Mustard Cafe Goa

Mustard Cafe Goa Mustard Cafe - Carefully curated heirloom recipes that state their legacies on a plate! At Mustard, we learnt from the lessons life was serving.

Mustard's journey is now nearly 9 years old in Goa, with a stint in Bombay before the pandemic. If a cookbook were to be written for 2020, its flavour would surely be adversity. In that year, even the unseasoned have been forced to adapt and learn to cook new recipes for life with it. We moved from our iconic location in Sangolda to a larger space in Anjuna that would allow us to serve up a multi-

brand retail experience to savour along with the much-loved flavours at the restaurant. But the pandemic had other plans. The lockdown and its impact on hospitality is well documented and that is what forced us to take some heart-breaking decisions. But cooking is as much about abundance as it is about ingenuity. Not one to sit back and mope, our team put on their thinking toques, raided our larder of recipes, and decided to reinvent ourselves in a format that is new, yet familiar – the Café. Mustard Café was born of the patient love of our loyalists and the understanding that, like the produce we so gratefully work with, fortunes also are sometimes subject to seasonality and that however long and harsh the summer might be, it is always, always followed by the revival of the rain. Perched as we are next to one of Goa’s iconic regional cuisine restaurants, drives home the importance of showcasing culinary heritage, which is why our menu has new entrants that capture the culture of a café while also showcasing our classics that put Mustard firmly on maps and minds. We take great pleasure in still standing strong after 9 years in Goa, and in our new avatar as the Mustard Cafe for 3 years now..

22/04/2026

There is a certain magic in the moment the doors finally open at noon. The tables are set, the playlist is dialed into a soft French rhythm, and the kitchen is ready to bring our "gourmet food for everyday living" to life. Lunch at Mustard starts with a clean slate and a room bathed in that soft, natural daylight that does true justice to the textures on your plate.

You might begin with the aromatic, herb-flecked Parsley butter prawns that capture the elegance of a French bistro, or perhaps find comfort in the velvety, regal Shahi begun bhaja, a dish that carries the soulful warmth of Bengali heritage in every bite. And for those seeking a familiar favorite with a gourmet edge, our burgers are prepared with the simple belief that the product should always speak for itself. It’s an unhurried midday pause where every texture is highlighted by the soft, natural light of the cafe.

We’ve saved a seat for you. Whether you’re here for a long, anecdotal conversation or a quiet moment of culinary discovery, our doors are open and the kitchen is ready. Come in, find your favorite corner, and let us share a story with you.

📍Above The Village Bistro, Arpora – Goa
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☎️Reservations: +91 77700 10915

More details: linktr.ee/mustardcafegoa

🕗Dine with us daily from 12 pm to 11 pm

Kolkata-style Biryani available for takeaway & home delivery only

🛵Order on Swiggy & Zomato from 12 pm to 11 pm.



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Our Chicken Kathi Roll is more than just a quick bite; it is a tribute to the bright, punchy flavors of a Bengali househ...
20/04/2026

Our Chicken Kathi Roll is more than just a quick bite; it is a tribute to the bright, punchy flavors of a Bengali household. We’ve taken inspiration from the classic lebu lonka murgi (lemon-chili chicken), marinating tender pieces of chicken in a vibrant blend of fresh coriander and sharp green chilies.

The finish? A generous squeeze of citrus to balance the heat, creating a profile that is as zesty as it is comforting.

At Mustard, we believe every dish should come with a story and a purpose. By bringing the soulful heat of Bengal to the relaxed rhythms of Arpora, we continue our mission of providing gourmet food for everyday living. It’s simple, sophisticated, and distinctly Mustard.

Have you tried our take on this Kolkata icon yet?

📍Above The Village Bistro, Arpora – Goa
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wv89kb2QpjW2663M7

☎️Reservations: +91 77700 10915

More details: linktr.ee/mustardcafegoa

🕗Dine with us daily from 12 pm to 11 pm

Kolkata-style Biryani available for takeaway & home delivery only

🛵Order on Swiggy & Zomato from 12 pm to 11 pm.



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16/04/2026

In the refined world of Bengali vegetarianism, the Paneer Paturi is not just a substitute for fish but a masterclass in texture.

While the fish version is celebrated for its flake, our Paneer Paturi focuses on the art of 'Chhena', fresh, artisanal curd cheese. In the historic kitchens of Bengal, particularly within the aristocratic households of North Kolkata, vegetarian dishes were often crafted with more complexity than their meat counterparts to ensure they remained the highlight of the meal.

