Indian restaurants in New York

96 people recommend, 31 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/IndianFood, r/AskNYC, X

Semma's gunpowder dosa is the recurring draw in recommendations for this South Indian restaurant. Diners praise its crispness and accompaniments, while individual visitors also single out the short rib and lamb chops. The split is over value and the wider meal: some find the cooking memorable, while others describe ordinary flavors, small portions or rushed service. Reports of difficult reservations sit alongside successful walk-ins; neither is a promise of availability.

Manhattan

62 people recommend, 11 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC, r/Queens

Angel Indian Restaurant in Jackson Heights is a Punjabi spot that draws strong recommendations, with one commenter calling it the best North Indian food in the city and another naming it for biryani. Several diners praise the house-made paneer, with one saying it is unlike any other they have had. One diner notes it is a bit pricey but that portions justify the price, and the restaurant is popular enough that one commenter says it is tough to get in. Dissent exists: one diner found the food only okay despite liking a particular paneer dish, another felt it was overhyped by social media, and a third found it greasy and unremarkable.

Jackson Heights

59 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC, r/IndianFood

Indian Accent draws recommendations for an upscale, modern interpretation of Indian cooking rather than a traditional meal. Diners praise the presentation and cocktails, and one singles out the makhan malai dessert. One commenter considers the set lunch good value. Dissent centers on the premium: some find the food overpriced or less distinctive than expected, and one found it bland.

Manhattan

57 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Hyderabadi Zaiqa is recommended across its Manhattan locations, including Hell's Kitchen. Biryani is the recurring draw; individual diners praise the chicken 65 and goat versions, and one also likes the butter chicken. Other diners find the food oily, bland or uneven. Branch differences matter: complaints about excessive spice specifically name Curry Hill rather than Hell's Kitchen.

Hell's Kitchen

54 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Kanyakumari draws repeated recommendations for coastal South Indian cooking near Union Square. One diner singles out the goat biriyani and malvani chicken curry, and another recommends the guru prasad dosa. The enthusiastic consensus is not unanimous: other diners report bland chicken, disappointing dosa, or cold and overly spiced curries. Value also divides opinions, with both praise for the meal and complaints about the premium.

Union Square

51 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

A vegetarian South Indian canteen in Flushing, set downstairs inside a Hindu temple and serving dosas and other dishes cafeteria-style. Many diners rate the dosa highly, with several putting it above better-known dosa spots, and one longtime regular says the rava masala dosa has no equal elsewhere in the city. People also call the food authentic and budget-friendly, though a couple of commenters find it merely good rather than outstanding, and one feels the trip out to Flushing is not worth it.

Flushing Queens

47 people recommend, 22 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Dhamaka divides diners over its bold Indian cooking and heat. Biryani receives repeated mentions; individual diners also recommend the lamb shank nihari and garlic black pepper crab, without establishing a current menu. Others find dishes excessively salty, greasy or too spicy, and some feel the portions do not justify the premium. Reports of milder visits show that even the heat is not experienced consistently.

Essex Market Manhattan

43 people recommend, 10 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Saravana Bhavan is recommended across its New York locations, including Lexington Avenue. Dosas are the recurring draw, with individual praise for the Mysore masala and rava versions. Some diners value it as a straightforward South Indian option, while others find the cooking average or inconsistent. Comments explicitly note that quality varies between locations, so the city-wide praise should not be read as a guarantee for every branch.

Curry Hill Manhattan

38 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/IndianFood, r/AskNYC

Adda's recommendations span its former Long Island City restaurant and its East Village location. Diners praise its approach to Indian cooking, but older visits are not accounts of the new location or its redesigned menu. Dissent includes excessive heat and poor value, and one diner disliked the saag. One commenter considers walk-ins feasible at the East Village restaurant; availability is not assured.

East Village

36 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/manhattan, r/IndianFood

Junoon draws repeated recommendations for an upscale Indian meal and celebrations. Individual diners praise its dining room, service and modern approach, and family visits include positive reports. Two commenters suggest it for vegetarian diners. Others feel the food has declined or does not justify the premium.

