« Kathi Kabab Roll ... $8.95
If you want real Indian-dining street cred, go for this traditional sidewalk vendor fare at Jaipur Junction. "It looks like a chicken burrito," says manager Mohammed Bawood of the Americanized version with mildly spicy chicken tempered with sauteed peppers and onions. It's wrapped in fresh-baked naan, so you can eat it on the go.
Pick Up » 9377 W. Sprague Road, North Royalton, 440-842-3555, thejaipurjunction.comLamb Rogan Josh ... $14.95
Whether they're being marinated or cooked, the lean cuts of lamb inside the lamb rogan josh are never without India Garden's house-made yogurt. The result is a juicy flavor that resonates through the creamy curry. The focus here is on North Indian Punjabi food with lots of vegetarian options and tandoori dishes, says owner Ramesh Sharma. "There is a notion that Indian food is all hot," he adds, assuring every dish is made to order, so you pick your level of heat from 1 to 10.
Pick Up » 18405 Detroit Road, Lakewood, 216-221-0676, indiagardencleveland.com
