Take out review only The saag was super seasoned and tasty. Not very oily and a little spicy and tasted authentic. The naan and laacha paratha was average at best but maybe the travel ruined it. read more

Haandi - Sarson Ka Saag (Little Bitter Taste) - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

My hunt for good, home-style Pakistani food continues and this time it led me to Haandi in Curry Hill. If you're expecting a cute aesthetic and polished service, this isn't it fam but that's part of the charm and honestly, I loved it. Plenty of seating and even a downstairs area when it gets busy. The food is made fresh daily and displayed up front which I always take as a good sign. You order at the front and they bring it out to you. We got the aloo gosht and chicken karahi with naan which was an easy 8.5/10. This tasted like home. Super authentic, warm, and comforting. The naan is made fresh, portions are generous and they're definitely not stingy with the meat. We left with very happy bellies. read more

Haandi - Food counter - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

If I could give this no stars I would. Yucky food! They heated the food up in the microwave and it was so spicy no one could eat it. Rice was broken. Aloo naan had a ridiculous amount of red chili flakes. I've been to Pakistan and this is not good Pakistani food. Restaurant was not clean, dirty floors and tables. Disappointed. read more

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Went just for chai and it was pretty good chai. Bathroom was dirty tho and had no toilet paper . read more

Haandi - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Haandi is to New York like a glove is to a hand. This is the type of place where core memories are built for life. For as long as I can remember, there is no version of New York where this humble hole in the wall cabbie hotspot did not exist. This restaurant has made me feel at home on so many different occasions with so many different people, including my own mother, that it would be a gross injustice to not stop by here and sing praise to the institution this place is for the Pakistani community in Manhattan. Everything I have had here has always lived up to the nostalgic taste of whatever it's supposed to be in Pakistan. I remember one of the best plates of curry pakora here, some of the best kababs, the creamiest chais. This place always delivers on food. The C rating on the window? We can live with that. We don't even mind. C is for seasoning am I right? Recently, my friends and I popped in at 2 PM for halwa poori and some lunch grubs. The poori was fresh, not greasy. The potatoes were sublime with that perfect achari kick. The chana were thick and dissolved just like they are on the roadsides of Lahore. Halwa was soft and fragrant just like how it's supposed to be. Kababs spiced just right. Raita with just the right amount of green. Naan just the perfect amount of crispy and soft. That's the thing about this place - everything is just right. Nothing is ever in excess or lacking. Everything and I literally mean EVERYTHING is always just right. Like a 50+ year happy marriage, Haandi is the type of place you love coming home to again and again and again. read more

Haandi - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Have heard so many decent things about this place. Was craving butter chicken and chicken tikka masala and came here since had always wanted to try. I felt the portions were a little lacking. I got the meat plate, butter chicken and lamb and the lamb was just 2 pieces with the majority bones. Kinda disappointed. Lots of carbs though and ended being full. Mango Lassi was great! read more

On multiple occasions when I've gotten takeout food, there were things missing that I had paid for. I only discovered this when I got home. Once it was the bread that was supposed to be included. More recently I was shortchanged on the number of chicken pieces I paid for. Now I know to check to see that the order is correct before I leave the restaurant. But to be honest, I probably won't go back. When I called them to let them know about the mistakes they just argued with me. There are better restaurants in the neighborhood with better customer service. read more

Goat curry and mango lassi. This place was awesome with mostly regulars and delicious food. I got the mango lassi and justin got the curry. I could tell he very much loved his food. I can't wait to come back read more

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Was in Lexington and was craving desi food . .. have gone to haandi a long time ago and went back .. there are some tables inside to sit and dine . When you enter you see all the meat and veggies displayed and it looks inviting :) service is good. Pricing is good too. Atmosphere was average . Platter was about 15-16 $ and priced ok. Food looked fresh . The platter has naan , rice , veggie and a meat (optional)... tastes very good . It tasted like home food . Chole was super awesome . Went well with naan and rice . The meat curry was also super duper good . Right spice level and had perfect flavor ... food taste is 5/5 but because of overall atmosphere , I had to give them a 4 star . read more

