Surati Farsan points its menu primarily toward the seaside state of Gujarat, one of India’s many culinary epicenters. Gujarati food is regarded as being remarkably clean and simple, with predominantly vegetarian dishes that work wonders with only a few flavors. And that’s what Surati Farsan specializes in. There’s pani puri, fried wheat shells puffed up [...]

Small plates mean big flavors at Surati Farsan

PHOTO by ROSHEILA ROBLES
Little India has always been famous for more than a few foods: dosas as long as yardsticks, curries that crackle with a slow, lingering heat. To those who haunt the area, there’s no spot better for everything subcontinental. And that’s absolutely true—Little India is crammed [...]