When life hands you a mediocre meal, sometimes you just have to take the L. I was craving Indian food, but didn't have the time to fully dine in at a restaurant. I also wanted something on the healthier side. I did some research on Yelp and decided to try INDAY, a modern fast-casual Indian-inspired eatery based in NYC. There's over 8 locations in the city and I visited the one located in Midtown East. The menu focuses on build-your-own bowls. They claim to use organic ingredients, antibiotic-free proteins, whole grains, and vibrant spices to create a balanced, nutritious meal as an alternative to traditional, heavier Indian dishes. You can customize your base, proteins, veggies, sauces/curries, and toppings. You can also choose from signature bowls with pre-selected ingredients. The interior is modern with warm, earthy tones. Seating is limited - there's two counters with stools and a small table for 3 in the corner. Service is pretty much nonexistent. No one greeted me when I walked in. No one was at the register. This is the type of place that really encourages you to use the self-service kiosks. I'm old-fashioned and prefer traditional in-person interaction. Welp, I ordered on the kiosk and waited at the pick-up area. I was the only customer there, so my food came out quickly. I guess my first red flag should've been that I couldn't smell any food being cooked. Indian food is famously aromatic. I ordered... *Chicken Tikka Masala Bowl $14 (includes grilled chicken, tomato curry, pickled onions, hot honey, crispy onions, cilantro) - My bowl wasn't even fully filled to the top. Yes, I'm going to be stingy about this because baby... in this economy, I want my money's worth. The grilled chicken was dry, tough, and hard. Not tender or juicy at all. The tikka masala sauce was severely lacking in flavor, richness, and depth. It was an extremely watered down version. I did not taste the tang from the tomatoes. I did not taste herbal or fragrant spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, or paprika. Bland, bland, bland. The basmati rice tasted like it was made from an instant minute package (and maybe it was since this is a fast-casual place). It wasn't fluffy and lacked that signature nutty flavor. The onions and hot honey completely overpowered everything else. Hard pass! *Garlic Naan $3 - Nooooooo. I'm sorry, but NO. This was a sad piece of naan... This was more like cheap pita bread with a bit of parsley and garlic oil sprinkled in the center. It was cold, hard, and crunchy. Not fluffy, soft, or chewy at all. It's clear that the ingredients are not that fresh and most likely reheated. Nothing tasted healthy. The flavors are so far from authentic Indian food. The menu photos definitely make the food look a lot better than it actually is. Instagram vs. Reality... LOL. I know they have other locations, and this experience could have been a huge dub... buuut I can't see myself coming back any time soon. This INDAY location did not live up to its claim of serving a fresh, flavorful, Indian-inspired meal. I'm better off finding a hole-in-the-wall spot to satisfy my cravings! read more

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After some long hours perusing the area on a summer day, we finally settled on INDAY for lunch and were pleasantly surprised at how good our Indian-inspired bowls turned out. While they didn't list out a vegan bowl by default, I was able to adjust one of their veg options to simply include more chickpeas and greens over rice to make a suitable lunch option. The combination of seasoned chickpeas with rice and some of their warm sides made for a great meal. Since the store is small with limited seating, it's recommended to take out and head somewhere with AC/heat so you can dine more comfortably. read more

INDAY - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

Loved the options on the sauté menu to go with a predetermined bowl from the menu or to be able to build your own. I chose part basmati and part quinoa and lentil for some extra protein. The chicken thigh was nice and savory. The vegetables were well cut and fresh. I splurged on some samosas and some extra satay sauce. They were out of bottled chai, but I took a hot cup to go and it had a lovely flavor. The decor was kitschy, service was very friendly and the restaurant, even though I didn't eat in felt comfortable to sit down and have a quick meal. read more

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I got a byob with basmati, herb chicken, curry sauce, sweet potato, and cucumber. Also got garlic naan and samosa. I think they were under staffed on this occasion so I'm not holding this one experience against them. Food was good and came out quickly. I thought it was made more in front of you? (Chipotle style) but I was wrong on that one. I would have made mine spicier if I got it again. read more

We ended up ordering from this place for lunch at the office cuz a couple of individuals wanted to try something new (and one of them said "they love this place"). Got the Steak Satay Bowl with basmati rice + turmeric quinoa with lentils. Does not come with any other customization option unless you want to pay for extra ingredients. On seamless, this was $20. On their own website, it's $16.5. We are limited to ordering through Seamless at work (internal policies). With that same $20... I could have gotten an entree, select from a good list of appetizers and gotten naan from the other Indian place that we usually order from. How did it taste, though? It was "OK". However, I gotta say... that "beef" didn't taste like beef. And, no... it wasn't cuz it was covered in Satay sauce. It just didn't taste like meat from a cow. I had never had (nor did I ever see the word) "Kachumber" and it was partly the reason I went with this bowl instead of the Chicken Tikka Masala Bowl (My safer choice) and it was disappointing... it was just sorta dry, diced cucumbers and tomatoes (I expected it to be "fresher" and more like a "Pico de Gallo"). Why 2 star if it tasted "OK"... My stomach didn't feel right for a couple of days after this meal. I will absolutely be voting against this place next time the office orders lunch. read more

