Amazing all around experience. Managed to snag a Sunday reservation using the "notify me" option on Resy. Had a drink at the bar prior to being seated the Samurai's Patiala (old fashioned) was top tier. For food we started with the Jackfruit Lukmi, Bhatti di murgh, prawn reachado. Each of these dishes were delicious and we'd order again. For entrees, (and we overdid it) we ordered the lamb shank korma and the wagyu bihari kebab. The lamb korma was so tender and the sauce was amazing. The bihari kebab was likewise super moist, juicy and had the right amount of heat. Overall a fantastic meal and would highly recommend. Service was also top tier! read more

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First of all. If you are blessed to be taken care of by either Eoin or Trey rest assured you are in the best of hands. Excellent insight and amazing conversations with both of them. Thank you for elevating our meal and taking it even further. A beautiful welcome and can't wait to come back and see them both again My personal favorite of the night was kodi mappas. Such a beautiful dish and you must get both desserts. Lively place with beautiful surroundings yet intimate enough to have your conversation with your group with no issue. read more

I love what this restaurant and the group as a whole are trying to do, and I love that Indian food is getting more of a spotlight in New York. Unfortunately, I didn't love my experience here. Chutney Trio - cool concept. These are basically three shot sized drinks paired with some achaar on papad. The tamarind chutney is paired with a light and clarified-tasting drink, the mango gets a more intense and almost smoky drink, and the onion gets a boozy and slightly bitter drink. The first two pairings worked very well, especially the mango. The onion didn't land as perfectly, but wasn't bad. It's an expensive option at $32. For my entree, I had the subz dhungar biryani. The flavors are nice, with mild spice and some veggies and paneer paired with slightly smoky rice. I was hoping for something as memorable as the discontinued morel biryani from Dhamaka, but this biryani was just fine. Unfortunately not worth the $40 price tag. I also had the dal on the side, which was also pretty standard ($9). After tax and tip, my meal came to $103. It was simply too expensive. If you're vegetarian, I feel the price is unjustifiable for the decent, but unmemorable dishes. It seems the vegetarian dishes are secondary to the meat ones here. It's a nice and beautifully decorated space. I walked in and was seated at the bar after a 45 minute wait. Though I wouldn't do this, instead I'd recommend trying to get a reservation for the butter chicken experience to have a better chance at a special meal. read more

Adda - Chutney Trio - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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I thought the new menu would be more creative since this new location opened so I went to give it a try. But the portion for the sea bass was absurdly small for $42, it was only 6 small pieces of the filet. The biryani was also not particularly special and didn't have much gost in it either. The only dish that was really good was the braised short rib. The sauce was excellent and nicely seasoned with a little bit of spice and the short ribs fell apart with no effort which is how they should be for braising. Also, they're selling additional side dishes for $7 which sort of felt not worth it and the potato 1 I tried was just ok. I'm not sure when I'd go back again if it weren't for the short rib. read more

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My friend was able to snag a reservation for us here! I arrived 5 minutes early but was seated immediately. I was excited to try this place out because I haven't really had much Indian food before. We ordered: - 1 BABY GOAT BIRYANI $46.00: I liked this a lot. Generous portion! We got side of yogurt too (sorry I don't know what's it's called). - 1 PANEER KHURCHAN $36.00: Our server said this was very popular. I liked the sauce a lot! It was kinda spicy but the yogurt helped balance it out. - 2 PARATHA $10.00: $5 for some pita is kinda overpriced in my opinion. - 1 CURRY LEAF CRAB $36.00: this was really good and one of my favorite things I ate all night. Our server said this sells out every night. Very flavorful and not spicy. - 1 Kulfi $7.50: I'm sorry but $7.50 for one tiny popsicle is criminal lol. Service was good and vibes overall were good. Prices were steep in my opinion, but I'm happy I got to experience elevated Indian food. Our server urged us to get more apps/starters but it was so much food and we both took home leftovers. read more

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Butter chicken experience was cool! It is a lot of heavy food so very filling. It also comes with unlimited paratha, rice and black dal. Someone came around with the chaat options available, we tried both. One aloo chaat and one Chana chaat thing. Aloo chaat had kurkure on top and it was really good. The Chana one was basically just dry mixture. The aam sutra cocktail was amazing. Raita cocktail wasn't great. Lamb parcha app was actually my favorite. Really tender and flavorful. The tiger prawn was huge but ok. We picked the chili butter as the main butter type for butter chicken experience and you can choose a second butter for yourself. I didn't like the tomato pickly butter I picked for myself, the fenugreek butter was best and had the more traditional taste read more

