I recently visited Chor Bazaar in the heart of NYC to satisfy my Indian street food cravings, specifically for their Misal and Vada Pav. The menu is incredibly extensive! I tried the Vada Pav, Misal Pav, Khasta Kachori Chaat, and Paneer Frankie, pairing them with a Rose Lassi and Masala Soda. Everything was absolutely delicious, making it hard to pick a favorite, but the Vada Pav was the absolute standout. I highly recommend it! Beyond the amazing food, the cozy ambiance with its beautiful, traditional Indian touches made the experience even better. I will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu! read more

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Good food, nice ambience, and huge shoutout to the Nepali girls for the great service. Highly recommend to everyone

delicious!! some of the best and most importantly, authentic, indian street food i've had in a while. we ordered pani puri, dabeli, vada pav, and so many other things but the pani puri and vada pav truly took the cake. 10/10. service is amazing very friendly and knowledgable. ambiance is great too. perfect place to stop by for a snack. cant wait to go back!! read more

Chor Bazaar is one of the best spots I've found for authentic Indian street food in NYC. The food was excellent, the location is convenient, and the service was warm and attentive. The Vada Pav was outstanding, and the lassi was fresh and delicious. As someone who grew up eating Indian street food, it's hard to find truly authentic chaat in the city, but Chor Bazaar absolutely delivers. Every dish brought back memories of the flavors you'd find on the streets of India. Highly recommend for anyone looking for authentic Indian vegetarian food and Mumbai-style street food in Manhattan. I'll definitely be back. read more

Casually walked into Chor Bazaar and honestly that's probably the only reason I got a table because they filled up pretty quickly. The interiors aren't over the top, but they're done nicely -- the blown-up street food pictures and the cutlery sculpture/installation thing add a fun touch and set the vibe. My biggest tip: go with friends. This is the kind of place where you want to order a bunch of things and share because a lot of street food is best eaten fresh. I went alone, ended up taking leftovers home (which is fine), but some items just don't hit the same when they're not hot and crispy anymore. You lose those textures that make street food special. Obviously I went for the vada pav, so that was a must-order. It came with the garlic dry chutney, fried chilli, the bun -- everything you expect. My only thing is that Bombay vada pavs usually keep the aloo filling pretty simple, and I felt like this one had something slightly different going on. That said, if you've never had vada pav before, you'll probably love it. I also got the masala chai, and I was pleasantly surprised that it came with a rusk. When you open an Indian restaurant, especially one trying to bring out that culture, you have to understand that many Desis will never drink tea without some kind of biscuit on the side So I appreciated that little detail. The one thing I didn't love (liked not love mind you) was the chole kulche. I usually order things I can't easily make at home, so I was really looking forward to this. The chole itself was good, and honestly I'm happy I can get something like this in NYC, but the kulchas didn't really feel like kulchas to me. They were tasty pieces of leavened bread, but I wouldn't call them kulchas. It was still enjoyable -- just not the Delhi chole kulche experience I was hoping for (which also reminded me why I miss having the real thing in Delhi). Overall, it was a good experience. Being alone definitely limited what I could order because I knew I'd have to take half of it home. The service was good too -- they don't take tips but add a service charge and credit card fee, which honestly comes out to roughly what you'd expect to pay with tipping anyway. I'm sure I'll be back with friends because I definitely want to try more of the menu. Hopefully next time I'll get to sample a lot more of their street food offerings! read more

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Chor bazaar pe hamari chori sach mein hui thi! Do chai aur aik plate chaat kay liye $30 se zyada dena hai kya? I guess that is New York prices these days, but still! Main samajhta hu kyon unhone yeh naam chun liya kyonki yahaan kay aas paas ghumkar aisa lag raha hai ki aap Paharganj mein hain. Chor bazaar kay andar voh 90s gaane baja rahe hain. Decor dekhke kuch chote sheher ke mandap ki yaad aa rahi hai. The sev puri was good - nice and crispy with a good mix of masalas and chutneys. I appreciate that the chai is served with rusk. read more

