Adda, East Village

Great balance of authenticity and novelty beyond standard Indian fare.

Suggests checking Unapologetic Foods group Indian restaurants' menus; says most are not expensive for their level.

Says Adda moved to Lower Manhattan with a redesigned, more elevated menu worth considering.

Called it the best of that group's places in terms of Indian; recently moved nearby in East Village.

Recommends Adda in LIC for non-spicy biryani.

Describes Adda as a more casual, very good spot they preferred over Semma in past visits.

Says they actually enjoyed Adda more than Dhamaka.

Commenter suggests Adda.

Lists it among Manhattan Indian places they've liked.

Food great every time but location on an overpass makes it unsuitable for special occasions.

Tried it but didn't find the butter chicken they were looking for.

One of their three picks for the dinner.

Names Adda in LIC as an Indian restaurant recommendation.

Recommends Adda in the East Village.

Calls Adda excellent.

Names Adda as an answer to the butter chicken request.

Spice levels are borderline inedible; heat shouldn't be conflated with authenticity.

Tried it; decent enough but did not blow them away.

Visited the old location many times and always loved it; trying the new one soon.

Praises the food but finds the meal poor value.

Found the biryani nearly identical to another spot's but cheaper, and disliked the saag at both.

Recommends Adda in Long Island City, noting a James Beard award.