Had a few simple things there over the past few weeks: chana and rice/peppers, bhel puri, Limca (Yes they have it in the cooler and Thumbs up as well!) and it was a solid, tasty, and inexpensive lunch. Raj's is a clean, crowded, and incredibly friendly place. I will 100% be going back to try all their menu options. Home-cooking style in a classic canteen setting with lots of regulars from the vast office canyons surrounding it. It's crazy to say but I think I would go here more often if they had several smaller options- chaats, small combos, etc. The current combo plates are such a great deal money-wise, but they are also a commitment (in both eating time and belly space) to eat since they are so large! read more

I got the two combo platter: rice with saag paneer and chicken curry. The meal came with naan. I got my order to go and the server told me to hold the platter flat. That was hard to do because it was piping hot. The platter was $10~$11 which is a good price especially for this area. The restaurant is a hole in the wall. There are a few tables. It's a decent find and will try some other combinations. read more

Raj's Indian Kitchen - Sign outside - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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A hidden cheap gem in the Fidi area. Yelp said it opened at 11, but unfortunately when we got there they asked us to come back in 30 minutes. The place for a weekend gets crowded quickly, with only one table open when we came back the second time. The food was tasty and the portions were good. The chicken samoas were delicious. The naan was also a great addition to our meal. Finding good and cheap Indian food can be hard in the city so we're happy about finding this place! read more

This place is always packed and for good reason. It's a little hole in the wall, with a decent amount of seating if you want to dine in. I got the tandoori chicken, chickpeas and rice. You get naan with your dish as well which is very filling. The dishes are affordable, the cheapest is about $10 if you get a protein, and 2 sides. It can get more expensive if you decide to get more protein options. read more

The combos here cannot be beat like this is such a deal at a great price. I got the combo 5 which let me choose 2 meat and 1 veggie dish and came with rice and naan. The lamb curry was pretty dry to be honest, I wasnt the biggest fan. The butter chicken however was actually very good, much better than most places Ive had in the city and reminds me a lot of my favorite one from Houston. It was tender, juicy, and sweet! The saag paneer was okay leaning good. I thought the curry itself was really good and smooth, but the paneer wasnt as soft as id like it to be. I also only got two cubes of it but I just put some of the lamb into it and that ended up being pretty tasty. read more

Raj's Indian Kitchen - Lamb Curry, Saag Paneer, Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious lunch find in Fidi. I've been craving Indian food and all of the spots that I used to go to have closed over the last few years. I came across this spot on Yelp. (Thanks to all who reviewed!) Heft portions. Really reasonably priced. Lunch combos range from $9-$12. The food was delicious and so filling! I got the curry lamb. Sweet tofu. And eggplant side. It came with a naan and a banana (random but appreciated). I'll def be adding this to my regular rotation. Check them out! They've been around for 2 years. read more

Raj's Indian Kitchen - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

The staff is very friendly .The space itself is clean You can see into the kitchen they are making the naan fresh . There is a lot of variety to choose from. read more

I came here the staff here is wonderfully warm and inviting, and the restaurant is kept beautifully clean. I tried the Chana & tikka with the chia ‍‍‍‍‍, and From your seat, you can watch the chefs in the open kitchen, lovingly preparing fresh but I don't suggest that you take the naan, switch it with rice. The menu offers a delightful array of dishes, ensuring there's something to suit every palate. I discovered this charming spot in FiDi for lunch, and it was truly a treat. It's a obave avarge Indian cuisine, one of my favorite places have read more

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It's ok .... Felt like a I was in India for a few minutes. As you can see my dish was very hearty.. Basmati Rice, Curry Lamb and lentils. The ambience wasn't great and food tasted a bit bland but the spice was there. However they had tables to sit and enjoy your meal if you decide to stay. I'll be back. read more

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The visual impact of the food adds to its enjoyment. I didn't know restaurants could be this good. The service quality combined helpfulness with goodness. Everything has that just-cooked perfection. Completely satisfied. read more

Service was great! Food was so disappointing. The chicken was overcooked. The "sauce" that it came in had been watered down so hard it was more like a flavorless soup. The intense amount of heat hides the lack of flavor because I ordered something mild as well and it was utterly flavorless read more

