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Category Archives: INDIAN
Vatan, Kips Bay, NYC
Vatan is surprisingly one of those transforming experiences in New York City. The distinctive door decorated by an Indian elephant beckons you to enter and be transported to a village in the Northwestern Indian state of Gujarat.
Benares, Financial District, NYC
Benares, located on Murray Street offers downtowners a spot to satisfy their Indian food cravings.
Indian Accent, Midtown East, NYC
The very first time I ate at Indian Accent was in New Delhi several years ago and I was quite astounded by the meal. Chef Manish Mehrotra was a vanguard in creating an Indian fine dining experience based on contemporary techniques, which became an instant success.
Brunch with Indian flavors at Pondicheri, Flatiron, NYC
Brunch may not be the first word that pops into your mind when you think of Indian food. Pondicheri, however might just have you rethinking that.
Imli Urban Indian, Upper East Side, NYC
There’s a new contender on the Indian dining scene on the Upper East Side. Imli Urban Indian Cuisine attempts to combine stylish digs with regional small plate offerings.
Kurry Qulture, Astoria,NYC
Kurry Qulture in Astoria, Queens just might be one of the hippest Indian restaurants in New York City that you don’t know about.
Disclaimer: I was invited as a guest to this establishment for a complimentary meal. All opinions expressed in this post are my own
Dosai, Midtown East, NYC
Disclaimer: I was invited as a guest to this establishment for a complimentary meal. All opinions expressed in this post are my own
PUNJABI BY NATURE
House of Dosas,Hicksville, Long Island
The Ganesh Temple Canteen, Flushing, NYC
Haldi, Curry Hill, NYC
Disclaimer: I was invited as a guest to this establishment for a complimentary meal. All opinions expressed in this post are my own
Savoury Indian Restaurant, UWS, NYC
Disclaimer: I was invited as a guest to this establishment for a complimentary meal. All opinions expressed in this post are my own
Desi Galli, Gramercy/Flatiron, NYC
Disclaimer: I was invited as a guest to this establishment for a complimentary meal. All opinions expressed in this post are my own
Dhruv’s Kati Shack Factory, Fresh Meadows, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆½
Ambiance: ☆☆
Cost: $
Must try: Jhal Muri, Chicken Kati Roll, Keema Kati Roll
Soda Bottle Openerwala, Gurgaon, India
Thelewala, Greenwich Village, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆½
Service: ☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆
Cost: $
Must try: Chicken Phall Roll
Thelewala, as its name suggests, has recreated the street food experience right here in New York City.
Situated on MacDougal Street amongst numerous tiny eateries, Thelewala offers stiff competition to Kathi Roll Company that is situated diagonally across.
The concise menu here offers uncommon variations on kati rolls which they call “Famous Nizami Rolls”. There are several fillings one can choose from with both vegetarian and non- vegetarian options. My favorite was the spicy Chicken Phall Roll.
Thelewala also offers other street style food ubiquitous in Kolkata. Do try their Jaal Moori which is a riff on the more common bhelpuri. It is prepared with puffed rice, peanuts, red onions, potatoes, lime and oil (ask for mustard oil which is the authentic version vs. olive oil)
The owner Shiva Natarajan’s who also owns Chola, Dhaba, Bhojan and more, is a native of Kolkata – where street food reigns supreme. As I too am of similar origins, I can tell you that Thelewala is the real deal.
Here is some of what we ate:
Phuchka
Jaal Moori
Chicken Malai Roll
Chicken Phall Roll
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* Restaurant Name |
|---|---|
| Thelewala | |
| * Overall | |
| ★★★☆☆ | |
| * Neighborhood / Cuisine | |
| West Village / Thai | |
| * Street Address | |
| 112 MacDougal St. (Between Minetta Ln. & Bleecker St.), New York, NY 10012 | |
| * Phone | |
| (212) 614-9100 |
The Masala Wala, Lower East Side, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆ ½
Cost: $$
Must try: Kakori Kabab, Dahi Puri, Lamb Biryani, Gobhi Manchurian
(This meal was complimentary which did not affect my review.)
Tamarind, Flatiron,NYC
Mint, Midtown East, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆½
Service: ☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆ ½
Cost: $$$
Must try: Chicken Malai Kabab , Chilly Fish, Lamb Shahi Pasanda, Garlic Naan
Junoon, Gramercy, NYC
Mumbai Xpress, Floral Park, Queens
Food: ☆☆☆ ½
Service: ☆☆ ½
Ambiance: ☆☆
Cost: $
Must try: Tokri Chaat, Samosa Chaat, Onion Rava Dosa
Graffiti, East Village, NYC
Amma, Midtown East, New York City
Food: ☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆½
Ambiance: ☆☆
Cost: $$$
Must try: Chicken Tikka Masala, Lal Maas
Indian Accent, New Delhi, INDIA
Food: ☆☆☆☆ 1/2
Service: ☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆☆
Cost: $$$$
Must Try: warm doda burfi treacle tart, Andhra pickle chicken meatballs