Longevity can be both blessing and curse; but Ginger Garlic’s 20-plus years as a local champ highlights its ability to dextrously juggle familiarity with variety. A range of theme nights across the week offer nuance on the regular selection of favourites. Popular dishes include fluffy Punjabi samosa or surefire hotplates that spit, smoke and sizzle their way to the table; perhaps chicken pieces with coriander and spinach stems topped with yoghurt, or tandoori capsicum stuffed with onion-rich masala aloo, paneer and nuts. Table settings are tight but there’s always space for gulab jamun with warm cardamom overtones.