Little Rotti Siargao

Little Rotti in Malinao, General Luna is a South Indian restaurant drawing on the traditions of Hyderabad, a specific regional kitchen that goes well beyond a generic Indian label. The recipes come from the owner's family, which gives the dishes an authenticity that's rare for an Indian restaurant outside major cities, let alone on a small Philippine island.

The menu covers the Hyderabadi range: snacks and chaats, rice dishes, full curry meals, and Indian sweets to finish. The roti is made fresh to order, which is the benchmark for any South Indian kitchen.

For travellers who know the difference between North and South Indian food, it's a genuinely welcome find, and for those who don't, it's a good introduction to a regional kitchen distinct from the butter-chicken-and-naan standard. The combination platter, with roti, butter chicken, and dhal, is the best way to try the menu in one order.