GALAXY RESTAURANT
OFFERS AN EXOTIC TASTE OF GOA 
WITH A HINT OF EAST EUROPEAN & SOUTH EAST ASIAN CULINARY DELITE
By Muriel Lucas.

This quaint and cosy Restaurant, easy to find location, is situated at 5004 Timberlea Blvd.,at the corner of Eglinton & Tomken, in Mississauga, Ontario.

Owners, Yvette and Edwin DaCosta, immigrated to Canada from Nairobi, East Africa, way back in 1989 and presently reside in Scarborough, Ontario. Edwin worked for the Provincial Government for 20 years as an Assistant Accountant, until retirement. New to the Restaurant scene, and with a lifelong dream of one day owning a traditional family Restaurant, which delivers an exotic taste of Goa, with a combination of East European and South East Asian delites, finally came to pass, when they proudly celebrated their opening night in November 1999, with about 48 people in attendance, with an array of exotic dishes, that satisfied everyone’s palates.
 

The Galaxy features a bright atmosphere with a T.V. display featuring live international soccer games, while you wine and dine. Their premises are available for private functions for up to 50 people comfortably. Catering is also available for all occasions at affordable prices. One can also enjoy full bar facilities, and a variety of appetizers for starters. 

Their mission is to bring the great tasting rich authentic culinary delites, to the greater community at large, like their freshly cooked,, sea food specials, i.e. Fish Curry Goa Style, or pan fried plain or Masala fish,& Ambot Tik, and the mouthwatering shrimp or crab curry to name a few, to Sorpatel and Goa Sausages. Not forgetting the delectable non-vegetarian and veggie specials from the South East Asian menu, like, the famous vindaloo to tandoori Chicken, to Veggie Biryani or channa Masala to say the least!, Their delectable desserts range from Bibica to Rasmalai, to chilled Faloodas or Ice Cream – Pistachio/Mango flavour. 

When asked, why did they choose to open a restaurant in the West end, Edwin attested that, the majority of our Goan Community live in the West, mainly Mississauga Ontario.

Well, there you have it folks, If you are in the mood for some delicious Goan Culinary delights, with a fast, friendly service and a warm welcoming ambience, then stop by the Galaxy and bring along your family and friends, or you may just want to enjoy an intimate dinner for two, then the Galaxy is the place for you to be, while witnessing the type of service that you expect. . 

They are waiting to welcome you to enjoy their friendly environment and good service and meals at very affordable prices. At the Galaxy, one is not treated as a customer, but as a guest, as their philosophy of providing the best for you, as they offer upscale freshly made dishes, in a unique atmosphere with a fast and friendly service concept, stands true
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They are open Tuesdays to Friday from 11 am to 9 pm and Saturday & Sunday 12 to 9 pm. Mondays closed. Check out their website to view more of their lunchtime and evening specials at 
www.galaxyrestaurant.ca.