Junoon
36 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/manhattan, r/IndianFood30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 17 threads.
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Junoon, 19 W 24th St, New York, NY 10010
At a glance
- Best for
- Family
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Junoon, as the crow flies.
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/CmdrMobium in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025
Commenter says Junoon is Jazba's upscale partner, implying a recommendation.
- 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
Says it is always good.
- Recommendsu/Working-Salt8810 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2026
Mentions Junoon as another option.
- Recommendsu/emergentblastula in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023
Really enjoyed the food and service; suggested it as a vegetarian-friendly option.
- Caveatu/etomid8 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025consistency
Feels Junoon has slipped from what it once was.
- Recommendsu/Dammit_Jim in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Names it among the best Indian restaurants of an earlier NYC era.
- Recommendsu/allisong965 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024
Enjoyed a memorable meal that suited a special occasion.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Fluffy_Yesterday_468 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024
Went years ago and really liked it.
- Recommendsu/DinerEnBlanc in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Recalls visiting years ago and liking it.
- Recommendsu/Special-Book-7 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025
Says it is much better than Bungalow.
- Recommendsu/Basic-Criticism-1702 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024
Says Junoon easily, ranking it higher than Semma.
- Recommendsu/barcatoronto in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024
Family visited and loved it, chosen over a more meat-focused competitor.
- Recommendsu/ShockEvening7501 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2026wait time
Went during restaurant week; found it lovely and easy to book.
- Recommendsu/brkfastofchampignons in r/FoodNYC · May 2026consistency
Describes a visit as solid.
- Recommendsu/Rude-Cut-6414 in r/manhattan · May 2026
Lists Junoon as a place to try for Indian food.
- Caveatu/Slow-Unit3920 in r/IndianFood · Mar 2026taste
Believes the food at Junoon has gotten really bad.
- Caveatu/norcalfiend in r/FoodNYC · May 2025value
Disliked it; felt it was overpriced and the flavors were muted.
- Recommendsu/Competitive_Slice_93 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024taste
Finds Junoon's cooking more adventurous than Tamarind's.
- Recommendsu/Slambodog in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023
Surprised no one mentioned Junoon; suggests it.
- Recommendsu/RoeMajesta in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026ambience
Picks it as a personal best for upscale Indian, citing dining room and service.
- Recommendsu/Sensitive_Celery_394 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026portion
Favorite of the three; bigger portions, good ambiance, less expensive.
- Recommendsu/phishyphriend in r/AskNYC · May 2026taste
Says Junoon fits the bill, with amazing food and occasion-worthy.
- Recommendsu/BaetrixReloaded in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025
Calls Junoon a good balance of modern and traditional Indian cooking.
- Recommendsu/dustin91 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025
Says it was great.
- Recommendsu/Yarga in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024variety
Describes Junoon as a good balance of modern Indian food and its roots.
- Recommendsu/Head_Spirit_1723 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/Professional_Piano64 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024
Loves Junoon.
- Recommendsu/justaman_nyc in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024variety
Thinks Junoon is the better choice for vegetarians.
- Mixedu/Mapex in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026taste
Enjoyed Junoon's Lal Maas but doesn't consider it Pakistani.
More maps in New York, United States
- Places to visit in New York
- Best restaurants in New York
- Best burgers in New York
- Best steak in New York
- Museums in New York
- Best pizza in New York
- Best breakfast in New York
- Best cafés in New York
- Best bars in New York
- Best sushi in New York
- Best ramen in New York
- Best seafood in New York
- Parks in New York
- Best ice cream in New York
Did this page answer your question?
Freshness
Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.