Exotica Indian Kitchen & Bar

Exotica Indian Kitchen & Bar is the modern Indian restaurant on South College Street in Uptown. Banquette seating and a full bar give it a sleek feel, and it handles office lunches of a dozen or more without strain. Chicken tikka masala, lamb rogan josh and paneer dishes anchor the menu, and the garlic naan is the thing regulars order every single time. The room is sleek instead of rustic, which suits its Uptown address and the office crowd that fills it at lunch. Portions are generous for the price.

What to know

• Sudeep and the rest of the staff get named for warm service.
• A birthday cake has appeared on the house for guests celebrating.
• Cocktails run $15 and up, which is Uptown pricing.
• The restaurant is open seven days for lunch and dinner.