INDIAN
INDIA PALACE 3322 N. Turnbull Drive, Metairie 889-2436; www.indiapalacerestaurant.com Diners enjoy dishes of succulent meats and seafood, which the kitchen marinates overnight and quickly roasts in a 500-degree tandoor oven. On Thursday and Sunday, India Palace features South Indian specialties. Reservations recommended. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner daily, brunch Saturday-Sunday. Credit cards and checks. $$
NIRVANA INDIAN CUISINE 4308 Magazine St. 894-9797 Vegetarians find paradise when they sample the tamatar and capsicum, tomatoes stuffed with bell peppers, vegetables and homemade cheese. Meat-eaters swear by the heavenly dhanya ghost, a leg of lamb stewed with coriander and spices. Reservations recommended for parties of five or more. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$
SALT 'N' PEPPER RESTAURANT 201 N. Peters St., Suite C 561-6070 The owner suggests the biryanee, basmati rice with mutton or chicken, but the restaurant also features traditional shish kebab, fresh naan bread, a goat masala and many vegetarian dishes. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
TAJ MAHAL INDIAN CUISINE 923-C Metairie Road, Metairie 836-6859 The Shahi Murgh takes two days to prepare and quickly sells out, but if you can catch it, the chicken breast stuffed with housemade cheese, fresh herbs and spices, topped with dried fruit and a fabulous almond and cashew gravy is divine. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Credit cards. $$
TANDOORI CHICKEN 115 University Place 299-1926 The all-you-can-eat buffet features a generous variety of the restaurant's favorites, including tender chicken baked in clay tandoor ovens, as well as a range of vegetable dishes like saag paneer. Load up with garlic naan bread on the side. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
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