In particular, the couple -- a former architect and a realtor -- wanted to move away from the Anglicized northern dishes found on most Indian menus around town and instead offer a broad taste of the country, focusing particularly on the south. And while they've allowed familiar staples to creep in -- like tikka masala and tandoori chicken -- they've managed to put together a board highlighting the specialties of Kerala, Hyderabad and Tamil Nadu that is unlike any other in town.
And the quirkiness of the menu, I discovered when I stopped by for this week's review, extends beyond the food.
Learn more about Jai Ho -- and find out how the food was -- tomorrow, when the review is posted here.