The secret lies in the 'Posto' or poppy seed paste. While our Bhetki Paturi leans into the sharp pungency of mustard, the Paneer version includes a generous measure of poppy seeds to create a mellow, creamy base that complements the richness of the cheese.

At Mustard, we prepare this in the traditional 'Kola Pata' (banana leaf), which acts as a natural pressure cooker. This method is remarkably similar to the French 'en papillote' technique, where the ingredient is steamed in its own juices to preserve every ounce of flavor.

Wrapped in Arpora’s quiet greenery, this dish is a tribute to the 'Niramish' (vegetarian)heritage of the East, served with a touch of French precision.

Have you noticed how the scent of the scorched leaf changes the flavor of the mustard?

📍Above The Village Bistro, Arpora – Goa
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wv89kb2QpjW2663M7

☎️Reservations: +91 77700 10915

More details: linktr.ee/mustardcafegoa

🕗Dine with us daily from 12 pm to 11 pm

Kolkata-style Biryani available for takeaway & home delivery only

🛵Order on Swiggy & Zomato from 12 pm to 11 pm.



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The soul of Mustard Cafe isn’t found in the copper pans or the vintage decor, it’s held in the hands of the people who w...
13/04/2026

The soul of Mustard Cafe isn’t found in the copper pans or the vintage decor, it’s held in the hands of the people who welcome you.

In Bengali culture, a Pranam is more than a greeting; it is an acknowledgement of the spirit within the guest. At Mustard Cafe, we marry this ancestral warmth with the disciplined grace of a French bistro.

Whether it’s the Chef’s precision, the Server’s intuition, or the Manager’s watchful eye, our team stands together to ensure your time with us feels unhurried and deeply cared for. As we sit on the eve of Poila Boishakh, we look forward to welcoming you into our home in Arpora.

Come for the food, stay for the feeling. 🌿✨

📍 Above The Village Bistro, Arpora – Goa
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wv89kb2QpjW2663M7

📞 Reservations: +91 77700 10915

🌐 More details: linktr.ee/mustardcafegoa

🍽 Dine with us daily from 12 pm to 11 pm

🍛 Kolkata-style Biryani available for takeaway & home delivery only

🚚 Order on Swiggy & Zomato from 12 pm to 11 pm.



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09/04/2026

In our kitchen, "alchemy" isn't about blending things until they lose their identity. It’s the magic of coexistence.

On one side of the pass, you’ll find the sharp, unapologetic bite of mustard seeds being ground for our Bhetki Paturi. It’s pungent, soulful, and wrapped in a banana leaf that scents the air with a deep, green nostalgia.

Right next to it, the atmosphere shifts. There is the measured, golden warmth of yellow mustar; milder, sunnier, ready to be whisked into a sauce for our hand-rolled Pasta. Here, the alchemy lies in the precision of a French reduction or the buttery, shortcrust snap of a Chocolate Tart.

We take the same ingredient, the mustard and let it speak two different languages.

Our Banana Blossom Cutlets (the labor-intensive Mochar Chop) remain a tribute to Bengali patience and heritage.

Our French dishes remain a tribute to bistro technique.

No fusion, no compromise. Just two worlds, two different types of mustard, and one very busy kitchen.

Are you in the mood for the sharp, steamed intensity of the Paturi, or the delicate, buttery comfort of our Pasta? Both are waiting for you.

📍 Above The Village Bistro, Arpora – Goa
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wv89kb2QpjW2663M7

📞 Reservations: +91 77700 10915

🌐 More details: linktr.ee/mustardcafegoa

🍽 Dine with us daily from 12 pm to 11 pm

🍛 Kolkata-style Biryani available for takeaway & home delivery only

🚚 Order on Swiggy & Zomato from 12 pm to 11 pm.


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A Sunday in Arpora always carries a certain rhythm, but today feels particularly harmonious. As the morning light filter...
05/04/2026

A Sunday in Arpora always carries a certain rhythm, but today feels particularly harmonious. As the morning light filters through the trees, we are celebrating the season of renewal with a palette of colors that mirror the spirit of the day.

In the spirit of a fresh start, we’re looking to the garden. Our Avocado, Quinoa, and Tomato salad is a study in balance and texture - featuring four varieties of tomatoes seasoned with cherry vinegar and extra virgin olive oil, resting atop a bed of chilled quinoa and creamy avocado. It is bright, disciplined, and quintessentially spring.

Whether you are gathered with family or seeking a quiet moment of reflection over brunch, we wish you a peaceful and delicious Easter.

