In Alexandria's Belle View Shopping Centre, is a restaurant which has gained a reputation for being the benchmark of Indian cuisine. Dishes of India, has been in operation for over a decade and comes with ample parking space among other features that make it ideal for a relaxed dining experience. The décor is pleasant, simple and welcoming with pink tablecloths that have characterized the place since its beginnings. The chefs Ramanand Bhatt and Sohan Singh bring in a collective experience of about 70 years which is evident in every curry and chutney.

India is rightly called a sub-continent for its incredible diversity which is reflected in its many different traditional recipes. At Dishes of India, you get to sample authentic Indian food sourced from every part of the country from the biriyani which is native to Hyderabad to an array of colourful dishes from the north, west and east of India. Begin with crispy samosas or the mixed tandoori platter, followed by the chicken or lamb biryani and conclude with the rasa malai. But of course it's impossible to try it all in one meal, so save the rest for future visits.