we will be eating here everyday. Viva Viva Goa team. You guys rock. Mog asu 💕

Meenal Vadke

Loved having authentic Goan good after so long. If possible go for dinners vs lunch as they have more goan food options then. I really wanted sorpotel so even though they were not serving, they gave me frozen packed sorpotel. Really liked to have that option!

S R

Wonderful Goan food. The fish fry is excellent. I don’t know any other place that serves Bombay Duck (a fish not duck). Every dish we had was excellent.

Aashutosh Hawaldar

If you’re in Houston and looking to try something truly unique, Viva Goa is the perfect spot for authentic Goan cuisine. Most Indian restaurants in the US serve either North Indian or South Indian food. Goan food is incredibly rare, and Viva Goa stands out as a one-of-a-kind gem. The flavors and dishes here are exactly like what you’d find in Goa itself. The expertise of the chef Johnny, and he hails from Goa, shines through all the food at this place. Every dish we tried was amazing. Rawa fried prawns and bombay duck, fried kingfish, goat xacuti and my favorite pork sorpatel were all to die for. The focus on traditional Goan flavors is what makes Viva Goa so special. There’s another Goan-inspired restaurant in Houston, Da Gama, which offers a more fusion take on the cuisine but and at a much higher price point. While Da Gama has its appeal, Viva Goa delivers a more traditional and authentic experience that’s hard to find, making it a clear winner if you’re craving true Goan food. The service was friendly and efficient, making the entire experience even better. For anyone in Houston who wants to explore this rare and flavorful cuisine, Viva Goa is a must-visit. You won’t be disappointed!

Jordan “Spencer” Montgomery

Quaint restaurant that conveniently stays open late. The food was delicious and the service was friendly. I love late night food so I will return next time I'm in town.

gilroy fernandes

Really good place for Indian food from the state of Goa, where Portuguese influence has created a cuisine very different from the rest of India. Family run joint, small but decent bar with a decent offering of core brands. Good food, good pricing.

TeX Hollis

So lucky to find this place on my way home. Like finding the one ring haphazardly while fishing in the shire. I have been on a 10 year quest to find the biryani worthy of the sword of Gondor. They have whole spices, just chew through the cardamom and you will sense the neutrino showers and the cosmic beta particles. The goan fish curry is an incredible treat for your olfactory bulb. The staff are your long lost cousins and very gracious. Please try, I don’t be triflin about biryani yall.

Viviana C

Sooo good and they also have homemade ice cream 🍨 chikoo and falooda flavors are A+

Radai Hernandez

The food was flavorful and delicious. I am so glad I have an Indian restaurant near me. People you need to come and try some delicious Goan dishes. Btw I love their beef samosa and mango ice cream.

Sucheta Dabholkar

The best Goan / kokani ( west coast Indian ) seafood , I have tasted outside India! A must visit for all seafood lovers, y’all. We drove one hour one way … it was so much worth !!! Will go again soon!!! Must try rawa fried fish/ shell fish. Fish curry is heavenly❤️👌🏻! The owner , Mr. Mendez , snd the chef being Goan have done 💯 % Justice to the Goan cuisine and we the seafood foodies are thankful to them for the same. The service is absolutely top notch! Parveen is prompt, knowledgeable and very courteous towards customers’ questions and requests! It’s ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Quality seafood and service !!!👌🏻👍 Viva Goa!!!

Melissa D'Mello

Viva Goa is such a hidden gem in the Houston area. They specialize and are serving up dishes that are not so common to find in Indian restaurants in the US. It was a pleasure to dine here and the food was great. We tried the Beef Croquettes, Bombay Duck Fry, Chicken Xacuti and Pork Sorpotel. Everything was so delicious. A must visit to try Goan food if you are in the area!

Brandon Romero

The food was excellent. Very flavorful and large potion sizes. Don’t let the location discourage you. It’s clean and comfortable.

A Hidden Treasure of Authentic Indo-Goan Cuisine. This place truly serves the most flavorful and Satisfying Goan food! On my first visit, I ordered my all-time favorite dishes – Goan Beef Chilli Fry, Mackerel Rechado Fry, and Pork Sorpotel served with white rice – and I instantly fell in love. The flavors reminded me of home, and now it has become my go-to takeout spot. The staff is warm, welcoming, and very friendly, which makes the experience even better. A must-visit restaurant for Goans, meat lovers, and anyone who appreciates traditional Food. The latest offerings are Spicy Chicken Wings 🔥& Beef Cutlets which are super delicious as well. Every Bite feels like a Food Fiesta.

This place was certainly not on our list to try and we almost missed out this gem of a place! Plan was to eat at a different place and thankfully the place was over crowded and in our search for another good joint we ended up here. The food here was just amazing. We had shrimp fried rice, shrimp curry king fish fry and butter chicken for our kid. even the butter chicken was simply delicious and our son who can be the pickiest of eaters was raving. if we visit houston again, we will be visiting again. too bad they dont have a branch where we live. :( this is a must visit restaurant..

We happened to visit Houston and stopped by at Viva Goa on the recommendation of my cousin. The unostentatious looking place beside a gas station, doesn't appear to look like much until you step inside and see the lovely murals of Goa on the wall. We were there at lunch time when they have a more limited menu. But the freshly prepared fish cutlets and mutton xacuti transported us back to the food our grandmothers made back in Goa. The mutton was as tender as could be. We wiped the curry down with fresh, soft chapatis. Unfortunately, we were in town for a wedding or else would have come back for dinner. A couple of families we mentioned the place to, did stop for dinner the next day and raved about the authentic and delicious food. And talk about value for money!! We just might have to visit Houston if only for the food!!

