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Amber Spice

Crab malabar with lemon rice at Amber Spice. Photograph by Scott Suchman
Laurel
Indian
Though we’re fans of the classic takes on butter chicken and tandoori lamb chops at this Indian mainstay, the true finds are elsewhere on the sprawling menu. Hard-cooked eggs bobbing in an aromatic curry; sukka prawns; custardy braised eggplants; and a crispy dosa stuffed with ground lamb and served with coconut-ginger sauce. To finish, get the spiced pudding-like dessert halwa, a staple of Indian eateries but especially good here.
Price
Based on dinner for two, including tax and 20-percent tip:
Moderate: $101 to $200
Locations
13524 Baltimore Ave, Laurel Maryland, 20707