I tried Muna since it's not too far from my job and I was really craving Indian food as its been awhile. I found it while searching for nearby spots to eat at for lunch. I did takeout so I could enjoy it back at work. The lunch special is a great value for the portion size. You get two mains which is a vegetable dish plus a protein like chicken or lamb, and choose between naan or rice. I chose the rice which held up well as it soaked up and went with all the sauces. I thought that it was flavorful, satisfying and hearty. Even though my dish was supposed to be spicy it wasn't. They also offer buffet for lunch. It looked like a solid deal at $19.95 and I'll consider dining in for that another time. read more

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Amazing Indian food in the heart of manhattan. What more can you ask for? Muna is a delight for the senses. The tastes, the smells completely encapsulate you form the first step into the restaurant until your last bite. The prices are fair and the food is delicious. And the all day special is incredibly worth it. $30 for entree app and dessert is unheard of these days. If you are looking for good well priced Indian in nyc, don't look further than Muna. read more

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Customer service was great, no complaints there. Food on the other hand was ok. It was a buffet and even though that's not my preference, it was priced perfectly during the lunch hour ($19.99) and I wanted options. There were several options and all were standard, but nothing truly overwhelming--I believe the lamb curry was the best as the chicken in the other dishes were dry white meat. The biggest thing I noticed were several people taking their used plates back to the buffet to replenish their food (yuck)! Now, I will say I didn't see anyone use the spoon from the buffet dish to touch their used plate, but still--I think there needs to be some oversight about this. Decent though and maybe I'd try something off the menu next time. read more

Muna - Bufett - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - New York, New York

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Ambiance: This restaurant was a great and convenient surprise near grand central. You feel calm entering the restaurant and are treated very well. Food: delicious from the meat and vegan options. Quality & Value: You can opt for a buffet lunch or entrees. $20 for quality food lunch with white linen. read more

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Incredible service by the kind staff here at Muna. The food is cooked perfectly with lots of flavor. The cocktails especially were the highlight of my time; the mango lassi is to die for. Food: 5/5 Price: 4.5/5 Experience: 5/5 read more

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Excellent lunch buffet! Available weekdays from 11:30am to 3pm. The buffet features a diverse selection of traditional Indian dishes including naan bread, samosas, chicken tikka masala, and much more. I think I had a little bit of everything. There are even some desserts choices. Overall, the food was flavorful. The staff was very friendly and attentive, checking on us multiple times to refill our water glasses - a small detail that I really appreciate. Even though the buffet had naan, the servers brought additional baskets of fresh naan to our table. It was so much food. Overall, a good experience. 4 stars. read more

Delicious food. About a 10 minute walk from Summit One Vanderbilt. There is seating on 1st and 2nd floor as well. I cannot comment on the parking because we walked to the restaurant. We were served complimentary fried papad with delicious green chutney as starters. We ordered steamed chicken momos, saag paneer (came with rice), dal fry, lamb curry (also came with rice) and garlic / chili garlic naans. The food was hot and cooked to perfection. The serving size was just right. Later, we were also served complimentary ras malai. We didn't need reservation, we just walked in. The staff was very friendly and kind. Overall, a very pleasant experience. read more

Craving some Indian food and a good deal? Then this is the spot for you! Muna has an all day prix-fix menu, which allows you to get an app, an entree and a side /dessert for less than $30/pp. If that's not a steal in midtown, idk what is! The portions were great and the service was wonderful! The staff were really friendly, attentive and welcoming. It's def one of my go to spots whenever I'm craving a dine in Indian food and in the area. What we ordered: Chicken Samosa Lamb Samosa Lamb Korma Chicken Tikka Masala Garlic Naan (Complimentary) Papadam read more

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Ordered Momos and a Lentil Soup as a to go order! Very flavorful momos with some hot chutney on the side!! Loved every bite of it! The Lentil Soup is soulful, soothing and wholesome! The staff is very kind and polite and hospitable! read more

I've ordered takeout from Muna countless times for lunch and it never disappoints! I usually go for the lunch special, which lets you choose two curries served with either rice or naan. My go to's are the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Chicken Vindaloo --both are rich and creamy. PSA: The Vindaloo is actually really spicy, so be warned--but it's absolutely worth it, if you can't handle it... The naan is OK, though not my favorite. I tried the cheese naan, it was meh... probably wouldn't order it again. I also tried the chili chicken momo; while it wasn't particularly spicy, the filling was tasty and well seasoned. Overall, Muna is a solid spot for a decent lunch. I definitely recommend it and I'm planning to dine in eventually. read more

