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The best Indian Restaurants in Little India/Curry Hill

There are actually two Little India areas in Manhattan.  This one is on Lexington Avenue in the 20s and 30s.  My top two favorite Indian restaurants in the area are:

Hyderabadi Zaiqa – 184 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016 (Hyderabadi biryani & regional dishes; Michelin-featured)- I am super lucky that this one is right near where I live on 31st and Lexington.  It is not too good for my diet, but it is perfect for my taste buds.  My favorite dish is Chicken Tikka – and you can’t forget to eat the PERFECT Naan. Totally affordable but now that it is Michelin featured, I hope they don’t raise prices.  No Liquor License

Saravanaa Bhavan – 81 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016 (South Indian vegetarian chain) – This too is a favorite, and it is really difficult to stop eating those Thalis. N Liquor License

Spice Symphony – 182 Lexington – A runner-up for me — it has really nice food and a full bar.

Here are a few Indian restaurants I haven’t eaten in, but have been rated highly on other sites.

  • Dhaba – 108 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016 (Punjabi favorites & lunch buffet)
  • Sahib – 104 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016 (North Indian & Kashmiri cuisine)
  • Anjappar Indian Cuisine – 116 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016 (Chettinad & South Indian dishes)
  • Chote Nawab – 115 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016 (Kebabs, biryani & modern Indian)
  • Pongal – 103 Lexington Ave, Manhattan, NY 10016 (South Indian vegetarian fare)
  • Bhatti Indian Grill – 100 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016 (North Indian grill & tandoori)
  • Kailash Parbat – 99 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016 (Indian vegetarian & street-food style)

Enjoy and make sure you let your waitstaff know how hot or mild you want your food!

Beyond Little India (in Manhattan)

  • Dhamaka 119 Delancey Streetm Essex Market, Store #34
  • Adda  – 107 1st Avenue
  • Naks  – 201 1st Avenue,
  • Kebabwala  Timeout Market, Union Square 14th Street
  • Rowdy Rooster – 32nd Street Near Penn Station and 149 First Avenue
  • Biranybol – 60 Greenwich Street

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