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

I came here for a birthday dinner with a group of 4 people. I liked that the place had Indian and Nepalese dishes so there was a good variety of dishes on the menu. We ordered the pani puri, the chili chicken momos, the chicken biryani, the lamb vindaloo, the chili garlic naan, and the paneer naan. The chili chicken momos were really tasty and the chili sauce was delicious. The vindaloo was spicy but still manageable. There were so many flavors of naan but the chili garlic naan was the most flavorful. Service was amazing, everyone was very attentive. They even gave us a complimentary birthday dessert which had kheer (rice pudding), gulab jamun (honey dough balls), and rasmalai (cottage cheese in milk). I would definitely come back! read more

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

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

Came here after the Field of Lights. For a cold wintry day, Muna hit the spot with its warm setting. Service was great and hospitable. We ordered several plates and garlic naan. Garlic naan was delicious. As for plates, much of our food was grilled and were a rice dish. It was tasty but alas - we regret not ordering any curries. We'll have to try again another day. read more

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

Absolutely incredible new place in midtown East! We tried the steamed lamb momos, chili chicken momos, and lamb biryani. The momos were juicy and came with both a peanut and spicy chili sauce. We usually go to Jackson Heights to get our momo fix but I think we found a new hit. Lamb biryani was incredibly flavorful with super tender meat. Highly, highly recommend. Staff and service were impeccable as well. read more

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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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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

Delicious!!! The service is amazing and loved the ambiance. The food is very delicious and filling! After indulging in the buffet, we did not have to eat much after! Definitely added to the list of restaurants to enjoy while in NYC! read more

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

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Was looking for an authentic experience and this restaurant exceeded my expectations. The service was amazing and the classic butter chicken dish was great. Restaurant was calm and had just the right ambiance we were looking for a celebration dinner. Highly recommend! read more

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The dishes here know exactly what hungry people need. I observed the staff were responsive. The staff remembers our names and preferences. The meal execution and service delivery were excellent. Generally, the staff performed well and I'll visit again. read more

Came here for (late, ~2:00 pm) lunch on a Wednesday and it was almost completely empty. The restaurant was very large, with 2 floors and seating for large groups, but I think I saw only 2 people there at the time I went. After we were seated they gave us a free fried cracker type dish with 2 sauces (Papadums? not sure). It was good, and they brought more when we finished the first basket. I got the Lamb Vindaloo and Chicken Tikka Masala with rice lunch special. Both were very good and tasty, and the Chicken Tikka Masala was almost overflowing. I was stuffed afterwards, and it could pretty easily have been split into 2 meals. Seems like this place is new but they're definately making a good impression. Although I haven't eating much Indian food before and aren't used to the flavors, I could definitely see myself making this place a routine lunch spot. read more

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

Visited Muna for the 2nd time earlier this week. First and foremost, the food is excellent - all of the dishes hit the mark, starting with the veggie samosas and rounding it off with 3 different curries (my favorite being the chicken korma). Very happy with the different flavors and spices. However, the service and general atmosphere left a lot to be desired. Even though we were one of only a few groups dining, the food took a long time to come out and we had an item wrongly ordered. Muna was gracious enough to comp us for that item, but overall the service detracted from the experience. This could be an amazing dining experience if they can iron out service issues. read more

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Muna has a great Indian lunch special. You get two entries and a choice of rice or naan for $16. The only catch is that to get the lunch special, you have to get takeout only. The service was nice while we waited. They let us inside and gave us water to drink. I got the tikka masala and the butter paneer with rice. Everything was pretty good for the value. Tip, ask for the napkins if you get the takeout because they are not in the bag. 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

Wow, what a reasonably priced hidden gem! $26 for a appetizer, large entree and a dessert/side. Came here with a friend and we got pakora, samosas, butter paneer and butter chicken, naan and a cottage cheese (amazing!) dessert. 10/10 food for the price, but I would pay more for it because it was such high quality. Staff were very nice, service was fast and the ambience is great. read more

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They serve honest meals without unnecessary frills. This place handles food well. Each plate showed care and skill. The personnel show service excellence. The good reputation is honestly earned. read more

