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DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ
Alachi Masala is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

1. Alachi Masala

7.6
488 Amsterdam Ave Frnt 1, New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 17 tips and reviews
Tandoor Oven is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

2. Tandoor Oven

7.4
175 E 83rd St (btw Lexington Ave & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
North Indian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 29 tips and reviews
Rangoli Exquisite Indian Cuisine is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

3. Rangoli Exquisite Indian Cuisine

7.4
1393A 2nd Ave (Btwn E. 72nd & E. 73rd Streets), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 10 tips and reviews
deep Indian Kitchen is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

4. deep Indian Kitchen

8.1
1190 6th Avenue, New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Midtown East · 4 tips and reviews
Papadam Flavors of India is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

5. Papadam Flavors of India

1448 1st Ave, New York, NY 10021, New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 13 tips and reviews
Imli is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

6. Imli

6.6
1136 1st Ave (63rd), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 11 tips and reviews
2 Darbar Grill Fine Indian Cuisine is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

7. 2 Darbar Grill Fine Indian Cuisine

7.7
157 E 55th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Midtown East · 41 tips and reviews
Chennai Garden by Tiffin Wallah is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

8. Chennai Garden by Tiffin Wallah

127 E 28th St (at Lexington Ave.), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Rose Hill · 82 tips and reviews
Chote Nawab is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

9. Chote Nawab

7.9
115 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Rose Hill · 69 tips and reviews
Spice Rack Indian Fusion Dining is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

10. Spice Rack Indian Fusion Dining

7.6
3079 State Route 27, Franklin Park, NJ
Indian Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
INDAY is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

11. INDAY

7.7
1133 Broadway, New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · NoMad · 89 tips and reviews

12. Chola

8.5
232 E 58th St (btw 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Midtown East · 58 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Best traditional Indian fare in E Midtown has $10 lunch specials (entree+naan+dal+rice) & an excellent dine-in buffet ($14 M-Th; $15 Fri-Sun). Reservations needed esp for wkend buffet.

Amma is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

13. Amma

7.8
246 E 51st St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 68 tips and reviews
Spice Symphony is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

14. Spice Symphony

7.7
182 Lexington Ave (b/t E 31st & E 32nd Sts.), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Rose Hill · 49 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Tasty & spicy Indo-Chinese: Shrimp Piri Piri, Ckn Tikka Masala, Paneer Szechwan, Ckn Malai Kabob & Salmon Tikka. Pricey & no lunch specials on wkend. Ask to turn on AC to help U sweat thru the spice!

Tulsi is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

15. Tulsi

211 E 46th St, New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 58 tips and reviews
Utsav Restaurant is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

16. Utsav Restaurant

7.5
1185 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Theater District · 49 tips and reviews
Indian Accent is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

17. Indian Accent

9.1
123 W 56th St, New York, NY
North Indian Restaurant · Theater District · 69 tips and reviews

Zeba S.Zeba Siddiqi: Inventive indian cuisine! Pathar Beef, Duck chettinad , Sweet pickle rib are a must try! For veg options try House made paneer , Shiso leaf chaat . Do order butter chicken kulcha. Doda barfi dessert

Drunken Munkey is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

18. Drunken Munkey

8.7
338 E 92nd St (btwn 1st / 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Yorkville · 63 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Butter Ckn Tikka Masala was in a tasty & light sauce; Saag Paneer too salty; Naan was thin & not too dense; Cauliflower too vinegary &undercooked. If only seating was less cramped & in brighter space!

19. Hampton Chutney Co.

464 Amsterdam Ave (btw 82nd & 83rd St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 44 tips and reviews

Daniel P.Daniel Powell: Curry chicken salad is great and so is the chicken avocado uttapam. Chutneys on their own are just ok. The prepared dishes are best.

20. Spice Symphony

7.3
East 50th Street (3rd), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 8 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Love tasty & spicy Indo-Chinese: Shrimp Piri Piri, Ckn Tikka Masala, Paneer Szechwan, Ckn Malai Kabob & Salmon Tikka. Pricey & no lunch specials on wkend. Can't wait to try @ this E50th location?!

Adyar Ananda Bhavan is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

21. Adyar Ananda Bhavan

7.8
1071 1st Ave (btwn E 58th St & E 59th St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Sutton Place · 34 tips and reviews

TomTom: Great south-Indian vegetarian food. Portions are large. The deluxe dinner sets are a great value. They're also BYOB.

22. Mughlai Indian Cuisine

7.9
1724 2nd Ave (89th & 90th St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Yorkville · 12 tips and reviews

dawn.in.newyorkdawn.in.newyork: Amazing garlic naan and chicken tikka masala! Loved mango lassi drink too. Food menus are 50% off during lunch hours.

23. Deep Indian Kitchen (IndiKitch)

940 8th Ave (between W 56th St and W 57th St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Theater District · 39 tips and reviews

Rewan P.Rewan Parti: One of the best fast food Indian in the city. Do order chicken tikka, black lentils and paneer tikka. The food is fresh and served hot. They have the option of biryani, dosa, fiesta and salad.

24. Deep Indian Kitchen (IndiKitch)

940 8th Ave (between W 56th St and W 57th St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Theater District · 39 tips and reviews

Amanda T.Amanda Theiler: Get the "Feast" which is a main w/ 4 sides for $9.87 and easily makes 2 full meals (maybe even 3 if you're not a big eater).

