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    Nancy A.

    I went to this Indian place a couple of times and it was superb but quite expensive looking at the prices on the menu. Plates are from $17 to $19 for meat entrees! The only thing I come here for is the vegetable or chicken samosas which comes in 2! The vegetable samosas are $5 for 2 while the chicken one is $10 for 2! I think it is a pretty substantial increase from $5 to $10 if you go from vegetable to chicken! I ordered the vegetable samosas and they were very nice to provide paper plates and napkins to eat them. The vegetable samosas were pretty greasy so that's why it was packaged in a grease paper bag and I can taste the grounded potatoes and peas that made it very delicious. The samosa skin thickness is pretty thick and not too thin so none of the stuffing came spilling out. It came with 3 dipping sauces and they are the Hari (Green) Chutney (sweet), Imli (Tamarind) Chutney (tangy, smooth, red brown), Indian onion chutney (spicy). My personal favorite is the onion chutney because it tasted pretty spicy to add that extra kick. Wish the samosas were bigger because 2 of them didn't really fill me that much. The ambience of the place is pretty chill and casual. No music in the background and there's free water on the counter for people to grab. They also have a sign of all the Indian spices and herbs and their nutritional benefits. Plenty of tables and chairs there to choose from.

    Lunch special (vegetarian choices)
    Hannah W.

    Good food but a bit overpriced for the portion. I had their lunch "Feast", and since I am vegetarian, instead of a chicken choice, I asked for two veggies (mushroom bhaji and sarson ka saag). When the waitress asked if I wanted rice or naan or both, I chose only rice, which I came to regret, as the portions were quite small, and I was still hungry after wiping clean the entire plate. There was a good lunch crowd, all the seats were taken, and an older gentleman vacated a bar stool next to the serving counter. He sat on the other bar stool to work on his laptop. Later he asked me how I liked my food - I realized he was the owner of the restaurant. Seeing his turban, I asked him if he was Sikh? Yes he was - then he must be a vegetarian too (no wonder the veggie dishes tasted so good!); and also like me, a meat-cooking vegetarian :-). All in all, I liked the food, but wished for a better portion.

    a meal in a styrofoam container
    Azam K.

    Solid Indian food at saffron thread and friendly service. Both chicken dishes i bought had tender chicken with good flavor to satisfy my Indian food craving. I thought the saag paneer and other vegetable dish that I had could've used more flavor though and that there was not much spice in the dishes which is what takes away a star for me. Solid indian food to satisfy your craving though!

    a tortilla and sauce
    S-Ann O.

    I have not eaten at Saffron Thread in over three ( 3 ) years (way before the pandemic) and just wanted to try something new, yet, still old.  A pity life cannot be as good after stopping for a period of time.  The spinach was silky with pieces of tofu tasting delightful having the same Indian nuances as years gone by.  The chicken tikka masala was just as I remembered  -   Creamy with all of that curry goodness circling throughout my mouth.  Of course, the naan was soft, delicate, and mouth watering when dipped and soaked in both the spinach and chicken masala sauces. Although I understand increased prices, I was confused about the naan's decreased size?  When I requested the naan be placed inside the container's empty square section, I was told "No, it can't be done.  It cannot fit."  WRONG!!, more foil was used / wasted to wrap this SMALL naan. This was definitely an expensive lunch for $11.00 / three ( 3 ) pictured menu selections  (See Attached).  I now remember why it was over three ( 3 ) ago eating at Saffron Thread because the food was so fabulous!  If you can afford to splurge, get their mango lassi to accompany your meal. It will be a treat for your tastebuds.

    Chicken Tikka
    Al H.

    A simple lunch spot between FIDI and Tribeca, this place was a pleasant surprise. The person behind the counter was helpful. She pointed out that biryani was fried rice, when i was staring at the menu looking for chicken n' rice for lunch. It had the right amount of spice to it. Not a cheap lunch, but the serving size allowed me to take home leftovers to stretch it for another lunch the next day. This is one of those things that taste just as good, if not better, the next day. My wife's tikka was tasty too.

