Nirvana Indian Cuisine

Back in the 1980s, Har and Anila Keswani had a vision: to introduce New Orleanians to real Indian cuisine (see Taj Mahal on this list). Operating since 1982 and expanding to its current uptown location in 1999, the Keswani family was a forerunner in offering authentic Indian cuisine to locals and visitors alike. Favorites include buttery naan, creamy chicken tikka masala and expertly spiced curries, fish, chicken, lamb and shrimp cooked to perfection in the Tandoor oven. One of the stand out dishes is Flag of India, a presentation of butter chicken, malai kebab and saag paneer to represent the gold, white and green of the flag of India. Save room for rice pudding for dessert.