Kali Mirch (Black Pepper) Indian Cuisine

Kali Mirch, which means black pepper in Hindi and is listed locally as Hei Hujiao Yindu Canting, is an Indian restaurant in the Shangshui food court off Zhengyang Pedestrian Street in Xiufeng District, Guilin, in Guangxi, China. The entrance is reached through a small alley, so first-time visitors often need a map to find it. The kitchen serves Indian set dishes and a broad vegetarian selection that includes vegetarian curries, which makes it a practical choice for vegetarians, for travellers who want a break from rice noodles and beer fish, and for the many visitors who are not used to Chinese flavours over a long trip. Spending is about ¥80 (roughly $12) per person, which is mid-range for the city. The venue is open daily from 11:00 to 22:00. The room is a small, informal dining space within the food court, with a relaxed pace and a mix of foreign backpackers and domestic diners. There is no dress code and noise levels are moderate. Walk-ins are accepted and no formal reservation is needed, though groups are advised to phone ahead. Its location a short walk from the pedestrian street, the Sun and Moon Pagodas and Shan Lake makes it easy to include in a day of sightseeing. Visitors can order a curry with bread or rice and add side dishes to share. A phone number is listed, and the Chinese name can be searched on Amap (Gaode), Dianping or Meituan for directions to the alley entrance. As with many small restaurants of this kind, menu items and prices can change, so it is worth checking current reviews before going.