The decor is contemporary but the aroma of spices emanating from the kitchen is pure Indian. The seasonings in everything from samosas to pork vindaloo show what freshly-roasted spices add to flavor. This is Indian cooking at its very best. The place for seafood appetizers such as fine oysters, littleneck clams, ahi tuna and even sushi. The facade is Victorian brownstone, the interior trendy.
Fresh flowers adorn every table and the crowd is well-dressed.
639 W. Layton Ave. 769-1111 Be sure you have all the menus. One is Americanized Chinese, one Hong Kong, and weekends feature a dim sum menu. This is easily the most authentic Chinese restaurant around, although items like chicken feet will not appeal to American tastes. Trout, sturgeon and lamb are specialties.