Swadish by Ajay Kumar

You're walking into Ingram Street in the Merchant City and stepping into something that feels properly contemporary without the pretension. Swadish takes classical Indian techniques and gives them a creative spin—think elevated comfort food rather than fine dining gymnastics. The kitchen clearly knows what it's doing, whether you're ordering something familiar or adventurous. It's the kind of place where locals actually book a table, not somewhere you'd only visit when mates are in town. Warm, unpretentious service helps things along nicely.