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

Annapurna Bhavan doesn't need to be more popular. There always seems to be a line, even at dinner…read moreon a weekday, despite being in one of the least lovely parts of Manhattan. There is a reason for the line: Annapurna Bhavan is good. It's not amazing good, but it's better than any of the Saravanaas locations in NYC. The food here is commendably non-greasy, like what amma might make at home. And the decor, AC, and clean bathroom also make the overall experienced far more civilized than the competition. The masala dosa is crisp and light, filled with a basic, but well made aloo masala, mostly just turmeric-tinged potato and black mustard seed. No nuts, peas, dal or even alliums, I don't think. (Please double check on the alliums if you follow a Jain diet.) The accompanying sambar is thick with dal. I personally enjoy a slightly soupier consistency, with more vegetables and more tamarind -- but of course that's completely a stylistic preference. The FIL loved it. I missed the tomato chutney that often comes with dosa. (It's summer for goodness sakes! I want my tomatoes!) There was standard issue coconut chutney on the side. Sambar vada was well made, a generous portion made with the same thick sambar that comes with dosa. We also tried the bhindi masala, which was so-so. Flavors were balanced, but a good portion of the okra in the dish was burnt and rubbery, unfortunately. Not sure what happened there. Drinks: Rose milk was VERY sweet. (I wish I'd thought to ask for another glass of plain milk to dilute it.) They have a brief, but decent wine list including whatever crisp white wine the Pardner ordered (guessing it was a sauvignon blanc). I frankly don't love alcoholic beverages with Indian vegetarian food -- maybe I feel too sacrilegious -- but if you do, Annapurna Bhavan appears to have a full bar.

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!

**vegetarian review**…read more I got the malai kofta and someone else got the paneer tikka masala- spicy, rosemary naan etc. The food is not bad but average. Nothing stood out in flavour. The rosemary naan - I expected would have fresh rosemary and it doesn't. Barely any herb flavour. The paneer tikka - had soft paneer but the spicy level felt like red chilly powder was added on top and mixed in. Not cooked through. We also got ras malai and gulab jamun. Those were good but could be packaged ones like Nanak as the flavour was similar/equally good. Not bad food at all but I bet there are better places around.

Incredible butter chicken, saag with turnip greens and baby turnips, a yummy "deconstructed samosa"…read moreand goat biryani that my husband is still dreaming about -- casual and not expensive and easy to get to - quick hop from trains in/out of Union Square. On 1st Ave between 13th & 14th. Super nice people, too -- even called to let us know their credit card system was down so it was temporarily cash only, so we could be prepared.

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 :)

dhamaka does a great job elevating indian flavors into beautiful dishes. we came for restaurant…read moreweek, so the menu options/portions might be a little different. we started with the paneer tikka and chana chhena tikki. the paneer was nicely crisped on the outside and had a good spice to it. the fried tikki was slightly more interesting in its texture and the sauce was delicious! the paneer methi was very good, a little different than i was expecting, and i wish i had asked to make it a little spicier. nonetheless, it was very good. the apricot dessert was nothing to write home about, but done well. we got quite a late reservation, so we were lucky to have great service! my friend was even struggling a bit with the spice level, and our waitress was so kind to bring us yogurt drinks to help soothe the spice. would come again to try the biriyani!!

Every bit was outstanding The moment we walked in the server…read moregreeted us with a warm smile. She explained everything well Our drinks- walnut bourbon, aerated chaash & dhamaka drink were excellent. But belle of the ball was malaai lassi !! Oye-hoye we had childhood memories come alive. We actually consumed 4 glasses of it!!!! Appetizers- ajwaini shrimp . Perfection esp the masala Chicken tangri- perfection. So juicy Paplet fish- perfect combo of crisp and tender Entrees- Chicken Hari mirch was awesome Dhungar gosht succulent and delicious Daal was amazing But the parathas were OMG greatest , we've never eaten that crispy parathas before . We're DEFINITELY coming back!! Just one suggestion- keep bathroom clean please. They stink , are dirty and everytime someone opens the door......yeah!

Best Indian food I've had in a long time and I go to London and Hyderabad frequently…read more The samosa was literally the best samosa I've had in my life. The chicken tikka masala was very good and the lamb vindaloo was fire. Spicy as heck but not insanely so. The naan was a bit thick. We ordered way too much rice because the DoorDash menu didn't make it clear that our mains came with rice.

Stumbled in here randomly before a concert at Gramercy Theatre. A pleasant surprise given that it…read morewas not a place I'd heard of before or intended to go to. It was definitely a pleasant experience with some good drinks, food and service. This area is kinda of wasteland of food except for Taqueria Gramercy so this is a pretty good option. What's to Cheer - Reasonably prices Good chili shrimp * Nice selection of beers and drinks * Service is friendlier than a prozzie in Queens What's to Jeer - Samosa was thick and generic tasting. Premade - it's not super authentic

The food was genuinely marvelous, and the service and attitude the staff had provided was simply…read moredivine. The butter chicken especially was definitely my favorite dish, along with their garlic naan. Definitely a 5 star restaurant!!

Absolutely loved my experience at Mint Heights Indian Cuisine on Henry St! The food and service…read morewere genuinely so divine that I was at a loss for words. Everything was incredibly flavorful, fresh, and cooked perfectly. I'd especially recommend the butter chicken and cauliflower dish--both were absolutely delicious and packed with flavor. The staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive, which made the whole experience even more special. Everything was amazing from start to finish. I'll definitely be coming back!

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.

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.