"Around since 1992, this fine-dining stalwart in Bethesda specializes in North Indian cuisine. Minced lamb kebabs barbecued in its clay oven are a good way to start, and a long list of mains cover all sorts of lamb, chicken, vegetarian, seafood, and tandoori entrees. Basmati rice with notes of saffron and black wild cardamom accompanies each dish. A Friday-to-Sunday lunch buffet is a good way to sample a cross-section of the menu." - Tierney Plumb