I had a wonderful dinner at the bar. New to Indian cuisine, I was impressed with the helpful way my…read moreservers and bartenders oriented me to the menu and the different dishes. I ordered the short rib pot pie and the chicken skewers which were perfectly prepared and delicious. I had no idea that Passerine was another establishment previously. It seems like the chef really understands that palette of New York diners. I saw the smash burger listed on the menu but was told it was unavailable. Will come back, hopefully for the burger. The room was energetic, the music was buzzy, and the staff at the door were friendly.

What a meal! Came here with friends/group of 4. The drinks were fantastic - amazing G&Ts and…read moremartinis. The crab biryani and short rib pot pie was phenomenal. Truly not to be missed. The meal overall was so good, cannot wait to be back. The staff was attentive and Chris, the maître d' checked on us multiple times throughout the night. My friends and I are still talking about it.

The food was very, very good! The potato chaat definitely lives up to the hype and the dakshin…read more(dessert) was phenomenal -- a really unique spin on payasam. Unlike previous reviews, I found the service to be good and hospitable. My only complaint is that that door handle on the bathroom fell off, which left me trapped in there for a good 5 min. Luckily my friend was able to get someone to help but it sucks that no one checked in on us as we were heading out to apologize.

Decent Indian fine dining experience in Tribeca!…read more The interior of Farzi is stunning! Super modern and trendy. Our server, David, was very friendly and efficient. The palate cleansers offered were all tasty. Apps: Masala Crossroads and 1000 Layer Potato Chaat - Loved the Bhaji sauce in the masala crossroads. The bread was nice, but would have been better stuffed with cheese instead of cream cheese. The potato chaat was delicious! I wish there was a bit more potato to match the toppings ratio and didn't particularly love the whipped cream texture of the yogurt. Mains: Paneer Cloud Lababdar and Portobello Mushroom Do Pyaza - both were very tasty, but the portobello won for me! The spices were rich and so savory. I enjoyed the lababdar, but the texture of the paneer wasn't soft enough for me. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner and would come back to try more dishes!

Okay this place deserves all the hype. It is actually that good…read more We tried a few dishes - I've been here twice so the food is over a course of 2 reservations so yes, it is a lot of food but you're welcome!! My favorites - The Dahi Sev Puri and Mutton Sukha is to die for. Butter Chicken Wings were worth it too. I've had better Butter Chicken so can maybe pass on that but get the damn Mutton Sukha. Beware, it is unapologetically spicy. It is meant to be so no modifications! Indian food is not for the weak over here! Wash all that down with some Cha and go to bed in your food coma. Go go go go go.

SERVICE - located near union square…read more- can be harder to get a table so recommend making a reservation - good for small to moderate groups of 2-6 diners - indoor and outdoor seating available - nicer ambiance suitable for a semi formal meal - service was welcoming and checked in with us occasionally throughout the meal - food served quickly MENU - Indian fusion menu with small and large dishes and inventive cocktails - Vegetarian/vegan options limited but clearly marked - Pricey and added a mandatory gratuity on a small group FOOD - chickpea curry (6/10): spicy chickpea curry with a drizzle of oil as a garnish. This was under the traditional dishes and while I understand it is meant to be traditional I wish it came with the same level of presentation as the special items that my friends ordered. Even just a hint of green cilantro or some chutney swirled on top would have made a difference. The flavor was exactly what I expect from a chickpea curry. I am not sure if it was worth the cost. - missi roti (7/10): gluten free roti made from corn and amaranth flour. This was flavorful and I liked the added chili and spices for hints of freshness throughout the bites. For $9, it was a small portion and I found some parts were dry and slightly crispy. WOULD I GO BACK? I'm not sure if it was worth the price especially for vegan/vegetarian options.

Gorgeous ambiance and a steal for Restaurant Week!…read more The interior of Junoon is stunning! Very modern with traditional Indian touches. Our server was very friendly and efficient. We did the restaurant week tasting menu and it was so worth it. For my first course, I had the Eggplant Chaat. It was delicious! Loved the crispiness of the fried eggplant. My second course was the Hara Paneer Kofta. The kofta was so soft and the savory saag was perfectly creamy with a hint of spice. They served all of the mains with naan and rice, which was wonderful. I ended the meal with the Mumbai Bar, which was so good! Loved the white chocolate coconut mousse. Can't wait to come back!

