I rarely give out a 5 but INDN certainly deserves the rating. From the moment we got there, the service was great and non stop. We were a large group and they gave us the private room to have dinner. Not 1 time did we feel uncomfortable, they provided constant attentiveness. One item on the menu i almost overlooked was the crispy spinach. I believe its a must have to try. It is delicious!!! The other dish i highly recommend is the Butter Chicken! The flavors are bursting out of both. Not to say the other items were not good, these 2 stood out completely! We really ate so much our pants were bursting! We also had Amritsari Fish, Pantera Tikka, Dal Bukhara, Garlic Naan, Safron Rice, shrimp tikka, and chicken Khurchan. We had a few others but we were really enjoying ourselves. Our server was on point plus the 2 guys who helped him clear tables and pack up leftovers. If you do jot dine at INDN, you are doing yourself a huge disservice. The ambiance, the staff and the food are really super!! I highly recommend! read more

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Came here for brunch and it was fine. The food - we got the Samosa chaat and the soy tandoori chaamp. Both were spicy and tasty but nothing special. The menu did have a decent amount of vegetarian options The drinks - my husband liked the chai and I liked my cocktail (nothing but a ghee thang) my cocktail was strong but the only flavor I could really taste was the angels envy. The ghee was super subtle (probably because it is a clarified drink) The service- very pilot and nice - we even ran into a friends and they allowed us to combine tables read more

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The drinks were all pretty well thought out with unique concepts: Two Minute Quickie - which was the Maggi-inspired drink, definitely tasted like Maggi seasoning and leaned more on the savory side. Parle G-Spot - My personal favorite, especially loved the foam. Pink City, Red Light - Was sweeter, more floral type of drink , which we still enjoyed. Yuzual Suspect - My boyfriend's favorite drink. In terms of food, we really enjoyed everything. The chili onion kulcha was actually spicy, and the butter chicken was also really good. This place does run on the pricier side, but overall we enjoyed our time, so it was worth it. read more

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Cool spot for more of a happy hour vibe with interesting cocktails and a quick bite. Probably not somewhere I'd go for a full sit-down dinner, but definitely a fun place to hang out for drinks. They're known for their specialty Indian-inspired cocktails. I tried the "How Can She Slap?" and "Nothing But a Ghee Thang," and both were great. The mango and whiskey combo in the How Can She Slap? was especially really good. Food wise, the goat keema is a good shareable dish but it does have a nice spicy kick to it. read more

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Finally checked out this well-known spot and overall had a pleasant experience. I really appreciated that the menu offered a good variety of vegetarian options, which made ordering easy. To start, we tried a couple of their creative cocktails. "How Can She Slap" was fairly good, while "Nuthin' But a Ghee Thank" really stood out -- it had a lovely smoky flavor that we truly enjoyed. For appetizers, we ordered the Palak Chaat and Paneer Tikka. Both were flavorful, though the paneer was quite spicy, so just a heads-up if you prefer milder food. For the main course, we had Kadhai Paneer with Garlic Naan and Roti, which was satisfying and nicely prepared. By the end we were too full for dessert, and the dessert selection also seemed somewhat limited. Since it's also a cocktail bar, they have a small standing area in the corner where people can enjoy their drinks, which I thought was a really cool touch and adds to the vibe of the place. The ambience was lively and the service was good as well. The food was enjoyable overall, though it does fall on the higher-priced side. They also offer an evening "Chai Nashta" menu with a variety of snack options that looked quite interesting -- something we'd definitely like to try next time. Overall, a nice dining experience with good food, drinks, and atmosphere, though slightly expensive. read more

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I visited because I had heard amazing things about the cocktails. Honestly, I wasn't so impressed. I ordered the bourbon cocktail and could not taste the "ghee". The rasmalai cocktail my friend ordered was too 'saffron'y. The arbi and Amritsari fish were so fried and coated with a thick batter. The almond halva was not rich enough IMO - more like a porridge. We ordered 6 small plates, 3 breads, 3 drinks and 1 cocktail flight. Overall the food and experience was good yes but nothing really bowled me over. Is this place making things better than the Indian restaurants on Lexington ave? The price tag does make you compare. Not sure I agree there. The presentation is better for sure. The ambiance here is nice. The service was great for sure too. A place has to have repeat value - not sure if this has it for me. read more