Deep Indian Kitchen is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

25. Deep Indian Kitchen

25 W 23rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · NoMad · 131 tips and reviews

Mike W.Mike Winston: Fresh, flavorful, spicy, and filling Indian food served in a Chipotle-style construction line. Don't miss the Pulled Pork Vinadaloo Biryani. Read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below. Read more.

26. Deep Indian Kitchen

25 W 23rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · NoMad · 131 tips and reviews

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: Get the Feast: a little bit of everything, including your choice of rice, salad, and dal in addition to your main item and choice of naan. Comes in just under $10; not too shabby!

Darbar Fine Indian Cuisine is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

27. Darbar Fine Indian Cuisine

7.3
152 E 46th St (Lexington), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 29 tips and reviews

Gabriel H.Gabriel Habeishi: the lunch is fantastic! Tasty food at the buffet from chicken tandoori and tikka masala to desserts ... highly recommended spot for lunch in midtown

Chola is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

28. Chola

8.5
232 E 58th St (btw 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Midtown East · 58 tips and reviews

Russell H.Russell Hirschorn: Great food. Gobi app was very good. Chicken tikka, Malai kofta both very good. Lychee martini not so good. Coconut rice is nice.

Moti Mahal Delux is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

29. Moti Mahal Delux

8.1
1149 1st Ave (63rd Street), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 86 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Nothing beats staying in on snowy day & delivery of our faves: Anardana Ckn (Pomegranate Grilled Ckn), Dum Ki Gobhi Aloo (Cauliflower+potato), Palak Paneer (Spinach Paneer), Butter Ckn & Garlic Naan.

Moti Mahal Delux is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

30. Moti Mahal Delux

8.1
1149 1st Ave (63rd Street), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 86 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Love Bhuttey Ka Kebab, Palak Paneer, Dum Ki Gobhi Aloo, Paneer Lababdar, Subz Panchmael, Daal tadka (lentils), chicken dishes: Tandoori, Makhani & Anardana, Basmati Rice + Garlic & Onion Naan

Indian Accent is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

31. Indian Accent

9.1
123 W 56th St, New York, NY
North Indian Restaurant · Theater District · 69 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The two crucial orders: The bacon kulcha, a soft, ghee-brushed bread stuffed with smoked pork belly, and the makhan malai dessert, a cloud-like puff of milk foam laced with saffron and rose petals. Read more.

Bhatti Indian Grill is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

32. Bhatti Indian Grill

8.5
100 Lexington Ave (at E 27th St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Rose Hill · 167 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Both Gobhi Mussalum & Paneer Tikka Masala weren't that spicy, heavy, & extremely oily. Murg Malai Kebab-grilled chicken chunks-was the only dish I would reorder again.

33. Banjara Indian Restaurant

100 2nd Ave (at 6th St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · East Village · 27 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Used to be my fave yrs ago (2001-2006) & 1 of the best on Curry Row but totally in bad need of a facelift & outdated since there a gazillion other inventive Indian places popped up all over town!

34. Bengal Tiger

58 W 56th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Midtown East · 84 tips and reviews

jkhknycjkhknyc: Lunch specials are killers. Be there before 3pm :)

35. Dhaba

8.0
108 Lexington Ave (btwn 27th & 28th St.), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Rose Hill · 166 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Clubby Bollywood music, decent chicken malai kebob, Kali mirch (peppery curry) tc & more vinegary (vs sweet) lasoni gobi (cauliflower). Complimentary peppery pappadum w/ chutneys is a nice starter. ;)

36. Moti Mahal Delux

8.1
1149 1st Ave (63rd Street), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 86 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: 1 of my fave Indian lunch buffets-choice of vegetarian or meat-which has pretty much the same veggie options + 1 meat app + 1 meat entrรฉe (no lamb for me)! ;9

37. Moti Mahal Delux

8.1
1149 1st Ave (63rd Street), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 86 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: MMD was 1 of my top go-to Indian restaurants..but now-sadly-no more! Recently, Iโ€™ve noticed food quality & taste have been slipping, a โ€œCโ€ health-rating, pricier menu โ‰  smaller (delivery) portions!

Karavalli Regional Cuisine of India is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

38. Karavalli Regional Cuisine of India

7.2
47 Caroline St (at Henry St.), Saratoga Springs, NY
Indian Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: $10 wkday & $13 wkend buffet! My faves: Gobi Manchurian, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Ammwala, Lasooni Chicken, & Chettinadu Veggie. Menu full of Indo-Chinese specials & options. Never a bad dish yet

39. Bombay Sandwich Co.

224 W 35th St, New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Garment District · 9 tips and reviews

Demi W.Demi Williams: Had the avocado grilled cheese and the palak paneer and it was great tasty

Bombay Sandwich Co. is one of DESI Delights ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

40. Bombay Sandwich Co.

224 W 35th St, New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Garment District · 9 tips and reviews

Stu G.Stu Goldman: Was in the mood for a warm vegan dinner. Tried the lentil bowl, delicious! Wonderful mix of flavours both warm and cold.

41. Urbanspace Lexington

8.6
570 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Food Court · Midtown East · 19 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Pecora Bianca, Dorado Tacos, Robertaโ€™s Pizza, Takumi Taco, Bao by Kaya, Rockaway Clam, Inday, Little Collins, Bob White, Top Hops, Tuck Shop, Go Fish Sushi, Liquiteria, Taim, Kuro-Obi, Trapizzino.