For years, I searched for a good Indian restaurant in my neighborhood. My best friend is Punjabi…read moreand he lives in England so I am accustomed to eating quality Indian food. Finally, I found Kesari and I knew my search was over. I love the food here, especially the butter chicken. Run don't walk to Kesari and enjoy great authentic Indian food.

My colleagues and I had a phenomenal meal here two weeks ago while in town for a conference. As…read moresomeone of Indian descent who has also lived there, I can vouch for the authenticity of the food. This is mostly an Indian restaurant with some Nepali dishes (and a Nepali staff too); thapaiko khana ekdam raamro chha! The 1-10 heat scale is legit and an 8/10 caused a pale friend of mine to "lose sensation on the back of my tongue." So those lighter-complected folks: tread carefully. We loved the pani puri, paneer tikka, and lamb momos as appetizers. Each of us tried something different but everyone loved their food: channa masala, chicken biriyani, vegetable vindaloo, and lamb curry.

Delicious food; large generous portions and excellent customer service. Perfect local place for a…read morewonderful Indian meal!

Had to explore the street of restaurants near campus and serendipitously came by Anar! They have a…read morenice space and service, plus an extensive menu of food that really hit the spot. I definitely have to leave my comfort zone next time, but for now, got the garlic naan with tikka masala. To put it simply, the garlic naan was absolutely divine. Tikka masala did not disappoint either. Overall a great spot near Columbia if you're craving Indian food!

we had to cancel but bought take away and it's our new fav indian food restaurant - need to tryread more

AMAZING Indian food, one of my favorites in the city for North Indian staples. I love coming here…read morefor the lunch specials, so grateful that this gem is in the UWS! Highly recommend trying the masala chai, and can't go wrong with any of the curries really. I recommend pairing a sweeter curry with a more savory curry (e.g., tikka masala/malai kofta + tariwala if sharing!

First of all the meals are delicious, the chef will adjust spicyness to our preferences, and my…read morefriends from Indian tell me the quality is the best. Weekday lunch discount includes an appetizer and desert and about or more choices. And you can choose a table inside the restaurant or if you want to watch the world, there are tables in a in porch sheltered by floor to ceiling windows. Home deliveries are on time, quick and well organized but I go to the restaurant for its serene beauty and soft Indian music.Large tables for friends and for me, a delightful Upper West Side haven on Broadway and 100th Street

Had a hankering for Indian and there was a deal for delivery in my app, so selected from Manhattan…read moreValley Indian Restaurant their Seafood Lunch Special with Shrimp Korma, Soup of the Day, Roti, and Homemade Kulfi. So glad I did! There was a lot making it a very interesting meal. I believe the starter soup was a Mulligatawny. The entree portion also included a Dal, Channa (chickpea) Masala, Rice, a small Raita plus Indian condiments. That Mango Kulfi, delivered packed in ice, was a terrific finish! Everything was well prepared and absolutely delicious! It was a spectacular lunch! Recommend you also check out Manhattan Valley Indian Restaurant!

I had a Pulsd deal as I wanted to try this restaurant. Overall I enjoyed myself. I had 8pm…read morereservations on a Friday and it was not busy with only 2 other tables being occupied. The deal included an app, 2 entrees, dessert, and either 2 cocktails or bottle of house wine. We wanted a bottle of red and they only had a Pinot Noir as their only red. It was alright, clearly a $10-$12 retail price bottle. The best dish of the night was the app which was lamb chops. They were seasoned and cooked perfectly. We shared a goat dish and chicken korma. The goat was tasty but on the bone which wasn't mentioned on the menu. The korma was a bit bland. They only have 1 dessert so there was no options to choose from. Overall the food was good and service was very good. The portions were small for the price. I'm glad I used a Pulsd deal.

We had made a reservation for dinner on a random weeknight. We showed up, but the place was closed…read moreand there was no notice or any update on their website so it was weird. But we decided to try again ... and came back a couple weeks after. Glad we did because the interior is so pretty and the food is absolutely delicious. Service was attentive, so no complaints there.

My favorite uptown lunch spot. Such a steal and so good! Hits the spot every time. So glad I came…read moreacross this place

Busy takeout offering a variety of familiar favorite fillings wrapped in a roti. Several vegetarian…read more& vegan options available. Mango lassi comes dairy or non dairy version. However, the non dairy version was disappointing-I tasted only sweet bottled mango juice and oat milk in mine. Not sure why plant based yoghurt & fresh mango can't be used: they could raise the price to cover the additional expense. Also on offer are the misnamed "aloo fries" -which are actually potato chips dusted with salt & seasoning-unremarkable, imho. Service is friendly & quick, even when busy. I'd definitely order a roll again, but I'd skip the lassi & fries.

Paronthas were lit and cha (tea) was perfect to finish with! Little on spicy side but great. Guy…read morewho owns is awesome too.

