Great service and good …read more Love the poppadums are more UK style than usual US papads . I opted for Chicken Tikka Masala with plain naan and rice . Rice comes with the meal . Overall great entrees. Meat was great and sauce was perfectly spiced per my medium request . Service was prompt and overall definitely a go to place for a well priced Indian meal .

Cuisine: 6 Service: 5…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 4 Overall: 6 I tend not to trust ethic food Yelp reviews in touristy areas because they tend to be skewed by tourists, and not locals. However, sometimes you just take a chance and pray it lives up to the hype. Having a short period of time before our show at Radio City Music Hall, two of us shared a quick bite here after a few snacks on the nearby street fair. Just one order of Chicken Tikka Marsala, Garlic Naan, and a Mango Lassi. I'm actually not a big fan of Chicken Tikka Marsala because it's often too sweet and creamy for me. Though the chicken was overcooked, I did find this version quite differernt, in a good way. It had depth, and definitely a lot of heat, even on the medium level, the spiciness was very noticeable. My dining partner would have died without that Mango Lassi, which was yummy. Lmao On the other hand, the Garlic Naan was horrible. Instead of being a pillowy soft bread with some chew, it was stiff and cardboard-ish. This is one of the worst versions I had in NYC. Not sure how this major blunder can be overlooked. Naan is such an important part of Indian food culture, I can't believe they haven't realize that they need to fix this matter. Btw, service was efficient, almost too efficient that it felt rushed. One minute after we were seated, we were asked if ready to order. Again, we were asked literally one minute later. Then, just as we were finishing our meal, and while I'm still chewing my final bite of food, the bus boy cane to take our plates away. I was technically done, but would have like to have had a minute. Finally, without asking about desserts, another server came by with our check as if to say, "Please pay and make room for the next guests." I know we wanted a quick meal, but never thought we would be in and out of a situation down restaurant in less than 30 minutes. Hahaha Anyway, I live in Queens where we have same quality Indian restaurants at a much lower price point. Portions are bigger too. For me, this is an attempt at finding a gem that everyone seems to suggest. Unfortunately, it's hard for me to return to an Indian restaurant knowing they can't properly make naan.

4 and 1/2 * Excellent onion rava masala dosa- crispy and not…read moregreasy.. also onion in batter - just the way I like it. Sambhar and coconut chutney -A+ The red chutney needs some improvement IMO. Service was a little chaotic with orders getting mixed up as there was only one server. Clean and bright decor. Yummy badam halva.. This will be on repeat whenever I'm in NYC

Solid 3.5 star indian restaurant. Pretty busy on a Sunday afternoon at 2 PM. No wait time to get…read moretables tho. Server was relatively prompt. Water was served in silver Indian cups. Came back to get the order in 5 minutes or so. Got the South Indian thali meal (combo meal). Drawbacks were the Chapathi (roti) was heated to an inch of it's life. Meaning it was dry as a flat board. I had to use both arms to break it apart and it hurt to bite into. Whoever is warming up food in the back needs some guidance in this regard. Rest of the thali was decent enough. Payasum (dessert) looked sus. Avoided that completely. Coffee at the end was a scam. Don't think it was filter, definitely was instant as all I tasted was bitter milk regardless of adding copious amounts of sugar. Literally left a bad taste in my mouth. Stick to bread and butter items like dosa or tiffin foods here. Don't get the coffee as I was disappointed...

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!

4.5 rounded up to 5. One of the better Indian spots. Good food and good service. We were able to…read morewalk in as a party of 2 on a Wednesday night around 6:30pm but we probably got the last table available. It was otherwise mostly full. We got the lamb vindaloo and paneer tikka masala with garlic naan and mango lassi and really enjoyed everything! They had more lamb and paneer pieces compared to most places, which was nice. And the lamb vindaloo wasn't as spicy compared to most places, which I appreciated. The owner stopped by every table multiple times to check on how everything was going. Overall, a good spot!

FOOD POISONING!!!!! STAY AWAY AT ALL COSTS FOR YOUR HEALTH!…read more mother and I ended up in the ER from eating the chicken byriani last night (10/02/26) from Cloves. I had a 103.5 fever, chills, sweats, vomiting and fainted at home and hit my head. My husband called the ambulance and I was admitted to the ER and kept for observation for 15 hours since they said my food poisoning was so intense and my fever was so high that I could have died! The nurse told me I was vomiting and urinating blood. Then I go to their sanitation record and they keep their kitchen dirty and their food below legal temperatures. Never going back and warning everyone about this place! Don't go! Don't put your life in your hands for a meal. My mother and I shared my food and she ended up getting violently ill at home. I should have known by the dirty plate that I asked the waiter to return and give me a clean one that it was a reflection of the cleanliness of the kitchen even though the sanitation dept gave this restaurant a undeserving A. Should be a C.

everything was SO delicious.. piping hot out of the kitchen. freshly made. the chef knows what's…read moreup! the garlic naan is sooo fluffy and flavorful. aloo gobi so rich, clean, and natural. LOVE.

Lovely time at this cozy little spot. The food was super delicious especially with the garlic naan…read morebread. the service was nice as the food came at a great time and the staff were checking in to see if everything was okay. For some good Indian food? Check this spot out :)

Upscale Indian desi eats with no-nonsense taste…read more The Kale Pakora Chaat was a great start, along with the Ajwain Prawns and classic Shami Kebabs. The Mutton Dhungar (smoked) and Chicken Hari Mirch Kurma were outstanding gravies--perfect with hot chappatis. But the piece de résistance was the Goat Neck Biryani--deeply flavorful, with meat literally falling off the bone and proper, fragrant basmati rice. Absolutely fantastic. The place is nice and lively--busy and a little tight on space, but the service is fast and friendly. Reservations are a must. An absolute must-try when visiting NYC.

