Trishna

The tables are very close together. You will overhear your neighbor’s conversation (and they, yours). Also, the acoustics mean it gets genuinely loud when full—not ideal for a quiet, romantic tête-à-tête.

Trishna isn’t trying to reinvent Indian food; it’s perfecting a regional, seafood-focused slice of it. Come hungry, bring a friend who doesn’t mind sharing plates, and order the crab. You’ll leave already planning your return. Trishna

Intimate, buzzy, and unpretentious for its Michelin-recommended status. The lighting is warm, the white tablecloths are crisp, and the service is professional without being stuffy. Book well in advance—the queue for walk-ins often snakes around the block. The tables are very close together