Tandoori Grill, San Jose

Naming their restaurant after the clay oven that they use, the chefs at Tandoori Grill specialize in authentic Indian cuisine. In the tandoor, they sizzle specials of seekh kababs and chicken tikka garnished with lemon and bell peppers before resting the spiced meats atop rice, still steaming. Aside from curries ranging from vegetarian to kadai chicken, they also serve wraps of spicy chicken and paneer tikka masala as well as fried rolls of lam boti—marinated lamb soaked in the rich flavors of ginger and green chili.