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Another incredible visit -- I'm still convinced this might be their best restaurant. Particular standouts were the lukhmi, curry leaf crab, pork fry (although too spicy for my wife), and the roti aur boti, which is one of the best dishes I've eaten this year. read more

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We visited nyc for a weekend trip and had a reservation for Adda Ridge from the entry it felt like a cozy non pretentious place! Special and huge shout out to our server - Swayam! Swayam, you rock! His suggestions and attitude make him stand out as a server! Now on to the food Lamb parcha 4/5 and spicy Kofta 5/5 and pretty spicy Raita - so rich and creamy 5/5 Cocktails - please reduce the size of your ice cubes and give people more to drink. It felt like the cocktail was gone in two sips! Kulfi was in the house as I couldn't handle the spice lol we loved its presentation and mawa flavor I want to go back again to check out other menu items read more

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Couldn't get a reservation at Semma for our New York trip, but managed to score one at Adda and it did not disappoint! It was super chilly when we visited, but the restaurant was nice and warm. The food was packed with flavor and the chaat was also a 10/10. Love the lamb parcha so much! read more

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Before I talk about how amazing the food was, I want to mention the AMAZING staff. Everyone was so kind, so friendly, and beyond welcoming. It has been one of the most special and enjoyable experiences I've ever had dining at a restaurant. Everyone there deserves a shoutout and it made the restaurant such a warm and cozy place to be. The vibes are so good and the decor is so cute. The food was so delicious and I would definitely go back for more. I will name just some of my favorites but the whole menu was so good. 1. Butter chicken experience (20/10) if you can snag a reservation (opens at 9 am) then it is so enjoyable. They explain all the steps, the food is made in front of you and you get to experience the whole process with choices that you make. The chef was amazing and kind and the food was so delicious. The prices were also so good because it came with unlimited daal, rice and parota. 2. Small apps are walked around and you can choose one of those for a low cost. 3. Paneer with grilled pineapple was a great way to start, grilled perfectly and the paneer is so smooth and it comes with a delicious sauce 4. Kulfi that is dipped at the table is such a refreshing way to end dinner Overall, this place is amazing and if I lived closer I would be there everyday. read more

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Really delicious Indian food. Goat biryani & paneer khurchan was the perfect amount of food for two people. Lovely atmosphere as well read more

Adda - Paneer khurchan - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

This was the best Indian food I've eaten in NYC! So incredibly good. I'd been to the original Adda in LIC but this was way, way better. Everything we had was great: - Lamb parcha - Bheja masala (goat brains) - Fish fry - Grilled chicken - mushroom - Paneer tikka - Lamb shank korma - Dal The drinks were also amazing. I had 2x of the mango spicy margs. Service was courteous though it was incredibly busy so we had to holler to get their attention a few times. The restaurant was small but very nicely decorated. Big fan! read more

We were fortunate enough to score a Butter Chicken Experience reservation and dined on a recent Saturday evening. Adda is a nicely appointed restaurant with a lively and inviting vibe. The service throughout our meal from the sous chef was truly impeccable. He took the time to explain each stage of the cooking process and answered our questions. I wasn't sure if the Butter Chicken Experience would be enough food, but I would say that for many it would be enough. They offered to bring more rice and bread complimentary which was nice. Lamb parcha ($25)- the lamb was tender and sliced, it was cooked in a saffron-cashew sauce and topped with lamb butter. The flatbread had a nice char. Butter chicken experience ($42 per person)- the butter chicken experience was a fun table side event. They ask what wood you'd like the chicken smoked with, what spice level you'd like, then offer you three flavored butters to cook the chicken with and then prepare the sauce and finish the chicken for you to watch. I will say that this butter chicken had a different flavor profile than most butter chicken dishes I've had in NYC. It was more spiced and flavorful. It wasn't my favorite, to be honest, but the experience was something special and worthwhile. I really enjoyed the daal and bread. I look forward to returning to Adda to try other menu items! read more

Adda - The butter chicken experience - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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Adda was the best meal I've had in New York in a long time. We had the stewed lamb, the chicken kofta, the paneer, the bheja, the prawn, the chaat, as well as a couple drinks. Everything was truly, without exception, amazing. The paneer was definitely the best I've ever had - it was clear it was made in-house. The prawn was delicious as well. Truly there were no misses whatsoever. I definitely plan on returning, huge fan! read more

