"Even devout carnivores won’t miss the meat at this South Indian sanctuary of vegetarian fare. Centered around luscious curries based on coconut and cashews, tamarind and tomatoes, legumes and everything from mushrooms and eggplant to okra and artichokes, the menu extends to some 20 different types of dosa and snacks like medhu vadai (lentil doughnuts) and idli (steamed rice-and-lentil cakes) — plus soups, chaats, and breads galore." - Ruth Tobias