Chor Bazaar - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

This place was a big disappointment. The service was extremely slow and at times uncomfortable. The food was underwhelming and unsalted. The decor is nice and they have potential, but right now I wouldn't recommend anyone go to Chor Bazaar. I'm very surprised by all the high reviews, I wonder if they have low quality control standards which is causing the wide variance in experiences. We ordered the vada pav, pav bhaji, and Chole kulcha. The vada pav was soggy and so was the bread for the pav bhaji. The chole and bhaji had good masala but were under salted so it falls flat. They also could have used more lemon wedges but unfortunately it was near impossible to get the server so we weren't able to ask for anything. Due to the poor service, it took an hour to place our full order. After waiting for some time, we got up and asked for someone to take our order. A busser came over and took our order, assuring us that they would let our server know. 20 minutes later our server comes over to take our order again and we explained that we placed our order with someone else already, and she began to argue with us. "That couldn't have happened, she doesn't know how to do it. You don't understand how it works here". After all of this, there is an automatic 18% gratuity applied to all checks, so perhaps they don't care about providing good service or quality control their food since it doesn't impact their tips at all. read more

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3.5 stars - strong smell when you come inside and the place is very well decorated but low lighting, and the dishes are all steel which is nice. The gol guppe order had like 6 and it was just ok especially for the price but the chaat was lovely. Bathrooms have urinals in them which my mom was not a fan of. It had a lot of promise but a little weary of the brick and mortar South Asian meal scene for street cart food. I'm sure it will get better! read more

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UNREAL food!! It's such a treat to be able to eat Indian street food and such a wonderful price. Fantastic options, I wish I could have tried everything because everything looked fanatic. All the food is Desi spice, it's like India where the masala's are done RIGHT. The space was big and had great seating options. I don't catch our waitresses name but she was really sweet. Pani puri - great, the pani was spicy and tangy Vada pav - crispy and fresh Pav bhaji - decent, I wish the bread was a little more cooked Chole kulcha - Chole was well seasoned, kulcha was like a pita but better! read more

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Made lunch reservations but walk-in would've been just fine too. They have booth seating and we were seated in a comfortable spot. Krupa was our server, friendly and welcoming. What we ordered: Pani Puri ($11), Paneer Frankie ($12), Pav Bhaji ($15), Vada Pav ($15), and Chole Kulcha ($16). Felt, the menu was well priced. Vada Pav is spot on. The lasoon chutney can use a little more garlic, but the vada is perfection. Pani puri was good too, and jaljeera hits the spot! Frankie is not comparable to the iconic Tibbs and was a bit roti heavy, and neither does the Pav Bhaji hit Sardar's standards (severley missing the Amul butter aftertaste) - but pretty good. The Kulcha felt a bit too starchy to our liking, but tasty overall. Spice level on the medium side and very kid friendly! Noise levels were on the quieter end, and I wish the lighting was a bit brighther at least during the day service. Service was quick and food arrived within 20-mins of ordering. Will visit again to try a few other dishes. A great place to grab a quick bite/snack. read more

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I had recently visited Chor Bazaar NYC from NJ and it was a great dinning experience for me and my family. This place is clean, well maintained & ambience is great with excellent food & service. If you love and are craving for Mumbai Style Street Food- then this is the place to be at. The menu has a lot of great vegetarian options. I ordered a variety of dishes and all were excellent at taste-well balanced spice and they will make it as per your spice level- Amazing Vada Pav, Pau-Bhaji, delicious Bombay Frankie, Misal-Pau, Bhel, Samosas, Kachori, Papdi-Chaat, Mango & Rose Lassi, Malai Ice-cream. All the dishes were just too good but if I had to pick just one- I will pick Vada Pav- it was soooo delicious that I had to repeat for the second order. The food is awesone and will bring back the memories if you love mumbai street food. I wish I could have tried everything on the menu but you cannot in one visit. I will be looking forward to visit this place again soon. If you get a chance, do not miss out to visit this awesome place !! read more

