Vimala’s is an Indian restaurant right off Franklin in Chapel Hill with an incredibly charming patio. If you’re eating Indian food, it should be here.

Whether you have indecisive friends or you want to try a few NC vendors in the same place, head to Transfer Co. Food Hal in Raleigh.

Garland in Raleigh mixes Southern influences with Indian dishes - you could spend a whole night between the club and music venue above and below.