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I hate to give this place 2 stars, but thats where it is at. I was so excited to find fine dining Indian in my neighborhood. Everything was disappointing, except for our server who was fantastic. The host was a hot mess, they couldn't keep up with the reservations or the drop ins. The food - we got lamb chops, malai chicken, pakode and soya kebab. The chicken and soy were average, the other two quite bad, especially the pakode. It's robbery to be charging $25ish for this abysmal mess. The cocktails were no better - creative on paper, watered down version in reality. We couldnt wait to be done with our dinner and its not an experience worth repeating. read more

An elevated spot for authentic north indian tapas & top notch cocktails. All of the cocktails are Indian inspired and very unique . Some names that you read make you feel like " I would never have that in a drink " but it surprises you and tastes excellant. The paneer tikka was a highlight for me . It was packed with flavor and non -greesy. The restaurnt is extremly expensive , I paid $30 for 3 pcs for a plate of paneer tikka. They do not hold back on the spice so a fair warning for people with a mild palate.The staff was attentive knowledgeable and suggestive which I appreciate the most. We also did the high tea which was nostalgia at its peak .The vibe is cozy & an excellant spot for conversation. read more

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This is a very overpriced place. My two tiny kebabs that were supposed to be from lamb and tasted like a cardboard, were $33. The food they offer is not worse if your time and it should not have name of Indian restaurant. Do not go there read more

INDN - Seasonal Chaat $23.00 - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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The atmosphere here feels like the poshest restaurant in a Tier 2 Indian metro - maybe Indore? Everything is very nice but just a little bit off (the high chairs at the bar are TOO high), it's very empty, and as soon as you walk out you find yourself in the chawl that is New York's ittar ki galli (aka 30th Street). Anyway I'm being a hater, but there are 4 stars with my review because the paneer tikka kebab was legitimately very good. (And in fairness, I've always had good meals at these sorts of posh eateries in Tier 2 metros). The paneer was perfectly crispy outside and soft on the inside - one of the best housemade paneers I've had in the city. Old Monk is oddly absent from the rum selection, but there are a variety of other desi brews in stock. read more

INDN - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Decided to check out this place during my latest trip to New York. Came here on a Sunday but had to make a reservation before that. Now, one would imagine that if you're requiring reservations you'd have someone to greet you when you arrive. No hosts on duty at 10 PM. However, a bar tender sat me. The ambience is very fun. Lots of old Bollywood remixed songs and 90s pop songs. Decor was average nothing to really talk about. For drinks, I tasted two gin based drinks and decided to go with paneer gin. It was light and delish. Kinda like chartreuse but better. The. I ordered Chicken Angara based on the recommendation from the bar tender. I think his name was Dilnath. The bar tender also recommended Keema Pav but I didn't want to eat too heavy at night. That chicken angara was bomb! So packed with flavors. The chicken was juicy and tender and definitely lived up to the hype. The mint chutney should not be ignored. It's a medium spicy so check with your spice tolerance. Dilnath and Sean were the most attentive bar tenders and I was so appreciate of their suggestions. Definitely worth a visit. One drink and one order of chicken amounted to 59.88 . So if you and your friends, co-workers, families are in a mood to splurge and have a good time definitely visit. read more

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INDN completely exceeded every expectation. Knowing it's owned by Vicky Vij (who owns Bukhara and catered our wedding) and his daughter/ son in law--we came in excited, and somehow it still managed to knock our socks off. This is a truly classy tapas-style cocktail bar with impeccable vibes and an atmosphere that feels both elevated and welcoming. Every single dish we tried was outstanding, but the samosa chaat deserves a special mention--it was my absolute favorite and honestly unforgettable. The vada pav, soy chaamp, and mushroom keema were all packed with bold, perfectly balanced flavors. There's genuinely no room for suggestions here--everything from the food to the cocktails to the ambiance was perfection. We'll absolutely be back many times. Easily a beyond 5 star experience. read more

