Indian Accent, Manhattan
59 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC, r/IndianFood30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 20 threads.
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Indian Accent, 123 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Makhan malai
- 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/bpp4l in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024
Suggests adding Indian Accent to the shortlist.
- Recommendsu/Unlikely-Guess3775 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024
Says Indian Accent is far better for fine dining and the real deal, with its original location in Delhi.
- Recommendsu/banallthemusic in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025
Playfully recommends Indian Accent over a Bungalow reservation.
- Recommendsu/Shayk47 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026
Describes it as high-end Indian food just below Michelin grade.
- Recommendsu/hot_and_chill in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
Their pick for the birthday dinner, alongside other options.
- Recommendsu/Sadgirl787 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025
Suggested for a special occasion like Mother's Day.
- Recommendsu/ffshd in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023taste
As good as the Delhi location.
- Recommendsu/heresthebite in r/AskNYC · Sep 2024
Recommends Indian Accent in Manhattan as an answer to the request.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/etomid8 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
A bit older but they still personally really like it.
- Recommendsu/AGeastwest in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025
Commenter names Indian Accent as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/nycago in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025taste
Still thinks about the meal there and notes reservations are easier to get.
- Recommendsu/Local_Love_9368 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023
Recommends India Accent as the choice.
- Recommendsu/erlangriposte in r/IndianFood · Mar 2026
Names Indian Accent as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/biguk997 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
Fantastic, much better than Dhamaka in their view.
- Recommendsu/Intrepid_Reason8906 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025taste
Describes it as a unique, high quality fusion and one of their favorites in NYC.
- Recommendsu/Serialsnackernyc in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025
Has heard good things about Indian Accent.
- Recommendsu/Title26 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025value
Loves the place, finds it reasonably priced, and says everything they've had is good.
- Recommendsu/Tejon_Melero in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023
Recommends Indian Accent.
- Recommendsu/Signal-Reflection-54 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023
Would also choose Indian Accent.
- Recommendsu/basar_auqat in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025taste
Commenter praises Indian Accent's prix fixe menu and makhan malai dessert.
- Recommendsu/Special-Book-7 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025
Says it is much better than Bungalow.
- Caveatu/justaman_nyc in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025taste
Found the food fairly bland and nothing special.
- Recommendsu/TheWineAcademy in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023
Their recommendation.
- Recommendsu/W00Bear in r/AskNYC · Jan 2026variety
Recommends it for excellent food, many vegetarian options and beautiful decor.
- Recommendsu/Sumo-Subjects in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2025
Lists it among Manhattan Indian places they've liked.
- Recommendsu/Competitive_Slice_93 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024
Suggests Indian Accent instead, calling it more fun and better executed.
- Recommendsu/eagleambush in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023
Incredible and really impressive.
- Recommendsu/kanetkarster in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026value
Recommends the set lunch for value.
- Mixedu/Switters81 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025value
Delicious food and cocktails and a unique experience, but overpriced for what it is.
- Caveatu/Direlion in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025taste
Went during Covid and probably won't return, though unsure if it was a bad time.
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