Lavendra

An offshoot of nearby favourite Rose of India, this small but perfectly positioned ‘new age’ Indian restaurant combines harbour views and white tablecloths with ambitious fusion food. A seasonal tasting menu takes the stress out of decision-making, but brave souls can parse the not-so-easy menu on their own. At around $20 each, the starters of juicy barbecued lamb cutlets, and the papri chaat (a satisfying combination of chickpeas, potatoes, tamarind sauce, pomegranate seeds and savoury pastry pieces), are winners. A main dish of butter chicken with roasted macadamia nuts transcends the ordinary. BYO at $5 per person.