"Thattu has had a few iterations, from stall to pop-up, to (now) a casual sit-down restaurant serving Keralan comfort food. And comfort is exactly what you’ll feel throughout your time at this South Indian spot. The bright space exudes warmth—from the friendly greetings at the entrance to the last sip of frothy kaapi served in the same steel cups common in Indian homes. The menu is short, but that just means you can order everything and share with friends or a date, like the crispy masala-dusted chaatertots with a side of beet ketchup, and thick and fragrant curries with a fluffy, coconutty appam." - john ringor, adrian kane