Like most restaurants in Little India — the section of town that straddles Hillcroft where it meets Highway 59 — Shri Balaji Bhavan is a hole in the wall, and it's enticingly inexpensive. But what sets Shri Balaji Bhavan apart from all its neighbors are two things: spice and authenticity. In the great eternal debate over which is more important — how good food tastes versus how bona fide it is — Shri Balaji Bhavan wins on both fronts. The supremely authentic cuisine here is also supremely delicious, from the delicate dosai and spicy samosas to the tangy bhel puri and the numerous other chaat dishes that are perfect for sharing. Ornot.
READERS' CHOICE: Indika
Finally, an actual Indian restaurant instead of Indika winning best Indian. (not that Indika doesn't have good food)
Balaji Bhavan is fantastic, one of the few restaurants around town that my parents will eat at. They have unique items like Pav Bhaji dosa and some of the best dosas and chaat in town.
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