Brick Lane Curry House is a standout in Curry Row, a stretch of East 6th Street in the East Village that’s lined with Indian restaurants. Named for London’s Little India dining district, Brick Lane opened to instant raves for its stunning well-spiced Indian cuisine and stylish, hip setting. The décor features walls of paprika and turmeric, and there are wall murals of an Indian beach resort. Some of the dishes, like the seven-ingredient phaal curry, are so fiery that the house will buy you a beer if you can finish it. May the force be with you. 

Brick Lane Curry House Information:

• Indian menu. Lunch, dinner, late-night. Bar. Casual attire. Reservations recommended.