Paulius Musteikis
Chicken biryani with yogurt sauce is a known known, but the menu also goes in more adventurous directions.
A spice journey
Fast Biryani, 4738 E. Washington Ave.
This new entrant into the greater East Towne restaurant roulette deserves to have a lot more customers. Everything is spiced well and with care. Try the chicken tikka masala; the haleem, a cracked wheat and lentil stew; or a flatbread wrap — like an Indian burrito.
Mix ’n’ match
Paul’s Pel’meni, 203 W. Gorham St.
There’s one thing on the menu: pelmeni, the winsome Russian dumplings. These come in meat or potato, or get the mixed plate. Serving size is small or large, and if you want “everything” on your order, it’s sour cream, an amazing curry sauce, cilantro and a squirt of sriracha.
More compelling than carbs
Freshii, 422 Gammon Place
This trending fast-casual spot celebrates kale and quinoa and makes it easy to be excited about eating healthy. Try the Metaboost or the Superbiotic, both salads. What you give up in fats and carbs you gain in texture and bounty.