Ordered from the All Day Pre-Fixe Menu - the Mango Lassi, Chicken Samosa, Chicken Tikka Masala and Garlic Naan. The Mango Lassi was creamy and delicious. The Chicken Samosa was good - a little spicy for me but the sauce complimented it well. The Chicken Tikka Masala was flavorful - the sauce was delicious and the chicken was well cooked. The Garlic Naan was just ok - wish it was a little fluffier. read more

Muna - Chicken Samosa & Mango Lassi - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - New York, New York

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Excellent choice for Indian food! We started with Lamb Samosa's which were very nicely prepared and had Lamb Tikka Masala, Chicken Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken for entrees - all excellent. The Garlic Naan for a side was also terrific. The entire staff was friendly and our server Sunita was very helpful and attentive. Highly recommend for Indian food in the Grand Central Station/Midtown East area. read more

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This is my go-to spot for delicious, savory and reliable Indian cuisine. I order takeout from Muna at least once a week and it's equally as delicious as when you dine in. All of their curries have a wonderful umami with tender meat. I dine in or order food to-go from here confidently knowing the restaurant is super clean. The staff is so polite and kind and the if you choose to dine in, it's very peaceful with nice lighting. read more

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Wow!!!!! I've never reviewed a place I've never step foot into but I have had consistently great DoorDash deliveries at least five different times. First of all the lentil soup?!?? Why is it soooo good? The chicken vindaloo is amazing. Spicy but not crazy. Garlic naan could be slightly more garlicky but still good. Definitely worth the $1.99 DoorDash long distance fee. I need to actually go to the location soon. read more

Beautiful restaurant, excellent food, friendly staff. We loved the mo mos and tandoori chicken. Can't wait to return to try out our other favorite dishes on a night we're not rushing. read more

What a cool spot with the nicest staff! We had dinner here on a Sunday night in December. The staff was super welcoming and answered all our questions about the menu. We'd had Indian food but never Nepalese/Himalayan. What a treat! We loved the momos! So delicious! The complementary papadam was so good they brought us extra! We got lamb vindaloo (it's spicy!) and chicken tikka masala. Absolutely loved this spot and the welcoming staff! They get a ton of take out orders. There are always people coming in for orders. This spot is popular but not crowded. read more

Fantastic food and great value. Could be the best place for lunch on a budget around Grand Central. The AYCE buffet had a ton of veggie options and rice pudding dessert. Can't wait to go back! read more

So fun! 2 youngest kids weren't as excited since they hadn't had Indian food but our oldest loved it. Youngest ended up wiping his plate with his naan! Complementary Gulab Jamun (honey dumplings) but we weren't a fan. Very friendly staff! Clean and cozy environment. read more

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Okay the service here is SUPER friendly and the staff are so quick and kind! Good Indian music in the background, it's very peaceful and a great spot for dates or having dinner with the family. It wasn't packed at all on a Saturday night at 8pm so seems like a hole in the wall place despite having great reviews The food was decent but not my favorite Indian restaurant. Mango lassi is very tasty and creamy. The pani of the pani puri sucks though and isn't super flavorful (too much spice no balance). The lentil soup also doesn't have much flavor and has a thick consistency. I did enjoy the vegetable korma very much though although I asked for it to be spicier (3.5/5) Would come again though because they have a $30 special for one appetizer and entree! read more

Muna - Pano puri Mango Lassi Lentil Soup Chicken Samosa Soda - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - New York, New York