INDAY - Steak Satay Bowl - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

A pretty good lunch time meal! Bought a chicken tikka bowl when they were running a $10 special. Very very tasty!! Ordered online and picked up at the store - all very seamless. Wish they have this deal everyday! read more

INDAY - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

The cauliflower shawarma bowl was flavorful and yummy. It was too greasy though. Good portion ans perfect spice for lunch. read more

INDAY - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

I got the salmon bowl for takeout. It was fine - nothing special! I thought it would be flavorful or even spicy but that was not the case. read more

INDAY - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

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So far, I've tried the coconut curry chicken, tamarind salmon, and kale apple salad - everything has been delicious so far. Portions are a little small for the size of the container. Other than the food, they have quick service and spacious interior! Not much seating but there are two small tables available near the bench by the windows, which are nice to have when you want to sit down to quickly eat and leave. Water is also available on the self serve counter. Great grab and go place! read more

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I went, and maybe it's because I got there around 2 pm, that they ran out of things. It was quite disappointing. I ordered everything from a kiosk, so I didn't know that they ran out or didn't have certain things off the menu until someone manning the cash register told me after they handed me the receipt. I did get a full refund for the items that weren't on the menu. But maybe the kiosk can be updated too when they run out of things. Anyways, food itself wasn't filling. Maybe they measure out the food in the back to give you small portions of the base and toppings. It was very flavorful, but when I asked for the hot sauce, I expected HOT. Everything came out together and in an orderly fashion. I doubt I'll be going back as nothing really amazed me and so many lunch spots all over the midtown area. read more

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The Nan was rubbery. Garlic Nan had no garlic. Not going back. I wondered if it was microwaved to give the warmth. Maybe it was so because it was late afternoon. Who knows read more

Okay I'm back! The chicken and rice meal option has become such a NYC staple. We are so used to halal street carts on every corner of the city, and it's always a great discussion as to who has the best chicken and rice. Lemme tell you.... I just had the BEST chicken and rice at Inday!!! First of all, he made it with love. Secondly, the spices! Add that I can add whatever sauces I want... the chicken is tender, the salad part is tangy....my intention was to eat only half and have the rest for dinner. Nope! I ate the whole thing! Fast and professional and caring service with a wait time that's quick! Ambiance always friendly and a pleasure to go in there, it's such a plus. Yes this is my second review but it is worth the time to write it. The young man who made my plate gets special thank you!!!!! See you again real soon read more

I often visit Inday for lunch because it's both comforting and delicious. The Golden Curry Bowl is one of my favorites, though I also enjoy creating my own custom bowls. Their naans are absolutely incredible--whether it's garlic, chili cheese, or labne masala honey, you can't go wrong. They're always fresh, soft, and flavorful. For a classic option, their tikka masala is consistently a great choice as well. The portions they serve are delightfully generous as well. :) read more

INDAY - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

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Good Food and great service highly recommend to come try this place out. Ambiance is great relaxing after peak rush.

My go-to lunch spot in the neighborhood. I love the flavorful, vegetarian options. It can get a bit chaotic during lunch rush, given how small the space is, but I'm usually in and out pretty quick and there is always a table if you want one. The staff does a great job of keeping track of orders too, so they notice if you've been waiting read more

INDAY - Complete Macro Bowl - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

Fast service, casual seating area, great choices grains and greens for a low-carb take on traditional Indian flavors. Tasty, light and delicious Indian flavors that are perfect for my post-thanksgiving hangover! read more

INDAY - INDAY Falafel Bowl - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

I am generally a big Inday fan but today I tried their summer special mango noodles (it was still on the menu) and was very disappointed. Expecting it to similar to chaat, I found this version to be very dry, flavorless, and lacking substance. The cilantro lime vinaigrette lacked lime.... Overall the whole dish could have done better with more flavor and veggies. read more

INDAY - Mango Noodles - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

I like to think of this place as a gourmet Indian chipotle. I just moved to Murray hill and this has been my go to spot. There's tons of delicious options that are pretty healthy and less expensive than sweetgreen and other healthy alternatives. My personal favorite is the golden curry chicken bowl. I've ordered it at least 8 times in the past month lol. They prepare their food pretty quickly, and if you order on Doordash, they deliver very quickly as well. I don't have anything negative to say about Inday! read more