32 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC, r/IndianFood

Musaafer in Tribeca draws praise for an elaborate dining room and elevated Indian cooking. Butter chicken receives enthusiastic individual recommendations, and one diner likes the Mishti Doi. Other visitors find the food ordinary or disappointing for the premium, with mixed reports of service. Reservation accounts also differ, so neither difficulty nor easy availability should be assumed.

Tribeca

31 people recommend, 12 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/IndianFood, r/AskNYC

Bungalow draws strong opinions about whether its upscale Indian meal justifies the attention. Individual diners praise the yogurt kebab, saffron bread and daal, while others find the broader meal unremarkable or uneven. Some value the atmosphere more than the cooking; complaints include excessive salt, limited portions and poor value. The recommendations are real, but so is the gap between the hype and some diners' experiences.

30 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Vatan draws recommendations for its Gujarati thali and distinctive dining room. Diners describe a filling set-course meal, with one reporting refills and another enjoying the banyan-tree and thatched-booth setting. Family visits and a party receive positive accounts. Value is less settled: one diner finds the generous meal worthwhile, while another thinks it is harder to justify without a large appetite. Two commenters simply dislike the restaurant.

Manhattan

30 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Kebab Aur Sharab is a North Indian restaurant that many diners recommend, with the butter chicken drawing particular praise and cocktails also noted as good. It is pricey, and views on value are split: one diner says it is worth the price, while one commenter calls it overrated with small portions and another finds it too salty and expensive. One diner says it is great but not a good choice for vegetarians, another would not call the dishes unique, and one commenter describes a disappointing meal with a truffle pulav that was essentially plain rice.

Upper West Side

28 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Dhaba on Lexington Avenue draws repeated recommendations for North Indian food, takeout and delivery. Diners recall enjoying its lunch buffet, including one favorable weekend account; check the current options before going. Individual diners praise the goat curry, black daal and lamb curry. Heat can be a drawback: one visitor found the phaal very hot but only ordinary in flavor and not enjoyable.

Murray Hill

27 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Gupshup draws repeated Indian-food recommendations near Union Square. Individual diners praise the dal makhani, food and service, and one sees a good balance of quality and value. Dissenters find the cooking ordinary or too expensive for food they compare to takeout. One describes it as a competent mid-range option rather than a standout.

Union Square

27 people recommend, 11 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/IndianFood, r/manhattan

Tamarind in Tribeca draws recommendations for a dressed-up Indian meal, including visits with older family members. Diners praise its elegant setting, and individual accounts describe enjoyable meals. Others find the food bland or ordinary for the premium, with some questioning its fine-dining appeal.

Tribeca

26 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskNYC, r/FoodNYC, r/IndianFood

Chatti draws repeated recommendations for Kerala-focused South Indian cooking in Midtown. Diners praise the regional range and seafood, and one specifically recommends the filter coffee pudding. One family account describes familiar childhood flavors. Dissent is narrower but worth noting: one diner found the food average with small portions for the premium, and another liked the menu more than its execution.

Midtown

24 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC, r/manhattan

Veeray Da Dhaba draws repeated recommendations for Punjabi-style North Indian cooking in the East Village. Individual diners single out the kadhi, saag and butter chicken, while one regular praises the consistency of takeout. Another describes it as a reasonably priced option. The support is chiefly for flavorful, straightforward cooking rather than a promise about a particular current menu.

East Village

24 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC, r/Queens

Dosa Delight in Jackson Heights draws repeated dosa recommendations. Two diners praise crispness, and individual favorites include cheddar dosa and mushroom-and-potato dosa. One visitor reports that a first-dosa outing with friends went well. Dissent includes poor meals and a preference for Saravana Bhavan. One otherwise enthusiastic diner criticizes the service.

Jackson Heights Queens

22 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Bengal Tiger in Midtown West draws repeated recommendations for familiar Indian dishes and lunch value. Individual diners praise the butter chicken and chicken tikka masala, while others describe it as a reliable takeout or delivery choice. The praise is not unanimous: one found the portions small for the premium, another remembered average food, and a third found it bland.

