Ambrosia India Bistro

565 Abrego St., Monterey

(831) 641-0610, monterey.ambrosiaib.com

Ambrosia was founded downtown Monterey in 2007, and since then expanded to Aptos and Scotts Valley. That says a lot about the restaurant’s appeal. That readers have voted Ambrosia as Best Indian just confirms its popularity. It is a reliable source of Indian comfort food – kormas, vindaloos, masalas, curries, biryanis and tandoori options. Let’s not forget about a variety of naans, a lovely mango lassi and – if you have a sweet tooth and space in your tummy – gulab jamun and kheer.