Udupi, Tempe

At Udupi, chefs reinvent international cuisines with vegan and vegetarian ingredients. The menu includes Indian dishes such as Bharwan Baigan curry that complements stuffed eggplant with zesty spices. Other classic Indian dishes include palak paneer with spinach and house-made cheese, and dosai, which are thin rice crepes, filled with lentils, vegetables, and spicy peppers. In Manchurian-style entrees, ginger, soy sauce, and chilies flavor vegetables. Vibrant red walls accent the dining room, where tabletops emulate the smooth stone surface of George Washington's cheek.