Goa by Hubba has just recently relocated to its present location at Tujo after being in Lorong Ceylon for a short while. Now Goa by Hubba is snugly tucked on the Mezzanine Floor of the elegant gastrobar Tujo, right on the bustling Jalan Pinang.
Goa by Hubba’s menu is crafted by none other than celebrity chef Sapna Anand. If you think that name sounds familiar, well, she’s the author of popular cookbook “Modern Indian Kitchen” and host of Asian Food Channel’s “Fast Indian Cooking with Sapna”. I first met Chef Sapna in 2015 in a cooking class at Le Cordon Bleu in Bandar Sunway. This soft-spoken Goa-born chef is the perfect collaborator as she’s also fondly known as the Queen of Spices. An alumni of Le Cordon Bleu, Chef Sapna’s love and passion for all things spicy is quite legendary. This passion is reflected in the lineup of dishes she curated in Goa by Hubba, as can be seen below…
Like any good Indian meal, papadum is served to start the ball rolling. Over at Goa by Hubba, the papadum takes on an elegantly smooth appearance – perfectly round crackers studded with nuts and beans, served with a tongue-tingling tangy salsa!
Papadum with Peanuts & Mung Dhal and Salsa (RM10)
Chowpatty Fire Roasted Corn is a popular street food item in India, usually sold along beaches. The version served in Goa by Hubba has a herbed cheese dip accompanying the golden corn – eat these hot and savour the tantalising salty cheesy flavours!
Chowpatty Fire Roasted Grilled Corn (RM16) – fire roasted corn served with chilli lime salt and herbed cheese dip
Soft pillowy steamed mantous are not exactly Indian but I like how these are used to showcase the tender spicy mutton floss, sandwiched inside the buns. Fried shallots and coriander leaves complete the taste tapestry of these addictive mantous. The vegetarian version is nice too, being more gentle on the palate.
Mutton Floss Mantou (RM26) Chinese steamed buns stuffed with slow cooked spiced mutton, fried shallots and coriander
Vegetarian Mantou (RM20) Chinese steamed buns served with spiced cauliflower, pepper, caramelised onions and coriander
The Goan Stuffed Squids are really good. These fresh springy squids are stuffed with an exquisite filling of minced prawns and house-made spice paste – perfect with white rice or just on their own. Other signature dishes like Butter Chicken and Beef Vindhaloo are must-order dishes here. Do order some Cranberry Rice to go with these – you won’t regret it.
Have the Stir-fried Bindhi as well. It’s a rather unique take – the okra are lightly battered, fried till crispy and cooked with chickpeas, dried chillies and spices. Great to eat as a vegetarian dish on its own too!
Served with a mild smoked fennel tomato sauce and a sprinkle of parmesan, the Grilled Cauliflower is quite a treat. Another appetising vegetarian item, it certainly appeals to vegans and even non-vegans.
Goan Stuffed Squids (RM28)
Butter Chicken (RM25) – grilled chicken thigh in mild curry sauce
Beef Vindhaloo (RM26) beef cooked in traditional Vindalho spices
The Kashmiri Lamb Chop is simply awesome, for lack of a better adjective. Marinated with a variety of spices, the lamb is perfectly grilled – tender and juicy and so flavoursome!
Glorious Lamb Chops!
Kashmiri Lamb Chop (RM95) – lamb rack grilled with spices served with mint chutney
Grilled Cauliflower with Smoked Sauce (RM28)
Cranberry Rice (RM8)
For desserts, we just zoomed in to their house-made Kulfi. We tried the Rose Kulfi, Coconut Kulfi and Candied Peanuts and can’t really decide which one’s the most favoured – they are unique in their own way.
Kerala Moon – an epic concoction of tequila, blackcurrant liqueur, blueberry puree, lemon juice, basil leaves, nutmeg
Goa by Hubba – a lovely place to chill-out (they have a good selection of creative cocktails) and to indulge in a sensory-filled modern Indian meal.
GOA by Hubba
9 Jalan Pinang
(Mezzanine Floor @ Tujo)
Kuala Lumpur
For reservations, call 017-786-7611