Shadows of the cooks at work in the kitchen flicker through a wall of glass bricks in the rear. The servers are very polite, but it's a challenge deciphering descriptions through some accents. Perseverance is rewarded by recommendations of not only the waiter's selections, but their take on the favorites of their clientele. You can't go wrong with a dosa, and there are several of these stupendous Indian crepes from which to choose. Masala dosa arrives the size of a poster tube, wafer-thin and partially filled with potatoes, carrots and nuts.
Appetizers here can be fun, too.
Tiranga kaju are simply a trio of cashews, only they're colorfully coated to suggest the Indian flag, explains our waiter. Surprisingly, the red and green nuts look spicy but are mild and the plain-looking ones are the zingers. There are plenty of soups, salads, rice dishes and curries. One way to sample a variety is to go for a thali, which means rimmed tray. This holds a selection of katoris, or little bowls, that run the gamut of sweet, salty, spicy and soothing tastes.