Dhamaka is a modern yet upscale Indian restaraunt tucked away in the back of Essex market on the…read moreLower East Side. Because of its location, it may appear unassuming and underrated, but the food is bold, spicy, flavorful, and packed full of rich cultural elegance. On my first visit, I was able to try a few different dishes, both veg and non-veg, as well as one of their signature cocktails. We ordered to start the Kale Pakora Chaat (fried kale, tamarind chutney, with a sweet yogurt) and it was perfectly crispy, flaky, and delicious. Next, for main dish we ordered the Paneer Methi (fried paneer in a fenugreek and tomato blend) and I honestly can never complain when it comes to any paneer dish and I have to say this one was absolutely no exception. The paneer was so soft and tasty with the sauce and other spices that I couldn't help but feel like I was eating a home cooked meal. Lastly, I ordered the Shami kebab because I wanted to try a non veg dish. This item consists of lamb, minced and blackened, paired with a green chili sauce with mint. I have to say this was a complete miss for me; the lamb was so dry and mealy I couldn't finish it at all, on top of that it had too many spices and was a bit salty in my opinion so I needed a lot of water. I would seriously consider altering this dish before keeping it on the menu in its current state or removing it completely. If you're thinking of ordering this, I wouldn't recommend it as I'm sure they have other protein dishes on their menu that are far better. I'm looking forward to trying some of the others the next time I go. Lastly for cocktails, we ordered the Monsoon wedding (Indian gin, lychee, curry leaf, and lime). I thought the cocktail was alright, it didn't stand out too much to me as it was a fairly decent lychee drink that had a slightly muted flavor. I've noticed that Indian restaraunts often struggle to make good cocktails because too often they rely on mixing things that shouldn't really be mixed and adding unnecessary ingredients. Overall though, the time spent there was worth it and I appreciate that it's relatively easier to get a reservation here than at some of the other Indian spots in New York currently. Based on my experience, Dhamaka should be considered highly rated on that list.

Sunday evening 8/23/2026 Place was pretty empty except for 2…read moreother tables...but, the place filled up quock and the table turnover was amazing. There was a lot of take out and delivery orders but, that kitchen kept up with everything. Friend ordered a lime iced tea which they made and sweeten perfectly. We started with the chicken samosa and steamed lamb momos. The samosas are huge, tasty, and filled to the capacity of shell. The lamb momos were delicious alone but use the spicy dip it comes with and the dish is a flavor bomb. Entrees were Tandoori chicken which comes with a huge bowl of rice. The chicken was fine by itself but put the yogurt sauce on it and it is like a totally different dish. So tasty and delicious. Lamb biryani...Plenty of lamb throughout this dish the spices and flavors blended well and were spot on with just that hint of heat to break a sweat. Garlic Naan... when you first bite into it you get a hint of garlic then you get a nice pop of garlic. They start you with a courtesy flat thin bread with 2 dips...very nice. Staff is very friendly courteous and attentive. We never felt rushed or in the way. Very cool spot to chat chew and catch up.

Overall (B+) It's pretty good Indian food but I feel a bit…read moreover rated. Wouldn't go out of my way for it - but would go if I was in the neighborhood. Food (A-) - pretty good Indian food. Wasn't bad - wasn't the best. Safe bet. Like the Pre-fixe concept. Wife got the kabobs and those were really good, we also got chicken tikka masala, butter chicken and butter paneer. Paneer was really good Value (B+) - was around $40 a person - felt a bit pricey for Indian in NYC Service (B) - need better training - screwed up our order and then took a while to get it out. Also tried to put down dinner plates prior to taking dirty appetizer plates. Friendly and nice - just need training on obvious things Give it a try could be for you. If your live in Gramercy you might enjoy Nothing special - safe bet Indian.

We picked up food because my family came over. absolutely wonderful meal! all of us enjoyed the…read moreauthentic Indian flavour, it was perfectly seasoned. everything was packed well and tasted great! they also have a variety of vegan and gluten free options. i'll definitely order again!

Amazing food, great selection of vegetarian dishes. They accommodate and customize for celiac…read morepeople too!

Perfect! Portions are great too! Ideal if u want a classic Indian spot and nothing upscale…read more My go to is the biryani but I also love the chicken tikka and naan! Want to try more!

The best Indian food I've ever had. The very best. I considered shedding a tear at the lamb…read morerajasthini. The lamb was perfect. The food was perfect. The interior might not be up to HGTV standards but we can't all be the property brothers. Some of us need to just go with the flow and that's exactly what the owners did here. The furniture is cute, inoffensive, and nothing special. The service? Immaculate. Mostly because they gave our table a free mango lassi. That's how FREAKING kind and friendly the staff are!! They are tremendous. Best place ever.

Gazab NYC brings a modern twist to classic Indian flavors, and you can taste the difference in…read moreevery bite. Everything is made fresh from scratch with the best ingredients and real flavor. The menu hits that perfect balance between comfort and creativity. From rich, spice-forward curries to elevated street-style bites, every dish feels thoughtfully crafted . The chicken skewers were so tender and packed with flavor, the gongura shrimp had that bold, tangy kick, and the bok choy chaat is unexpected but so good--crispy, vibrant, and addictive. And the chicken biryani brought the heat just right with layers of flavor in every bite.

Came to Gazab while we were out shopping on a random day, and I'm so glad we decided to stop here…read more We came all the way from Philly, and honestly, it was a solid 9/10 lunch experience for us. The food was really good, everything was flavorful and well seasoned. The aesthetics were super cute too. My favorite was probably the pani puri, not only because it was delicious but because the presentation was SO cute. The pani literally came in a light bulb! Overall, just a really good experience. Good food, cute spot, and good vibes. Definitely would come back and recommend!