    Chicken Tikka Masala, Vegetable Samosa, Lamb Rogan Josh, Channa Masala, saag paneer. Naan Bread
    Dave F.

    Had this catered into work today. There was only basic Indian food. We had Saag Paneer, Vegetable Samosas, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Rogan Josh, Naan, Rice Pulao, and Chana Masala. Overall all of it was pretty standard and nothing really all that flavorful or amazing. However, I'd say they gave us what was probably the best veggie samosa I've ever had, which is what redeems this to a 3-star rating. Crispy where it counts and delicious otherwise. I also liked the consistency of the naan as well. Cooked to almost perfection. Wish it had more bitter or flavor.

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    Food did not taste that great for the price that I paid I would rather just go to 74th st in queens for better indian food

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    Lovely staff, food is quite good, excellent variety. Small space for in restaurant dining

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    Wow! I'm so happy to find such an amazing restaurant a block away from my building. The quality of…read morethe food is fantastic, fresh and prepared to perfection. I had some chicken curry, garlic nan, and a mango drink. All of it was amazing. My dinner date had tandoori salmon. I had a taste, and it was even better than my food which is hard to imagine. The service was wonderful, and the atmosphere was relaxing after a long work day. I can't wait to eat here again and try more delicious food from their vast menu.

    Mughlai Grill is my favorite Indian restaurant in the city, but haven't been to Mughlai in two…read moreyears, so I was curious if anything changed. We were walk-ins and although there were quite a few parties in the restaurant, we were able to be seated immediately. The staff were nice and attentive and gave us pretty good recommendations! To start we shared the Vegetable Pakora and oh my gosh it was so crispy and seasoned perfectly! That got us so excited for the rest of the food. For our entrees we ended up on Lamb, and the staff recommended the Achar Gosht and the Kadai Gosht. Both were so good! Lamb was tender, it was overall super filling and paired well with the aloo paratha! I can't wait to eat my leftovers! Mughlai Grill is even better than I remember and I can't wait to come back! I will be recommending it to everyone!

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    Red Onion is hands down my favorite Indian restaurant in NYC. Everything we tried was very, very…read moregood--but the butter chicken completely stole the show. Truly AMAZING. Rich, creamy, perfectly balanced, and easily the best dish of the night. We also tried the chicken vindaloo, which was delicious but definitely really spicy--great if you love heat. The chicken xacuti was also excellent, full of flavor and depth. The bread and rice deserve their own shoutout: fresh, comforting, and the perfect match for every dish. On top of the food, the service was outstanding. Anthony took incredible care of us--super attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. He helped us choose the dishes, guided us through the menu, checked in to make sure we were enjoying everything, and genuinely made the experience better. Amazing food, amazing service, and a warm, welcoming vibe. If you're looking for top-tier Indian food in NYC, Red Onion is it.

    Most abysmal service I have experienced in NYC. There's long waits, wrong dishes, or slow service,…read moreand then there's the racist owner who straight up lies to you. After an hour of waiting for our food, the three tables around us who arrived after us already got their food and were nearly done with their meal. We ask about this twice, and each time the owner says all three tables "pre-ordered" their food. I was confused and asked every table if this was true and obviously it was not. Before leaving, we confront the owner about the inconsistencies in his story, but he just double downs on his lie, alleging that we don't understand how a restaurant is run. For some reason, he even started to yell at the busgirl who was trying to get him to apologize? In addition to holding us hostage for an hour and continued lying, he tries to make the racist point that Indian food is more sophisticated and takes longer to prepare than other types of Asian food. I feel there are certain standards in the NYC service industry given the competition, and this was a confusing and unacceptable experience. The food was admittedly good, but not good enough for them to have the attitude they had.

