Surviving nearly two decades in the restaurant game, and in its third location, you will now find this Indian stalwart on Military Road, opposite the Hayden Orpheum. It's a light-filled corner spot, decorated rather simply with large hanging lights, each fitted with an Edison bulb, a wall of custom cartoons, and a bicycle laden with shiny silver tiffins. We decide upon the well-priced Non-Vegetarian Tasting Menu ($48/head). I don’t think I’ve tried a more compelling pappadum accompanied by an elegant raita, sharp pickles and a sweet mango and nigella marmalade that is so good, I wish I could buy a jar to take home.
The tasting menu proper begins with a series of entrees, starting with Moong Dal Samosa ($10). This dish presents a samosa with crisp pepper-flavoured ...read more
