ANDREW INDIAN RESTAURANT 56, ChangChun Street moved to: 1017, JianXing Rd (04) 2326-7075 Hours: 11 am-2:30 pm, 5-10 pm No service charge. Credit

--By Douglas Habecker, translated by Crystal Kuo

Taichung's newest Indian establishment takes this cuisine in an upscale direction as the classiest Indian restaurant in town. Located in the heart of the Canal District, just off of HuaMei Street, Andrew Indian Restaurant looks good inside and out, with dark wood paneled entrance and floors, and a classy decor dominated by gold and brown colors. This includes gold tablecloths, attractive dishware and other chic touches. At the back of the room, which seats over 100, a large glass window allows diners to see the chefs at work, and there is a large, flat-screen TV playing--of course--Indian videos. The cuisine, largely north Indian, is prepared by Indian chefs who all have extensive experience at international five-star hotels in their home country. Authenticity is helped by an imported Tandoor oven and imported Indian spices. The medium-priced menu features a wide range of items, such as Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Lamb Seekh Kebab, Tandoori Pomfret (fish), and plenty of tasty vegetable, Dal, chicken, lamb and seafood curries. Other items include 10 types of Nan, Roti and other Indian breads, papadams, Indian Kulfi ice cream desserts, Lassi yoghurt drinks, Indian milk tea, and Indian Kingfisher Beer.