The short answer
The Red Ginger: what visitors should know first
Go if you want a change from Goan seafood, with a menu of Thai, Japanese and Chinese dishes and a calmer, decorated setting. Vegetarian options are narrower than the main menu, so check what is suitable before you sit.
Useful facts
The Red Ginger facts at a glance
- Location
- 4th Ward, Colva, a short walk from the beach
- Dining style
- Sit-down restaurant, indoor and outdoor
- Price signal
- Mid to upper; listings suggest roughly ₹1,200-₹2,100 for two
- Signature order
- Try: soup, dumplings, sushi (check the current menu)
- Good for
- Groups with mixed tastes, a change from seafood
Why it matters
Why The Red Ginger is worth your time
In a place where almost every menu leads with seafood, a good pan-Asian restaurant does a practical job. It lets a group with mixed tastes eat together, offers some lighter, less oil-heavy options and gives older travellers a break from heavy masala dishes. For a long stay at Colva, that variety can matter by the third day.
It also shows how much Colva has changed from a retreat and fishing village to an international holiday spot. Restaurants like this serve the many domestic and international visitors who come for several days and want choice beyond the beach-shack menu.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Thai, Japanese and Chinese in one menu
A broad pan-Asian list lets a mixed group order together.
- 02
Indoor and outdoor seating
Choose a cool indoor table or an evening seat outside.
- 03
A short walk from the beach
Easy to combine with a sunset walk.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Treat it as the meal you have when you want something different from fish curry rice. Local listings and Gomantak Times describe it as a pan-Asian restaurant with a mix of Thai, Japanese and Chinese dishes, a chic indoor and outdoor setting and decorative touches such as Buddha statues. Soups, dumplings and sushi are the usual picks in reviews, but menus change, so ask what the kitchen does best.
If anyone in your group does not eat fish or meat, ask early about the vegetarian options, since some dishes use fish sauce. Portions have been described as small for the price, so order a few dishes to share and add rice or noodles rather than relying on one main each.
It is a short walk from the beach, which makes it a good evening option after the sun goes down. Ask for a table away from speakers if the restaurant is hosting live music, which it has done on some Sundays.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Reserve for dinner in high season
- Ask about vegetarian dishes that avoid fish sauce
- Order to share; portions can be small
- Check opening hours with the restaurant
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 4th Ward, Colva, a short walk from Colva Beach
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Lunch or an early dinner; evenings are busier
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Seating is a mix of indoor and outdoor tables on level ground, so it is usually easy for older guests. Parking is reported to be limited, so expect to walk or take an auto. Music nights can be loud, so ask about the evening schedule if you want quiet.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-ins are usually possible at lunch, but reserve for dinner in the high season. Check opening hours and the current menu with the restaurant before you go; they can change.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Seating is a mix of indoor and outdoor tables on level ground, so it is usually easy for older guests. Parking is reported to be limited, so expect to walk or take an auto. Music nights can be loud, so ask about the evening schedule if you want quiet.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is The Red Ginger vegetarian-friendly?
It has vegetarian options, but some dishes use fish sauce. Tell the staff your needs when you order.
Is it near the beach?
Yes. Listings place it in Colva's 4th Ward, a short walk from the beach.
Does it have live music?
Gomantak Times reported live music on some Sunday evenings. Ask the restaurant about the current schedule.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