This place is bomb will be back. So flavorful and the price is rice. Getting free naan and rice for the lunch special is a nice touch. So many Indian places in NY but some of them are oddly bland. This place is not, it's awesome. I was pleasantly surprised and not expecting this for FiDi. Try the fried cauliflower. It feels like chicken and it's slightly spicy and tangy which I didn't expect but loved. read more

Raj's Indian Kitchen - Lunch combo $14 - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Really good lunch combo value for $12. Tried their combo #4 for lunch after reading reviews. (Note that their combo 4 says goat or fish, but a chicken dish is also an option. This place also treats tofu as a vegetable, which is nice.) Ended up getting: -Chicken Tikka Masala -Chili Tofu -Vegetable Korma -Naan -Small apple Good flavors overall, especially on the chili tofu. The flavors/spice on everything else were maybe a little muted. The bread was a little over done, but can't complain. They didn't overstuff the container with rice like other places. They were nice and even put sauce on their own on top of the rice. The meal also came with a really small apple. I think they'd be fine to lose the fruit if they had to do any cost-cutting. For the amount of food, I'd come back for sure. Hopefully the menu rotates a little bit. Everything else in the area outside of halal carts is $15+ for lunch. read more

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Both kitchen and front-of-house excel here. Quality food elements, good flavor combinations, fair costs, and nice staff. Each option demonstrates good preparation. Workers taking time to learn names builds relationships. My other connections should experience this place. read more

I need to mention that they have approx 5 tables of various sizes. I sat, cause I was on a break from a meeting nearby. I welcomed the chance to sit and enjoy my meal. But be prepared for a line, a loooong line at that, especially during the lunch rush, in front of you as you eat. read more

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It's a humble looking place however the hospitality and the food is fit for a Queen. Raj calls EVERYONE "boss " and treats them as such. Proportions are adequate and tasty. They offer sauces and dishes for you to try. It's not in my normal everyday route but it was a delight to go there by happenstance. read more

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Excellent Indian food. Raj remembers everyone and is very kind. It feels like home whereas most food in Fidi fall into one of: "healthy" corporate lunch, overpriced "client dinner," or overpriced hipster (e.g., Kati rolls, $16 each for cheap street food). read more

I caught this place as it was closing. It is buffet style where you walk in and select your meats and comes with standard naan and rice . I got what I initially thought was chicken sagg and the chicken tikka . The food along with a drink was a smidge over ten dollars. A heck of a deal I thought at first especially when the place is rated so highly on Yelp this far. The disappointment came in at first bite . The rice was old ish . Gobbling up a spoon of the sagg I realized it was infact ,tofu instead of chicken . A small let down and I felt the guy at the counter could've pointed that out at ordering time . The bigger letdown however was the texture of the sagg . It could've been a little thicker in consistency . Flavor wise it just wasn't there either after comparing it against some of my favorite Indian spots . The worst thing was yet to come though . Dry and unappetizing is Howie describe the chicken tikka . The chicken was either over cooked or sitting out for a very long time . This was the worst I've ever had. I almost threw away my food right then and there . Just as I was about to stand up and slam dunk the food into the bin , the guy at the counter asked me ,"how was the food.". Not wanting to cause a stir , I said it was good and placed the food in my backpack. As I got around the corner to the nearest bin it was dispatched. The best part of my meal was my free soda unfortunately . I will not return here despite the luring prices but if you're looking for a cheap eat and catch them early they might be a better eat. read more

Raj's Indian Kitchen - Looks Better than it Tastes - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

