Shri Balaji Bhavan

There are no descriptions on the menu. There is no meat. There is no reason not to go. If you're unfamiliar with South Indian cuisine, a quick chat with the man at the register will result in a flurry of vibrant dishes. You will discover fanciful puffs of dahi puri (a crisp-shelled chickpea dumpling of sorts, filled with potato or more chickpeas), with a riotous array of chutneys, yogurt, sev (fried noodles), cilantro, tomato and red onion stampeding across the top like a circus troop. Pop one into your mouth whole and prepare for fireworks. No matter what winds up on your table, expect a symphony of flavors, colors and textures, for not much more than a song.