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Excellent food and service. Amazing cocktails. A must go if you are staying in midtown and love Indian food. Ambiance is lively with great vibes! read more

Came back and tried some mains this time. Honestly, the kadhai paneer and dal makhani were amazing. The price is quite steep though. read more

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I definitely recommend checking this place out. Every dish I tried was flavorful and well thought out. The only downside was the $8 garlic naan, which was pretty small and not really worth it. Aside from that, the service was good, the host seated us right away, and the space is nice and perfect for a little date. read more

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Came with a couple friends on a Thursday night, and it was bustling! I definitely recommend making a reservation in advance, because our wait was over an hour. The restaurant space is somewhat compact, but they make a good use of the space with low dining tables - mostly two person tables and a few larger tables for big groups, - and a sizable full service bar. My friends and I ended up sitting at the bar, which was beautifully lit and had a minimalistic aesthetic similar to the rest of the space. We ordered some cocktails to start. I had the Pickle Backstabber and my friends had the How can she slap? And Nothin' But a Ghee Thing. The drinks were all very good and very different in flavor profile. If you want something on the sweeter end, I recommend the how can she slap? - the mango definitely comes through as the dominant flavor. The pickle Backstabber had more of a salty, savory profile, as you might expect given the name. The Nothin' But a Ghee Thing was their take on an old fashioned. All the dishes are shareables, yet the portions are still somewhat sizable, which is great. We had the spinach patties, 10-spice battered fish, spice marinated chicken, and charred mushrooms. All the dishes were delicious and I would order them again; but I found that despite being different dishes, they all kind of had the same flavor. The dishes were spicy, and they all came with the same green chutney. It would've been nice to have different chutneys or sauces to go with the dishes to give some variety. Because overall, it all tasted the same, especially with the level of spiciness that seemed to drown all the other flavors out -- in my opinion. Service is great, and the staff are all very friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere was vibrant and lively with lots of conversation and energy about the space. I will definitely be back to try more of the menu items and cocktails! read more

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Sat at the bar on a Friday night. This place is good for ambiance, date nights, after work drinks or dinner. The service is also great! What it's not as good for is the classic Indian curry meal which I should have realized from the name (small plates/cocktail bar). My paneer tikka + roti were excellent, but portion sizes are small and it's expensive (around $50) for 1 person with no drinks. That said, really cute place and it's worth checking out! Just don't go here for "value" or "quantity". It's a bougie place to have small bites and cocktails. read more

Great aesthetics and good presentation of the food. Service is good and swift. Coming to the food, I guess it is not as fancy as it should be. I loved the menu and the fun names they had for each cocktail and food item. It wasn't spicy enough for my tastebuds and also for the price, it was not very justified. It is a nice place to try out after work with friends but not sure if I would be visiting again anytime soon. read more

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Tasty dishes and a fun environment! The clarified cocktail flight is great to share, this is definitely a place to go before as a pregame type of vibe read more

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Service was good, went for brunch not one brunch option. Food was good .lamb spread comes with one bun and one toasted bread.. not enough bread options to get. Server suggested a bread stuffed with 3 different options. Not great very greasy. Drinks delicious.. did not expect to spend over 200 for brunch! read more

INDN - Dessert - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

I'll Update just to let you know it's still incredible. Even their brunch options. Vicky uncle has done it again. From service to ambience to food. I wouldn't change this place for anything. This is one of my fav restaurants in the city. Hands down. read more

