India, April 13 -- The applique Pipli lanterns, suspended from the branches of a roadside tree, work as address indicators. As I drove towards Hazra More, these colourful lanterns told me where to alight. Sure enough it was Gopala's. The address was 8/1A, Hazra Road, Kolkata.

Prominently positioned on Hazra Road, diagonally opposite Paramount Nursing Home, Gopala's is a new entrant in Kolkata's restaurant scene. Not yet a month old, it has already built a loyal client base which is growing every day. It's natural because Gopala's serves fresh and delectable vegetarian food sans garlic and onions! Can anyone imagine relishing a plateful of Manchurian Hakka Noodles prepared without garlic and onions, or a plate of satvic Chilli Paneer? Wel...