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| INDIAN Indus Valley: Indian. 2636 Broadway @ 100th; 23/16/$31; 965-8560; Off the chart good reviews; Attentive, helpful service; Spices and dishes to fit every palate; Modest prices; Freshest ingredients. Amazing $12.95 lunch buffet. Earthen Oven: Indian. 53 W 72nd @ Columbus; 21/13/$36; 579-8888; Former Tamarind chefs; Very popular already and extremely low prices; Great Indian. Average digs yet inspired food, generously portioned. Tikka Masala. Sapphire Indian: Indian. 1845 B-Way @ 60-61st; 21/18/$43; 245-4444; Great Columbus Circle location; Lunch buffet bargain- $13.95; Wonderful use of spices and flavorful dishes. Upscale scene. Jewel of India: Indian. 15 W 44th @ 5-6th; 21/19/$36; 869-5544; Traditional dishes; Spicy food; Lunch buffet for $16.95; Bi-level space- spacious; Above average in every way if not outstanding. Surya: Indian. 302 Bleecker @ Grove-7th; 24/18/$34; 807-7770; Vege dishes great; Brunch or buffet on weekends; Patio seating; Indian at its best. Extremely affordable; Large menu. Clay oven wonders are created. Haveli: Indian. 100 2nd Ave @ 6th; 24/17/$31; 982-0533; Love this place; Upscale for hood; Nicest of the 6th Street Indian restaurants; Great food. Large menu of cared for dishes; Perfectly spiced; Two levels- spacious setting. Tasteful décor. Banjara: Indian. 97 1st Av @ 6th; 23/15/$31; 477-5956; Impressive Indian; Vividly spiced food; Fancier décor than competition on 6th Street(Indian alley); Staff makes effort to please you. Brick Lane Curry House. Indian. 306-8 E 6th St @ 2nd Av; 21/14/$32; 979-2900; Fiery, flavorful curries; Huge portions at great prices; Step up from usual 6th St restaurants in little India; Curries ranked in terms of burn factor; For ‘hot’ lovers. Devi: Indian. 8 E 15th @ 5th Av –B-Way; 23/21/$54; 691-1300; Celebrity Chef; Fancy, upscale Indian cuisine; Newly revamped; Innovative menu; Date spot. Highly exotic & flavorful spicing; Unusual dishes. Tamarind: Indian. 41 E. 22nd @ B-Way-Park; 25/22/$54; 674-7400; Rivals Tabla for upscale Indian; Great date spot; Stylish spot; Fun, up scale. Non-Standard, innovative dishes which take fusion concept to new heights; $24 lunch prix fixe. Tabla: Indian. 11 Mad @ 25th; 25/25/$79; 889-0667; Best upscale Indian in city; Fusion; Trendy; Scene at the bar where one can eat for less; Outdoors in summer. The Bread Bar downstairs offers same food; Beautifully presented food in gorgeous surroundings. Curry Leaf: Indian. 99 Lexington @ 27th; 22/10/$27; 725-5558; Spice giant Kalustyan’s owns the place; Hole in the wall but incredibly tasty food. The chefs understand Indian cooking; Always great food. Dhaba: Indian. 108 Lexington @ 27-28th; 24/17/$33; 679-1284; Lively feel; Probably the best of the Curry Hill restaurants; Very popular with locals; Long, exciting menu. $9.99 lunch buffet. Darbar: Indian. 152 E 46th @ Lex-3rd; 21/16/$34; 681-4500; The cheapest of the ‘high end’ Indians in this area; $11.95 lunch buffet; Excellent choice; Split level setting; Locals love it; Very inexpensive. Bukhara Grill: Indian. 217 49th @ 2-3rd; 22/15/$36; 888-2839; Great $15.95 lunch buffet; Dependable and reasonably priced; 2nd floor terrace; Flavorful dishes. Simply the best choice in area for Indian. Mint: Indian. 150 E 50th @ Lex-3rd Av; 22/20/$44; 644-8888; Has all the classics beautifully presented; Modern interior; Chicken Tikki Masala unreal; Finely spiced food; Spa like setting; Nice décor. Amma: Indian; 246 E 51st @ 2-3rd; 24/18/$46; 644-8330; Broad range of great food; Hideaway; Truly good & not crowded. Gracious service & helpful staff; Among the best Indian in the city; Lunch weekend buffet; Pricy for genre but probably worth it.
Dawat: Indian. 210 E 58th @ 2-3rd; 24/18/$45; 355-7555; So damn good; High end Indian; Quiet but cool; Date spot if you risk Indian for a date; Stylish décor & a best bet for gourmet Indian; Chola: Indian. 232 E 58th; @ 2-3rd; 25/17/$37; 688-4619; Huge menu; Outstanding food; Great $13.95 lunch buffet; Lots of freebies given as well. Service top notch. Personal Iannation favorite!
Yuva: Indian. 280 E 58th @ 2-3rd Av; 23/18/$44; 339-0090; Another winner in the high-end Indian alley of Midtown East; Truly mind-blowing quality at affordable rates. $14 lunch buffet; Overall- more upscale. Dakshin Indian Bistro: Indian. 1713 1st Av @ 88-89th; 21/12/$26; 987-9839; $7.95 lunch buffet; Very friendly staff; Not gourmet but extremely reliable & favorite of locals. Tasty curries of all regions. | |
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