Delicious, not many Indian food options in this side of town, this is very good and will scratch the itch. The samosas appear to be homemade and different than the typical in a good way as well. The only complaint is rice doesn't come with the curry and has to be ordered separate, otherwise very good!

Very authentic Goan food. Their butter chicken is one of the best we have tasted. Kingfish fry and Goan ship curry were delicious.

I found this gem a while back on maps and finally had the opportunity to try it. My family and I are Konkans from Karnataka and we loved everything we ordered that we forgot to take pictures. For food we got Beef tongue green curry, Hakka noodles, Goan ambot tik pomfret, Pork Aad Maas, Chapati, and a mango dessert with fruit. We ordered to-go and everything we ordered was in the bag. We hope to come in person next time so we can try more of the menu that reminds us of the flavors of home ❤️

GANESH GOPALAN

This place was certainly not on our list to try and we almost missed out this gem of a place! Plan was to eat at a different place and thankfully the place was over crowded and in our search for another good joint we ended up here. The food here was just amazing. We had shrimp fried rice, shrimp curry king fish fry and butter chicken for our kid. even the butter chicken was simply delicious and our son who can be the pickiest of eaters was raving. if we visit houston again, we will be visiting again. too bad they dont have a branch where we live. :( this is a must visit restaurant..

Asha T

Very authentic Goan food. Their butter chicken is one of the best we have tasted. Kingfish fry and Goan ship curry were delicious.

David A

Delicious, not many Indian food options in this side of town, this is very good and will scratch the itch. The samosas appear to be homemade and different than the typical in a good way as well. The only complaint is rice doesn't come with the curry and has to be ordered separate, otherwise very good!

Sherylann Phillips

We happened to visit Houston and stopped by at Viva Goa on the recommendation of my cousin. The unostentatious looking place beside a gas station, doesn't appear to look like much until you step inside and see the lovely murals of Goa on the wall. We were there at lunch time when they have a more limited menu. But the freshly prepared fish cutlets and mutton xacuti transported us back to the food our grandmothers made back in Goa. The mutton was as tender as could be. We wiped the curry down with fresh, soft chapatis. Unfortunately, we were in town for a wedding or else would have come back for dinner. A couple of families we mentioned the place to, did stop for dinner the next day and raved about the authentic and delicious food. And talk about value for money!! We just might have to visit Houston if only for the food!!

Glima Gonsalves

A Hidden Treasure of Authentic Indo-Goan Cuisine. This place truly serves the most flavorful and Satisfying Goan food! On my first visit, I ordered my all-time favorite dishes – Goan Beef Chilli Fry, Mackerel Rechado Fry, and Pork Sorpotel served with white rice – and I instantly fell in love. The flavors reminded me of home, and now it has become my go-to takeout spot. The staff is warm, welcoming, and very friendly, which makes the experience even better. A must-visit restaurant for Goans, meat lovers, and anyone who appreciates traditional Food. The latest offerings are Spicy Chicken Wings 🔥& Beef Cutlets which are super delicious as well. Every Bite feels like a Food Fiesta.

It’s a dive, a little Goan restaurant the locals appear to love. Family run, food was fresh. Chapatis amazing. I had the shrimp curry, spicy 🌶️ but nice. Authentic chai, i just wish Styrofoam can be completely banned! One has to look past the decor- it’s all functional. Food is good. 👍 A place to stop by if in the area.

Nasim Bell (The Tea Lady)

It’s a dive, a little Goan restaurant the locals appear to love. Family run, food was fresh. Chapatis amazing. I had the shrimp curry, spicy 🌶️ but nice. Authentic chai, i just wish Styrofoam can be completely banned! One has to look past the decor- it’s all functional. Food is good. 👍 A place to stop by if in the area.

Gradcjd

Restaurant is located by a gas station. Area is not so great. But food is good, especially Goan delicacies like Chicken Xacuti, fish fry etc. Biryani is also good. The restaurant has plenty of seating.

We were really excited to visit Viva Goa because their menu features so many dishes we love and miss from back home in India. They offer a great variety, and we tried a few standout items. The mackerel fish curry was good, with fresh-tasting fish and well-balanced flavors. We were especially eager to try the bombil fish fry, as it’s rare to find bombil here. Unfortunately, the fish wasn’t fresh, which was disappointing. The pork sorpotel was another dish I was looking forward to, but it had an unpleasant smell that made it difficult to eat. On the bright side, the fish fingers were absolutely delicious! We ordered them for our toddler, and they were incredibly fresh—the fish practically melted in our mouths. If there’s one dish we’d highly recommend, it would be this one. The staff and owners were warm, welcoming, and a pleasure to talk to. Despite some hits and misses, we will definitely be visiting again to try more dishes!

Jessica Fernandes

We were really excited to visit Viva Goa because their menu features so many dishes we love and miss from back home in India. They offer a great variety, and we tried a few standout items. The mackerel fish curry was good, with fresh-tasting fish and well-balanced flavors. We were especially eager to try the bombil fish fry, as it’s rare to find bombil here. Unfortunately, the fish wasn’t fresh, which was disappointing. The pork sorpotel was another dish I was looking forward to, but it had an unpleasant smell that made it difficult to eat. On the bright side, the fish fingers were absolutely delicious! We ordered them for our toddler, and they were incredibly fresh—the fish practically melted in our mouths. If there’s one dish we’d highly recommend, it would be this one. The staff and owners were warm, welcoming, and a pleasure to talk to. Despite some hits and misses, we will definitely be visiting again to try more dishes!