Ancient Grains to Clarified Cocktails—SFX’s Menu is a Taste of What’s Next

Against the cinematic backdrop of the Arabian Sea and the historic ramparts of the lower bastion of Fort Aguada, SFX redefines the art of coastal lounging with the launch of its visionary new menu.

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Designed for the conscious modern traveller who is a globe trotter, the menu goes beyond aesthetics and indulgence—it is a bold statement of culinary sustainability, regional innovation, and interactive hospitality.

“The new SFX menu champions culinary sustainability and regional innovation, with a refined focus on locally sourced ingredients, low-carbon techniques, and interactive formats. It avoids trends like foraged or meat-washed elements, instead embracing clarified cocktails, DIY plating, and ingredient transparency,” said Ms. Megha Bhatia, General Manager, Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa, Goa with a strong background in Food and Beverage. “The overarching concept reflects a lifestyle cuisine ethos—Keto, Vegan, Zero Carb, and forgotten grains—rooted in ancient cooking methods and modern reinterpretation. Lactose Fermentation and Culture, Moss & Sea Cooking—all play a role in our storytelling.”

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Food that Tells a Story

At the heart of the menu are hero dishes that blur the lines between research, nostalgia, and indulgence. Crack N Wild Mushroom is a textured bar snack showcasing an umami symphony of wild mushrooms, crafted using forgotten grains and cooked using ancient methods such as coal roasting and stone grinding. It exemplifies the resort’s shift toward ingredient-first gastronomy, where taste and technique take precedence over plating gimmicks. The Tempura Wasabi Prawn Mango – DIY Wrap invites diners into the process, offering a tactile and flavour-packed experience that pairs tropical sweetness with ocean crispness. Guests are encouraged to build their own bites, blending elements at their own pace and palate—a nod to customization as luxury and Research & Developmental Cuisine 2029 – The Future. These dishes are not just plated—they’re performed, offering insight into traditional Goan methods as well as contemporary fermentation, culturing, and sea-based cooking.

Cocktails with a Conscience

The beverage menu continues this thoughtfulness with two standout beverage innovations that reflect the terroir, while keeping carbon footprints low. The signature drink - The Musk, is a high concept drink using muskmelon clarified through freezing techniques. Infused with 72 gin botanicals, it is a drink built on lactose fermentation and culture—resulting in a complex, sustainable beverage with earthy depth and lingering finish. This beverage reflect the overarching SFX approach—flavour-driven, low-waste, and deeply connected to place.

A New Chapter in Goa’s Culinary Narrative

As Taj Fort Aguada continues to evolve as a flagship in Goa’s luxury hospitality landscape, the new SFX menu is more than a refresh—it’s a manifesto. One that invites guests to experience not just what is served, but how and why. It speaks to the traveller who values wellness, climate responsibility, and above all, authentic taste. With every bite and sip, the new SFX menu is a gentle yet confident whisper from the future: luxurious, rooted, and remarkably ahead of its time.