Steam-table quality fare is still the rule at most Bay Area Indian restaurants, but Amber India breaks away from the pack. Its location in a strip mall may initially make you think otherwise, but once inside, visitors' nostrils are seductively assailed with a complex blend of spices, and the eyes are soothed with high-quality art purchased by owner Vijay Bist.
Cuisine: Indian Specialities: Butter chicken; lamb with pickles; lamb with peppercorns and green chiles; tandoori rack of lamb. Seats: 106 Prices: $10.95-$25.95 Parking: Free lot Vitals: 2290 El Camino Real (near Rengstorff), Mountain View; (650) 968-7511. Lunch and dinner daily. Full bar. Reservations and credit cards accepted.