Midtown West

21 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC, r/IndianFood

Jazba draws recommendations for Indian dishes diners find less routine, with individual praise for butter chicken and aloo vadi. One commenter considers it a good balance of quality and value. Others find portions small for the premium or disagree about the decor and service, while one diner dislikes the food outright. The appeal is the cooking's range, not a uniform fine-dining experience.

East Village

20 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/Brooklyn, r/AskNYC

Atithi in Williamsburg is repeatedly recommended for vindaloo, with diners praising its flavor while warning that the heat can be difficult to handle. Two accounts place it among the hottest meals those diners have tried. Generous portions receive separate praise, one diner likes the lamb saag, and another recommends the lunch special for value. Spice tolerance is the main caveat, not a guarantee that every order will have the same heat.

Williamsburg Brooklyn

19 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC, r/IndianFood

Bhatti Indian Grill draws repeated Indian-food recommendations in Curry Hill, with two diners calling it a personal favorite. One visitor particularly likes the methi chicken and lamb korma, and another reports consistent meals. Other accounts are more qualified: one finds the takeout ordinary with small portions, another recalls enjoying the food years earlier, and one prefers lunch to dinner.

Curry Hill Manhattan

16 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC, r/Brooklyn

Masalawala & Sons draws praise for Bengali cooking, especially kosha mangsho and other goat dishes. Individual recommendations also include the fish wrapped in banana leaf and brunch thalis. Some diners find the food exciting and the setting appealing; others report disappointing portions, rushed service or an overhyped meal. Spice impressions differ between visits, so the reputation for heat is not a fixed description of every meal.

Brooklyn

15 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/Brooklyn

Indian Table is a Goan restaurant in Brooklyn that one commenter recommends as a change from typical Indian menus. One diner praises the tomato cauliflower appetizer and butter chicken, and another calls the lamb chops fantastic but pricey. One commenter describes it as solid and underrated, while one diner was not a fan of the chana masala and dal makhani they tried even though their family liked their dishes.

Brooklyn

15 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Lungi receives explicit South Indian recommendations as well as discussion of its Sri Lankan cooking. One diner loved a South Indian dinner and another recommends the banana-leaf brunch; these are visit reports rather than current-menu assurances. Other commenters like the food but do not consider the setting upscale, with one criticizing the ambiance and service. The cuisine labels should not be treated as interchangeable.

Upper East Side

15 people recommend, 3 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Mughlai draws recommendations across its Manhattan outlets, including Cedar Street in the Financial District. A Cedar Street diner praises the food, service and setting for eating alone. One commenter likes the value at the Upper East Side and NoMad locations, while other branches draw complaints about overly sweet cooking or disappointing lunch food. Those branch-specific experiences should not be assumed to describe Cedar Street.

Financial District

13 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Punjabi Deli is a small vegetarian spot in the East Village that several people recommend for a quick, budget-friendly bite. One diner describes it as fast and more of a hole-in-the-wall than a sit-down place, with only one seat, so it suits takeaway. One diner loves the samosas, and another says the food and chai are always great at affordable prices. A further diner says the food tastes like home cooking but was unsure whether delivery is offered.

13 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/AskNYC, r/FoodNYC, r/manhattan

Ishq draws repeated Indian-restaurant recommendations, with the East Village explicitly named. One diner particularly likes the lamb chops and another enjoyed a birthday meal. Not all visits went well: one commenter reports weak food and strange service shortly after opening, another disliked an opening-week meal, and a third found it decent rather than outstanding.

East Village

13 people recommend, 3 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/AskNYC, r/FoodNYC

Spice Symphony draws recommendations across its New York outlets, including Lexington Avenue. Indo-Chinese cooking is the recurring draw, with one visitor describing an excellent meal and another reporting years of orders and visits. Praise for group dining specifically names 50th Street rather than Lexington Avenue. Dissent includes disappointing Indo-Chinese food, overpriced drinks, and an order that remained too hot despite a request for no heat.

