"The last time you tried to impress your spice-adverse spouse with a new curry place, the night ended in arguments and a midnight Pepcid run. This time, head to Cobi’s. This loud, maximalist Santa Monica spot serves dishes like beef rendang, butter chicken, and African curry with sweet potato that deliver big flavors at mild heat levels. Even the ominously named Devil’s Chicken isn’t more than a ripple on the Scoville scale. The non-curry dishes are also interesting (and not spicy), like a killer coconut milk kanpachi and Thai-style grilled chicken." - brant cox