Guru Curry House (El Cerrito)

Momos

Tibetan steamed dumplings — the rare credible version in the East Bay, filled with spiced vegetables and served with a dipping sauce

Dal

Slow-cooked lentil preparation with layered spicing — the kind that tastes like it's been simmering all day

Saag Paneer

Creamy spinach curry with fresh paneer cubes — a reliable benchmark dish done with care here

Thali

Rotating platter of curries, rice, bread, and condiments — the best way to survey the full range of the kitchen

Tibetan Noodle Soup

Hearty broth-based noodle dish in the Tibetan style — warming and filling, rarely found at this quality in the East Bay