"Named for a Punjabi word meaning “friendship,” this welcoming Brookline Indian restaurant from Manju Kaushal (formerly of Sher-a-Punjab in Quincy) aims to broaden local perceptions of the subcontinent by spotlighting lesser-seen regional plates. Standouts include a Goan-style shrimp in a subtly spicy coconut milk curry and the famed Jaipuri lal maas—slow-cooked goat in a sweet chili paste—while a shahi waffle, a playful twist on shahi tukda bread pudding, has already become an early hit." - Erika Adams