What sort of food should I expect in India, very spicy and only vegetarian? What about Alcohol?

Indian cities will have an assortment of food options, such as: Pizza, Italian, Shish-Kabobs, Chinese. While you may find most dishes are spicier than what you get home, you can inquire about or request dishes that are less spicy. Vegetarian option are very common at all restaurants. There will be non-vegetarian dishes; chicken, beef, mutton and fish available in almost all hotels. Alcohol is served in bars, 3-star hotels and above. You can also buy alcohol from Government-run outlets in most Indian states except for the state of Gujarat.