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Haandi Pakistani & Bengali Restaurant is a solid spot if you're craving authentic desi comfort food in New York. The menu has all the classics you expect and they do them really well. We tried the samosas, nihari, chicken biryani, goat chops, and beef masala--everything was flavorful, well-seasoned, and felt genuinely homemade. The samosas were crisp and fresh, the biryani was aromatic and hearty, and the chops were cooked perfectly with great spice balance. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food. But the real highlight for us was the chai. Rich, comforting, and exactly what you want to end a meal with--honestly worth coming just for that. Great food, authentic flavors, and a cozy vibe. Definitely a place I'd come back to again and recommend to anyone looking for good Pakistani and Bengali cuisine. read more

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Went to Haandi almost after 2 years to get some lunch for takeout. Seemed like the place has changed management, it appeared much cleaner, tidy and dishes were much more diverse. I got the meat platter with butter chicken, lamb curry, cabbage and rice. Butter chicken was really delicious. Cabbage and lamb were also good. The portion was fulfilling. We also got shami kabab and pakoras, which were average. Gulab jamun were little hard but Ras malai was amazing. It was a good experience to eat out from Haandi again. read more

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Been going to this place for a while. They cook only halal here and their meat dishes are amazing. Decent lunch specials. They have a tandoori oven so fresh naan is recommended. It's a dive spot so heads up. Used to be a late night hang but Covid ruined that. Some of my recommendations: goat kadia/biryani, chicken biryani, fresh tandoori naan buttered, seekh kabab chicken or beef. Enjoy! read more

Haandi - Goat kadia with tandoori Naan, Riata (yogurt) & salad - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Wont lie-i go there when am craving for some Lahori street food. Food is on the spicier side. So watch out when you order. Their Halwa puri and Dahi bhalai are really good. Combos are good for money too. Its a casual take out place-you can dine in too but nothing fancy. Friendly staff. read more

Haandi - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing food, hospitality is very inviting and warm, staff is very kind with great suggestions to your liking, highly suggest anybody looking for this category of food to give it a try ambiance gives that raw feeling NYC read more

We had breakfast here and FOR THE PRICE it was actually pretty good. Like for a $15 nihari it wasn't bad, and the naan was perfect. The halwa was pink and looked like pureed strawberries so I wouldn't order it again. read more

The restaurant knows what matters to people eating out. The dish featured distinctive components yet came promptly. Workers here are both personable and keenly aware of needs. My visit there was truly memorable! Haandi delivers an impressive performance. read more

I appreciate both what's on my plate here and what's outside their doors. The dishes impress and the costs remain reasonable. The service personnel maintain exceptional attention to every table. The meal offered impressive taste consistency. It's the gold standard in my book. read more

One of the true dives of Curry Hill (#1), Haandi has been one of the neighborhood's longest standing Pakistani restaurants. It is also one of the best deals in the city with a true lunch buffet that has both the variety and the local support to make a worthy destination for anyone in the area. I was introduced to Haandi as the late night spot for all the cab drivers looking for a quality meal. Despite being a two level establishment, the interior is very cramped. The upper floor is mainly a la carte and takeout, which is what remains open throughout most of the day and night. I somehow stumbled across their basement level lunch buffet, which was $9 when I first came and has transitioned into a $12 current day feast. The bathrooms should be avoided and the sanitary / hygiene is legitimately questionable, but that's also part of the charm. The food is not earth shattering, but the variety is appreciated. I appreciate the fact they serve some type of biryani (typically chicken or lamb) often, the seekh kabab is tasty, and the chana masala goes well with just about everything. I also like their hockey puck sized aloo tikki and I most definitely can eat a few of the meatballs. I've found much of the food to be a bit on the oily side and their breads / samosas are abundant but not particularly memorable. I'm also not terribly fond of their salads either and haven't found many sweet / dessert like items I can get behind. What I most definitely appreciate is the no frills / keep your pretension at the door mantra of the place. Despite being open all the hours, they don't normally have a lot of staff on hand. This essentially means to serve yourself and pay (in cash, even though they accept credit), and get out. I never manage to leave here without being completely stuffed and both my wallet and tummy are happy. Just the way it should be. _____________ (#1) i.e. Murray Hill read more