📍 Above The Village Bistro, Arpora – Goa
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wv89kb2QpjW2663M7

📞 Reservations: +91 77700 10915

🌐 More details: linktr.ee/mustardcafegoa

🍽 Dine with us daily from 12 pm to 11 pm

🍛 Kolkata-style Biryani available for takeaway & home delivery only

🚚 Order on Swiggy & Zomato from 12 pm to 11 pm.



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31/03/2026

Vegetable sandwiches are often relegated to the background, a simple choice for a quick bite. At Mustard, we believe even the simplest fare deserves a narrative.

Enter the Robiola Grilled Veg Sandwich. We’ve elevated the humble garden vegetable with a "schmear" of Robiola, an Italian cream cheese that defines silkiness. When it meets the heat of perfectly charred zucchini and bell peppers, it transforms into something truly indulgent.

Pair it with our cold coffee as the afternoon sun settles over Arpora. It’s a rhythmic, textural experience designed to cater to all the senses. Because here, gourmet food is for everyday living.

Which texture is your favorite: the crunch of the sourdough or the ooze of the Robiola?

Available all day at Mustard, Goa.

📍 Above The Village Bistro, Arpora – Goa
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wv89kb2QpjW2663M7

📞 Reservations: +91 77700 10915

🌐 More details: linktr.ee/mustardcafegoa

🍽 Dine with us daily from 12 pm to 11 pm

🍛 Kolkata-style Biryani available for takeaway & home delivery only

🚚 Order on Swiggy & Zomato from 12 pm to 11 pm.



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The art of the reveal is a central ritual at Mustard.There is an old culinary wisdom in Bengal that says the best things...
27/03/2026

The art of the reveal is a central ritual at Mustard.

There is an old culinary wisdom in Bengal that says the best things are those we have to wait for. In the ancestral kitchens of undivided Bengal, the ‘Paturi’ named after the pata (leaf) that cradles it, was a lesson in patience. It wasn't just a recipe; it was a way for the cook to protect the delicate Bhetki from the direct flame, allowing it to bathe in its own juices and the sharp embrace of stone-ground mustard.

When this parcel arrives at your table at Mustard Cafe in Arpora, it is a silent invitation to pause. As you untie the thread, the experience begins before the first bite. The steam carries the pungent warmth of mustard oil and the scorched, earthy fragrance of the leaf, a scent that has lingered in our heritage for generations. This is what we mean by unpretentious, honest food, where the ingredients are allowed to speak in their own original voice.

In the height of the Goan summer, the Bhetki Paturi offers a surprising lightness. The banana leaf acts as a cooling vessel, keeping the fish moist and tender even as the afternoon sun warms the gardens of Arpora.

It is a slow-cooked secret that rewards the patient diner. We invite you to experience it in the quiet, cultured corners of our café.

📍 Above The Village Bistro, Arpora – Goa
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wv89kb2QpjW2663M7

📞 Reservations: +91 77700 10915

🌐 More details: linktr.ee/mustardcafegoa

🍽 Dine with us daily from 12 pm to 11 pm

🍛 Kolkata-style Biryani available for takeaway & home delivery only

🚚 Order on Swiggy & Zomato from 12 pm to 11 pm.


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22/03/2026

Did you know that in the traditional households of Bengal, a cook’s true skill wasn’t judged by their fish curry, but by their Mocha?

To serve a Mochar Chop is to respect a history of incredible resourcefulness. This dish was perfected in an era where "zero-waste" wasn't a trend, it was a way of life. It’s a testament to the Bengali spirit that looked at a discarded, tough purple blossom and saw the potential for a gourmet masterpiece.

But the secret lies in the matchstick.

The tepal (the tiny, woody internal stalk) is the enemy of a good Mochar Chop. In the old courtyards of Calcutta, grandmothers would sit for hours, teaching the younger generation the patience required to remove every single one. If even one "matchstick" remained, the dish lost its soul.

At Mustard, we don't take shortcuts because you can't "fast-track" heritage. Our chefs spend their mornings in a rhythmic ritual of peeling, cleaning, and mincing until that earthy, "meaty" texture is just right, tempered with ginger and the warmth of roasted cumin.

When you hear that first "crunch" of the crust and taste the steaming, spiced interior, you aren't just eating a snack. You are tasting a century of patience and the quiet dignity of the Bengali kitchen.

