Chai Shai

You'll find Chai Shai tucked along Westgate, in that stretch where the city actually gets interesting. It's the sort of Indian restaurant that doesn't need to shout about itself: the 4.6-star rating speaks louder than any neon sign. Walk in and you're greeted with the smell of spices done right, not the generic curry-house funk you get elsewhere. The room's warm and unpretentious—proper neighbourhood restaurant vibes, not trying to be Instagram-worthy. You can tell they care about what's on the plate. The kind of place you'll end up recommending to mates without being asked.