CACTI INDIAN RESTAURANT 22-1, Cun Zhong (Tsuen Jung) Street

In a complete makeover, Cacti has shed its Malay dishes to focus exclusively on Indian cuisine, just like its sister Spice Shop restaurants. Changes have extended to the restaurant's white, two-floor, stucco-like building (next to Papa Mio) in the Art Museum neighborhood, between Jung Ming South and Mei Cun (Meitsun) roads (see Compass Wu Quan Parkway Map). More Indian touches, from very large movie posters and art to Indian background music, complement the comfortable, upholstered chairs and sofas, easily making this the most attractive, largest Indian outlet in the city. The menu is almost identical to The Spice Shop's, but the owners are planning to add some unique items, including two new mutton dishes, some coconut-based vegetarian items, chicken Reshmi Kebabs, and a Malay-style pan-fried bread--Roti Chennai. Other favorites among the authentic Indian dishes include main courses like Chicken or Fish Vindaloo (NT$250), Beef Madras (NT$250), Chicken Tikka (NT$200), Chicken Tandoori (NT$270), Palak Paneer (NT$140), Allo Gobhi (NT$100) and Daal (NT$100). Of course, there is naan bread, samosas, Indian lassi (yogurt) drinks, and Indian Kingfish Beer ("Most thrilling chilled").