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 .

We wanted to try some Indian restaurants in the area and saw that this place had good ratings. We…read morereserved on 'Open Table on a Tuesday. It wasn't too busy that we could have just walked in on a Tuesday late evening. We got seated right away. We saw lots of pick up to-go traffic while dining. We did the Prix Fixe meal. We both chose the samosa veggie and samosa Keema (lamb) to try each others but we both chose medium spiced chicken tikka marsala. OMG that was not medium spice but fire. I was sweating while trying to eat it. It was good with the Garlic naan bread. We choose the kheer for our dessert (rice pudding). The dessert was a little on the dry side and not enough liquid for me but I liked that it had actual pistachios in it. Service was as good. Why the three stars, I've had better Indian food for cheaper but I guess they treated like a little fancy restaurant. I just think these are more traditional Indian dishes that it doesn't have to be expensive but you can try it yourself and tell me what you think. [44R,2026]

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...

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.

An absolutely phenomenal experience. Food was fresh, well prepared, and delicious. I cannot explain…read morehow amazing the lamb was - tender, flavorful, and fell off the bone the moment I picked it up. Service was impeccable and the owner was so hospitable. Ambiance is casual and quaint but cozy. I will be returning very shortly as I'm already dreaming of my next order!

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.

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 :)

Decided to test fate on a Friday night...walked in cold with no reservation. Host quoted a…read more40-minute wait at the bar and zero tables left, until he gave us the ultimate test: if we could clear out by 9:30 PM (sitting down just shy of 8:00), the table was ours. Challenge accepted. Never underestimate our ability to dine with executive efficiency. Practical intel: Friday walk-ins are possible but not guaranteed. Ask the host what's open and be ready to work with their timeline. Dinner for two with drinks ran about $180 before tip. The breakdown: - Pre-game: Sliced raw red onions with electric green mint-coriander chutney. Did we polish off every single sliver without hesitation? Absolutely, not our first rodeo with raw aromatics. - Drinks: Monsoon Wedding (Indian gin, lychee, curry leaf) was insanely good and fragrant. Followed with an Indian red wine, which was solid, though it competed a bit with the assertive spices. - Food: My partner was commander-in-chief of the ordering. The Kashmiri Gosht Chaamp (lamb chops) brought relentless, unapologetic heat, legitimately spiiicy but tender and packed with depth. The Dhaba Dal was a warm hug I didn't know I needed, swimming in sizzling tadka. Whole dried red chili in there, which I investigated personally. Earthy, savory, weirdly comforting. The Tawa Bhindi rounded things out with great crunch and tangy amchoor punch without feeling heavy. Paced the meal, savored every bite, and walked out a minute or two past 9:30. Nobody rushed us. Grateful they trusted us with the table at all. 10/10 execution, on both sides.

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.

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!

I ordered the lunch special curry seafood. The issue I had was with freshness of the seafood. The…read moremixed seafood had a weird fishy taste to it despite being heavily covered by the seasoning and flavor. Usually, with how heavy this seasoning is, it hides everything. The fact that I can taste it being a bit unfresh disturbs me. The entree still tasted fine because od the seasoning though. However, the lunch special comes with so much rice and so little of the actual entree. There's far too little entree for its price.

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!