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I fell in love with the interior design the second I stepped over their threshold. Adda is the perfect spot for a date night or special occasion. Their elevated take on lamb kofta is a must try. Other standouts were their chili leaf crab emulsion and the braised mushroom dish in their veg menu. After feasting with your eyes and mouths, order up a couple of Kokum"tinis" to make the night right. read more

Really delicious modern Indian dishes that don't try to appease an American palette! The food is spicy, the portions are large and the service is great. The service is both fast and kind, they gave us lots of suggestions and they come around with different offerings, including chutney (free) and chaats ($5). The short rib was definitely the best item we had and I would highly recommend. I'd skip the cocktails, they're decent but overpriced in my opinion. Definitely make sure you get plenty of rice or sides for your mains! It is hard to get a reservation here but you can usually find some on Resy. read more

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We picked Adda to celebrate our anniversary after eating at Semma the week before. I was running late, thank you LIRR, but they sat my husband as long as he agreed to give up the table exactly an hour and a half after our reservation time. We somehow timed ordering perfectly and the first wave of food was brought to the booth shortly after I arrived. We ordered the Curry Leaf Crab, Paneer Khurchan, and Bhatti Kumbh. I had wanted to try the Malawani Macchi but the waiter told my husband it would be too much food so he didn't order it, womp, womp. Every dish was good but not amazing. As a vegetarian, I've had amazing mushroom dishes over the years, but this one was just ok for me. The paneer itself was delicious, like buttery smooth, but the dish as a whole was actually spicier than I anticipated and the forward flavor note. I usually love Indian food because it showcases a depth of flavors. This was just spice. Reflecting back, I think that's what disappointed me and kept me from labeling any of the dishes as amazing. Maybe the tomato and onions needed to be cooked longer to allow for the layering of flavors to balance the spice? We used the rice and paratha to do it and I was irritated at how small the portions of both were for the cost. Like truly irked. Service was lovely and helpful. Water was refilled consistently and front of the house staff were lovely. Love the vibe at Adda and prefer it over the atmosphere at Semma, but Semma has Adda beat where it counts, food. read more

Adda - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Food was amazing! My favorite dish was probably the lambchops but I also really liked the chat service. Would definitely come back for the buttered chicken service. Cocktails were also very good. I especially liked the Raita yogurt cocktail. read more

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Amazing amazing amazing. Loved the vibe in here. Great cocktails and all the food was a hit. As someone who doesn't normally like lamb, the roti aur boti and lamb parcha were soooo good. Also loved the guys that come around offering street style chaats. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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SO glad Adda has reopened, one of my favorite Indian restaurants in NYC! One of the most flavorful places in the city What we got: - Oye Khajoori- the best mocktail! Not too sweet, and great flavors - Gaal Gulabi Chal Sharabi - You can skip this one...the drink was somewhat sour/odd tasting - Na Na Na Nannari - Fruity/light, you can kind of taste the Nannari, but differs from the traditional Nannari drink - Bhatti Kumbh - SPICY and delicious - Dhaniwal Malai Gobhi - Love how they made this at the table, great presentation overall - Paneer Khurchan - Large quantity and paneer is made in house Vegetarian friendly? Yes, especially since they have a vegetarian menu now! The ambiance, service, and overall experience is great. All the staff was great and we even had a fun conversation with the chef during/after our meal. Highly recommend coming with a few friends and trying a bunch of dishes! read more

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As a vegetarian, I thought this place was good but definitely not my favorite indian place in the city. I am not a huge mushroom person and was actually surprised my favorite dish of the night was the Bhatti Khumb! This is definitely a must here. The paneer khurchan is definitely unique - not your usual makhani or tikka masala - but it was ok. Both the entrees were also pretty spicy! I can usually handle my spice but it was definitely on the spicy side. Also, no rice or bread is included with your entree which was disappointing given the price. The chaat cart that comes around (which we had to ask for) is also $5 for a small bowl and nothing out of this world, pretty missable. Overall, a good meal but nothing extraordinary and definitely on the pricer side. read more

