MALAI INDIAN CUISINE – Restaurant

Right on Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg, Malai works both ends of the subcontinent — northern curries and tandoori specialties off the grill, southern street-food plates, biryani built for sharing. The kitchen splits its day into a short lunch service and a longer dinner one, and closes Mondays. Gluten-free, halal and vegan choices are handled properly rather than bolted on, and there is a private room when the group gets big. Downtown's straightforward option for anyone who wants the full spice register rather than a softened version of it.

Cuisine: Restaurant