Namaste

A spacious, light-filled and smartly presented upper floor restaurant, located ten minutes by tram to the west of the city centre, Namaste is the only restaurant serving what most would recognise as authentic Indian cuisine in the city. So correct are the flavours, textures and balance of spices and herbs, that it's genuinely unsurprising to learn that both the owners and the kitchen staff come from India. Vegetarian cuisine is standard cuisine across much of India and Namaste excels in these (even carnivores really should try them). Mozzarella broccoli tandoor grilled is perhaps not cheap at 40 kuna, but is wonderfully spiced and perfectly cooked. Mains (80 kuna) come from across the continent, so Fish Goan Curry and Prawn Coconut Curry sit next to two rich mutton curries and the standard Butter Chicken on the menu, each served with rice and with optional flat roti breads. Again, the vegetarian mains (45-60 kuna), either cheese, vegetables or chickpea-based, are exceptional. Elsewhere there are spice-edged salads, a kids menu and a wide range of inviting sundries.