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Lacks sincerity. All style, no substance, and way overpriced.....that's the best way I can describe this restaurant. I went to INDN with high hopes, but unfortunately walked away very disappointed. It leaves you with that frustrating, almost irritating feeling of being fooled. The ambience is probably the best part...fun, lively, and well put together but that's where it ends. Let's start... first and foremost our server was disinterested at the onset... seemed impatient throughout the evening, never really engaged or interested in serving us. The owners were around at the restaurant but I guess that did not change the attitude of the non chalant staff in general. The food was a major letdown. If you're selling it as "small plates" and charging $24-$36 each, at the very least the quality, taste, or presentation should justify it. But the dishes were mediocre and the presentation was lazy (considering they are positioning it as gourmet small plates). Epic fail! The only small plate dish that truly stood out was the palak chaat, which was crispy, flavorful and delicious. The rest felt underwhelming and run off the mill: * Tandoori Paneer appetizer- just three pieces and ridiculously overpriced. * 10 spice battered amritsari fish - tiny fried pieces, clearly cutting corners on quantity. * Malai tikka chicken - average at best. Moving to the mains: * Pindi style chickpeas - honestly not bad, probably one of the better dishes of the night. * Wok seared Paneer - very few pieces of paneer drowned in large amount of onion and masala gravy. * Charred chicken in creamy tomato sauce- sweet as expected, but nothing memorable. * Mutton broth pulao - again small portion seems to be the theme of this place... fine in taste, but forgettable. The dessert, Shahi Tukda, was the biggest disappointment... bread was a bit hard, cloyingly sweet and poorly done. The drinks menu was creative and enjoyable, but not enough to save the evening. Overall, INDN is overpriced, underwhelming, and lacks sincerity, which is very important part of customer experience. Ambience and cocktails aside, there's nothing here that makes me want to return. I would NOT recommend it at all. read more

INDN - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

This is my go to place whenever I am in city. Food is always nice and flavorful. At this time I must have tried everything on the menu and each dish is amazing. Always had great reviews whenever I have entertained friends and colleagues at this place read more

We had reservations Fri night but ended up sitting at the bar and had the best time! We had the arbi, tandoori mushrooms, keema pav, and amritsari fish. Everything tasted great, I loved the small plate concept bc we had so much variety. The cocktails also all tasted great! Staff was very attentive and friendly, you can tell they're all passionate about the food/drinks. There was also a DJ at the end which really elevated the vibe. Can't wait to be back! read more

Went there on Friday night . Good vibe .. tried their cocktail flight.. butterface, pan intended were good .. maggi drink and margarita were disappointing. While the dessert drinks were good . Mushroom keenma pao and daal were good read more

One of my favorite places in the city. Service (Shout out to Badshah for being an amazing always) , drinks, and food are always 10/10. Having 50% of the space for walk-ins means I've never been turned away, even when they are extremely busy. An hours long chat or even a quick drink, the vibes are immaculate. Must try: Chicken Angara and the Tandoori Mushrooms are the best!! read more

A lovely new addition for Indian food. An open breezy spot that allows walk ins and is not pretentious. The place has amazing apps mostly and lives up to its small plate vibe. I didn't really the enjoy the mains they were ok. I have also had the pleasure of trying the brunch it was ok. Nothing amazing, come for the small plates and drinks. Enjoy. Service is nice and friendly! read more

Above Average food. Same condiments and chutney no matter what we ordered. Good service read more

Stopped by INDN recently and had an amazing experience. The food was fantastic, the cocktails were so unique, and the atmosphere was nice. Top notch service too! Will definitely come back and recommend to friends! read more

Overall we had a nice experience here but for me it's just not worth the price. The food is pretty good but the prices are way too high for the small plates (which are actually are small portions), and an $8 naan shouldn't be the size of my hand. Food we liked: Palak Chaat, Anda Bhurji, Chicken Angara Drinks we liked: Saleem Ka Ghoda read more

