Venerable Green Hills-area restaurant Shalimar introduced a generation of Nashvillians to Indian food and remains unsurpassed in the genre for overall quality of both food and presentation. It's a small place, which adds to the intimacy, and often draws mention as one of the city's most romantic dinner spots. Recommended dishes include chicken tikka masala, chicken tandoori and lamb curry entrées, plus a number of vegetarian dishes. (You can specify the degree of spiciness for many of the entrées.) The basmati rice that accompanies the entrées is bountiful and cooked perfectly. Many of Shalimar's specialties are included in the popular all-you-care-to-eat lunch buffet. Be warned that it's BYOB (with no corking fee!) for anyone wanting an alcoholic beverage with the meal – takeout service is common – and the parking lot is tiny out front but more spacious in the back. Lunch buffet on Sat only. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Closed 2:30 pm–5 pm Mon–Sat. Open 12 pm–8 pm Sun.