With its corner location and attractive two-room setting, Saravanaas stands out from the Curry Hill crowd. The brightly lit room is set with lacquered tables and high-backed ivory upholstered chairs that seem a far cry from the taxi driver cafeterias dotting this strip of Lexington. The reason this beloved Gramercy location is forever bustling with locals and tourists alike is for vegetarian food that is as good as it is serious, with a wide array of specialties, curries, breads, and weekend-only biryani on offer. However, table-long dosas, paired with a plethora of chuntneys (think coconut and chili) and fiery sambar are the main attraction. Don't miss the aloo paratha : this butter-drenched, puffy flatbread filled with spiced potatoes is excellent.