Kaiser Lashkari might be the most famous restaurateur in Little India—for his garrulous personality, his signature office desk in the middle of the restaurant, and his intensely spiced Pakistani and Indian dishes. Favorites include the meaty lamb shank and the Punjabi delicacy dal fry: lentils cooked in clarified butter and an aromatic curry blend. To cool off Himalaya’s hot dishes, don’t forget to bring your own beer or wine.