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Best of Cleveland: Amba, Crispy Puris

Chef Douglas Katz' signature dish at his new Hingetown hotspot is worth a taste.

A dark, moody interior offers delights around every corner at this Hingetown Indian fusion and cocktail lounge destination restaurant from chef Douglas Katz.

His signature dish is no different. Traditionally a simple fried street food, Katz’s modern take on crispy puris ($9.99) fills the flaky ball with potato salad, zhug, yogurt and tamarind and tops it with green onion. ambacle.com

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