No, this isn’t a South American restaurant bringing you the flavours of the famed Mayan civilisation. Rather, Maya is an Indian restaurant in Aberdeen’s city centre whose menu straddles the cuisines of north and south in a colourful and aromatic riot of healthy, halal dishes. Maya, in Sanskrit, means ‘magic’ or ‘illusion’, and while Maya’s King Street premises are very capable of transforming you a world away, don’t be fooled – this is South Asian food at its best, from a la carte dining to the affordable buffet selections. On the a la carte menu, Maya displays its prowess in the chef’s signature platter to share, tandoori delights, and house specials like the very, very hot Lahori-style curry and South Indian specialties. With a prime city centre location, Maya is reliably busy, meaning you should, we advise, book in advance.