Ambrosia Indian Bistro
565 Abrego St., Monterey, (831) 641-0610 751 Cannery Row # 121, Monterey, (831) 324-4852 ambrosiaib.com
This consistent Best Of winner offers the perfect balance of food that’s both usually healthy and always complex in flavor. Adding to that theme of balance is an impressive array of vegetarian entrees. Their main attraction, the daily lunch buffet consisting of 10 dishes plus salad and a basket of naan, offers meat-free options like mushroom masala and veggie korma that make up at least half the spread. Clear customer favorites like the smoky chicken tandoori and tender butter chicken never leave the buffet rotation.