Murray Hill

12 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/IndianFood

Ambassador's Clubhouse is an upscale Indian restaurant that many diners recommend, and one visitor calls it fantastic and worth the hype. The butter chicken pops earn particular praise, with one diner calling them probably the best chicken dish in years, and the beetroot chaat and prawns also get a strong mention. Views on the rest of the menu are mixed: one diner found the lamb chops and butter chicken fine but not remarkable and the desserts unimpressive, while another felt the meat-forward approach was gimmicky. A few people point to the dining room, ambience and service as the main draw, and one commenter says lunch is easy to walk into most days.

12 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Dilli Dilli in Hell's Kitchen draws Indian-food recommendations, with one diner describing solid Delhi-style cooking. Individual favorites include gilafi paneer and pista kofta, and one visitor enjoys the decor and cocktails. A commenter specifically recommends it for groups. Another finds some standout dishes but is less impressed with the overall cooking than the most enthusiastic fans.

12 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC

Thelewala on MacDougal Street draws repeated recommendations for kati rolls, with one commenter calling it a longstanding favorite. Individual diners also praise its chaat and ghugni. One visitor prefers it to another nearby option, while another leans toward other East Village choices. Those comparisons are personal judgments rather than a claim that one version suits everyone.

Greenwich Village

12 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC, r/IndianFood

Patiala draws recommendations for both its West 34th Street and West 35th Street restaurants. One diner calls the smaller West 34th Street location an underrated find, and another likes its informal setting. Separate praise for goat curry and a wider menu refers to West 35th Street. The two locations are not described as interchangeable dining experiences.

Manhattan

12 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/IndianFood, r/AskNYC

Kidilum draws recommendations for an upscale, Kerala-focused South Indian meal. One visitor praises the curries, small plates and desserts, and other diners describe memorable meals. The dissent is stronger than a uniformly glowing account suggests: one found it merely decent, another preferred Chatti's food, and two commenters were disappointed or thought the attention excessive.

11 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Baazi is an Indian restaurant on the Upper West Side that one diner recommends for modern takes on Indian classics, with kebabs and appetizers singled out as standouts. A commenter calls it an underappreciated gem for a nice sit-down meal, and another names it for North Indian food. One diner who likes the food a lot says the service is poor and advises against eating there, and another seconds the service complaint and suggests takeout instead.

Upper West Side

11 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Haandi in Murray Hill is recommended in North Indian and Pakistani food discussions for generous portions and value. Individual diners praise its biryani, haleem and chicken bihari. One regular describes years of satisfying visits and mentions a lunch buffet, without establishing current availability. Another diner finds the flavors muted and the food ordinary despite reasonable value.

Murray Hill

11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Pongal on Lexington Avenue draws South Indian recommendations for dosas and thali. One diner praises the rava dosa, and another enjoys a thali meal. Comparisons are mixed: one diner prefers its sambar but not its dosa to another restaurant, while a separate exchange disagrees about whether Pongal is better than Saravana Bhavan.

Curry Hill

10 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Sahib is a Curry Hill Indian restaurant that many diners recommend, calling it pretty good, budget-friendly compared to other Indian spots in the city, and one commenter's go-to. The garlic naan and chili garlic naan get particular praise, and one diner highlights chicken 65 and lamb madras from the takeout, though they dislike that rice costs extra in person. One visitor had a poor experience and never returned, and another warns the spice level runs high, so order conservatively.

Curry Hill Manhattan

10 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC

Madras Dosa Co is recommended across its New York locations, with one commenter specifically naming the Times Square area. One diner recommends a fresh masala dosa with gunpowder, another praises the sambar and crispness on delivery, and others prefer the dosa to a rival's. The city-wide praise is not a promise of the same experience at every outlet.

10 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Cloves on Madison Avenue draws recommendations for Indian food and attentive service. One diner singles out the lamb biryani, jeera aloo and chicken khorma, describing the cooking as reminiscent of home meals. Another enjoyed a no-frills visit, and a separate account reports a busy weekday. This is the NoMad restaurant, not the similarly named Clove in Harlem.

