Spicing things up
Indian cuisine seems to be trending right now. Spice up your next meal with these options:
A new Indian café
Café Tadka (808 Sheridan St.), sister restaurant of Tadka Indian Cuisine, recently opened in the 808 Center. The casual eatery offers a different menu from the McCully restaurant and focuses on Indian street food.
Especially popular are its chicken lollipops ($6.99 for five), chili chicken ($11.99) and classic dosa ($13.99). You can also find a few bestsellers from Tadka Indian Cuisine, like steamed chicken momo ($6.99) and vegetable samosas ($6.30).
Call 808-888-0216 or follow the biz on Instagram (@cafetadka808).
Savory-style crepes
Kailua-based Ganesh Dosa (315 Uluniu St.) offers traditional Southern Indian crepes made of fermented rice and lentils. The dosas are always made to order and are known for their texture — crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
The Chef’s Recommendation ($19) and Full Belly ($20) are bestsellers. You can also get a Nutella dosa ($11) for dessert. Pro tip: Upgrade by adding shredded coconut, caramel and cashews ($1.50 each).
Call 808-762-7517 or visit ganeshdosa.com Opens in a new tab.
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New Indian eatery in Central Oahu
Lasoon (98-1008 Moanalua Road) recently opened its second location in Pearlridge Center (its first location is at the University of Hawaii at Manoa). The business specializes in freshly prepared express-style Nepali and Indian dishes. Plates come with basmati or brown rice, and there are several vegetarian options available daily.
Popular dishes include butter chicken ($14.45-$15.95) and lamb curry ($15.45-$16.95). If you want to try several options, go for the combo plates ($17.95), which include two vegetarian and two non-vegetarian choices. You can also find exclusive specialties like tandoori chicken ($19.95) and lamb boti kebabs ($22.95) at this location.
Call 808-744-0400 or follow the biz on Instagram (@lasoonpearlridgecenter).
Kelli Shiroma Braiotta’s column features a variety of tips and insider knowledge about Oahu’s dining scene. Follow Kelli on Instagram (@kellishiromabraiotta).
