"Masalawala & Sons is from the team behind spots like Dhamaka and Semma. At this point, they know their brand: inventive, hyper-specific regional food you’ll have a hard time finding elsewhere in the city. Their focus here is on Bengali food, which means fish is king. Get the one wrapped in banana leaves, or try the fried version with a tangy mustard on the side. This food is on par with their other restaurants, but you’ll stay longer because the bigger space makes for a better hang. There’s a wedding party’s worth of colorful gajras hanging from the ceiling inside, and a roomy patio out back for the warmer months." - willa moore, neha talreja, will hartman