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Casual Indian/ Pakistani/ Bengali food. Mostly for take out. ppl eat in too. Self service. They heat up the food for u in the microwave. Im not the one to judge if the food is authentic or not but the flavor is pretty good. Yet too spicy for me. Couldn't really enjoy it when the tongue and lips were numb. Friendly staff. Quick service. read more

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The food is always good. I get a veggie plate and a chicken plate to go with a couple of extra naan. (I love the naan, sometimes just as a snack) I get it to go cold and heat it up at home. read more

It's definitely a no frills, hole in the wall place - but we walked out so full and happy with our choice. All the food feels like it's cooked at home. The food is served piping hot, with deep flavors. For the price, it's great. The naan is so fluffy. You get a good variety of things when you order a platter. I'd recommend this spot! read more

Haandi - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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*** 3.5 stars *** Can't really complain too much about an $11 dinner plate (2 chicken items, 1 vegetable, rice and naan), but the food was just a bit better than okay. You pick from a case of what they have available and they heat it up for you in the microwave. I had the butter chicken, tandoori chicken and a side of eggplant. The naan they gave me was huge but not very good (a bit too crispy / stale). A fast, convenient option with very nice service/staff, but I would have liked the food to be a bit more flavorful. read more

Casual indian spot with precooked dishes and sides. Decent valued platter combos for veg and non veg. Tried a serving of chicken Tikka masala and karahi gosht. Chicken Tikka masala was borderline inedible.. the boneless was very overcooked chicken breast and had no sauce (thought only UK did Tikka with no sauce). Saw the server spray some water before reheating, but it did not help. The yogurt sauce that accompanied the dishes was decent. The lamb was surprisingly tender, no gaminess and not all of the fat was rendered. Very small portion sizes when order the dishes standalone, would probably recommend platters. read more

One of the best restaurants in NY City. Food is great; authentic. It is busy most of the time, still we can find a table within reasonable time. Service is great. They will announce your food within few minutes. read more

Salam to Haandi's and customers . Do you serve samosas with potato and green peas stuffing , dhal bhat etc Want to visit when I'm in NYC in June July months , Salam Alaikumn. Food looks very good and fresh w many choices . From Sayf read more

Service is pathetic and food quality has gone down so much. The guy on the reception was very rude

This place deserves more than 5 stars. Their food is beyond flavorful, like everything! I ordered the achar chicken and meat lunch special which came with rice and naan. I also got a masala chai. Everything was super delicious - the naan lovely and fluffy, the rice was so flavorful not your average white basmati rice, the achar chicken was amazing, and the meat dish too! I love masala chai and this one hit the spot! I think my lunch was only $17 with tip! Forget all the other wannabes, just go here. It's definitely a hole in the wall no frills place but the service is fast, and the food delectable! read more

Haandi - I'm in heaven! Fantastic taste and the platters are only $13.99! - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Good food, Nihari had great taste, seekh kabob's were good , chicken Tikkah was ok...overall great place ...it's a small Dhabba style so not much seating or service read more

he food is not bad at all. Service has been terrible since this guy came on board, I haven't been back for a while since I've noticed his nasty attitude. I went back today and was excited to see the lady who's been working there forever who has the most welcoming vibe in the world, but he interrupted her and wanted to make my food the way his way. After objecting to what I truly wanted to get, he told me to leave if I didn't want it that way. I will never go back there as long as he works there. We don't bully women in this country, and hospitality is about what the client wants if it's available to be served. read more

Yum !!! It's all about the food No luxury none needed Great value on the food price read more

This place is a steal and the haleem is absolute fire. I probably eat it twice a month. They keep things spicy so if you're shy with that, you probably won't like it. read more

