Amba

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"Along with Zhug, the small-plates restaurant in Cleveland Heights, and Kiln in Shaker Heights, chef Doug Katz runs Amba in Ohio City. This well-designed space is a feast for the senses, with low lighting, a lively soundtrack, and a menu built for sharing. Start with mixed pickled veggies, chickpea fritters, and smashed-pea samosas, before moving onto ghee-basted shrimp, venison keema, and paneer with curry leaf and mustard seed. The attached Bar Amba is the ideal spot to ride out the inevitable wait for a table. Know before you go: The attached Bar Amba is the ideal spot to ride out the inevitable wait for a table." - Douglas Trattner