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Cafemandu Flavors of Nepal
Cafemandu offers traditional Nepalese staples with a twist. For example, everyone in Nepal is obsessed with Daal Bhat: basmati rice, nine-bean daal, salad, sesame potato salad, salsa and a special sauce served on a metal tray. At Cafemandu, these ingredients are combined in a bowl. That may not seem groundbreaking, but the presentation is the first of its kind in the world. The dumplings — MOMOs — are also world-class delights made with Himalayan spices and individually hand wrapped daily. The Jyanmara Momo is pan seared and has a “world’s spiciest momo” label. You’ve been warned. Cafemandu.com
India 101
Inside the largest Indian restaurant in North America, India 101’s 18,000-square-foot complex features multiple event halls, a specialty sweet shop, fine dining bar and a second-floor patio. This may sound overwhelming, but the buffet-style dining room is easy to navigate and well-organized with a make-yourown chaat station, salad bar and dessert section. The tough part is choosing what to try first (Chicken Tikka Masala or Indo-Chinese Veg Hakka Noodles? Goat curry or the specialty Apollo Fish with ginger and garlic pate, chili powder and turmeric?). With more than 101 dishes representing North, South and Indo-Chinese cuisine, prepare for a delicious journey through India. India101.us
Mr. Max Nippon Café
The façade of the restaurant may be unremarkable, but the Japanese-style décor and authentic cuisine inside Mr. Max create a transformative experience. Traditional Japanese dining tables are low to the ground with recessed flooring — no shoes allowed. Or keep your Louboutins and take a seat at the bar to watch the chef create deep bowls of spicy miso ramen and plate the popular Takoyaki octopus balls with fish flakes. Each dish is artfully prepared and perfectly paired with a sake or a Japanese lager from the drink menu. Facebook.com/pg/mrmax.mon
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