New York - Restaurants - Indian

229 E. 53rd St., New York 10022
212-888-1700

Kati Roll Company

Indian street food for drunks and skinflints. And Indian street food lovers. Chicken tikka, paneer, or lamb wrapped in paratha (think taco by way of Bengal) make up for the cheap chain-store feel. ... read more

240 W. 56th St., New York 10107
212-397-0707

Benares

Ex-Tamarind hand reboots with classy midtown spot named for the oldest city in India. Contemporary room with butterscotch banquettes and chairs, dark wood tables. Colorful chandelier globes brighte... read more

211 E. 46th St., New York 10017
212-888-0820

Tulsi

Chef from Dévi drops serious Nouveau Indian on midtown. Chic space done up in shades of white and gauzy curtains, like an Indian restaurant that went to heaven. Name comes from holy basil, c... read more

130 Duane St., New York 10007
212-542-9440

Mehtaphor

One of the better spots in town to get oysters topped with grapefruit confit and Pop Rocks. Super-creative Iron Chef competitor Jehangir Mehta gives Graffiti a little breathing room with a perch in... read more

99 Hudson St., New York 10013
212-775-9000

Tamarind Tribeca

Flatiron spot expands to epic, Tabla-like space in Tribeca. Two levels of perfunctory poshness, with sage-shaded seats, marble and wood accents. Menu brings together regional Indian specialties. Pu... read more

102 Lexington Ave., New York 10016
212-213-9615

Bhojan

It's a ballsy move by nearby Dhaba chef-owner Shiva Natarajan to open up yet another Indian restaurant in a hood full of competitors, but hey, it's called confidence. And he has every reason to be... read more

101 Lexington Ave., New York 10016
917-561-8001

Kathi Rolls by Kabob Factory

Petite Curry Hill storefront cranking out custom stuffed flatbreads. Open-fire grill adds character to meats and veggies, we're loving on spicy chicken masala, traditional lamb kabob, and paneer ti... read more

2701 Broadway, New York 10025
212-280-4100

Aangan Indian Cuisine

Crap Indian, easy to find. The good stuff? Not so much. Thus, we're loving on Aangan, even if it is a spinoff of corporate Baluchi's crew. Saffron shrimp, malai kofta highlight traditional Indian m... read more

311 Church St., New York 10013
212-431-8750

Macao Trading Co.

Call it what you like—we prefer "Asian-fusion-whatever"—but Macao's prospects aren't a gamble. From epicurean dream team behind Employees Only comes this new, wood-lined, vagu... read more

157 E. 55th St., New York 10022
646-666-3001

Darbar Grill

Second location of this Manhattan Indian resto imports Curry Hill a few neighborhoods north; white-napkin-ish service for an Indian place not the norm, but the room, setting calls for it—long... read more

99 MacDougal St., New York
212-420-6517

Kati Roll Company

Indian street food for drunks and skinflints. And Indian street food lovers. Chicken tikka, paneer, or lamb wrapped in paratha (think taco by way of Bengal) make up for the cheap chain-store feel. ... read more

68 Prince St., New York 10012
212-226-9996

Hampton Chutney Co.

Bombay, Amagansett, Soho—a logical enough progression! Calming chanting soundtrack for frazzled shopping nerves. Contemplate armed struggle for a seat. Moms taking a break from using daughters to m... read more

97 First Ave., New York 10003
212-477-5956

Banjara

The jewel of Curry Row. Get beckoned inside and leave happy for once. Genial and dusky. Tasteful interior a definite anomaly for the 6th Street Bollywood-on-crack norm. Lounge off to the side. Slig... read more

706 Amsterdam Ave. , New York 10025
212-932-2400

Ayurveda Cafe

Ideal for passive, clean-living people. Pass through upbeat orange awning, nod to Ganesha, and enjoy thali of the day (no menus, they're serving you what's fresh). Meals conform to Ayurvedic philos... read more

232 E. 58th St., New York 10022
212-688-4619

Chola

Bollywood starlets serve sizzling Indian faves to locals and the odd lost tourist. Specialties divided by region and mix the traditional with shit you never heard of from the back country. Good veg... read more

100 Second Ave., New York 10003
212-982-0533

Haveli

One of the choicer Indian spots, just off the 6th Street gauntlet. Gives Curry Row crowd the high hat. Attentive, formal staff in a spiffed-up duplex. Potent mango and brandy cocktails knock your s... read more

37-47 74th St., New York
718-672-1232

Jackson Diner

Bully of the banghra block makes Curry Row joints seem like Arby's. Bangin' lunch buffet is still dominant, check all the midtown heavy hitters getting off the 7 train just to take advantage. Sampl... read more

409 Third Ave., New York
212-689-5666

Vatan

Traditionally garbed foot servants and lavish decorations bring authentic flava. Shed the pavement pounders and hunker down to be treated like a maharaja. Menus are for the little castes. Prix fixe... read more

93 First Ave., New York 10003
212-228-4896

Milon

Blaring Bengali beats, subcontinental hip-hop. More hanging chili pepper lights than science thought possible. Ridiculously cheap food, sinus-clearing vindaloos, flaky samosas. Great service and wa... read more

119 Lexington Ave., New York 10016
212-683-0900

Curry in a Hurry

This quickie buffet's sub-continental cuisine may leave you wondering about that word hurry—curries can taste as if they've been stewing for days. The upside? It's cheap and it's filling. For 9 to ... read more

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