I would give 0 stars if I could. Me and my wife ordered takeout from this place a couple of days ago when they were doing a 2 for 1 special. We ordered quite a bit of food including biryani, chicken Patties, and some sweets. Long story short, my wife bit into a chicken patty and found a live roach in there. We were beyond disgusted when discovering this. We immediately threw out all the food we had ordered. They definitely have some health code violations going on. Stay away! read more

Haandi - Roach in chicken patty. - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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Y'all. They're open and serving up dank platters. Get in on it and support them. The selection is more limited due to the pandemic but I promise you that everything they have is still as delicious as before. read more

Haandi - New hours amidst the pandemic. - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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I'm so sad. I have gone to this restaurant for many years and although it changed ownership once or twice, the recipes - particularly the chicken biryani - remained the same in spectacular flavor and design. Unfortunately it is clear that it has changed hands yet again and this time the recipes did not stay. I bought a couple of orders of biryani and sadly will never do so again. It is dry,dry and there is NO flavor except that added by an excess of cloves. The chicken also has no flavor at all. In a city, in an area, with many many Desi restaurants this used to be one of the absolute best late night places for delicious food in Manhattan. Sadly no more. Time to find a new place on Lexington Avenue. read more

I will get right to the point: This place is pretty good and well, cheap! For $10 and change, I got the Meat platter that came with Naan, raita, and a salad. I ordered the Chicken tikka masala with rice and a lamb kebab. There is a water jug in each table along with disposable plastic cups if you want water. Elsewhere, you'll spend $18+ on this item. Definitely my new "Go to" spot when I want cheap fast Indian food if you don't mind the buffet style and microwave reheated food! Overall, great taste, fast service, but definitely not your fine dining experience, more of a local takeout or order first, and get your food on a tray and sit anywhere kind of eatery! read more

Haandi - Chicken Tikka Masala & Lamb kebab - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

This place is a gem, something like you would find out in Queens. It is very divey and at night it is packed with cab drivers. However, the food is great in my opinion. I split a bunch of stuff with a friend, lots of chicken biryani, rice, salad and naan, and some other stuff I can't remember. It was not the best food I have ever had, but it was all very good and very cheap. The people were nice enough and they served the food quickly. I got a ton of good food and it was a nice break from the usual Manhattan (sushi/thai/mex/burgers, etc.) dining scene. read more

Used to come here for the lunch special when I worked in the area. This place hasn't changed at all! Fantastic little hole in the wall no frills Indian food. There is indoor dining but only three tables and usually packed so I got my meal to go. Chicken biryani, spinach/potato, and chicken tikka masala. Finished my chai too fast :( didn't get a pic. They gave me a lot which will last me the rest of the week! This is just what I portioned out for dinner read more

Haandi - Chicken Biryani Saag Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Casual Indian and Pakistani place in Murray hill, offering cheap options. You order at the counter, pick up and find a seat. The food options are cheap, and of pretty good quality. We had the chicken biryani, tikka masala, and naan. Everything came out really quickly and tasted good. We also tried the Lassi $2.99, which was also really tasty. read more

Haandi - Chicken Biryani and Mango Lassi - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

I have found this cooked rubber band from lamb curry. I don't know why don't careful specially in pandemic time. All the food trays are open and people walking around and server reaching other food over one food tray That is gross should keep food covered read more

Haandi - Rubber band - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

The photos don't do it justice. This is my favorite place for Indian/Pakistani in the city. No frills, just delicious flavors. I always get the haleem, and it has never disappointed. Honestly, if they didn't serve anything else, I would be fine with it. Haha. The kabobs, rice, naan, and lassis are also consistently great. This time, the saag was not as on point as usual, but I'll give them a pass. I've been coming here for years, and like I said, the haleem is all I need. read more

Haandi - Haandi special w/ saag, chicken seekh kabab, & haleem - it also comes with raita & naan (not pictured) - Indian Near Me - New York, New York