Chor Bazaar was on my list of Indian chaat restaurants to try in the Big Apple. Yesterday I had lunch here. The vegetarian menu has all the chaat one can enjoy in India. Papdi Chaat was my favorite in Bombay so I ordered it. When the dish was put in front of me I was surprised and happy that the portion was quite large and colorful. One bite and I was thrilled because here, unlike Madras Dosa Co, there was some chili to enhance the flavors of the chole (chickpeas), aloo (potatoes) and other ingredients. Each bite was mouthwatering and I polished the plate clean. The menu is large and surprisingly serves alcohol. After all this is not India Coffee House or Kailash Parbat in Mumbai! Krupa was my server. She was personable and friendly. We spoke in both Hindi and English. Rasmalai was my choice for dessert as the Falooda ice cream did not have vermicell which is essential. The dessert was fairly small and quite tasty. The addition of ground cardamom was slight and more would have enhanced the flavor further. Chor Bazaar is a flea market in Mumbai and pictures of this neighborhood is on the walls. This restaurant is pretty, clean and spacious with booths. Two clean unisex restrooms are in the back. Highly recommended. read more

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Came here with a friend and it's a cute Indian restaurant with comfy seating. The service is nice with kind wait staff but a little slow. I did appreciate not being kicked out and allowed to catch up with my friend. The food was surprising good! The dahi puri was flavorful with the correct proportion of filling. The chole was excellent but kulcha was not good. Honestly I'd come back with a group to try more food! read more

Chor Bazaar - Dahi puri - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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Delicious chaat spot in Ktown! I enjoyed the pav bhaji and chole kulche a lot :) very spacious, they had a little private booth in the back that would be great for a small celebration so I will definitely be back! read more

For ny near penn station this place is spacious huge and beautifully done .. the service was quick and food was really good .. they have chaat and quick bites which is really good !! Loved the frankie and chaat !!! It's byob too read more

Chor Bazaar - Paneer bhurji and paratha , naan and chole - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing experience at this newly opened no-frills Indian vegetarian restaurant! We tried some amazing classics! Dahi puri, samosa chaat, Bombay Frankie, paneer Frankie, puff, chole kulcha , pav bhajji and dabeli (my favorite). They also serve beer wine and cocktails and their lassi is fantastic! Highly recommend trying out this new spot if you want good affordable tasty bites and some great service with amazing Bollywood songs playing in the background P.S. they do not deliver or do take outs so be mindful when ordering. read more

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Absolutely delicious meal!! Chor baazar focuses on Mumbai style street food. It's spicy, delicious, tangy - the perfect bites. The chaat was my favorite, pani puri and Papdi chaat are to dieee for. Vada pav is delicious and chole was divine. I'm excited to try more of this menu. Meenal was our server and she was so lovely! Service is great, very attentive. The menu is fully vegetarian, and loved the ambiance and decor. I will surely be back soon read more

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I had a delightful experience at Chor Bazaar! The food takes you back to India, so if you miss home or are looking to get your friends acquainted with food that reminds you of home- take them here!! First this place is perfect for big groups as there is seating to accommodate bigger groups. Secondly they give free chakna with all drinks you order so if you are looking for a place to go after work this is perfect!! I tried the pani puri, ragda pattice and misal pav, all three were delicious and packed with flavor!! The gulab jamun just melted in my mouth, you have to try it!! Special mention to the warm service I received!! Definitely worth checking out read more

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The food is really good here. They've gotten the flavors very close to Mumbai Street food. Pav bhaji & vada pav must try!

Amazing food. Worth a visit Extremely authentic cuisine with great service The ambiance is also very good and the name is reminiscent of India so one feels at home. Strongly recommend a visit read more

Tried so many dishes here (7 of them) and none disappointed! The way they make their breads is especially addicting (shout out to the chole kulchi). We ended the meal with some malai ice cream and chai which hit the spot. The service was equally as good, really fast and kind staff! read more

Delicious Indian street food! The ambiance was very calm and the restaurant itself is super clean and nice! Service was great as well, they came by often and were pretty quick with coming out with the food! Would recommend! read more

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Had a really good experience at Chor Bazar NYC. The food had a true Mumbai-style street food feel, which I really enjoyed. The paneer frankie was especially so, so good and definitely one of the highlights for me. The ambience was nice and made the overall experience even better. I'd definitely recommend booking in advance since it can get busy. Overall, a really good experience and worth visiting. read more

