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Panna II Garden Indian Restaurant

Indian Restaurant$$$$

East Village, New York

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Has a stamp of approval from Eater and The Corcoran Group
"Our fave of the 4 competing crazy light Indian joints, BYOB !"(19 Tips)
"Go to Milon next door for a more enjoyable time."(3 Tips)
"BYOB! a great place to go get drunk for cheap."(9 Tips)
"creamy sauce &the naan"(9 Tips)

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Indian food
lively
milon
trendy
chili lights
spicy food
casual
mango lassi
great value
good for a late night
chicken
ice cream
curry
dinner
inexpensive
beer
chili peppers
good for special occasions
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Chris EvansJanuary 30, 2015
The food is actually decent but its the staff and vibes that are really why you keep coming back. BYOB.
TalismanDecember 2, 2012
Lots of fun but don't even bother making a reservation. They will say yes to anything and you will be screwed when you arrive.
Jen DangNovember 25, 2013
SERVICE HERE IS AWFUL! We made reservations and bday on a Fri night and from the moment we ordered our food, they rushed us to finish and kick us out. Go to Milon next door for a more enjoyable time.
Keith MyersJune 17, 2019
It’s very well lit.
NimeshJuly 12, 2014
The servers are amazing.
wai-ling q.April 16, 2010
I wonder what the utility bill looks like for all those lights. You want to go to the restaurant on the top right. There appears to be 3 others that look the same. We got to celebrate a bday! Oh man.
Young JaeDecember 3, 2016
It's nice, because it's BYOB. But..bad dining vibe. Doormen outside try to confuse you into going to restaurants around it.
Akansha SharmaOctober 12, 2013
You'll leaving having realized you paid for the chili lights. ps they're BYOB.
Cheryl ChoJanuary 4, 2015
Rushed service (terrible) and food isn't that good. Really it's just about the lights, which hang really low! Barely able to stand upright without hitting the lights. But worth it to go once
Rose FinnertySeptember 24, 2011
The butter chicken is amazing here. Make sure to go to the downstairs restaurant
Tai TaiFebruary 17, 2014
Food was really food but I did not like the experience too much. This is a fire hazard! Get ready to be overwhelmed ... This place is extremely crowded.
Rachel PortFebruary 7, 2015
Fun but the food isn't great, the service was pretty bad, and they automatically added a 25% tip to our party of 8... which is way too generous. Bottom left restaurant is the winner.
Anna OhareMay 15, 2014
Bring your own drink! Waiters are great fun
Annalee FannanSeptember 5, 2011
The one on the bottom right has a "garden", which is worth checking out. Other than that, all four are almost identical.
Daniel KronovetApril 29, 2016
Truly unique
Larry LaBurrMarch 6, 2015
Come here for the price and the BYOB and the novelty, not the taste of the food.
CarleenOctober 27, 2013
This place brings an all new meaning to the word cozy.
Ksenia DukalisSeptember 1, 2015
Food and design
Aditya MukerjeeMarch 26, 2015
They literally served us warm pita bread and called it "naan". Inedible food, expensive, and the kitchy vibe really doesn't make up for it.
Lilit MarcusOctober 31, 2011
Come for lunch on a weekday. Way less crowded/insane. I once had the place to myself.
Karin RendelmanApril 30, 2011
Super fun...love the chili pepper lights!! Great spot for a date orrrrr a going away party<3
Tammy_kMarch 17, 2013
Don't be fooled into going downstairs! Kitschy atmosphere. Food is okay. It's like a diner for Indian food.
Jeanine R.September 3, 2011
The food is decent, but nothing to write home about. The naan is grilled pita bread. The rice is sticky & a little over cooked jasmine. The interior is fun, an explosion of chili pepper & xmas lights.
Emily KaneMarch 4, 2015
Garlic naan. 😍
Michael ANovember 25, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Hands down the best Indian place in NYC!
Felicia CarrAugust 17, 2015
Great for parties
Crystal ButlerMay 21, 2013
Lots of lights. Little of flavor.
Francisca MolinaJuly 31, 2013
Been here 10+ times
one of my favourite restaurants in NY
Caitlyn LevanJune 7, 2010
get one of the specials on the back of the menu and share, you get to try everything!!
Mark W.March 13, 2012
Pretend you're going next door and they'll give you free dessert.
Felipe SoalheiroDecember 11, 2012
Go with the flow.
AdrienApril 15, 2016
Wait for the birthday celebratory song!
Lindsay KaplanMay 20, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Yeah, it's filthy, but it's also delicious. The cheese nan is such a guilty pleasure.
Laser BurnersAugust 8, 2014
The vegetarian meal for teo
Paulo SakaDecember 31, 2012
We had the worst service! They dropped a chicken and tried to serve it to us again, they gave us cold food. And then they wanted to charge us 20 dollars for "good" service? Wow. Just bad all around.
Maddy LachmannFebruary 7, 2015
They told us we had too many bottles of wine to be served.. So we hid some
Woody JungJanuary 28, 2013
Good taste Indian food
Ellen RiellyAugust 22, 2015
We never come here but the place downstairs was closed. They rushed is through every part of the meal and they didn't have gulab jamon :(
Francisca MolinaOctober 15, 2013
Been here 10+ times
I love this place!
Andrea FischbachMarch 9, 2013
The service is rude and horrible. They took away plates mid bite and while others were in the bathroom, responding with "oh well. They got up." Not to mention they 20%+ tip added to a group of 4.
Connie KOctober 11, 2010
BYOB and no corking fee! Food is pretty good. Lots of Xmas lights here.
Nick LivingstonJune 10, 2010
Our fave of the 4 competing crazy light Indian joints, BYOB !
Zachary Bouzan-KaloustianOctober 22, 2011
My friend calls this food "movie theatre, pretend Indian food"
Mindy YangApril 7, 2015
Pretty lights.
Hugo RojasDecember 15, 2011
Its pretty small. Not really the best place for a 6'4 person.
Mark CáceresJune 23, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Amusing & cheap. +BYOB
Dritan VushajAugust 4, 2011
Food is bland. Their version of "naan" is just grilled pita bread (lol). Samosas are like this bland soup in crispy fried dough. Completely empty inside, found out why.
Rachel PerlinJanuary 1, 2012
Downstairs is better and less boat like...food is also weird here. Kraft American cheese naan? Seriously?!!
Rachel ModicaJanuary 27, 2013
Chaos...... Sit next to the pole.
Christine AndreaJune 27, 2013
Aaamazing(period)

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