I reserved a "Magic Bag" on Too Good To Go (an app where restaurants, groceries, bakeries, etc. option surprise bags of leftovers at the end of the day for cheap) from Raj's and was pleasantly surprised! As far as Indian food goes, I love it, but being Indian myself, I am rather picky. As the concept of a surprise bag may suggest, I didn't know the contents of the warm brown paper bag I'd received until it occurred to me I ought to open it and peek as I sat on the train on my way home. The entree: saag paneer with rice. (To be fair, I knew about the rice, as the cashier had asked me if I would want some.) Upon discovery, I will be honest with y'all, I was disappointed. I like spinach, but my palette has been known to process unfamiliar thick liquids in unpredictable ways, and I am not the biggest fan of paneer. My Indian restaurant go-tos usually stick to the safe range of chicken tikka masala/curry to vegetable korma, aloo gobi, or channa masala (all with a note: "extra spicy"). Still, I tried not to think too much about this dish's resemblance to pesto, told myself it could be a good thing, as I rather like pesto, and prepared myself by stopping to buy Thai chilis on the way home to consume with the saag. I reheated some of the saag paneer with the rice, mixing them together, and I mostly ate around the paneer, and it was actually... Good. I did not think I would like it, but I dished out some more for myself and finished that, too, alternating bites between the food and the Thai chilis. (The whole container of saag has about two servings.) TLDR: Saag paneer was actually good! I ate around the paneer and also had Thai chilis with the saag and rice to make it more interesting. read more

My husband and I stop by for a quick lunch while in New York City. This is a neighborhood restaurant where people stop in for lunch we really enjoyed it it's more like a cafeteria style you. I got the butter chicken and my husband got the goat. Both dishes were delicious and the price you cannot beat. Each dish was nine dollars apiece. Wow in New York nine dollars that's unreal. The service was quick and the food was good! No complaints for me read more

Found this place while in the financial district on a weekend. Ordered a combo with chicken dishes, a vegetarian main course, spiced tea and additional naan. The food is delicious and as close to authentic Indian food as possible in terms of taste. The portion sizes are generous. The service is amazing too. Thanks to those who found this place and posted reviews on Yelp! read more

The food is delicious and the serving size is extremely generous at a very affordable price ($13 for lunch + $3-4 for the large yogurt). This will last me 3 meals. Also when i asked for it indian spicy, they included fresh chillis. I ordered homemade yogurt / raita just in case. Service was friendly. I love finding low key places like this read more

Raj's Indian Kitchen - Channa Masala (chickpeas curry) - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Negative atmosphere but a Fidi lunch place is not about the look. The food is the story and here at Raj's it is good. I have tried a few different things but not everything. I really chana masala and then bhindi. Not my favorite version of saag paneer - it's fine, but...I really like the naan that comes with the lunch special. Also, look forward to trying more things. read more

Few seats but pretty much a rake out joint. Great portions and quite affordable. Foot is tasty. Best part is the freshly made naan that comes with all lunch specials. The saag paneer is good just wish there was less watery and more spinach texture. The chicken curry is alittle spicy and all white meat. read more

Raj tidak seperti Puff, dia tidak akan pernah bergaul dengan binatang seperti itu. Saya suka chicken tikka masala-nya, dan saya suka mencelupkan garlic naan-nya ke dalam saus dan menyantap nasi basmati. Saya suka merasakannya di dalam diri saya. read more

This is a hard no for me, I wanted this to be amazing, I love Indian food. Coming from the Bay Area, I grew up around a lot of Northern Indian folks and have been trying to find a place in the city that reminds me of home. The basmati a little gritty, the tikka masala was overly sweet, the chicken had no flavor, even with the sauce on it, I don't even see any spices. Naan was good. read more

This update is just to reiterate that the goat biryani here is the. bomb. Get it medium spicy or spicy-spicy, build in 15 minutes for your order. Another shout out is for the mango lassi, which is very thick and not too sweet and is a meal in itself. read more

This is getting a 5 because of the value for the price. The food is great and cheap and with good portions. It's probably the best take-out indian spot in Fidi area. Theyre also super quick in case you need a last minute run. read more

This place is the perfect spot for affordable and filling. A lunch special combo that gives you a generous portion for about 10 dollars is such an amazing deal. The food not only taste great but the staff is very friendly. It also comes with a naan and a banana. This is one of my go-to spots now and I will come back here for sure. read more

Raj's Indian Kitchen - Lunch Combo. An entree and a side. (Chili Chicken) - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