I randomly tried this place for lunch as it is close to my office and it's what an excellent find! The lunch special is awesome and a great value... you can choose two different dishes and rice or naan. I loved the chicken tikka masala and saag paneer, but mushroom dish wasn't my favorite. The naan was good too. Service is great - servers are attentive and the food came out quickly. Will definitely return! read more

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

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We came in on a Wednesday and though the restaurant was half empty, there was a steady stream of diners coming in.   This is a great spot for lunch located between Lex & 3rd on 46th Street. There is a nice selection of popular dishes for the $15.95 lunch special. Portion sizes are pretty good from our observation of other diners who partook. Most everyone had to request for a take-away bag.  It's such a great value and we will have to partake next time. Instead, we opted to order other items on the menu. We got Tandoori Chicken Tikka, Chicken Masala (there is a lunch special version btw), cilantro naan, garlic naan, jasmine rice, vegetable samosas, Mango Lassi, and rice pudding for dessert.  With tip, the entire meal came out to $82 and we were not disappointed in the least. Check out the menu at munanyc.com Let me talk about the vegetable samosas. My favorite place to get them is in London U.K. at this hole in the wall news stand (you read that right) in Piccadilly Circus. But I've always found them greasy...no matter where I've gone to get them--even in Jackson Heights, NY.  I end up using lots of napkins lol.  But HERE?  I was taken aback because they were NOT. Like, AT ALL.  My first thought was if it was overcooked? It was darker colored than what I'm used to.  Still it tasted great and the outer shell was flaky and crispy. The filling was deliciously spicy.  I would totally order it again. I need some yogurt on the side though because -- SPICY. Everything is FRESH, FRESH, FRESH!  I highly doubt any of the food is sitting under heat lamps or in chafing dishes in the kitchen waiting to be served. I had to wait 15 minutes for my tandoori chicken tikka because, to be properly served, it must be cooked in the clay oven and that takes time (as the server explained to me after I ordered it).  We really enjoyed every bite of our meal. My favorite thing to do is dip the naan bread into the masala gravy.  Yum. Yum. Yum. The Service was exceptional.  Our water cups were never empty and the staff was happy to stop and explain things or just to chat for a bit.  They care about your allergies and will ask about it as you are ordering.   There is a party room available upstairs that can hold up to 75 people.  It's free to use with your catering order. If you cancel on them at the last minute, you will be charged a fee for having had them hold the room for you. There is a lot of seating for Twos and and a few tables for bigger parties.  The two well kept restrooms are located in the back of the main floor just after the bar and the staircase that goes up to the party room. The decor is quaint. Check out the pictures I took to see for yourself.   They have a sister restaurant called Sathi which is located in Gramercy. It's on our list to try. Bottomline here?  This is a GEM FIND in the middle of Midtown Manhattan.   Go.  You will not regret it.  The value is phenomenal! read more

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Great food, amazing service and excellent ambiance! There were varieties of Indian cuisines that tasted like homemade food, and we loved them all. They also have upstairs with plenty of seats so it's a good place for a group gathering. They also served us pakora (fried vegetables) on the house! Appreciate the generosity of the chef :) Definitely recommend the place! read more

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The food is flavorful, made with care, and authentic. The service is friendly and they are nice people! Highly recommend

Came here for the lunch buffet. It gets quite busy here so most of the dishes are usually empty but the tikka masala sauces are quite good to sop up with the naan bread. read more

Great service and food, and a generous all-day meal special that includes an appetizer, an entree, and a side or dessert. The lamb samosa and korma were great and filled with meat. read more

Food was great people were nice. I came in without a reservation and they were kind to take me. I ate vegan things on the menu portions are huge I have to take the dinner home. This is food for 2 days. read more

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Muna is an excellent Indian/Nepalese restaurant with amazing food. They also have a lunch buffet Monday thru Friday only. We sat upstairs where it was quieter and more spacious and ordered a la carte. The Palak Paneer, Veg Biryani, yellow Dahl, and Malai Kofta was all delicious. The hostess was very welcoming and they made my food exactly to my specifications with all my allergies and special requests. There is two floors for seating. The buffet is on the first floor. I ordered some extra food to go for dinner. Delicious meal. read more

