Haandi, Murray Hill
11 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Haandi, 113 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Biryani, Haleem, Chicken bihari
- Best for
- Budget, Takeaway
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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/AvailableFalconn in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
Recommends Haandi for really authentic Indian food.
- Recommendsu/ab216 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025
Recommends its assemble-a-plate format.
- Recommendsu/allisondbl in r/AskNYC · May 2026taste
Loves Haandi, admittedly more for their biryani.
- Recommendsu/CabassoG in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025value
Considers Haandi the cheapest option in Murray Hill, a bit greasy but tasty.
- Recommendsu/zdk in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
Chooses Haandi over Curry in a Hurry as an alternative with a comparable setup and atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/basar_auqat in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025portion
Pakistani/North Indian no-fuss spot with generous hot food in takeout boxes on a budget.
- Recommendsu/26point2miles in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Named as a recommendation in reply to a Curry Hill cheap lunch request.
- Recommendsu/SpeciousPerspicacity in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026price
Says they go to cheaper Lexington spots including Haandi.
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- Recommendsu/poseidondieson in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Calls Haandi a solid choice.
- Recommendsu/Patient_Bad5862 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026consistency
Has come for over 20 years and always leaves satisfied; mentions the lunch buffet and upstairs menu.
- Recommendsu/inspectre_ecto in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026
Seconds a recommendation of Haandi.
- Mixedu/aeronacht in r/FoodNYC · May 2025taste
Found the food mediocre and flavors muted, though decent pricing and flavors present.
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