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I went to this excellent new Indian restaurant a few days ago. They offer an "All Day Special" similar to Bengali Tiger on the west side but with a whole lot better food for $28.95 or a few bucks extra depending on your add-ons. This place has two floors with the bottom being more bar like and the top looking a bit nicer. The top area has their lunch buffet also though I presume people can sit downstairs as well. The staff was friendly. The All Day Special consists of three courses. It comes with an appetizer, a main, and either a bread or dessert. There wasn't papadum in the beginning but that was fine as we left plenty full. I'll be listing the price of the dish on the main menu (unsure if the portion is the same) but in terms of add-on, the lamb dishes cost $1.95 more, the fish/shrimp dishes cost $2.95 more, and the kulfi is also $2.95 more. My appetizer was the Lamb Samosa ($9.95) listed on the main menu as ground lamb filled in crispy pastry and fried on the main menu. This was outstanding. The lamb was well spiced and the samosa texture had some good softness and crunch. It was plated on top of two chutneys; mint and tamarind which worked well with it. I also tried the Pakora/onion fritters ($7.95) which had a nice light fry. These were also tasty and I would recommend them also even if I preferred the samosa. There was also a choice of veggie or chicken samosa as well as lentil soup. My main dish was the Chili or rather as listed on the menu "Chilli" Salmon ($25.95) listed simply as Spicy Salmon. The sauce as expected was the same as in Gobi/Cauliflower Manchurian which is a moderately spicy sauce with a smoky sweetness. I am happy that the sauce wasn't thickened too much. The salmon was very tender and of good quality. There was also some chopped green bell peppers instead as expected as well for the dish. Tasty as well overall. Another person got the shrimp version of the same dish which were bouncy. I tried the Lamb Curry ($22.95) listed as lamb with home-style masala sauce which was tasty also. The lamb was tender and the sauce was well flavored though not particularly spicy. The dishes came with rice which is a nice surprise as many spots in Midtown unfortunately charge now. They also gave us some Naan on the house which was tasty. Nice and hot and not too much ghee but still with a good texture. For dessert, I went with the Mango Kulfi ($7.95) listed as mango flavored Indian ice cream, almond, and pistachio. My preference is Carrot/Gajar ka halwa but it's not as common but this worked. This was a well flavored version with plenty of nuts mixed into it. Not the best I've had but certainly better than most other spots. I tried the Ras Malai someone ordered (I think this was a buck more also) which was a solid version. There was also a choice of Kheer/rice pudding as well as Gulab Jamun. This is an excellent new Indian spot with a reasonably priced and very well flavored prix fixe. It's not my favorite Indian food in the area but my preferred spot lacks said prix fixe so it's much more expensive (Chola) so it's nice to have a secondary option. Would go back and try more things such as the Nepalese stuff on the menu. Mid 4 for the deal/food. read more

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My friend whose a regular here recommended this spot for a last minute dinner - we were both super hungry and had a craving for Indian/Nepali food we did the dinner special which is an app, entree, and side/dessert for $27 which is such a great deal!!! we were immediately greeted with kindness and seated which was great. the music was popin they were playin lofi indian music from one of my favorite bollywood movies! we ordered momos and pani puri to start (off the dinner menu) which was delicious - the momos tasted pretty authentic. i wish the pani puri had chutney inside but we were given side chutney which i added for the dinner special i got chicken samosa, chicken tikka masala, and kheer. the whole course came with a side of rice complimentary which was very nice. all the food was so delicious - i wish the chicken tikka masala was spicier but its a good level to cater to all. i tried some of my friends biryani and it hit all the spice levels and flavors overall very delicious and authentic - would recommend and come back!!! read more

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What a great place, service was fantastic, nice and clean, very comfy. Chicken Mossa- great dumplings with a nice curry dip. Big beers were nice. Naan was amazing, Lamb Vindaloo spicy and very tasty. Lamb M(?) great red curry flavor, nice cooked perfect. read more

Been coming to NYC for years and stay with family, well this year our family has moved back to the UK and it's just us. So arriving in town I really wanted to get some Indian food for dinner, but try something new. Muna was a 10 minute walk from our hotel, and it being a beautiful night in March it was perfect to walk over. What a lovely find! So lovely and they are very welcoming when you walk-in. Service was excellent and they understood we couldn't have leftovers being in a hotel, and were honest if this or that was large or to be shared. I wish we could have ordered more, so many things on the menu looks worth trying... I hope to come back with more people in tow sometime soon. This is a definite must to try as the food spice level was perfect and so flavorful. read more

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A work colleague and I dined here on a Friday afternoon around 1pm EST for lunch. We were immediately greeted, seated and were handed the menu. There were lots of selection, however we decided to go with the lunch specials, where we had the option to pick 2 dishes from a selection of vegetarian and/or meat entrees along with rice or naan at a fixed price of $16. Considering it was extremely cold out, we started off with some delicious masala chai tea that eventually hit the spot. Our lunch order was as follows: Saag Paneer Butter Paneer Chicken Tikka Masala Chicken Curry Plain Naan Rice Everything was delicious and shareable if you are with a party of two or more. I especially enjoyed the chicken tikka masala and saag paneer; this was my first time trying this combination. When our food was served you could actually smelled the rich spices that were irresistible. Our waitress was delightful. Overall this restaurant's atmosphere was chilled with the authentic Indian and Kashmiri/Himalayan traditional presence. I would visit again and highly recommend trying them out if you are in the area and want to taste some delicious and affordable Indian food. read more

Muna - Masala Chai - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - New York, New York

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I ordered from here because of all the amazing reviews! Super surprised to receive my food, which is nearly all quite bland. The vegetable pakora was pretty good but I felt that the rest (saag, korma) were very lackluster. Chicken dish had chunks of dry white meat, which I found surprising in authentic Indian food. Maybe I ordered on an off night but I wouldn't order again! read more

