Gupshup, Union Square
27 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 25 threads.
What people say, in short
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.
Address
GupShup, 115 E 18th St (Between Park Ave &, Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Dal makhani, Butter chicken with basmati rice
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/legallefty in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Names GupShup among Manhattan's really good upscale Indian options.
- Recommendsu/Shayk47 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026ambience
Lists it as a place to go for the atmosphere rather than the food.
- Recommendsu/Tarngupta1 in r/AskNYC · May 2026value
Says GupShup is very good and hits a sweet spot between quality and value.
- Mixedu/do_or_dee in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025
Visited Gupshup and found it decent.
- Recommendsu/emergentblastula in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023
Really enjoyed the food and service and suggests it for Indian vegetarians.
- Recommendsu/foreverhellos in r/AskNYC · Aug 2025
Says they also like Gupshup.
- Recommendsu/DemonicPoots in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023taste
Highly recommends Gupshup's North Indian cooking and appealing setting, especially the dal.
- Recommendsu/BruisedSilkenSky in r/AskNYC · Mar 2024
Describes the Gramercy GupShup as a more contemporary take on Indian food.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/myspicename in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023
Listed as a place matching authentic Indian food expectations.
- Recommendsu/Unlikely-Guess3775 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024taste
Calls Gupshup a favorite high-end spot with excellent execution and less hype.
- Recommendsu/Signal-Reflection-54 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023
Enjoyed Gupshup.
- Recommendsu/sabyaghati in r/AskNYC · May 2026taste
Says Gupshup has excellent food and maintains quality with family-style portions.
- Recommendsu/Living_Ad2045 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025
Commenter says Gupshup is good.
- Recommendsu/MichaelSerrur in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Suggests GupShup near Union Square for something fancier.
- Caveatu/Competitive-Bad2624 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
Calls it mediocre.
- Recommendsu/Remarkable_Big_3084 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2026taste
Loves the food at GupShup and asks if it is fancy enough.
- Mixedu/Forgemasterblaster in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
Calls it a fine mid-range desi restaurant, better than its sister spot but not top-tier.
- Recommendsu/WaitingonGC in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025
Would rather go to GupShup in Union Square than the other option being discussed.
- Caveatu/apoplexiglass in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024taste
Warns to check menu prices first, saying it tastes no better than takeout and spices overwhelm the ingredients.
- Recommendsu/BeansRiceAndPasta in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024taste
Really loves the dal makhani there and questions why it would be an unpopular opinion.
- Recommendsu/xlaurenthead in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023
Listed among upscale Indian food options.
- Recommendsu/Thin_Humor7011 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026
Recommends Gupshup.
- Recommendsu/sah_aham in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2026
Recommends Gupshup for Indian delivery
- Caveatu/Mapex in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026value
Says Gupshup went downhill and is super pricey for no reason.
- Caveatu/Money-Celebration-36 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025taste
Calls it terrible.
- Recommendsu/Cool_Good_681 in r/AskNYC · Oct 2025
Calls Gupshup their favorite for north Indian.
- Recommendsu/reddevil4life93 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025variety
Suggests GupShup for something uncommon in Manhattan.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Cable4224 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025
Recommends Gupshup in Union Square.
- Recommendsu/brunporr in r/AskNYC · Sep 2024variety
Likes its less conventional approach to Indian cooking.
- Recommendsu/ophieslover in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Recommends it, suggesting butter chicken with basmati rice.
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