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In a nutshell, the service and experience was amazing but the food fell a little short of my expectations, given that I've been to Semma. I appreciated that they dedicated one side of the menu to all the vegetarian options. The main (paneer kurchan) was disappointing flavor wise -- it gave the appearance of a Szechuan style tofu dish with a lot of oil or ghee swimming around. The parathas were really small. But what was fun was how they served the malai gobhi table side, offered three dipping sauces for the kulfi, and brought over little bowls with two types of chaat and papadum from a cart. Plus, we were there for almost 2 hours and the pacing of the food was done really well. read more

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this place is curated so well to modernize Indian food while making the authentic flavors shine. the ambience is gorgeous and the service is incredible!! there's a pickle cart that comes to enjoy apps with, a chaatwala offering different chaat style dishes to try- the lotus root one was delicious, and they even brought out a tray of fresh mushrooms to show which ones were used in the appetizer. it really showcased their value for local, fresh ingredients. the kulfi pops were so fun where you could pick a flavor and they dip it fresh in front of you. they make their paneer in house and it truly is the most amazing texture- the best paneer you could get outside of India. paratha is also the perfect texture and pairs well with the paneer entree. to finish it off they bring Indian candies to pick from which was nostalgic and the cherry on top. read more

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While the "new and improved" Adda is a great addition to the manhattan south Asian dining scene, when compared to the original in LIC it did feel a bit overpriced and gimmicky. We appreciated the "experiences" of the walking chaatwala and the chutney cart but it felt like just trying to upsell your meal. Of the dishes we had the chutney cocktail trio was great as well as the wagyu skewers for two (big portion!) The paneer kurchan had really soft paneer but be warned it's spicier than you expect! read more

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Unapologetic Foods does it again. Adda is a huge hit. The space is beautiful and fun. You walk into a bunch of booths and a bar followed by several tables, the an atrium in the back with more tables and a view to the garden. This place is fun. After you order your food there's several interactive moments. The first moment is when a waitress with a tray hanging around her neck offers you two chaats. Both amazing. The next one is a push cart with chutney's and pickles. The spicy mango chutney is amazing. Everything was so delicious. The curry leaf crab, the peppercorn bone marrow, lamb parcha, sigdi prawn, lamb shank korma, bhatti kumbh, and the paneer khurchan. Yes, this was all for two people. We finished off with the popsicles dipped in chocolate and white chocolate. White chocolate was better. The food was amazing and so was the service. We'll definitely be back. Next time, we'll fast before coming. read more

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Getting a reservation here? Not easy--I'll be honest. It took effort. Their old Adda spot had a totally different vibe cuisine-wise, though you'll spot a few familiar dishes on the menu. We skipped the cocktails and, frankly, should've skipped the apps too--because we went all in on The Butter Chicken Experience. And when I say "experience," I mean don't eat all day, book an early dinner, and prepare to dive face-first into a pool of buttery brilliance. That said, lamb parcha and jackfruit lukhmi are worth a shout-out--both are packed with flavor and great openers if you must. But back to the main event: the butter chicken show. Yes, show. For the price, I was shocked at how theatrical it all was. They ask you what wood chips you want for the smoke--cute, but kind of beside the point, because the sauce is so rich and fragrant that any "subtle smokiness" is completely steamrolled. And honestly, I didn't mind. They smoke the chicken tableside, in this adorable little dome, and then the chef himself rolls up with his mini-trolley and a chic Le Creuset-style balti pan. He gives you stories, butter options, sourcing details--it's like dinner with flair and a TED Talk. Most importantly, this is not your usual boneless, overly creamy, bland-orange mess. No Ma'am. This is the real deal, where they talk about how much of the chicken you're getting, not how much sauce they're drowning it in (also, can we please retire the word "sauce"? Just saying). The whole thing is assembled tableside--gravy, rice, daal makhni, flaky parathas--it's all included and it slaps. I will 100% go back just for that butter chicken. Flavor bomb doesn't even begin to cover it. read more

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This one of the best meal experiences I've had in my life. I somehow managed to snag a reservation for 6 people early on a weekday. We arrived when the restaurant opened, and there was already a line of people waiting. We were seated at a large table by the kitchen which was fun to watch everything come out. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and high end feeling. Our waitress walked us through everything from the drinks to apps, small plates and desserts. We had mostly vegetarians with a few meat eaters in the group, so I was happy to see a separate vegetarian menu to outline exactly what was in that category. We started off with the Makai Mattar Tikki and the Bhatti Da Murgh which were delicious. The Bhatti was spicy but so flavorful and well cooked. For mains we did the Sabz Biryani which was vegetarian and so, so spicy - to the point that one of the servers overheard all of us struggling and gave us some Dar to put on top of it which was the best thing we ate here, I wish I could order just a huge cup of that. We also tried the lamb shank which completely fell off the bone, as well as the chicken meatballs which were moist and flavorful. At the end of our meal the waitress asked if we were celebrating anything, and brought us out a small dessert with a candle in it to share when we said we were celebrating our pregnant friend which was so sweet. I'm happy to finally be able to say that this is one NYC restaurant that is not overhyped. The hype is very much deserved. Worth stalking Resy to get a table here for sure. read more