This food was BOMB. And AFFORDABLE. As a vegan/vegetarian, it's not always easy to find good food options that aren't just some disappointing salad at SweetGreen or Chop't. But the food at Raj's Indian was delicious and did not disappoint. I got their Corn Rice, Chana Masala, and Ghobi Manchurian (also spelled "gobi" according to google). The corn rice and Chana masala were fine-- nothing super special about them. The included naan was yummy. But the Ghobi Manchurian?? Basically the flavors of General Tso's Chicken but with pieces of battered & fried cauliflower. Delicious and tender with a crunchy exterior, this dish was tastier than vegan versions of General Tso's chicken that I've had. Not sure if they will serve this everyday, but if it's there, you MUST try it. The worker carefully placed all of my requested dishes into a plastic bento box and it all came out to only $8.50!! I REPEAT-- A DELICIOUS VEGETARIAN LUNCH FOR LESS THAN $10 NEAR THE WORLD TRADE CENTER. Just let that sink in. Really quick service, I was in and out in under five minutes. read more

When I first went to Raj I had little to no expectations. But after having the food, I'm a regular now! From the friendly staff to the copious amount of food for the price, Raj is a great place for lunch if you are in the area. read more

Raj's Indian Kitchen - Butter chicken, saag paneer, rice, and naan - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Very tasty, and not very expensive. Definitely a new lunchtime option. Owner is very friendly and helpful in making suggestions

They gave me the wrong order, then lied to me multiple times that the order is correct even though the description of the food is entirely different. I know Indian food and it was a straight up lie. The guy hung up on me 3 times before I had to go in and show them. They finally made the correct order but honestly the time waste and terrible service I could never have imagined. Food is decently priced, but not enough to make it worth wasting time on these people. Loyal customer no more. read more

Raj's is really the only Indian quick service restaurant in the Financial District and I'm lucky because he's only a few blocks from my office. When you enter, there are a few tables, and there's a short line up to get to the steam table where the dishes are served. There are always several vegetable and meat options. My go to is saag paneer, lamb curry, rice, and it comes with a crisp and not overly buttery naan. Sometimes he'll throw in a little sweetness like today was a small sauce container of rice pudding that was actually really good. Besides the steam table they also make food to order. I overheard a woman wanting Vindaloo and he said that he could make her whatever she would like and they did it on the spot. read more

I walked past Raj's Indian Kitchen around dinnertime to see the whole dining room full of life, laughter and good food. The next time I walked past, I knew I had to try it out - and it was amazing as it looked! I ordered a Saag Paneer ($12.95) since that's my go-to and it was everything I wanted it to be. It was cooked fresh, we waited about 10-15 mins after ordering in person, with a generous portion of saag paneer and rice. It lasted me 2.5 meals to be honest. The only thing I have to say was the menu was a bit confusing, I didn't actually see saag paneer on their menu in the window but online it looks like they have all the fixings (Butter Chicken, Tikka Masala, Saag, Lamb Biryani, Chicken Biryani, etc.) so it looks like this is the FiDi branch and they also have locations in Long Island City and/or Queens. Highly recommend for authentic Indian food in FiDi! Order direct instead of on UberEats, DoorDash if you get a chance. read more

Raj's Indian Kitchen - Saag Paneer ($13.99) - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Very flavorful and tasty vegetarian dishes. Also liked the freshly made naan and parantha too. Made to order. Tastes like home made food. read more

Raj's Indian Kitchen - Tofu Tikka Masala, Dal Makhani - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Omg where else can you buy lunch for under $10 in Manhattan?!? This place had really good food for a really good deal!!! Definitely coming back next time I'm in town.. read more

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Solid fulfilling meal for about $10. Canteen ordering style where they have trays of options to chose from. Comes with rice and fresh naan. Flavor wise isn't the best but for the price, it's very reasonable. A popular choice among office workers in the area. read more

I really enjoyed it! Hot and fresh. Medium was spicy but not too much for me. Will be back.

I missed the Indian food prior to this owner taken over, the previous owner the Indian food was very good and that was Indian food. This is my second try of this place and I was underwhelmed. I forgot what I ordered the first time and I just had one taste of what I gotten and I had to throw it out. I just had the naan that is really a naan. This time I got the chicken bryani rice and first taste it was very odd and the smell was not what I used to be. I tried to take a second bite of the rice and it was overpowering with something I can't describe and it is not what it is. I had to throw it away. What a waste!! Well I tried and two times of ordering my usual favorite Indian food and it was not good. I wished I could try again but I can't be throwing hard earned money out again. Wished I can give this away to someone that can take it. read more