Cafe India, San Diego

Cuisine Type: Indian, Nepalese, Tibetan
Most popular offering: Chicken tikka masala, tandoori

In Indian culture, it is quite common to forgo utensils altogether and eat with your hands. Many people rely on various styles of flatbreads to scoop up hearty curries and gravies. Cafe India provides nine types of bread for patrons to do just that—everything from mint naan and roti to stuffed breads such as onion kulcha.

They use the breads to spoon up vegetarian tikka masala, boneless chicken cooked with mango pastes or with housemade mixed pickles, and goat curry. Though for those who prefer utensils, those who order dishes such as mango ice cream or soup, or those who are possessed by the spirit of Emily Post, forks and spoons are available.