Celebrated my birthday dinner at Adda! We had been to their LIV location a long time ago so was excited to see the new location in east village. We waited for our table even tho we had reservations as they were super busy. The ambiance is colorful and loud and service was OK! The mocktails we got were not good so they did take it back and removed it from our bill. The food has limited vegetarian dishes but we did like the paneer tikka appetizer and paneer kurchan - both were so flavorful and paneer was so soft! The biryani was OK. For dessert we got the kulfi pops and having it dipped in the strawberry flavor was the best! They did surprise me with a small birthday dessert which was nice. Overall, it's busy so def make reservations. read more

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Wow. I feel like the Unapologetic team keeps getting better and better. We loved everything we tried here and the portion sizes were great! Here's what we tried: - Lukhmi 10/10: Wagyu beef cheek. Soo flavorful and definitely the best thing I ate - Bihari Gosht Kebab 10/10: I love Bihari kebab so that alone was great. It was served on a bed of pulao. My only complaint were the raisins and cashews but the dish was so good that it was easy to ignore! There was also a nihari sauce on top - Bhatti murgh 10/10: perfectly cooked and had a good kick! The portion size was more than expected for this one - Mawa cake 7/10: pretty good but needed a bit more ice cream on top - Pickle cart & papadum 8/10: super cute idea and tasted great but I would suggest they give you all 6 pickles to taste like a flight. It was $7 for 2 pickles or $10 for 3 but it would be nice to try a bit of them all. My favorite was the green chili and the mango The coconut and mango beer is also great! Decor was also on point and service was great. Chef Chintan was super attentive and personally came over to make sure every dish was served perfectly. Will be back to try the butter chicken experience and the other items! The experience is limited to only a few tables a night. Definitely check this place out! read more

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Loved the experience at Adda. The ambience was great and the food amazing. We loved everything we ate. Baby goat biryani and mushroom pulao had subtle but umami flavors. Lamb chops were perfect. The service was top notch too. All the people there were super nice and accommodating. Recommended it 100% read more

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Nothing but great things to say about this new spot in town, Adda! We were able to snag a reservation in time for our NYC trip. When you first walk in, you see this beautiful arch that opens up the area to a long bar and ample seating across from it. From there, there is seating with ample space in the back of the restaurant. The kitchen is a bit open so you smell the freshness of Indian cuisine. We came with our 10 month old and they were so kind to accommodate him with a baby chair. We sat in the back of the restaurant and the food experience starts from there. They have servers who bring over Indian street snacks like chaat and papadam and achaar. All so tasty, but will be at a cost- around $5, but worth it! The drinks are uniquely made with ingredients that don't sound like they should be put together but WOW! The appetizers are enough for two people to share and the main courses are a very good portion! I cannot recommend this place enough if you're looking for Mumbai influenced Indian food. You have to try it all so make sure you go hungry! read more

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Adda did not disappoint! Service was great! Our server offered great recommendations and even gave us free chaat The food was DELICIOUS. Very flavorful. Specifically the paneer! It's made fresh in house The inside is beautiful. The minute you walk in you feel immersed in the experience. Very viby read more

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Great times! The res can be kind of hard to get but really worth it. The paneer was hella good and also really liked the crab appetizer. read more

Adda - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

The one that started the Unapologetic Foods empire, Adda just closed in LIC and reopened at this new location in the East Village. There's lots of new stuff on the menu and it's all excellent. Some of the new dishes are definitely a must, like the Nagaland Pork Fry ($65). Both desserts are delicious too, can't wait to come back for the Butter Chicken Experience. read more