This neighborhood Indian restaurant transported me to Nepal in the best way. Their signature momo's, pani puri and paneer tikka was full of flavor and authenticity. We were in the area and decided to stop in due to the proximity to Grand Central and we stayed for the authentic decor and charisma of the restaurant. The service was great and the people did not rush my friend and I as we chatted and ate, while still adhering to good service practice. Would recommend this restaurant in a heartbeat to anyone on UES. read more

Not a bad place for Indian food. I stoped by for lunch to try it out. As others have said, it is a big place with lots of seating. They have a lot of traditional Indian fare as well as Kashmiri/Himalayan fare. The lunch special is good because you can choose 2 dishes from a selection of vegetarian, chicken and lamb options with rice or naan included for $16. That's more than enough food for lunch. I had mushroom masala and saag paneer. Both dishes were good, but not outstanding. The saag paneer was light on paneer and was spicier than I prefer. I also ordered the pakora as an appetizer, which was very good. All in all, not a bad selection and pretty good food. read more

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Great lunch special. Full of flavor! If your looking for a great lunch in the midtown area this is it. I decided to try the samosa chaat as an appetizer since I've never had that before and I'm a sucker for some white sauce. It was amazing, and has the right amount of mix of flavors. I had the lamb korma with white rice and curry chickpeas. Everything was really good and was cooked well. For the lunch time rush, the service was really quick and friendly so I will definitely plan to come back. read more

Muna - Samosa Chaat - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - New York, New York

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The food here is very enjoyable, and this restaurant has become one of my favorite choices for Indian food in the neighborhood. I had veg chili momos and vegetable korma with jeera rice for takeout. The momos were very good - just the right amount of chew to the wrapper and a nice filling, in a spicy and tangy sauce. Its spice level is not for the faint of heart, but I enjoyed the heat. The korma had a wide variety of vegetables and a flavorful blend of spices in a creamy sauce. The rice was nice and fluffy. read more

We were both craving momos, and what a find for a random pick. I arrived a bit early so decided to kick it off with some kulfi. There was a compliment appetizer which was nice and crispy. When my friend arrived we ordered a samosa chaat as a shared appetizer. It was delicious, nice sharable portion. We each ordered different momos, chicken and vegetable. They were both juicy and nice portions. The service was attentive and a bit eager. We felt a little pressure to order more, so that was a little off putting. But the waitress chilled out after a while. I would go back! The restaurant is spacious and conveniently located. read more

Muna - Chicken momo - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - New York, New York

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I ordered lunch while working in the city. It almost felt like destiny because I was craving saag and when I opened the Yelp app, Muna was right in top. I was very excited to try their Momo, Nepali dumplings that they serve with either chicken or lamb. I ordered the ones served in a spicy tomato sauce, and the fried version, with lamb filling. They have a lunch special that includes one or two main dishes, meaning you can get a larger serving of one dish, such as lamb saag, or get smaller servings of two dishes, such as chicken vindaloo AND lamb saag. I chose the latter option. The lunch comes with an appetizer and a side. I chose their naan bread and rice. The food came quickly and packaged with care. For the price, they give a large serving. My container had half lamb sagg, which tasted very good, and half chicken vindaloo, which was not as spicy as I would have liked. Also, I'm not a fan of white meat so it was too dry for me. However, the flavors were really good. They gave a nice serving of basmati rice for my side and the naan bread was huge! It was as big as a roti and perfect for sopping up all the sauciness. The fried lamb Momo are my fave. They serve them with two different types of sauce, both of which have a kick and taste very good. The spicy Momo were ok but I didn't like the tomato sauce that much. It's a thicker sauce than I would like. I think the Momo stand better in their own. read more

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I ordered a mango lassi, chilly momos, malai kofta, chicken korma and garlic naan for delivery from Muna last night. The lassi was quite thin in consistency, but decently flavorful. It was a nice pairing with the spicy momos. The chicken korma was slightly under-salted, but the meat itself was quite tender and moist. The naan was mediocre at best, I would not order this again. The garlic seasoning was minimal. My biggest issue, however, was with the malai kofta. The gravy was delicious and the kofta seemed to hold their shape well, but I found a large piece of eggshell in the kofta (see picture). Not only is this a choking hazard, but I'm confused how an egg shell got into a dish that typically uses no eggs at all. I was looking forward to this meal given all the glowing reviews on here, but I doubt I'll be giving them another chance. Nothing like finding a a foreign object in your food to put off your appetite. read more

Muna - Egg shell found inside malai kofta - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - New York, New York

