"Kalpasi doesn’t shy away from spices. Featuring the rich flavors of the Chettinad region of South India, the restaurant packs lots of black pepper and red chiles in the food. its lunch-only thali ($11 to $14) is a fantastic deal with eight to 10 dishes revolving around meat — there’s an option for chicken, mutton, or fish — or vegetarian curries along with rice, chapati bread, and a small dessert to finish." - Aparna Krishnamoorthy