New York India Restaurants
Desi Restaurants in New York
Homestyle South Indian plates & street market staples are presented in a simple setting.
175 Avenue B
New York, New York 10009
Phone: 646 791 0351
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
61 Old Rte 22
Armonk, New York 10504
Phone: 914 273 5931
Counter-service Indian & Pakistani eatery offering classic dishes, desserts & late-night delivery.
130 E 29th St
New York, New York 10016
Phone: 212 251 0202
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
BYOB restaurant featuring a variety of traditional Indian dishes in a stylish, compact space.
185 Grand St
Brooklyn, New York 11211
Phone: 917 905 1019
Traditional Indian entrees with vegetarian options round out the menu at this informal restaurant.
25018 Hillside Avenue
Queens, New York 11426
Phone: 718 347 7770
Indian Vegetarian Menu
18 Murray St
Manhattan, New York 10007
Phone: 212 791 3510
Indian eatery furnishing multiregional dishes with Chinese fusion accents in a polished setting.
48 Greenwich Ave
Greenwich, New York 10011
Phone: 646 596 8166
Indian standards are served in a train car-style space with chandeliers & red velvet wallpaper.
283 Bleecker St #4107
New York, New York 10014
Phone: 212 645 1456
This is the other side of India, the forgotten side of India.
119 Delancey St
New York, New York 10002
Phone: 212 204 8616
Christmas tree lights shine year-round inside this cash-only Indian restaurant. Bring your own beer.
93 1st Avenue #2
New York, New York 10003
Phone: 212 598 4610
Warm, wood-lined Indian restaurant with a contemporary feel, some Chinese items & a full bar.
182 Lexington Ave #31st
Lexington, New York 10016
Phone: 212 545 7742
Small, warm Indian place with favorites like samosas & tandoori chicken for eat-in or takeout.
493 9th Ave
New York, New York 10018
Phone: 212 244 6342
Extensive menu of traditional family-style Indian dishes with wall images of markets in India.
34-14 30th Ave
Queens, New York 11103
Phone: 718 255 1085
Curries, biryanis, tandooris & other Indian standards served in a brightly colored space.
151 Remsen St
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Phone: 718 260 9000
fresh ingredients sourced from local vendors and spices imported directly from India.
396 5th Ave
Brooklyn, New York 11215
Phone: 347 799 1614
Northern Indian cuisine with wine & cocktails plus lunch & Sunday dinner buffets in a refined space.
2 South St (Long Island)
Garden City, New York 11530
Phone: 516 357 8300
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
Traditional Indian dishes such as chicken tikka masala & saag paneer in a stylish dining room.
318 E 6th St
New York, New York 10003
Phone: 212 777 7729
Classic Indian dishes & cocktails offered in a comfortable, brick-lined setting with a lunch buffet.
1592 Amsterdam Ave
New York, New York 10031
Phone: 646 918 6644
Come to Mughali and enjoy a wide variety of delicious Indian cuisine including vegetarian and non-vegetarian appetizers, soups and beverages.
6 Clinton St
New York, New York 10002
Phone: 212 533 2828
Samosas, madras dishes & other Indian fare served in a small, low-key storefront space
603 Fort Washington Ave
New York, New York 10040
Phone: 212 795 8633
Casual, counter-serve institution offering Indian & Indian-Chinese staples for dine-in or delivery.
98 Chambers St
New York, New York 10007
Phone: 212 676 0313
Booth-lined spot for halal Indian classics like curries & tandoori meats, plus lunch-box specials.
443 Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn, New York 11206
Phone: 718 381 1333
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.