Overall food is pretty bad, surprised there was such a long line. Perhaps the non vegetarian food is great. There's too much rice, not enough curry, very very dry falafel. I'm really surprised they don't have a paneer option as well. Wouldn't recommend. read more

INDAY - Vegetarian DIY - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

So delicious and flavorful my chicken tikka masala roti! This was my first time ordering from this place and it was so, so good! 4 stars!!! read more

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A comforting Indian food lunch spot on the east side of a great place for vegetarian options during lunch rush mid day. The staff is very kind and the prices are reasonable. Service is quick. Not much seating here, maybe a bench by the window and one or two tables. I ordered the butternut squash dal. Tasted like home cooked goodness and reminded me of my grandmother. read more

All I can say is the food never disappoints! Everything is fresh, flavorful and delicious! I have one very close to my office but I have also traveled to INDAY in Brooklyn and the ambiance in Brooklyn is incredible ! read more

I had the pleasure of trying this place and it was just as good as others say. Very filling with delicious vegetables! I ordered the grilled Inday kebab and all the flavors blended so beautifully. I love the use of pickled onions! We also tried a DIY with chicken thigh and masala sauce, and that blended amazing with the basmati rice. Please try this place if you're ever in the area! read more

INDAY - Grilled INDAY Kebab - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

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Ever since @inday_nyc is back open, I am addicted to their bowls! Especially the miso salmon bowl. We got the veg indian buffet bowl (with basmati rice, summer greens, spiced chickpeas, roasted cauliflower, cucumbers and cilantro chutney) and Miso salmon bowl (loved it! Miso salmon, napa cabbage, ginger miso dressing, coconut summer beans, INDAY slaw and superseed crisp). I got this twice in a week and wasn't disappointed Ps: Also get their sparking brewed tea! It goes perfectly with their bowls read more

INDAY - V Indian buffet bowl - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

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Just arrived to NY for the Chris Rock/Kevin Hart show at the Barclay Center on Monday, and my cousin randomly picked this restaurant. Small establishment for dining in as there are only tables for 2 but we made it wrk for the 3 of us. Also a bit warm inside for 90 degree day outside. We ordered the a Tamarind Glazed Salmon, the Charred Chicken(no red sauce) and the Golden chicken Curry all served with Basmati Rice. When I tell you the food was delicious!! We couldn't stop talking about the different flavors, tenderness of the chicken and the perfectly cooked salmon, we loved it. All meals were ordered at the register and served to your table in a bowl. For my first meal in NYC during this weekend trip it was delicious and highly recommended the restaurant. read more

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2nd time ordering from here via Uber Eats. Got the chicken tikka masala over basmati rice and salad. Both times were very good, I'd definitely order this again for lunch. I tried the turmeric cauliflower this time and that was meh. Didn't really taste the turmeric and the brown sauce it came with wasn't good. Get the chili oil and green sauce with your order. Chili oil was better with the cauliflower. read more

INDAY - Turmeric-Roasted Cauliflower - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

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It was a great mix of healthy and Indian food while I was traveling to New York and bored of conference food . The bowls were customizable so went with greens for a base instead of rice but added the vegan Indian staples like chickpeas along with avacados and chutney and it was just heaven without weighing me down with oily food read more

This is not Indian food. The Naan is literally a store-bought pita with some parsley on it. And food not spicy and the taste rather bland. So very disappointed. read more

Back in the pre-COVID world, this used to be my go to place for Indian meals during lunch. I realized how much I missed this place after grabbing a quick meal after more than 2 yrs. Staff was very friendly, I was dining in for the first time and they got me food to the table, which was a surprise as I always thought of this place as sef service. I had the golden chicken curry with quinoa and greens. Curry was very light with coconut flavor and the chicken breast was very well cooked. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to try healthy fusion Indian food. read more

INDAY - Indoor - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

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I got the coconut chicken curry over the rice takeout. It was extraordinarily mediocre, with weak flavors. It did fill you up, however, so there's that read more

INDAY - Coconut Chickpea Curry Bowl Pretty mediocre - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

I wish I still worked in this area, because I would come here for lunch more often, especially when I want quick Indian Food without feeling the heaviness from it. I like how the menu is simple with basically a protein dish on top of a bed of rice, salad, quinoa, or mix and match. I got the Chicken Tikka Masala over basmati and salad. I would definitely come here again if I'm ever in the area. read more

INDAY - Chicken Tikka Masala - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

