Dakshin Indian Bistro, Columbus

Dakshin Indian Bistro blends aesthetics with culinary flavors—all coming straight from South India thanks to two Hyderabad foodies. Its tumeric-colored walls are lined with musical instruments and host a large waterfall whose gentle sounds immediately put visitors at ease. The menu is topped with regional dishes with favorites including chicken tikka masala, tandoori prawns, and stuffed eggplant. All authentic, all freshly prepared. The restaurant's owners also cater to the sweet tooths and tingle their taste buds with desserts such as mango cheesecake, pineapple mastani, and milk-solid-based gulab jamun.