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Anar, a Middle Eastern restaurant has opened in the vibrant Anjuna region of Goa. Anar, a charming restaurant with strong and fragrant Iranian and international flavors, was co-founded by Anant Kataria, Siddharth Manchanda, Roshni Kapoor, and Divyansh Kapoor, reported Restaurant India.In.
With unique brass accents and adorable murals of Middle Eastern warrior cats painted by Arun Sharma, the interiors of Anar are simple yet opulent. In addition to co-founding Anar, Anant works as an architect at AKA Designs who has designed the restaurant.
Roshni, Co-Founder, Anar shares, “Anar is a food forward restaurant, where we are trying to balance serving this cuisine in Goa without making it gimmicky. The intention was to retain the grandeur and richness of the food and region but present it in a sit-down, fun family style, fine dining experience. The food is the star of your experience, presented on handpicked brass serve ware in a breezy paddy view seating. The namesake fruit, showing up subtly as visual cues- a garnish, on small vases on the tables, on hand painted Anar on the signature eponymous cocktail glass”.
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“I’ve always enjoyed picking a niche and delivering something unique—whether it’s Mexican at Miss Margarita, sandwiches at Big Fat Sandwich, or speakeasies at 1240. With Anar, we’re bringing the royal, hearty flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine, perfect for a long lunch or dinner where every dish in our menu lets you savour the richness and depth of the region. Our focus is on consistency—giving our guests a remarkable experience every single time. At Anar, the name itself symbolizes abundance, vitality, and connection, much like the pomegranate, which is the jewel of the Middle East,” commented Anant Kataria, Co-Founder, Anar.
With its excellent view of the Anjuna fields, the restaurant maintains a breezy atmosphere while fusing Goan casualness with Middle Eastern elements. Head Chef Rishabh Law leads the kitchen. A highlight is the assortment of kebabs, which includes the vegetarian Jubn Sish Kebab & Kabab Chaap, the Persian Kabab Koobideh, and the Joojeh Kabab & Turkish Adana Kabab. Each mouthwatering dish is carefully accompanied by traditional sides like Shirazi salad and homemade pickles.
The Mashrub cocktail menu complements the food with a mix of Middle Eastern flavors. Signature drinks like Anār (gin, pomegranate molasses, sweet vermouth), Zalabia Walk (tequila, grapefruit za’atar shrub), and Yalla Harrisa (tequila, mezcal, harissa) are made using local and regional ingredients.
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