You often seek refuge in restaurants that serve good food at an affordable price with a disarming…read moresmile--they remind you of home in a broader sense. Doaba checks off those boxes spectacularly well. The parathas and dal are freshly made. The chai is piping hot. All their food is vegetarian. And the ambience is the New York version of a hole-in-the-wall Punjabi restaurant in Delhi. While farther away for me relative to Punjabi Deli downtown, Doaba has more seating and is fairly easy to access with public transportation. It is a convenient stop for cab drivers looking for a quick bite or cup of coffee. I wish their restrooms were limited to use by paying customers, but the friendly disposition of the owners might come in the way of enforcement. Hard to believe I only tried them recently although they have been around for 15 years. I look forward to returning to Doaba when I am in the neighborhood again.

Good/ok lunch special, and fresh naan! Fish curry…read more Wish the food came out hot, but it was presented on a cold platter with same sides, which seemed pre filled.

Hidden gem in the UWS with incredible South Asian food. There are lunch and dinner specials daily…read morethat allow you to try their curry, appetizer, rice, naan, and a dessert. The entree serving for the lunch special is quite small, but everything together is more than enough for a full meal. Their samosa chaat is my favorite item on the menu - the samosa is always hot and crunchy and their chutneys are fresh and flavorful. I can't stop by here without ordering it. I prefer takeout, but there is a small interior with a couple tables.

Curry King is: -…read moreInexpensive - Authentic (to Pakistan and north India). I could easily imagine purchasing this food on the street in Delhi. - Low brow: Think fast-food style cooking for the middle / lower middle class masses in Pakistan and north India... or for broke college students in Manhattan. Ingredients are roughly cut and minimal, with cuts of meat that include all the bone, cartilage, and gristly bits. Seasoning is very bare bones, including only the minimum of what you need to make a dish what it is. You won't find the "luxury" of a cilantro garnish for instance. - Very oily : There'a a thick layer of oily orange tane on top of every dish, which you'll find at many eateries in north India. (I think tadka / spice tempered oil is a near equivalent in south India, though we've never seen tadka in such generous quantities, even at fast food type street vendors.) In our experience, food that's served at home in middle to upper class families isn't usually this oily. - Meaty: There are a sprinkling of vegetarian dishes available (along the lines of paneer or channa dal, bit little actual vegetable matter), and meat dishes tend to be meat only, or meat and potatoes only. We ordered this food by delivery and at home, we had to chop some cilantro to sprinkle over our food, and eat substantial salads alongside, so we wouldn't feel as though we would immediately die of heart attacks + scurvy. Maybe if I still had a college-aged kid's metabolism, I'd be able to eat this kind of food -- and maybe even drink a quarter of a keg while I'm at it. But now, I worry about heart attacks and scurvy and heart burn and ulcers. I grow old ... I grow old ... I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled. Going to leave this one to the young guns.

Horrid service misrepresenting prices until after you order…read moreAnd eat Dirty and grungy terrible overcooked food and Terrible service Should be reviewed by board of health

I walked by earlier in the day, saw this restaurant, and something about it intrigued me. I decided…read moreto come back for dinner, and I'm so glad I did! The food was incredibly flavorful, and the staff was so warm and welcoming. I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to order, so I asked for their recommendations, and they did not disappoint. Everything I had was delicious! The restaurant itself is quaint and cozy, and I really enjoyed having a peaceful, relaxing meal by myself. It was the perfect little dinner experience. And the best part? My entire meal was under $30! I'll definitely be back.

Went here in a Tuesday night, with my family (2 adults, 1 child). We were greeted warmly at the…read moredoor and the dining room was clean and minimalist in decor but smelled great. There weren't too many guests there at that time which was after 6pm but we like that since we aren't big on crowded restaurants. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable about all the dishes. There's an open kitchen so you can see what the cooks are doing on your way to the very clean bathroom at the back. The drinks were great; we had a Limca (Indian lime soda), mango juice (full of mango flavor and not overly sweet) and Rooh Azfa lemonade (floral tasting). We ordered the samosa, which you get 2 good sized samosas filled with potatoes and cauliflower that are well seasoned with Indian spices like tumeric and cumin and comes with a sweet sauce that tasted like tamarind but I forgot to ask. We also ordered the luchi, which was a flaky, puffed bread that went great with the Aloo Bhartha and achar (spicy, vinegary mixed veggies). For our entrees, we had the Rogan Josh which was a bit on the spicy side and I should've ordered the raita to take down some of the spiciness. We also had the butter chicken, which was not spicy but deliciously seasoned and the shrimp caldinho, which was not spicy but well seasoned and flavorful. All the entrees came with basmati rice but we ordered garlic naan since they were all saucy. The entire experience was very authentic and full of flavor and warmth. If we are ever in the mood again for Indian food, we will definitely be back and try more dishes and the desserts.