Came here for a pharmaceutical dinner and got to try a bunch of the items on the menu such as the…read moregoat curry, smoked masala ribs, and other variety of curry. Surprisingly my favorite thing here was the rice pudding. Everything on the menu felt like a home cooked meal placed in upscale plating. Great experience, great drinks on the menu. 10/10 would come back again

Chor Bazaar is one of the best spots I've found for authentic Indian street food in NYC. The food…read morewas excellent, the location is convenient, and the service was warm and attentive. The Vada Pav was outstanding, and the lassi was fresh and delicious. As someone who grew up eating Indian street food, it's hard to find truly authentic chaat in the city, but Chor Bazaar absolutely delivers. Every dish brought back memories of the flavors you'd find on the streets of India. Highly recommend for anyone looking for authentic Indian vegetarian food and Mumbai-style street food in Manhattan. I'll definitely be back.

Casually walked into Chor Bazaar and honestly that's probably the only reason I got a table because…read morethey filled up pretty quickly. The interiors aren't over the top, but they're done nicely -- the blown-up street food pictures and the cutlery sculpture/installation thing add a fun touch and set the vibe. My biggest tip: go with friends. This is the kind of place where you want to order a bunch of things and share because a lot of street food is best eaten fresh. I went alone, ended up taking leftovers home (which is fine), but some items just don't hit the same when they're not hot and crispy anymore. You lose those textures that make street food special. Obviously I went for the vada pav, so that was a must-order. It came with the garlic dry chutney, fried chilli, the bun -- everything you expect. My only thing is that Bombay vada pavs usually keep the aloo filling pretty simple, and I felt like this one had something slightly different going on. That said, if you've never had vada pav before, you'll probably love it. I also got the masala chai, and I was pleasantly surprised that it came with a rusk. When you open an Indian restaurant, especially one trying to bring out that culture, you have to understand that many Desis will never drink tea without some kind of biscuit on the side So I appreciated that little detail. The one thing I didn't love (liked not love mind you) was the chole kulche. I usually order things I can't easily make at home, so I was really looking forward to this. The chole itself was good, and honestly I'm happy I can get something like this in NYC, but the kulchas didn't really feel like kulchas to me. They were tasty pieces of leavened bread, but I wouldn't call them kulchas. It was still enjoyable -- just not the Delhi chole kulche experience I was hoping for (which also reminded me why I miss having the real thing in Delhi). Overall, it was a good experience. Being alone definitely limited what I could order because I knew I'd have to take half of it home. The service was good too -- they don't take tips but add a service charge and credit card fee, which honestly comes out to roughly what you'd expect to pay with tipping anyway. I'm sure I'll be back with friends because I definitely want to try more of the menu. Hopefully next time I'll get to sample a lot more of their street food offerings!

I came to Veeray's with some friends while visiting New York…read more The ambiance itself is pretty cool -- the speakeasy theme does come through. Service was also excellent (which you definitely expect given the price point!) Overall, it was good, but nothing amazing. I will say that I am vegetarian and their standout offerings seem to be their meat dishes. The daal and paneer makhanis were good but nothing to write home about. The breads were a similar story. We ordered pav bhaji and that was amazing. My carnivore friends seemed to like the camel kebab but weren't wowed either. They definitely do not hold back on heat, which I love!

Now what if I told you guys I tried Camel? Specifically Camel Seekh Kebabs? Located in Midtown,…read moreowner and executive chef Hemant Mathur is the first Indian chef in the US to be awarded a Michelin star and retain it across 2 NYC restaurants. As someone who's been wanting to try more Indian food, VEERAYS has absolutely set the bar high and mighty. I started with The Rum-Rumming Queen cocktail and she definitely made an entrance. Smooth, refreshing, a little tropical, and perfect if you just turned 21 because she is strong! Chef surprised us with a complimentary bite of their crispy rice paired with tangy/spiced veggies, and tamarind sauce. For the first plate, we had the Duroc Baby Back Ribs and believe me when I tell you the only thing left on this plate were BONES. Marinaded in tamarind glaze and Indian spices, these babies were tender, flavorful, and honestly disappeared way too fast. Next we had the Camel Seekh Kebabs and hear me out, it did not miss a beat. It was flavorful, perfectly seasoned and mixed with veggies, and similar to the texture of lamb. Veerays is known for their exotic meats, so I highly recommend their tasting menu that features exotic meats like camel, ostrich, kangaroo, and more. Last we had their Chicken Madame Makhani and this was butter chicken on another level. She was Rich, creamy, packed with flavor, and paired with white rice and garlic naan? Absolutely necessary. And because there's always room for dessert in my book, we finished with the Masquerade Ball and HandCuff. Sweet, indulgent, and the perfect ending to our meal. I came in expecting a good meal and left planning what I'm ordering next time. ;)

