As the story goes, the Portuguese nobleman Vasco da Gama (1460-1524) sailed from Lisbon in 1497 on a mission to reach India and open a sea route from Europe to the East. After sailing down the western coast of Africa and rounding the Cape of Good Hope, his expedition made numerous stops in Africa before reaching the trading post of Calicut, India, in May 1498. Vasco s our beautiful restaurant overlooking the Gulf coast, promises to trace back the route once discovered by the famous explorer with culinary gems from India and Europe. Discover the secret ingredients, flavours and aromas that have been passed down centuries and now recreated right here at Vasco s. Vasco s: A new trip in time and taste. Welcome abode.
Starters and Salads Creamy Burrata (V) 65 Heirloom tomatoes marinated with raspberry dressing, balsamic onion Mediterranean Seafood Salad 75 Lobster, cured salmon, marinated shrimps and calamari, blood orange confit, saffron mayonnaise Hand-cut Angus Beef Tartar 80 Angus beef tartar mixed with traditional condiments, quail eggs Vasco s Salad (V) (H) 50 Mesclun lettuce, avocado, cherry tomatoes, mustard and onion dressing Add Grilled Chicken 60 Add Oak Smoked Salmon 65 Salad Bar (H) 65 Please help yourself from the wide variety of salads and condiments (1 serving per guest). Arabian Gulf Shrimps "Piri Piri" Style 70 Portuguese style shrimps cooked with piri piri sauce, fennel and arugula salad Crab Cake 70 Golden fried crab pâté served with lime, avocado salsa Fritto Misto Di Mare 70 Deep fried calamari, shrimps, served with spicy tomato dip Dum Ki Daal (V) 55 Our famous Indian black lentil stew with a portion of plain naan Tandoori Breads 20 Naan (plain, garlic or butter) Paratha (whole wheat flour) Kulcha (cheese, potato or vegetable)
From the Pot Chilled Gazpacho 45 Tomato soup served with basil marinated Canadian lobster salad Golden Lentil Soup 30 Spiced with cumin and Arabic croutons Creamy Lobster Bisque 55 Lobster medallions, saffron foam From the Stove Wild Mushroom Risotto (V) (D) 70 Acquerello risotto rice cooked with wild mushrooms truffle oil, mascarpone cheese Lobster Ravioli (A) 95 Ravioli filled with lobster, gulf shrimp, clams, mussels, shaved fennel, served in bouillabaisse sauce Penne Alfredo 75 Penne pasta cooked in white sauce with mushrooms, corn-fed chicken Bucatini Pasta 85 Pasta with fresh seafood, parsley, chilly, garlic extra virgin olive oil Paella De Marisco 95 Spanish rice cooked with mussels, clams, gulf shrimps flavoured with saffron Seafood Cataplana 130 Portuguese dish served in copper pot with grouper, shrimps, clams, mussels, potatoes, vegetables
From the Oven Vasco s Special Pizza 85 Tomato sauce, mozzarella, beef bresaola, sun-dried tomatoes, rocket salad Margherita Pizza (V) 70 Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, oregano Pepperoni Pizza 75 Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, beef pepperoni Frutti di Mare Pizza 85 Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, shrimps calamari, mussels, lobster Farmer s Delight (V) 75 Pesto sauce, Philadelphia cheese, mozzarella, broccoli artichoke, sweet corn, kalamata olives Add Smoked Salmon 8 Tandoori Pizza 80 Boneless chicken tikka, tomato sauce mozzarella, onion rings, bell peppers, chaat masala Quattro Formaggi 75 Mozzarella, gorgonzola, taleggio, goat cheese
Taste of India Chicken Makhani 85 Delicacy of barbecued chicken cooked in a smooth tomato, butter sauce, white rice, papadum, crispy vegetable salad Meen Mulakittathu 90 King fish cooked in coconut curry sauce, crushed black pepper, special spices, white rice, crispy vegetable salad Calicut Grouper Biryani 120 Delicious and flavourful grouper fish biryani from Calicut (an Indian district), basmati rice with tempered whole Indian spices, curry leaves, onion salad, papadum, raita Malai Shrimps 125 King prawns marinated with Indian cheese, spices, white rice, crispy vegetable salad, raita Vascos s Special Chicken Tikka 90 Boneless chicken marinated with saffron, yoghurt, tandoori spices, saffron rice, crispy vegetable salad, raita Kesari Lamb 110 Lamb chops marinated with Indian spices, served with green peas rice, crispy vegetable salad, mint yoghurt sauce Vasco s Mix Tandoori 140 King fish, chicken, lamb chops, shrimps white rice, crispy vegetable salad, mint yoghurt sauce Paneer Hazari 65 Indian cottage cheese, vegetables marinated with tandoori spices, served with white rice, crispy vegetable salad, raita
From the Grill Whole Canadian Lobster 700 grams 260 Grilled or thermidor, served with mashed potatoes, steam vegetables, lemon butter sauce Vasco s Seafood Grill Extravaganza 240 Half Canadian lobster, king prawns, seabass and salmon mashed potatoes, steam vegetables, lemon butter sauce Grilled Irish Salmon Steak 125 Glazed baby vegetables, confit, vanilla cauliflower puree, citrus reduction Pan Fried Seabass Fillet 125 Sautéed spinach, quinoa salad, lemon butter sauce Portuguese Spiced Grouper Fillet 125 Herb tossed vegetables, mashed potatoes, cilantro beurre blanc Slow Roasted Baby Chicken 125 Confit potato, oven baked Jerusalem artichoke, eggplaant, crumbled feta cheese, garlic jus Bultarra Lamb Skewer 125 Marinated with fresh herbs, olive oil, garlic, vegetable couscous, citrus cucumber salad, mint yoghurt suace BBQ Short Ribs 140 24 hour slow-cooked short ribs served with hand-cut fries, truffle aioli, green salad US Black Angus Tenderloin (200grams) 165 US Black Angus Rib Eye (250grams) 160 Dutch Milk Fed Veal Cutlet (300grams) 155 Steaks are served with french fries, ratatouille Choice of sauce : Béarnaise, forest mushroom, peppercorn sauce
Something Sweet Vasco's Chocolate Soufflé 45 Freshly baked Chocolate for 15 minutes served with vanilla ice cream, forest fruit compote Portuguese Almond Cake 35 Rice pudding, sago orange custard Apple Tarte Tatin 75 Caramel sauce, banana ice cream (Allow 20 minutes, serves 2 guests) Mango Cheese Mousse Kunafa 40 Passion fruit curd, almond tuile Coffee Crème Brûlée 30 Arabic gawa jelly, almond crumble Exotic Fresh Fruits Platter (H) 45 Passion fruit coulis, lemon sorbet