10 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC

Curry Corner in Astoria draws enthusiastic Indian-food recommendations, with multiple diners comparing it favorably to an older neighborhood favorite. One praises the chili garlic naan, another likes the paneer tikka and samosas, and a third singles out the lamb samosa. Value is a recurring attraction: commenters praise affordable meals, and one describes generous portions.

Astoria

10 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Rowdy Rooster in the East Village draws recommendations for Indian fried chicken and vada pav. Individual diners praise both the sandwich and potato patty. Heat is a repeated caveat: commenters describe very spicy orders, while accounts differ on the spice levels offered. Others find the chicken only ordinary, dislike the chutney, or consider the food too salty and overhyped.

East Village

9 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/Brooklyn

Jalsa on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn draws strong recommendations, with one diner calling it the best Indian spot they've found in Brooklyn and noting its compact menu. Another calls it their go-to, highlighting a very good crispy dosa, while others describe it as great or really good. One diner says waits can run over an hour and takeout handling can be disorganized, though that same diner rates the food superior.

Coney Island Ave Brooklyn

9 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/Brooklyn, r/AskNYC

Omar's on Vanderbilt Avenue draws praise for its Indian cooking and chicken tikka masala pizza. One diner also recommends the butter chicken and goat biryani, while another singles out the samosa chaat. Carry-out and delivery receive positive accounts, including one report of consistent food and good value. The pizza praise is a specific crossover recommendation, not a substitute for its Indian-food support.

9 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Gazab is an Indian restaurant on the Lower East Side that people recommend for dishes like Hyderabadi chicken biryani, Kerala shrimp, pomfret and murgh tikka. One diner found the biryani and shrimp wonderful, and another called the pomfret and tikka excellent while noting it runs a bit pricier. A commenter describes the cooking as mild and fusion-leaning, and another rates its overall quality above another restaurant with a wider menu.

Lower East Side

9 people recommend, 1 warns against itcounted across its outletsvia r/FoodNYC

Desi Galli draws recommendations across its New York outlets, including the East Village. Kathi rolls draw both praise and dissent: individual diners call them excellent, while one critic dislikes the rolls and the potatoes in them. One East Village account praises the samosas and butter chicken but criticizes the naan. Takeout and value receive recommendations without promising the same experience at every branch.

9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Red Onion on East 10th Street draws Indian-food recommendations, including repeated mentions for butter chicken. One diner particularly likes the Pandara Road version, and another calls the food excellent. A separate visitor prefers straightforward places like this to newer upscale options. Not everyone agrees: one diner found it disappointing.

East Village

9 people recommend, 2 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/FoodNYC

Taco Mahal draws recommendations across its New York outlets, including Ninth Avenue. Diners discuss its Indian-inspired handheld format, with individual praise for onion pakora, roti with lamb and a garlic naan chicken tikka masala taco. Others find the food heavy or mediocre, or expected more fusion. The individual dish accounts should not be read as identical experiences at every outlet.

8 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Dosa Hutt in Flushing draws recommendations as an alternative near the Ganesh Temple Canteen. Diners describe enjoyable meals, with one preferring it to the canteen and another ranking it above other dosa spots. A longtime visitor recalls good value. This is the Flushing restaurant, not Hillside Dosa Hutt.

Flushing Queens

8 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Benares is an Indian restaurant in TriBeCa that several commenters name as a good option, and one person calls it a staple that has stayed solid over time. One diner who often went there and ordered lunch to take out wishes they had stayed for the buffet. Another person who prefers British-style curries says Benares was their go-to until they moved out of its delivery area. One commenter calls it great but pricey, while another remembers a fairly priced prix fixe deal.

Tribeca

8 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC

Ambo draws recommendations as a fast-casual Indian option, with commenters likening its format to an Indian version of Chipotle. One diner praises homey flavors and consistency, and another calls it a favorite in that format. A dissenting visitor says none of their meals there stood out.

8 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Cardamom is a small restaurant in Sunnyside, Queens that several commenters recommend, with a focus on Goan food. One diner calls it delicious, and another says it leans toward a British takeaway style. A visitor who moved away from the neighborhood still misses it.

