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- 318 E. 6th St., East Village 10003
- 212-777-7729
Malai Marke
Nestled in among the old-school, $9.95 prix-fixe Indian joints on 6th St. is this chic spot by restaurateur Shiva Natarajan. who brings Goa and Punjabi specialties to the area. This means the chili... read more
- 45 Murray St., Tribeca 10007
- 212-766-4900
Benares
Ex-Tamarind hand spins off his classy midtown spot to Tribeca. Contemporary room like the original, with butterscotch banquettes and chairs, dark wood tables. Named for the oldest city in India, se... read more
- 1149 First Ave., Upper East Side 10065
- 212-371-3535
Moti Mahal Delux
Mughlai cuisine at NYC flagship of esteemed South Delhi chain. (These cats know their game, have over 100 locations around the world). Sleek interior with dark wood and white booths is grown-up tre... read more
- 229 E. 53rd St., Midtown East 10022
- 212-888-1700
Kati Roll Company
Indian street food for drunks and skinflints. And Indian street food lovers. Chicken tikka, paneer, or lamb wrapped in paratha (think taco by way of Bengal) make up for the cheap chain-store feel. ... read more
- 240 W. 56th St., Midtown West 10107
- 212-397-0707
Benares
Ex-Tamarind hand reboots with classy midtown spot named for the oldest city in India. Contemporary room with butterscotch banquettes and chairs, dark wood tables. Colorful chandelier globes brighte... read more
- 211 E. 46th St., Midtown East 10017
- 212-888-0820
Tulsi
Chef from Dévi drops serious Nouveau Indian on midtown. Chic space done up in shades of white and gauzy curtains, like an Indian restaurant that went to heaven. Name comes from holy basil, c... read more
- 130 Duane St., Tribeca 10007
- 212-542-9440
Mehtaphor
One of the better spots in town to get oysters topped with grapefruit confit and Pop Rocks. Super-creative Iron Chef competitor Jehangir Mehta gives Graffiti a little breathing room with a perch in... read more
- 99 Hudson St., Tribeca 10013
- 212-775-9000
Tamarind Tribeca
Flatiron spot expands to epic, Tabla-like space in Tribeca. Two levels of perfunctory poshness, with sage-shaded seats, marble and wood accents. Menu brings together regional Indian specialties. Pu... read more
- 102 Lexington Ave., Murray Hill 10016
- 212-213-9615
Bhojan
It's a ballsy move by nearby Dhaba chef-owner Shiva Natarajan to open up yet another Indian restaurant in a hood full of competitors, but hey, it's called confidence. And he has every reason to be... read more
- 101 Lexington Ave., Gramercy 10016
- 917-561-8001
Kathi Rolls by Kabob Factory
Petite Curry Hill storefront cranking out custom stuffed flatbreads. Open-fire grill adds character to meats and veggies, we're loving on spicy chicken masala, traditional lamb kabob, and paneer ti... read more
- 2701 Broadway, Upper West Side 10025
- 212-280-4100
Aangan Indian Cuisine
Crap Indian, easy to find. The good stuff? Not so much. Thus, we're loving on Aangan, even if it is a spinoff of corporate Baluchi's crew. Saffron shrimp, malai kofta highlight traditional Indian m... read more
- 311 Church St., Tribeca 10013
- 212-431-8750
Macao Trading Co.
Call it what you like—we prefer "Asian-fusion-whatever"—but Macao's prospects aren't a gamble. From epicurean dream team behind Employees Only comes this new, wood-lined, vagu... read more
- 157 E. 55th St., Midtown East 10022
- 646-666-3001
Darbar Grill
Second location of this Manhattan Indian resto imports Curry Hill a few neighborhoods north; white-napkin-ish service for an Indian place not the norm, but the room, setting calls for it—long... read more
- 310 Fifth Ave., Park Slope 11215
- 718-832-5555
Baluchi's
Smack in the middle of Park Slope's restaurant row sits this handsome Indian restaurant, where a couple of drinks will have you feeling like a maharaja. Exposed brick walls frame romantic decor: ti... read more
- 99 MacDougal St., Greenwich Village
- 212-420-6517
Kati Roll Company
Indian street food for drunks and skinflints. And Indian street food lovers. Chicken tikka, paneer, or lamb wrapped in paratha (think taco by way of Bengal) make up for the cheap chain-store feel. ... read more
- 68 Prince St., Soho 10012
- 212-226-9996
Hampton Chutney Co.
Bombay, Amagansett, Soho—a logical enough progression! Calming chanting soundtrack for frazzled shopping nerves. Contemplate armed struggle for a seat. Moms taking a break from using daughters to m... read more
- 97 First Ave., East Village 10003
- 212-477-5956
Banjara
The jewel of Curry Row. Get beckoned inside and leave happy for once. Genial and dusky. Tasteful interior a definite anomaly for the 6th Street Bollywood-on-crack norm. Lounge off to the side. Slig... read more
- 706 Amsterdam Ave. , Upper West Side 10025
- 212-932-2400
Ayurveda Cafe
Ideal for passive, clean-living people. Pass through upbeat orange awning, nod to Ganesha, and enjoy thali of the day (no menus, they're serving you what's fresh). Meals conform to Ayurvedic philos... read more
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