First review I’ve ever bothered to write because people need to know this! After passing by Meraki half a dozen times and mistaking it for nothing more than a cake and coffee place, we stopped here for a quick dessert (apple pie, delicious). That’s when we spied the menu board and were surprised with the choice of food, esp. the mains! So we came back - twice! Go here for lunch, you guys, because you will not be disappointed by the tasty comfort food on offer. We had the piri piri chicken, spaghetti & meatballs (available in pork and beef; we did pork 😍) za’atar roast beef (heaven), lamb (tasty AF), and pulled pork (best of all, but not pictured probably because it was being hastily devoured). The portions are perfectly sized, making it possible to try one (lol, jk - I meant at least one) of the impeccable desserts after. We had the mind-blowingly delicate profiteroles (generously infused with a custard filling) and creme brûlée and a couple of very original cakes (involving almond, french buttercream, lemon, and blueberry - should have paid more attention to the names but was busy wolfing it all down). The bill after all that plus a few iced teas (a delicious mint-citrus blend) was paltry. Now here’s the truly impressive part: all of this - the cooking, baking, plating, serving! - is single handedly managed by the owner, the talented Anisha Frietas. This is clearly a labour of love; her philosophy is that good food doesn’t have to be expensive at all. Little wonder that she has a loyal repeat client base! I know I’m going to be a regular. There are occasional menu changes, too, and you can keep up with what’s new through social media (@merakiartisan). So if you’re in Panjim and looking for lunch, don’t hesitate to make a stop :)