Little beef patties, the meat gently spiced and encased in half-moons of flaky dough, are a savory beginning.

The other meals are simple, ample and gently spiced Indian cuisine.

Light, crisp corn fritters ($3.95), gently spiced, are like airy hush puppies.

It is all delicious anyway, gently spiced and generously portioned.

Things are well-seasoned, but never incendiary and only rarely more than gently spiced.

This friendly restaurant specializes in simpler Persian dishes, like refreshing salads and gently spiced grilled meats.

Tart tamarind and gently spiced mint dips were welcome additions.

An order of blackened catfish was moist and gently spiced, but the $17 price tag seemed exorbitant for what amounted to half a small fillet.

(Instead of bread, crisp Japanese chips are served with a gently spiced red chilies dip upon your arrival.)

It does have a muddy, blackish look, but have no fear: the dish, fragrant with herbs and gently spiced, is delectable.