Jaipur

The Spis take

A dependable, colourfully decked Indian restaurant right on Karl Johans gate (up a floor, over the fast-food frontage) with big square views — the kind of central, tourist-friendly curry house that quietly does the classics well. The tandoori, curries and naan get consistent praise, and the budget lunch buffet is a genuinely good deal for such a prime address. It's not a hidden gem or a fine-dining statement, but it's reliable, welcoming and better value than its location suggests.