#south-indian-cuisine

#south-indian-cuisine

At Semma in the West Village, James Beard Award-winning chef Vijay Kumar highlights the edible bounty of South Indian cuisine, rooted in his own upbringing in the southernmost state of the country, Tamil Nadu. With flavorful, elegant dishes that are pricy yet ample, it's among the notable restaurants of the Unapologetic Foods portfolio because of the team's groundbreaking, successful efforts to showcase Indian cuisine in its full, flavorful glory, matched with quality hospitality; that's why the chef and the restaurant

An excellent spot for unusual Thai sharing plates on Bellenden Road. The duck-leg curry is topped with watermelon radish and pickled kohlrabi and a whole squid comes with a sour chilli sauce. The dining room has a modern feel, with painted reclaimed wood and a greenhouse courtyard which is particularly nice on a summer's evening. The restaurant doesn't take reservations for groups less than six, so if it's just a couple of you put your name down

In Park Ridge, Thalaiva's Indian Kitchen and Bar soars with an ideal mix of fun items - like fish fries and an array of Indian coffees.

"Affordable prices—that was our key when we started this restaurant," Gangadhar says. "If a person is coming with even $5, with $1 chai and one puff he can have a good evening."