Sunnyside Queens

8 people recommendvia r/AskNYC, r/FoodNYC

Ahimsa is a vegetarian Indian restaurant on E 38th Street. One diner found the takeout lighter and less oily than most Indian food, while still tasty, and another calls the food truly delicious and now brings everyone there. A visitor praises the varied menu and pleasant decor and atmosphere, and people seeking Jain options point to its Jain menu.

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Moti Mahal Delux on the Upper East Side draws Indian-food recommendations, with one diner singling out the black dal and another liking it for a more dressed-up meal. Several accounts describe a decline from earlier visits, including one recent meal found unremarkable. Another diner likes the food but finds service uneven.

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/manhattan, r/AskNYC

Chote Nawab is an Indian restaurant in Curry Hill that several commenters recommend, including one who suggests it to first-timers ordering mild, with chicken tikka masala, saag paneer and garlic naan. One diner names the lamb biriyani and saag paneer, and another says the quality and portion sizes are good. The caveats are consistency: one regular calls it good but plain old Indian with hit-or-miss biryani, another diner finds the whole place hit or miss and felt shortchanged by a papri chat order, and a further commenter offers a qualified recommendation.

Curry Hill Manhattan

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodNYC

Roti Roll near Columbia draws recommendations for kati rolls and Bombay frankie-style street food. One diner lists it among go-to Indian fast-casual choices and another enjoyed a first visit. Dissent concerns the rolls themselves: one commenter dislikes its version of a frankie, and another thinks it has declined from earlier visits.

Upper West Side

8 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Adyar Ananda Bhavan on First Avenue draws recommendations for South Indian cooking, with individual praise for the Pondicherry dosa, medu vada and vegetarian thali. Other diners find it too casual for a celebration, dislike the food, or consider it a serviceable budget option rather than a standout dosa destination.

8 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Chola is an Indian restaurant on East 58th Street in Manhattan that several people recommend for general Indian food, with one diner calling it consistently delicious over years of visits and another a big fan of its chicken dishes, including a bone-in chicken curry. One commenter says the large menu is a plus for trying dishes from different parts of India. Views are not unanimous: one person says better Indian food exists elsewhere in Manhattan, and another simply dislikes it. A separate visitor reported that a lunch buffet they had previously visited seemed to be gone.

Manhattan

7 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Malai Marke is an Indian restaurant recommended by several diners, with mentions pointing to the East Village and E 6th St. One diner says their Indian family loves it, and another found it just as good as their previous go-to for British-style Indian curries. One commenter says the lunch special is a huge amount of food with leftovers, and calls the okra amazing. Another likes the restaurant but says it is not a fancy spot for those seeking ambience.

East Village

7 people recommendvia r/AskNYC, r/FoodNYC

Ananda on Thompson Street draws South Indian recommendations for dosa, with one visitor preferring it to a nearby cart and another calling it underrated. A separate diner praises the coconut chutney. One commenter recommends the thali for its generous quantity.

7 people recommendvia r/AskNYC, r/FoodNYC

Sathi on Third Avenue draws Indian-food recommendations for lunch and takeout. One diner praises the paneer and prefers it to Bengal Tiger; another likes the vegetable korma and papadums more than nearby Curry Hill options. Separate accounts praise the lunch special and takeout combo for value. These individual comparisons are not a city-wide ranking.

Gramercy

7 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Mughlai Grill draws Indian-food recommendations on the Lower East Side. One diner considers it better than fancier Manhattan options, while another recommends the tandoori chicken and crispy cauliflower after repeat visits. The other endorsements are brief and enthusiastic rather than detailed accounts of particular dishes.

7 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC

Doaba Deli is a casual Indian spot that people recommend for parathas and paranthe, and one diner calls it a great budget-friendly eat. One commenter describes it as a vegetarian fast-casual go-to, another names a Columbus Avenue location near 106th and 107th Streets, and one lists it among the best spots for Punjabi food.