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Originally open below a highway in LIC, the original Adda was quaint compared to the rest of the Unapologetic Foods empire. The music was light, the atmosphere was chill, and they notably had a particularly good biryani which was probably my favorite in the city. By comparison, the atmosphere now is much louder but the food here has gotten better and this is easily now my favorite of their Indian empire. To drink, I had the Gaal Gulabi Chal Sharabi, a mocktail for $15 with citrus gin alt, cultured coconut, hibiscus shrub, and guava. The drink was refreshing with some sourness and sweetness and was very tasty with my only issue being the amount of ice which made it a tad difficult to drink. Another person had the Raita cocktail for $19 which they thought was unique and they liked it. Prior to our food coming out, there are people coming around with some extra dishes with one person bringing over various achaar/pickles offering a choice of 6 for $2 each as well as papad(um) for $1.50 and a Chaatwala offering Bhel Puri and Papri Chaat which are each for $5 and they gave us both (shoutouts to Chitan Pandya.) The Papri Chaat was excellent and very much worth the price with a good mix of textures from the crunchy of pao to the sev with a bit of spiciness and a bit of sweetness. More refreshing and spicy with the same amount of crunch was the Bhel which had some nicely spiced dried chilis inside. In terms of chutneys and papad, the papadum had good texture while the achaar were all tasty with my preferences being the red chili and the kharek or dates though the rest (green chili, sweet mago, kerda/berries and carrots) were all good with my least favorite being the kerda. We also ordered Paratha ($6) and Aged Basmati Rice ($4) which was the usual good but pricey version which hasn't really changed much in any of their spots. Our first smaller plate was the Lamb Parcha for $23 with thin sliced lamb, saffron cream, lamb butter, and pao. The lamb was extremely tender and well flavored with the sauce having some richness and especially after adding the lamb butter as well as subtle sweetness and nuttiness. This was delicious and I would recommend it. The other smaller plate was the Bheja Fry for $25 with goat brain, steamed egg, lamb butter, and pao which was probably my least favorite dish though a unique spin. By comparison to other places, this was much less rich and much less spiced with there being a lot of egg to offset the brain. This was in short a very approachable version but I prefer the more heavy red version found in other spots such as Angel. After a while, our main dishes came out. The Nagaland Pork Fry for $65 with Niman Ranch heritage pork belly, bamboo rice, chili oil, and sesame sauce was outstanding with them serving the first bowl for us tableside. The pork belly was fried and wasn't too fatty tasting and went well with the herbily bamboo rice as well as the slightly nutty sauce on the side. The portion size was indeed large enough for 2/3 people and I would definitely order this again with a group group. The Baby Goat Biryani for $46 with goat leg, aged basmati rice, saffron, golden fried onions, and raita is a bit different than before. By comparison it's more expensive but I would say there's a bit more meat and by comparison, the dish is a bit less spicy but it still wasn't lacking flavor. I slightly preferred the old version especially as the other version was also a dum biryani with a delicious spicy bread topping but this was still excellent and a worthy retake. If they were to add the dum part back, I would recommend it even more but it was still good. For vegetarians, you are in good hands as the Zaffrani Paneer for $34 with housemade paneer, saffron, and cashew cream. The paneer has a perfect texture and the flavors are rich with some mid spice and sweetness with the onions and bell peppers inside the dish being well cooked down with them still having a bit of texture. This is one of the best paneer dishes in recent memory and I would highly recommend it. Least favorite of the mains but still tasty was the Shalgam Methi Gosht for $48 with Colorado lamb shank, turnip, and fenugreek. The lamb shank fell off the bone and the sauce had a pleasant light sourness and herbal flavor from the turnip and fenugreek mix. This was the lightest of the sauces of the main dishes but was certainly not lacking flavor. There are a few desserts (a mawa cake and homemade kulfi which is topped tableside) but we left plenty full so we skipped. This spot took the original concept of Adda and put everything into overdrive. The flavors are bold and while the prices are high, the food is more than worth it. As long as you can deal with the noise, I would highly recommend this place. Upper 4. read more

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I was able to walk in on a Friday night and was probably able to be seated after 30 mins - even though it was bar seating. For appetizers I ordered keema roll and I found it to be extremely tasty. For entrees, I got the nagaland pork fry and a chicken dish. The nagaland pork fry was really tasty and I really like the rice that came with it. However I did wish there was a bigger portion of rice because without it, it was quite salty. For desserts, they serve malai kulfi, which is an Indian ice cream read more