In a world of fast food, we’re choosing to stay unhurried. Come find us in the Arpora, North Goa for a taste of pure, traditional Bengal. 🕰️☕

📍 Above The Village Bistro, Arpora – Goa
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wv89kb2QpjW2663M7

📞 Reservations: +91 77700 10915

🌐 More details: linktr.ee/mustardcafegoa

🍽 Dine with us daily from 12 pm to 11 pm

🍛 Kolkata-style Biryani available for takeaway & home delivery only

🚚 Order on Swiggy & Zomato from 12 pm to 11 pm.



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As the sun dips below the Arpora treeline, the energy at Mustard shifts. The bright, breezy daylight of the afternoon ma...
16/03/2026

As the sun dips below the Arpora treeline, the energy at Mustard shifts. The bright, breezy daylight of the afternoon matures into an amber-hued, intimate glow, where our first-floor sanctuary truly comes into its own. 🍷✨

This is the hour for our Signature Rosé Penne.

Under the warm, soft illumination of our interiors—where deep forest greens meet earthy mustard tones—the dish takes on a new character. The velvet-pink sauce, a delicate French-inspired reduction of Provence Rosé, glows in the candlelight. Paired with a chilled glass of the same blush-hued wine, it is a study in monochromatic elegance and technical finesse.

In the quiet, residential rhythm of North Goa, this is where "Two Cuisines, One Table" feels most at home. It is unpretentious, honest food served in a space that invites you to lose track of time. Whether you’re winding down a day or beginning an evening, let the transition be as smooth as the wine in your glass.

The shadows lengthen, the lights dim, and the table is yours. 🌿🍝

📍 Above The Village Bistro, Arpora – Goa
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wv89kb2QpjW2663M7

📞 Reservations: +91 77700 10915

🌐 More details: linktr.ee/mustardcafegoa

🍽 Dine with us daily from 12 pm to 11 pm

🍛 Kolkata-style Biryani available for takeaway & home delivery only

🚚 Order on Swiggy & Zomato from 12 pm to 11 pm.



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14/03/2026

There is a sound that every Bengali heart knows by heart. The soft, rhythmic rustle of a banana leaf being prepared for the flame. 🌿🔥

Mustard Café is a sanctuary where we honor these unhurried traditions. Our Fish Paturi is a tribute to the heritage kitchens of Bengal, where the word "Paturi" (derived from pata, meaning leaf) signifies an ancient technique of slow-steaming. It is a process of patience, where the leaf is first charred to become a supple, smoky vessel that guards the delicate flavors within.

In our kitchen in Arpora, we keep this classic unpretentious and honest. A fresh Bhetki fillet is swathed in a pungent yellow mustard marinade, topped with a single slit green chili, and tied with precision. The result is a sensory revelation when the leaf unfurls, the steam carries the soulful essence of a Kolkata classic directly to your table in North Goa.

📍 Above The Village Bistro, Arpora – Goa
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wv89kb2QpjW2663M7

📞 Reservations: +91 77700 10915

🌐 More details: linktr.ee/mustardcafegoa

🍽 Dine with us daily from 12 pm to 11 pm

🍛 Kolkata-style Biryani available for takeaway & home delivery only

🚚 Order on Swiggy & Zomato from 12 pm to 11 pm.


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At Mustard, our space is designed as an elevated sanctuary. A retreat where the vibrant energy of Arpora softens into an...
11/03/2026

At Mustard, our space is designed as an elevated sanctuary. A retreat where the vibrant energy of Arpora softens into an unhurried hum. The interiors are a curated dialogue between two worlds: the soul-stirring warmth of a Bengali heritage home and the chic, understated elegance of a French bistro.
Bathed in a palette of deep forest greens, earthy mustard tones, and warm ivory, the atmosphere is a study in texture and light. From this vantage point, the dappled sunlight filtered through the trees creates a sophisticated yet soulful backdrop for gourmet food. It is a place that invites you to rise above the everyday, linger over a glass of wine, and rediscover the beauty of unpretentious, honest design.
Come up and find your favorite corner. The air is clearer, and the pace is just right. 🥂
📍 Above The Village Bistro, Arpora – Goa
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wv89kb2QpjW2663M7
📞 Reservations: +91 77700 10915
🌐 More details: linktr.ee/mustardcafegoa
🍽 Dine with us daily from 12 pm to 11 pm
🍛 Kolkata-style Biryani available for takeaway & home delivery only
🚚 Order on Swiggy & Zomato from 12 pm to 11 pm.

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Address

Orchard Villas, Porba Vaddo, Calangute/Arpora Road
Arpora
403516

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

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+917770010915

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