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Annapurna Bhavan draws South Indian recommendations, especially for dosa. One commenter names the onion chili rava masala dosa as a favorite, and another enjoys regular visits. A separate visitor liked a dosa and sizzler but not the tomato chutney. One dissenting diner strongly dislikes both the cooking and service, finding the dosa poorly made and the food unnecessarily spicy.

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC

Several commenters recommend Raja Sweets in Jackson Heights. Individual recommendations cover Punjabi food, flat breads, tea and sweets; one diner singles out paranthas and kadhi pakora. One commenter considers its Indian fast food a national standout, and another prefers it to alternatives nearby. Not everyone agrees: one commenter advises against choosing it.

Jackson Heights

7 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC

Indienne in Hudson Yards draws praise for creative Indian cooking, with individual diners singling out the chicken makhani and novel flavors. Other accounts praise the overall meal but disagree about the chicken, desserts or value. One diner dislikes the food outright.

Hudson Yards

7 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/Queens, r/AskNYC

Jackson Diner in Jackson Heights draws Indian-food recommendations, including a regular who still visits after choosing it for wedding catering. One diner calls it a classic, and another recommends the buffet without establishing current availability. Dissent includes a visitor who found the food ordinary and another who would have chosen a different Indian restaurant.

Jackson Heights

7 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/AskNYC, r/FoodNYC, r/manhattan

Baar Baar draws recommendations for an upscale Indian outing, with individual praise for service, surroundings and cocktails. One commenter suggests it for a team meal. Food is more divisive: two diners report inconsistent visits, others find it bland or overrated, and one former fan describes a decline. The support for the occasion should not obscure the ordinary food criticism.

6 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC

Red Chili is an Indian restaurant in Jackson Heights that diners mention when recommending places to eat in the neighborhood. One diner who has been says they like it but would not make a special trip for it, while another calls the food delicious and mentions a dining room. A commenter also describes the decor as French Victorian.

Jackson Heights Queens

6 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC

Anar on the Upper West Side draws Indian-food recommendations, including one diner's favorite paneer tikka masala and another's praise for large portions. One commenter lists it among takeout favorites, and another alternates between Anar and a nearby restaurant.

Upper West Side

5 people recommendvia r/AskNYC, r/FoodNYC

Anjappar on Curry Hill is a South Indian restaurant that several diners recommend, with one praising harder-to-find dishes like venison, crab masala and anchovies, and another calling its Chettinad food amazing when it hits. One South Indian diner rates it tasty among New York spots, and one person says it beats Saravana Bhavan. A couple of diners find it pricey, one says quality is hit or miss, and two diners disliked the robot server gimmick, though the food is said to be back on form since it left.

Curry Hill

5 people recommendvia r/AskNYC, r/FoodNYC

The Drunken Munkey on the Upper East Side draws Indian-food recommendations, with one diner praising flavorful biryani and another reporting consistently enjoyable food and drinks. A separate account describes it as a casual neighborhood choice. One diner feels it used to be better while still liking it.

Upper East Side

5 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC

Malvan in Carroll Gardens draws recommendations for coastal Indian cooking associated with Maharashtra. One visitor praises the crab curry and tapioca patty, and another enjoyed the meal more than expected. A separate commenter finds the crab curry description tempting enough to justify a trip, without having reported a visit. Another diner names Malvan among current favorites.

5 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC

Pangat draws recommendations in Brooklyn, including its Park Slope restaurant. A visitor there enjoyed paneer makhani, chilly paneer, vegetable biryani and vada pav; another Park Slope diner especially liked the butter chicken. A separate commenter praises the Indian cooking more generally, and one diner ranks it among the city's standouts.

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Utsav is recommended by several diners, including one who names the 6th Avenue location and another who suggests it for people near Times Square. One visitor who has eaten there calls it good and suggests getting the basket of breads, and a commenter lists it as a butter chicken pick. Another commenter describes it as serving Indo Chinese food.

6th Ave

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Farzi draws recommendations for its food, presentation and ambience, with one diner calling it a hidden gem and another praising the food, ambience and service. Two people name the Tribeca location when suggesting Indian restaurants. Not everyone is won over: one diner found it nothing great and would not return, and another gave a dismissive reaction.

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