A good Chana Masala and everything is right in the world. Never has this been more true than at Nataraj in the Annex. What a great place.
I'm a fan of many cuisines from afar, but Indian food is by far my favorite. While my dinner companion might have died during the meal (a little too spicy, perhaps) I wasn't aware, because I was too caught up with the deliciousness of our Kadai Gosh (lamb cooked in a cashew paste with onions, potatoes and red peppers) and Baingan Ka Bharta (mashed eggplant, amazingly spiced).
I had the best time. This place is super inexpensive. super tasty and provides portions that are way too large (of which we left over plenty). Staff are courteous and knowledgable. The decor was mediocre at best, but those lucky elephants that adorn the place make up for everything.
Added bonus- pakoras on the house to start. We were there late and perhaps some had been accidently left in the deep fryer ;)
Highly recommend.