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A great new spot in Midtown for authentic Indian street food classics! The pani puri was delicious, and so was the papdi chaat and Bombay Frankie. For mains we got the pav bhaji (literally tasted like Haldirams in India) and the chola kulcha. It's rare to find good Indian chaat in NYC, that too at an affordable price point. Will definitely be back! read more

Finally found a spot in NYC that does Indian street food right So glad to see a place like Chor Bazaar bringing authentic street-style flavors here. Absolutely loved their aloo tikki chaat -- perfectly crisp, flavorful, and nostalgic in the best way. The masala chai was just as good (had to go back for it twice ). The vibe is casual and cool, and the service is genuinely sweet, which makes it such an easy pick for a relaxed evening with friends. Definitely a place I'll keep going back to! read more

Chor Bazaar - Vada pav, aloo tikki chaat - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

the food was so good and was definitely a great option for chaat. I loved the chole kulcha and the vada pav

Food 4/10 (paneer kulcha only item that was above a 5/10 - but even then prob a 6/10) Service 2/10 (despite auto 18% gratuity) Ambiance 3/10 Would never come back here and wouldn't recommend read more

I was genuinely impressed by how authentic the food tasted. The vada pav and Pav Bhaji brought back so many memories of mumbai street food. The flavors were spot on, the portions were generous, and everything tasted fresh. It's not easy to find this level of authenticity in NYC. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

I keep coming back here whenever I'm craving Indian street food, Love their samosas.The quality is consistent and everything tastes fresh. It's become my go-to place for meals in NYC, especially when I want something authentic and satisfying. read more

Chor Bazaar was such a fun dining experience! The vibrant decor and lively atmosphere immediately set the tone for a great meal. I tried the Vada Pav, Pav Bhaji, and Paneer Frankie, and each dish brought authentic Indian street food flavors with a creative presentation. The Vada Pav had just the right amount of spice, the Pav Bhaji was buttery and comforting, and the Paneer Frankie was packed with flavorful paneer and fresh ingredients. Friendly service and delicious food made this a spot I'd happily return to whenever I'm craving Indian comfort food in NYC. read more

Went there for a late lunch today, and the service was slow and terrible. Our waiter brought a pitcher of water and saw we only had two cups at the table, he walked away and didn't return with a third cup or to take our order. I had to beg to get my order taken, never got more water or a third cup. The portions were very small, but were good--I would have ordered more if I hadn't been completely ignored for most of my visit. make sure you have lots of time and patience to eat here. We left hungry and sad. read more

Just Simply Amazing. Chutneys Nailed It. Vadapav Nailed It. Dabeli Nailed It. Nothing Extra Nothing Less. Spot On. Bit on spicy side but good spicy. read more

First time trying Chor Bazaar. Apps were amazing - would go back just for the Dahi Puri and Pani Puri! Good spice level. Very authentic Indian food. Kira was our server, she was so sweet and helpful. read more

Chor Bazaar - Dahi Puri Pani Puri - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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Really enjoyed my visit to Chor Bazaar. The aloo chaat and papdi chaat were easily the highlights -- super flavorful and hit the right balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy. The chai was amazing too, perfect way to end the meal. Great vibe overall, would definitely come back! read more

From crispy chaats to spicy rolls, everything had that authentic Delhi wali vibe you don't easily find here. read more

Chor Bazaar - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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Honestly the high rating is shocking. We went because of the rating and they haven't gotten the service down, no salt in a few items, the samosa chaat had a weird taste, and its price size ratio is too high. Unfortunately, it's a hard no. The decor is cute though. read more

Lovely ambiance. The papdi chaat was very good. All the items we had were done well. Service was good too. A great option for Indian street food in Manhattan. read more

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Mediocre food - The reason they charge automatic 18% service charge is because, no one would give any tips voluntarily due to total lack of service. Will never to there again !! read more

Delicious all vegetarian menu. We got the paneer frankies, samosa chaat, and the phav bhaji. Everything was great! Would come back.

No frills but delicious and authentic Indian cuisine! The Pav Vada was fluffy, reminding me of the Mumbai street food. Sev Puri exploded with exciting flavors! They automatically add 18% to your bill so no need to tip extra. read more

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