I guess I'd better finally take the time to give Muna a nice review. We've been to the Lunch Buffet several times and it doesn't disappoint. I'm vegetarian but addicted to paneer, so I'm relieved that Butter Paneer seems to always be included and a few other veg standards as well. The appetizer option on the buffet is mini-Samosas whenever we've gone, which is fine but not my favorite, so last time we ordered a side of Veg Pakora to accompany the buffet and they were delish. They allow you to step up to Garlic Naan for a few bucks more and it's well worth it. Their Naan is an exquisite texture and probably the best I've had in the city. It's consistently chewy yet crisp and delightfully flavorful. The Chutneys are tasty, although the Raita seemed a little sweet last time. Hopefully that was just a fluke. Also, the entire staff is always super sweet and friendly. I'm not saying this is the best Indian or Himalayan food I've ever had but it's pretty solid and we've never felt burned by the experience or like it wasn't worth what we paid. It's surprisingly difficult for us to find acceptable Indian food here in Manhattan and we're grateful for this yummy lunch option. The Dining Area and Restrooms are always kept clean as well, which us a plus. Thanks, Muna! Now I'm craving some... read more

Went to Muna for our first dinner in New York based on proximity to our hotel and online reviews. It was delicious. We were seated right away on a Sunday evening. Food was served fresh and hot. Shared pani puri, lamb tikka masala and butter chicken - all very tasty. The coconut naan was yummy, but very sweet. Eating it along with the entrees balanced out the flavors perfectly. Very happy with our meal here. read more

Muna - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - New York, New York

Muna is my favorite restaurant in the curry hill. When they first opened up around my job last year, I tried them on a whim. I remember when I came into the store, it was empty and they had just had their grand opening recently. While I waited for my takeout order, I struck up conversation with the owner. Super nice guy- very humble and approachable. He told me about his other restaurant Semma and how he started in the business by waiting tables. While I waited he gave me complimentary bread. I told him I never tried Himalayan/ Nepalese food before. He recommended that I order the momos. So I ordered a side of momos with my chicken korma. Their chicken korma is the best I've ever had. It's creamy nutty and so flavorful. I've had a lot of Indian food but theirs is the best for that dish specifically. The momos are really good too (though I have nothing to compare it to). A year later, I still think their food is amazing. I don't work nearby anymore but highly recommend if you live or work in the area. The food is a good portion too and nearly packed. I haven't eaten there for dine in before. It's not really trendy or anything. It's a pretty quiet restaurant. But they definitely deserve more attention. read more

Had dinner in this place food was delicious and kamal was very attentive he recommended few dishes was so tasty thanks boy keep it up

We had the buffet, which was amazing. There are two levels to this establishment. The buffet is upstairs. Beautiful artwork on the wall with pleasing music creates a great atmosphere. Very friendly service. They really want to make sure you have a good experience. The food had so much flavor. We sampled all the 9 dishes. We saw other tables being served their meals and the presentation was so beautiful. I highly recommend this place!!! read more

Muna - Samples of buffet - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - New York, New York

Great Indian spot in Midtown for authentic food and friendly service. Came here for dinner at 6pm and was quickly seated (minor note about the low temps inside the restaurant, maybe just a one time thing but felt really cold). Our waitress was kind and quick to take our order as well as started us off with house appetizer. We ordered off the all day special menu ($28.95) for a three course meal -- appetizer, entree, side/dessert. The portions are extremely generous so come hungry! The appetizers had a selection of samosas and fritters. The entrees included vegetarian, chicken, lamb and seafood both at an additional cost of $1-2. You can either pick a side (such as 4 pieces of naan) OR dessert. I was very happy with the mild chicken tikka masala I got but would go back to try other items. Overall, high recommend checking out Muna! read more

Muna - Chicken Tikka Masala - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - New York, New York

A relatively new restaurant where 1 Darbar used to exist. We had fond memories of it. It has two floors. Downstairs has the bar and table seating for mostly ordering off the menu. You are steered upstairs if you want to do the buffet. There are lunch specials available on the menu. The staff is lovely, some more attentive than others. (One of our group got up to fill his own water glass but after that, did not have to.) We came in for the buffet with big expectations after seeing the high ratings but it was merely adequate. Perhaps because we arrived at 2 pm, several trays were depleted such as the tandoori grilled meats and the vegetable samosas. There was no offering of any type of naan. We ate rice, chicken tikka masala, dal, and a lamb curry. (I did not try the chicken korma or saag paneer.) They were fine but not sure it was worth a special trip to this restaurant. read more

Food was solid and portions were decent, little to no wait at 6pm on a weekday, would come back to try the $20 lunch buffet read more

Muna - Lamb Korma, Tandoori Chicken Tikka - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - New York, New York

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