New York India Restaurants
Desi Restaurants in New York
Decorative dining room for Northern Indian cuisine with restricted-diet options & full bar.
64 E 34th St
New York, New York 10016
Phone: 646 767 0230
full of meats and vegetarian options, fresh cheese and savory Indian spices.
99 MacDougal St
New York, New York 10012
Phone: 212 420 6517
Serving delicious Indian food with a passion so that every Indian cuisine connoisseur can have the pleasure of finding the difference
239 Malcolm X Blvd
New York, New York 10027
Phone: 646 952 0300
Curries, dosa, biryani & other traditional Indian fare served in an easygoing atmosphere.
254 W 108th St
New York, New York 10025
Phone: 212 749 7800
Standard Indian dishes are prepared to eat in or take out at this modest counter-serve joint.
172 Avenue B
New York, New York 10009
Phone: 212 475 3374
Trendy restaurant spotlighting reimagined Indian dishes & desserts, plus cocktails, wine & brunch.
36 E 20th St
New York, New York 10003
Phone: 212 203 6460
Palak Shorba, Organic Green Salad, Chicken Tikka, Fish Mughlai, Hariyali Kabab, Boti Kebab, Kachori Chaat
329 3rd Ave
New York, New York 10010
Phone: 212 889 0909
A variety of tandoori-style dishes, paratha rolls, tandooris & curries in a relaxed setting.
95 MacDougal St
New York, New York 10012
Phone: 212 777 2888
Cozy, colorful Indian cafe with exposed-brick walls serving creative & classic fare.
351 7th Ave #4320
Brooklyn, New York 11215
Phone: 718 768 7777
Bhurjee, Chola Bhatura, Corn Shihkhampuri, Vada Pao, Khatta Meeta Chaat, Kalinji Paneer, Dhuan Dar Murgh
429 Greenwich St
New York, New York 10013
Phone: 212 274 8003
Trendy restaurant showcasing dosas & other Indian grub plus drinks in a casual, brick-walled space.
258 Dekalb Ave
Brooklyn, New York 11205
Phone: 718 576 3800
Punjabi Kabab House Coupon
Low-key Indian restaurant offering a menu of traditional favorites to eat in or take out.
91-52 Lefferts Blvd
Richmond Hill, New York 11418
Phone: 718 846 2800
Simple curries & other Indian staples served cafeteria-style in a basic, bi-level setting.
119 Lexington Ave
New York, New York 10016
Phone: 212 683 0900
Compact, unfussy eatery turning out Indian vegetarian & gluten-free fare, plus specialty drinks.
48 W 27th St
New York, New York 10001
Phone: 646 781 9756
Indian curries, seafood, biryani & vegetarian dishes featured in an intimate, brick-walled space.
304 E 78th St
New York, New York 10075
Phone: 212 650 0333
authentic Indian curries, chicken, and fragrant rice on the buffet
16407 85th Ave
Queens, New York 11432
Phone: 718 558 4309
Innovative & classic Indian dishes are served at this neighborhood eatery with elegant decor.
933 Amsterdam Ave
New York, New York 10025
Phone: 212 366 9888
Breezy casual eatery displaying ample hot trays of American, Spanish, Indian & Pakistani dishes.
139 W 33rd St
New York, New York 10001
Phone: 212 268 1919
Meat & vegetarian dishes are spiced according to customer request at this cozy neighborhood spot.
176 Church St
New York, New York 10013
Phone: 646 998 5998
Innovative & classic Indian dishes are served at this neighborhood eatery with elegant decor.
664 Washington Ave
Brooklyn, New York 11238
Phone: 718 622 4616
A menu of classic Indian small & shared plates in a family-friendly setting with modern decor.
943 Broadway
Brooklyn, New York 11206
Phone: 718 484 3600
A seasonal menu of traditional Indian dishes is offered in this cozy dining room with kitschy decor.
46 Henry St
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Phone: 347 916 0325
Meat & vegetarian dishes are spiced according to customer request at this cozy neighborhood spot.
34-11 30th Ave
Queens, New York 11103
Phone: 718 626 4440
fresh ingredients sourced from local vendors and spices imported directly from India.
396 5th Ave
Brooklyn, New York 11215
Phone: 347 799 1614
Indian food for beginners! what to order?
One thing you have to remember about Indian food is that it is not a generic cuisine. It is intensely regional (north indian, south indian, bengali, kerala, goan) and what you should order should correspond with the regionality of the restaurant you are at! If you are a first timer, go easy on spice - mild.
Appetizer's
Assorted appetizer sampler is fail proof
tandoori chicken (bbq), paneer pakoras (veg), kababs, seek kabobs, veggie samosas, tiger prawns
Non Vegetarian Indian Food
chicken tikka masala, butter chicken (makhani chicken), tandoori dishes, Mutton Rogan Josh, chicken biryani, goan vindaloo
Vegetarian India Food / Vegan Food
saag paneer, malai kofta, palak paneer, gobi manchurian, chickpeas, baingan bharta, matar paneer, aloo matar
Chaat Places (Indian Street Food)
vada pav, pani puri, bhel puri, dahi puri, dosa, idli, dahi vadas, uttapams, mysore masala dosa
Vegan Food
Naan bread in indianrestaurants is likely be made with yogurt
onion or cauliflower or okra bhajis, vegetable samosas and vegetable pakoras are all vegan. vegetable curry, veggie vindaloo, chana masala/chole, sambar, vegetable biryani are other options
Gluten Free Options
Tandoori chicken, fish, and shrimp are almost always gluten-free, Indian spices are gluten free, with the exception of something called "hing", Always ask for Gluten Free Menu to be on the safe side.