Chaat Paradise, Fremont

Chaat Paradise takes its name from a celebrated Indian street-food tradition, hinting at the colorful smorgasbord of small plates and delicacies found on the restaurant’s menu. Predating modern America's tapas and food-truck crazes by several decades, chaat traces its origins to the markets and roadsides of northern India, where travelers would satisfy their hunger with savory bites of masalas, samosas, and paneer. Along with the restaurant's extensive snack menu, a delicious array of flatbread feasts and vegetarian entrees tempts diners with meat-less curries, creamy dals, and paratha loaves stuffed with $20 bills.