My husband and I stopped in for dinner on a Thursday night. We were there around 8 p.m. and they were able to seat us right away. The wait staff were very attentive and kind. We were very pleased with the service. It is a small intimate setting with white linens on the table. It's a great spot for a date night, or just dinner with family or friends. I ordered the chicken tikka masala and my husband had the chicken vindaloo. We were both really pleased with our meals. We will definitely be back and would recommend this to anyone looking for a great place for Indian food! read more

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

By far my favorite "Indian" in the area. After trying a few Indian spots around Grand Central, Muna immediately stood out. Firstly, the quality of chicken is one to two levels above others. Second, the naan is not an afterthought but is actually really good, it's airy and not burnt. Their rice comes with cumin seeds and has a delicate flavor. The samosa actually seems baked and is not oily. One note is that their baseline is not spicy (subjective, yes), so I typically ask to add a little heat. The folks that run Muna are extremely pleasant. read more

The food is excellent. I got take out. Chicken Tikka Masala extra spicy is a must have!! Staff very friendly. One of the best Indian places in NYC. read more

Wonderful Indian food in Midtown. simply delicious. Everything was just extremely tasteful.

The restaurant was smaller than I expected, but the food was outstanding. They do a robust take out business and I can see why. I tried several dishes and took leftovers back. The serve was great despite being busy with the takeout service. The lentil soup was outstanding and mushroom Marsala was also quite tasty. I would definitely go back! read more

Great Food and Friendly Service! Initially came for their lunch special, but was told that they were offering a lunch buffet which was $20 a person. The restaurant had a few customers, but was pretty empty the entire time we were there. As soon as you are seated you can pick from many vegetarian options, as well as chicken tikka, chicken saag, and lamb curry. In addition, fresh naan bread was available at no additional cost. Despite being a buffet style, all the food tasted super fresh, and was honestly some of the better Indian food I have had in nyc! Particularly enjoyed the chicken tikka, lamb curry, and Chana masala. Pretty decent deal for midtown if you are quite hungry, would love to try more from their A La Carte menu in the future! read more

This restaurant was amazing. The paneer is the best I've ever had. Everything we ate here was delicious. The service was outstanding and the ambience. Perfect. This was a nice little find. I'll definitely be back. read more

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The food was amazing. Was staying in NYC for a birthday trip and we ordered in our last night. The chicken tikka was creamy and flavorful. The pakora were much different than I normally see but delicious (they have a good amount of oil just a heads up). The Muna team was super helpful and nice upon pickup. And the restaurant was pretty full for a Sunday evening, good vibes all around. read more

The setting is quiet with light music and intimate. Candlelit tables with table cloth and cloth napkins. The service is excellent and knowledgable. We had vegetarian dishes that were excellent. Karma and aloo! read more

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Delicious food from start to end. Great service and absolutely not a cue missed while eating here. It may be a little thin on guests because they don't have a liquor license. But it is worth it to come here for the specials. Additionally, they serve papadam as the table bread while you order. The paani puri is the most crisp I've ever had anywhere. read more

We came here after reading online reviews and we were not disappointed. The staff is so sweet and friendly and a space is a cozy atmosphere. The food was traditional and felt like eating a home cooked meal. I would recommend this spot for anyone who loves real desi food! read more

My husband found Muna on line. What a gem! Every person who works here is friendly and smiling. We had the chili dumplings, chicken tandoori and garlic naan. It was fresh, served hot, and delicious. Just visiting NYC, but will more than likely return. Excellent! read more

I had such a great dinner here on a quiet Tuesday night. I discovered it just by proximity and Yelp after arriving in the city for a quick business trip. At first I was the only patron, but a few more tables showed up after me. The food was great. The server was helpful in identifying dishes for me once I explained I am lactose intolerant. The three course dinner special is a great value. I had lamb samosa, curry chicken, and roti. Just plenty of tasty food. The lamb samosa was a definite stand out. read more

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Great service and friendly staff. Ambience was also cute, especially for date night. Food was delicious. We had the appetizer special. We had lamb and chicken. The hottest chicken on the menu was definitely hot! And the ice cream was delicious! 10/10! read more

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Delicious food and warm and inviting service! Nice ambience with two levels of dining.