"Trying to walk into this South Indian spot on a Saturday afternoon is like showing up at an exclusive sneaker drop that happens to take place in a North Austin strip mall. The crowd spills out onto the sidewalk and the phone won’t stop ringing. Be patient—the rich and spicy chettinad chicken is worth the wait. It's just one of about 200 items on the menu, which gets broken into vegetarian and non-vegetarian sections. If you already know what you want, congratulations on being decisive. For everyone else, just order the weekend-only thali combos that come with an assortment of curries, dhals, yogurts, pickles, and rice. " - nicolai mccrary