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    Dhamaka - Paneer Methi

    Dhamaka

    4.1(835 reviews)
    1.1 miLower East Side
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    In short, amazing…read more Service was great, friendly, and very cognizant of allergies. - Ghee Whiz - smoked cocktail, really good, flavorful, smooth, unique - Paneer - on the one hand, $20+ for two pieces of paneer seems crazy but on the other hand that paneer was so melt-in-your-mouth texture maybe it's worth getting again, but probably not - Beef pepper fry - amazing, my favorite dish we got. Definitely a bit on the spicier side but incredible flavor, beef all cooked well, great presentation on the skillet, so worth it. - Makai Lamb - the lamb itself was incredible; imagine a giant lamb bone with meat falling off into a thin soup-like sauce. The sauce was delicate in flavor, allowing the lamb to really shine and it was delicious. So filling too, a ton of food. Only weird thing, the two chunks of corn cobs felt out of place. Will definitely return, delicious and best done with more people to try more dishes.

    Food was excellent! Just like my trip to India. They have the right food in the menus and all the…read morethings we ordered had a little taste of slickness in it. Service was very good as well. And the ambiance is at the corner area of Essex Street Market tucked away with its own convenient toilet. The crab with garlic was served with Indian rice. The Tika was perfectly done and their Indian bread which very thin went with it and the eggplant dishes that they cooked Jndian style - must also order. We had the goat dish which was also delicious. They gave us green chutney and fresh sliced red onion as well So overall it was a positive experience.

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    Indian Accent - Amuse bouche

    Indian Accent

    4.3(833 reviews)
    3.8 miMidtown West
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    What a gem! I've been to Indian Accent New Delhi and so was quite eager to try it out here in…read moreManhattan. However, we never really got to it, having been busy exploring the Semmas and Bungalows of the city. On a cold Saturday evening my partner and I decided to give Indian Accent a shot - got rather last minute reservations over the phone. They were kind enough to accommodate us for a 7 pm slot, and once we got there we were seated immediately. We chose the four course menu, and found each course to be better than the one before! The shorba (soup) and garlic kulcha amuse bouche was a nice touch to get things started - loved the tiny terracotta mugs. Proceeded onto the shakarkandi chaat and the chilly pork roti - the former reminding me of the delectable street food in Delhi winters with the latter being a very good Indian rif on birria tacos. The star of the show for me was the Tofu medu vada - so unique and flavorful and melt in the mouth! I've not had anything quite like it before. My partner had the wagyu kebab that he said was excellent! For mains we had the chicken malai and the paneer - both tasty, but by this point we were already so full, and had to get most of the mains to go. But because there's always room for dessert, for our final course we scarfed down doda barfi with ice-cream and sticky toffee banana pudding - both of which were finger licking delish! Our service was great too - Ty our server was so nice and had the best recommendations. I'd have never gone for the tofu medu vada among all the other options and he urged me to, and it really turned out to be the highlight of my meal. The cocktails were good too. All in all, I think this is such a nice upscale Indian dining spot for a night out in the city. Having tried most of the other trending newer spots, i think Indian Accent sits right among the top! I'd highly recommend and cannot wait to be back!

