The 36 Essential Indianapolis Restaurants

"Located on the west side of Indy, right off the expressway, Chapati is the perfect stop for people traveling through the Midwest, but it’s also worth a shorter trip for anyone in town. The restaurant is popular for classics like chicken tikka masala — marinated in house tikka spices for 24 hours, then slow-cooked in creamy red sauce — as well as more unique dishes like goat beets — a stewy combination of dry masala-rubbed beets and marinated goat. There are also many vegetarian options, like eggplant masala and aloo tarkari, while must-have sides include the namesake chapati and the basmati rice." - Mike Gillis