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Was stoked to try this place and I enjoyed my visit overall! We didn't get the butter chicken experience (next time...) but that meant we got to try a good bit of the menu. They also brought out 4 chutneys on the side. Luhkmi - like a beef empanada. The meat was so tender (and hot!) we were big fans. Bone marrow - least fave, the peppercorn sauce wasn't strong enough and the bone marrow wasn't plentiful. Came with good bread though. Malawani macchi - they serve this up with your pick from 2 kinds of fish. We went sea bass which was flaky and fresh. The sauce was delicious, savory and coconutty. Nimbu wala murgh - leans quite sour and sweet, I think a more unique/memorable flavor. The chicken was cooked well (though they sourced from a different farm than the menu stated, but I don't really get why they name the farm anyways), and the lime pickle pieces were unexpected but fun. They taste like candied lime peels disguised as onion slices. Paneer khurchan - get this! The paneer was impressively soft, and the sauce was so good I kept going back for more. My favorite order. Drinks - the chutney trio is basically a flight of 3 cocktails. The tamarind one was my favorite, pretty sweet and tangy. The onion one is... interesting? YMMV with this one. The raita cocktail tasted like raita, turned out to be useful for combatting some of the spice. The spice level here is medium, coming from an average spice tolerance person. Can't praise our server enough, he was so helpful with menu recs and candidly told us we over ordered. He also stopped by constantly to check in. Each dish arrived HOT and with an explanation of what was inside. Lively ambience with some popping music and vibrant interior, but not overly noisy or cramped. $85 per person after tax/tip, not cheap but I think the food and experience made it worthwhile. And I left stuffed. read more

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Came here for my birthday. We used to go to the LIC location every year. When comparing the two restaurants, I honestly missed the old one. The new location focuses way more on the spectacle of the food than that of the meal. We ordered the pompano and it had to be the smallest fish I've ever seen in my life. It was good but we felt like we were eating a goldfish. The biryani was fine, definitely not as spicy as it used to be, the goat brains were delicious, the goat cheek was good, the crab dish was okay, i wouldn't reorder the dish. I'm giving 4 stars because I feel like I was comparing the original location to the new location a bit too much. I wish they kept Adda and opened this restaurant as another separate location. As they do not have any dishes from the original location. Overall the food was good but it wasn't "I'm coming back every year for my birthday, good" The decor is beautiful, shades of brown, yellow and oranges. The service was great as well. read more

Good food, but not without some service hiccups. Loved the Lukhmi, Lamb Parcha, Sigdi Prawn and Grilled Lamb Chop. Not usually a Dal fan, but I couldn't stop eating Adda's version! The Tata Sumo cocktail is also excellent. They did a nice job of pacing our meal. Now on to the hiccups - we had a 7:30 reservation and weren't seated until 7:45. They also need to add more (meat) curries to the menu. The Butter Chicken experience is almost impossible to reserve and by 7:45 they were already out of the Lamb Korma. So we had to make a meal around small plates, which were very tasty but typically an Indian meal has at least one curry. Finally, when we ordered our grills the server said that they would come carved so we could share them. However upon arrival they were not cut and we were told we had to carve them ourselves...it took us calling over the manager to rectify the situation. In a fine dining restaurant, guests shouldn't be required to carve meat at the table. read more

Adda was a very good Indian meal, another hit in the line of restaurants by Unapologetic Foods (of Semma, Dhamaka, Naks as well). I came in as a weekday walk-in at 5pm, no line and it was just me and a couple although the bar soon filled by 5:30. Reservations online tend to get booked in seconds, especially the butter chicken experience. The restaurant is decorated with an elegant bar with drinks lit up and aesthetic ceiling then walls in the main dining room lined with newspapers giving a more hip touch and with booths. The multiple bartenders were all super helpful in talking about different dishes and providing recommendations to diners. The drink menu had an array of cocktails and mocktails and wine list. I started with the bheja masala - goat brains- that was so tender, creamy and tasteful with complex spices. It was paired with (I believe) toasted brioche with texture that contrasted well and slightly buttery. Would say the spice was fairly mild (as someone who has a low spice tolerance also), really did not find spicy. For main I got the lamb shank korma - the lamb was so tender and cooked well that it virtually slid off the bone. It came with a nice helping of sauce also with complex spices and I got basmati rice, cooked fine, not particularly special. I also didn't really find the lamb spicy and would've preferred more intense spice. For dessert at the bar, they sadly only offer kulfi pop, which was sweet and nice but would've loved the opportunity for main desserts. Overall a solid meal, I would've like the dishes to be spicier and bar to offer the full dessert menu, otherwise would return especially to try the butter chicken experience. read more

Adda - Bheja masala - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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