What an experience! We managed to get reservations through contact and had dinner last night. Chef…read moreVikas was at the door greeting people and the whole team is just amazing. We had drinks (khali peeli taxi, holy moly and guava lemonade, masala soda), several apps- salmon(amazing), anarkali chicken (wow),and shrimp (decent) along with sweet potato(ok). For dinner we had baingan bharta (decent), railway chicken (just like homemade), pineapple curry (our group was divided on this one), shrimp curry (great) and an assortment of breads. We were celebrating a friends birthday and chef Vikas brought a house dessert personally for her and we also tried all 3 desserts on the menu. Each one was spectacular! Overall, non veg dishes and desserts were great, veggie were above average to average. Service and decor is just warm and feels so welcoming. From entrance of flowers and lamps, soft lighting, and personal interaction with the chef made this place as special as we expected it to be. On your way out, there is an assortment of dates and small bites of homemade laddoos and little bottles of pickle for you to take home as a souvenir.

This place is truly so special and close to my heart. I've been following Vikas Khanna for the past…read morefive years through MasterChef India, so visiting Bungalow was one of the highlights of my New York trip. Reservations fill up quickly, so make sure you have your credit card ready and a Resy account set up in advance. Meeting Chef Vikas Khanna was an unforgettable moment. He is genuinely a kind, humble, and down-to-earth soul. A true inspiration -- salute to him. And the food? Absolutely next level. The starter portions are on the smaller side, but that's part of the experience. The Dal Bungalow is incredibly delicious, and as a big fan of Baingan ka Bharta, I can say theirs is one of the best I've had -- truly unforgettable. From the entrées to the desserts, everything was beautifully executed and full of flavor. The ambience is warm, comforting, and inviting, making the entire experience even more memorable. Bungalow is not just a restaurant; it's an experience.

Came here for NYC restaurant week with friends, for Sunday lunch. They offered the event menu at…read more$45, and also the normal lunch menu at $85. The waitress explained that the event menu is smaller portions but the price difference decided for us. The restaurant looked very classy and definitely felt like a more upscale place. We entered at noon and it was almost completely empty. We were there for about 3 hours chatting it up and a good number of tables cycled through. There were a few tables of south Asians which was good sign that the place is good. We were not pushed out but we decided to get going because didn't want to hold up a table. The options for restaurant week was pretty good. I got the seasonal fish with spices for appetizers and was pretty good. For entree you can choose 2 options from the list. My choice for entree was lamb curry and tandoori lobster. The lamb was good. The bite of lobster was buttery, tasted good overall, but it was a little overcooked and chewy-ish. The entrees came with salad, rice, and naan(forgot to take picture of). The meat portions were smaller but enough. The dessert was rice vermicelli with condensed milk which was only ok. The dessert portions were like one-third sized and mine didn't taste particularly good. Should've gotten the tees leche that everyone said was good. Despite the small/smaller portions, the meal was filling enough. Everyone enjoyed their meal, felt impressed with the decor, and complained about the tiny dessert portion. The location is not the best for me but definitely willing to go to try other food and for the classy vibes.

Extremely impressed and happy with my experience at Tamarind! I had heard many great things about…read morethe restaurant, including the fact that it's been referenced on many Michelin guides and even had a Michelin star at one point in time. Came here with a large group of people and we shared a few things family style, which I highly recommend. Service was friendly and attentive, and they were able to recommend items on the menu based on what we were looking for. Note, some entrees don't automatically come with rice so make sure you ask and order accordingly. The lasoon gobi appetizer was incredible, and the paneer biryani and hara bara kebab, avocado kebab and paneer curry were phenomenal. I got the tamarind margarita which was also tasty. I will most definitely be back, you can't go wrong!