Terry's Restaurant in Betim Goa | Food | Know your city

It?s said that the fun dining and drinking in Goa happens North of the Mandovi. One visit to Terry?s in Betim and Revati Upadhya is their newest convert.

Any true-blooded Goan will tell you that all the fun to be had lies across the Mandovi. The hip and happening nightclubs, the choicest restaurants and the best foodie finds are in the belt that hosts the influx of tourists for half the year. But what about those of us who don?t want to trudge twenty kilometres or more, northwards, just for a good time with music, food, and drink?

The truth is, you don?t really have to go all the way up to the corners of Goa that are brimming with tourists. As we happily discovered, sometimes the fun is just a hop, skip and a splash away. For those of you living or holidaying in Panjim, Terry?s is a must-visit. Located in the village of Betim, this inconspicuous restaurant is best known for its steaks, sizzlers and continental fare. Along with some fresh draught beer (and a selection of other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages), you can head here for an evening by the wharf, overlooking the glistening lights of Panjim in the distance.

We kept it simple with our drinks, choosing to cool off on a summer evening with a chilled Tuborg Tower that is a tall contraption designed to sit on your table and keep your beer chilled, while you use a nifty tap to pour yourself a mug and keep topping it up as you go. For Rs 400, this tower is good for at least five mugs. Starters included Bacon-wrapped sausages ? aptly called Choplater (Rs 180), which were recommended by our waiter. Delicious bits of peppered sausages enveloped in crispy bacon strips, fried to a crisp ? a fitting companion with our amber drink.

Photograph courtesy: ?Suraj Rivonkar

The good thing about Terry?s is that the menu caters to a wide selection of cuisines, with continental as its mainstay. Also on the menu are North Indian, Goan, Italian pastas and bakes, and a few Chinese rice, noodles and gravy options. It?s not often that multi-cuisine restaurants can flaunt promising options like French Onion Soup and Thai salads, so we tried a Chicken Thai Salad (Rs 170) instead, veering away from the Goan staples of fried fish and prawns, for a change.

Onward to the main course, we picked the simple Southern Fried Chicken (Rs 280) ? chicken breast stuffed with cheese and crumb-fried to a golden crisp. This is served with generous portions of saut?ed vegetables and the creamiest mashed potatoes.

In a happy coincidence, the live musical act for the evening played some classic rock, as we sipped on our beer and dug into the chicken drenched in pepper sauce. Live acts, karaoke and theme nights ensure you will have your feet tapping, a song on your lips and a swing in your step right through the night. But if you?re there just for the food and drink, choose the outdoor seating to kick back and enjoy the evening with nothing but the sound of the river lapping by and the intermittent ferry lolling along, to keep you company.

If you?re looking for an all-day dining option with family, a pleasant place to catch a drink with friends, or a cheery hideaway for your Friday night date, pick Terry?s. Lets sweeten the deal with the fact that you can have a great time without burning a mighty hole in your pocket.

Must try: Southern Style Chicken, Thai Chicken Salad

Meal for two: Rs 1000 + taxes (inclusive of drinks)

Source: http://know.burrp.com/food-dining/terrys-restaurant-in-betim-goa/51250

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