Absolutely terrible. I ordered the taramind salmon bowl. 17.95 to get what I think is a cross between one of those meals you get delivered to your house in a box and hospital food. As I ate I got a HUGE bone in the salmon, gagged and luckily spit it all out without choking. I dont understand how a piece of salmon so small and flavorless can have a bone like that in it. They were rude on top of it. So run. Run as fast as you can from this place. There are much better options in the area. Id give it a 0 if I could. read more

I'm so glad I finally tried this place. The most expensive item is the miso salmon with quinoa, it is less with basmati rice. For a fast, casual place, I really like the salmon option instead of just chicken at places like just salad. I also like the roti with chicken thigh, which is tasty and filling on its own, but I added a side of beets. I've been there 3 times at the busy lunch hour and got my food reasonably fast. Use the kiosk and bag your own meal. read more

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4.5 stars - found a new lunch spot steps from Grand Central. Just opened about two months ago and the lines are out the door! I can taste why -- lots of flavor combinations here. Indeed a kick to your taste buds. Love at first bite!! I am so digging my Golden Curry chicken lunch bowl - eating as I type this. This is a pre-set meal not something I customized but customization is available. You can select the base and then start adding things. Not as economical as ordering a pre-set - just saying. My first bite was the garlic chips, on purpose (love them and can't get enough - so crispy and delish). Then I tasted the curry with some long grain basmati rice - an explosion of delicious flavors in my mouth. I purposely picked each bite to taste the curry on its own *(can't get over that it's dairy free?!), the turmeric spice, and the pickled carrots and cucumbers. Yummy altogether. Next bite, I mixed some of the green salad and grilled chicken - sweet and smoky at the same time. Almost like a teriyaki chicken but without the visible appearance of sauce. That marinade is really good. Anyway, all mixed together, it packs some heat from the spice but not a five alarm heat - just to tickle your tongue. :-) Am pleased with my choice. Management - Can you sell the garlic chips as an extra topping or somehow package it on the side for a little extra cost? Loved them. Completed the dish in both appearance and taste. Will return to try the slow braised spring lamb ... drool! read more

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Five stars for lunch, let's goooooo! My fellow midtowners know a great lunch can be a make or break in a mediocre-to-bad work day. Inday has mastered the lunch niche of healthy but not bland, flavorful but not doused or busy, filling but not coma-inducing, and affordable but not sketchy-quality. Seriously. All. Bases. Covered. The chicken bowl with quinoa is now a staple in my lunch rotation! read more

Always amazing Food.. Quality and Taste consistent. Keep ordering again Would highly recommend to order here read more

Inday. Yum. Always delicious What a change from all the other choices that I'm sick of. read more

Food was so good, favorite the last few years, with fast takeout service. And the ambiance is nice and cozy. Will definitely recommend this restaurant.. read more

Cold food in the winter day is not what I should have been served while dining indoors. I ordered Complete Macro Bowl and, all are pre-maid components, simply added into a bowl, including cold quinoa, and items that must be hot - the Cauli-quinoa salad and coconut chickpea curry are barely over room temperature. Ruined experience. FYI, I know Indian cuisine pretty well, and this is no-go stile. read more

Inday has taken over a spot that I have seen occupied by at least three other restaurants over the past decade or so. Inday's philosophy appears to revolve around dishes with clean ingredients. There is not a heavy reliance on heavily processed foods. Instead, they make bowls to order that focus on vegetables with proteins of your choice added in. The space is mostly designed for the lunch crowd with plenty of room for people to run in and out on their breaks. The interior has an almost retro-futuristic vibe to it, with a lot of white but lighting that feels like it could have come out of a scifi movie made in the 60's. The staff is very efficient and reminds you that they are a card only shop as you wait on line. I heavily recommend knowing what you want ahead of time so you don't wind up being the "blockage" on the line. I wound up ordering the charred chicken bowl (both gluten and dairy free) which their site describes as "Our healthy twist on the halal-cart classic | antibiotic-free chicken thigh oven roasted to perfection. comes with romaine hearts, pickled cabbage, pickled onions, cucumbers, coconut tahini, chili sauce, crispy shallots, cilantro. served over your choice of base". For my base I chose cauliflower "rice". Much to my surprise, except for the meat, the entire base (even the cauliflower) appeared to be raw. It is *possible* the cauliflower was poached slightly, but everything was crunchier than I expected. That said, the dish was very tasty and their hot sauce (which you can load up on while you wait) is actually much spicier than I had expected! Inday was a nice change of pace from my usual lunch and I would recommend it for anyone looking for something lighter and brighter than your normal lunch time fare. read more