This place absolutely crushes food, drink and vibes. The music? Diljit, guru, Karan Ahuja ftw! The cocktails? Next level. Some of the most creative drinks I've seen at an Indian spot in Manhattan--and they actually pair with the food instead of just looking pretty. Highly recommend the Paan, Parle-G Slot, Butter Face, and how can she Slap. Unreal. And the food? I was low-key worried about the small-plate situation... couldn't be more wrong. Generous portions, bold, rich flavors in every bite. The lamb keema pao and chicken angara are must try! read more

Now this one's a crowd pleaser- super delicious small plates of a variety that can be shared by all + choice of bold cocktails to pair as per preference. INDN is a promising new addition to the fire NYC Indian food scene. The vibe is that of a cocktail bar restaurant- warmly lit & elevated by a strikingly stocked bar. The menu is mostly focused on small plates but they serve some popular mains & irresistible desserts too. We went for a birthday dinner & had a bunch of appetizers- literally all of them were fantastic. They do charge a per head fee if you bring a cake from outside to cover service. The servers & manager both came to check on our experience which was very pleasant. INDN prices are a bit steep but worth a visit, it's unapologetically Indian and has a flare. read more

The food was overpriced, good options but portions were small. The drinks were of very small quantity and not aligned with the flavors that were listed on the menu. read more

I was very curious and interested in trying an Indian place that advertises 'small plates' and cocktails, a tapas style I personally love and Indian food doesn't usually offer. Also took a foodie friend who was visiting NYC, and this is our overall feeling that all of us had - underwhelming. - firstly, nothing is a 'small plate' really if you price things at $30 and up! - the only dish worth mentioning at all was the palak chaat, well balanced and lovely - the ajwain prawns, recommended very warmly by our server, were overcooked and consequently chewy/rubbery, the cooking not remarkable either - the mutton barah kebab was the least favorite - tough, too much spice so you don't taste the meat much - keema pao was usual, very spicy - chicken angara kebab was good, not remarkable - the 2 cocktails we tried (paneer panic, saleem ka ghoda) were good All in all, in a city crowded with good Indian restaurants - not to mention remarkable good food options generally - Indn was disappointing and overpriced for what it is selling. The fact that they took 25 min to seat us in spite of our reservation and us arriving dot on time didn't thrill me, I might add. I find it hard to sing praises of the atmosphere/ambience of a restaurant, no matter how good it may be, if the food itself fails to interest, let alone impress me. And charging a fee for using a cc - who pays restaurant bills like these in cash?! - is ridiculous, I'd say. read more

Food, Service, Ambiance was great and very upscale! A bit overpriced for the concept of small plates. Just one bummer was the restaurant charging $55 (3.5% as Credit Card fees) on a $2000+ bill. It is an upscale place and charging such fees without any reservation note or reminder is wrong and not acceptable. I have been to most of the Indian fine dining restaurants in New York and no one has such fees as the audience they are catering to will mostly always pay using a credit card. read more

Great food, even better drinks, super cute ambiance and really cool vibe. Will def be back with a bigger group to try everything on the menu. Service was excellent too. Our server explained every dish in detail and made excellent recommendations Whip me saffron and the paneer app are a must read more

Excellent food, cocktails, service and ambiance. This is one of the top Indian food places I've tried in nyc so far! Everything is spiced really well read more

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A very fun and interesting cocktail menu, good food, great ambience, and absolutely exceptional service! Will definitely be coming back! read more

INDN - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Food is good, very small plates actually. Drinks were mid to low. Service is great. Ambiance is good. Honestly drinks were mid at best which defeats the purpose of coming here again. read more

I visited the restaurant during its opening weeks. The drinks were delicious and the food was enjoyable, especially for desi tapas and our waiter was lovely, very knowledgeable and helpful. My rankings are for the snobbish owners, who seemed to look down their nose at the patrons. Even when we walked by them on our way out to give them our appreciation, they just barely acknowledged us. As a comparison, we went to another recently opened restaurant in NYC and the owner took his time to visit each table and express his thanks for visiting his establishment. Also, the bathroom was "under construction", even after a month of being open. Perhaps if we were celebs or influencers, our experience would have been different. read more