Basmati

What to order

Basmati is consistently ranked the top restaurant at Excellence Playa Mujeres — North-West frontier Indian cuisine prepared by chefs trained specifically in Indian cooking. The flavor profile is aromatic and layered rather than aggressively spiced, which means it works for guests who don't normally eat Indian food. If you're unsure what to order, tell the waiter to bring an assortment; they'll curate the meal for you, and this is the fastest path to the best table experience.

• Chef's Assortment (ask your waiter)
  Tell your server 'take care of us' and they'll bring a rotating selection of house favorites — the single best way to experience Basmati if it's your first time.
• Chicken Tikka Masala
  Creamy, warmly spiced tomato-based curry — the accessible entry point and the dish guests most consistently return for.
• Lamb Curry
  Slow-cooked lamb with depth of spice; the protein that showcases the kitchen's technique most clearly.
• Vindaloo
  The heat-forward option for those who want it; specifically called out by guests as well-made and properly fiery.
• Naan
  Fluffy and oven-fresh — always order a basket; essential for scooping the gravies and one of the few sides worth ordering at every table.