    TLDR: Creative, modern Indian fusion dining with standout service and a fun prix fixe experience -…read moremixed dish hits, but worth it (get the butter chicken kulcha!!) I believe there are other Indian Accent locations in India, and was excited to try their NYC spot. We went on a weekend evening around 5pm and had a really enjoyable experience overall. Nice ambiance inside, didn't feel overly packed where we were sitting. Service was great for the most part. Shane, our main server, stood out and he was SUPER helpful in walking us through the menu and making thoughtful suggestions. That said, it's definitely a team-service setup, so multiple staff members will assist your table throughout the meal. Everyone had great energy and made the experience feel polished. We did the prix fixe menu and went with 3 courses each across our group of 3. Two of us opted for the "midis" and one went for dessert, but we ended up sharing everything. Even though the portions initially seem small, we were surprisingly full by the end. One important note: go into this with an open mindset. This is not your typical, "generic" Indian food experience - it's much more modern, creative, and experimental. We did a lot of research before deciding what to order, so here's what we got/ordered: Amuse bouche (complimentary): A pumpkin shorba (soup) served in a cute little cup and blue cheese naan. Both were a great start, and we actually asked for more of the shorba. They said they'd bring it, but it never came, which was a bit disappointing, but still appreciated the palate cleanser concept. Appetizers (ordered 3): * Phulka jackfruit: Kind of like a taco - really nice flavor with these crispies on it and a nice sauce. * Kashmiri morel mushrooms: I'm not usually a mushroom person, but this was excellent. Loved the creamy base and overall flavor. * Potato sphere chaat: Probably the weakest of the three. It was more sev than potato, and didn't quite hit for me. Midis (ordered 2): * Yogurt kebab: Very interesting texture with a nice chutney base * Sweet pickle pork: I didn't personally try it, but the other two in my group loved it Mains (ordered 3): * Sweet corn vadai: Really unique and flavorful - one of the standouts * Paneer kofta: Not my favorite; different from what I expected * Chicken tikka meatballs: Surprisingly good! I don't usually love meatballs, but these had a great texture and flavor Accompaniments (ordered 3): * Butter chicken kulcha: Easily my favorite - would come back just for this, but note it can be a little "greasy" * Daal with black garlic naan: The naan was unique with a slightly sweet taste; the daal could've used a bit more depth * Chana masala kulcha: A little spicy but still very flavorful Dessert (ordered 1 + 1 complimentary): * Banana sticky date cake: A lovely, satisfying end to the meal * Makhan malai (complimentary for a birthday in our group): Very airy and unique texture - not really for us personally, but appreciate the team supporting our birthday celebration We skipped drinks even though the menu is extensive - we wanted to focus on the food Overall, I really liked this place. The dishes were a mix - nothing was outright bad (except maybe the makhan malai for our taste), but not everything was a hit either. Still, it's a fun, elevated dining experience with creative takes on Indian cuisine. I'd definitely go back, especially for the butter chicken kulcha. Only real miss was the forgotten re-order of the amuse bouche, but otherwise service and vibes were strong.

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    Semma - Dosa

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    4.1(637 reviews)
    1.5 miWest Village
    $$$$

    After a year of waiting to get a resy , we decided to walk in on a Thursday and so glad we did !…read moreThankfully we got 2 seats at the bar and honestly im starting to love the bar seats, the interaction with the staff and bartenders is just great, and they give so much info on the menu and what they like and what we may enjoy. Also let me say this place is aesthetically chic and the energy is very inviting. We started off with a appetizer which was the Paniyaram rice & lentil dumpling, asafoetida, & paatti's chutney, so very good and flavorful. For our main dishes we did the Gunpowder Dosa which was rice & lentil crepe, potato masala, & sambar. This reminded me of home and when my mom would make dosa for us, just loved how nostalgic it felt and the dish was just incredible. We also ordered the Mattu Iraichi Sukka beef short rib, black cardamom, tellicherry peppers with a side of Parotta. Chefs kiss , this was so bold and flavorful and the freshness of the ingredients every bite just lets in your mouth. I am so glad we got to try this place out , and cant wait to come back again to try a few more dishes. Thanks to the awesome staff that made our dining experience so enjoyable.

    Semma is the most hyped Indian restaurant in NYC for a reason, but I don't know if ot's worth it…read moregiven the many options in NYC. My friend and I lined up at 4:30 PM on a weekday and were able to get in with no issue (we also saw around 6 00, there were open spots at the bar). In terms of the food, the gunpowder dosa was amazing (best dosa I've had) and the lamb chops were really great as well (super flavorful). However, the oxtail and prawns were a little low in quantity, and also didn't have flavors that were as distinct. And that's the main reason I wouldn't return as often; given the price and the michelin star, I would've expected some more variety in flavor from the dishes, but didn't find that as much here. I would still recommend this place, as the food and drinks are good, as is the service, but at the price and diffocilty of getting a spot to eat, I may more consistently check out the other great Indian options in the city.

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