The Yellow Chilli

Kelburn's answer to authentic Indian fusion plates, Yellow Chilli is where hungry bellies and curious palettes will find an eclectic mix of flavoursome eats.

Outstanding flavour is always guaranteed, but so is the chance of making new acquaintances and meeting people from all walks of life. Yellow Chilli is unique in its intimate setup. Where you can brush shoulders with people from all over the city, the restaurant has a distinct living room feel that is characterised by closely set tables, heavy curtains and Indian memorabilia hung up on the walls. One can't help feeling that they have arrived home.

The promise of a good meal should only exacerbate this feeling. To begin, diners are invited to share authentic tastes with Yellow Chilli's gorgeous range of platters that are adorned with fresh seafood, gifts from the tandoor and vegetarian nibbles. You could also start off with a small plate of tandoori jackfruit, paneer tikka or a samosa chaat.

But be sure to leave some room for the chef's signature dishes. Touring the vast plains of India, explore the entire country with paneer lahori, Kerala-style meen moilee, Rajasthani laal maas and their collection of biryanis. Alternatively, stick to what you know with rogan josh, kormas, bhunas and baltis with your choice of chicken or lamb. As for vegetarians, there are entire sections dedicated to paneer, lentils and vegetable-based mains.