India Kitchen

Awesome service went on a Sunday evening after NYLiberty game at the MSG. This happened to be the closest Indian restaurant in the vicinity to satisfy our taste buds. So we took a chance and will not regret it. Very small but quaint, the only thing missing was their cultural music. The food was plenty and very tasty. Surprisingly the prices were reasonable. Hospitality again was fabulous they made us feel welcome and at home. If your in the area stop in for great hospitality and good food.

The staff was great! Super attentative and helpful. The portions were perfect for us. I loved their vindaloo! It is small on the inside and kind of hot but totally worth it if you want authentic indian food. Was kind of annoying that rice didn’t come with it but the vindaloo portion was so full of meat that we didn’t even finish all our rice and vindaloo. Overall I enjoyed this place thoroughly

This place is pretty small, probably only being able to seat approx 20 – 25 people.
I ordered the chicken tikka masala ($ 14) which was very disappointing. The curry itself was on the smaller side, liquidy, and served lukewarm while the chicken was dry. It tasted like they pre-​cooked the chicken, threw some sauce on top, and heated it a little before giving it to me. I did try my friend’s saag paneer ($ 14) which was better.
I found it surprising that the dishes didn’t come with rice, since the waiter kept trying to convince us to order some. We ended up sharing the regular ($ 4) and garlic naan ($ 5) since those are our preferred carbs with Indian food, but they were nothing to write home about either. The regular naan was dry and the garlic naan was buttery but only had a faint hint of garlic flavor.
It was kind of annoying that the waiter (manager?) was really pushy about having us order more things (e.g. bottled water, appetizers, rice, more naan). Also, the food was on the pricier side since it was a small portion of meat/​curry with no rice for $ 14. All in all, I wouldn’t come back when there are better Indian restaurants around.

Mind blowing Indian!
Got the hankering for some curry one afternoon and a quick perusal of the neighbourhood yielded this place. Ordered in. Took 20 minutes to get here from time of ordering. Absolutely hit the spot. Oh yes.

The place is small, but the staff is super friendly, and do their best to make you feel comfortable as soon as you arrive. my friend and i needed to wait 15 minutes for a table but as we waited, they sat us a nearby smaller table and brought us drinks. They also encouraged us to go get wine or beer from the liquor store across the street as they are BYOB for now until their liquor license comes through.
We ordered the vegetable samosa, chicken vindaloo, chicken curry, chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, and rice. Everything was pretty good, but the portions seemed small in my opinion. Also, most indian restaurants offer rice if you order a main dish, this place charged around $ 6 for a bowl. Overall it cost about $ 30 per person after tip and tax.

Found this gem because of Unilocal,so thank you other reviewers!!! After seeing a matinée show, walked down here for dinner. When we got there there were two people waiting outside and I don’t know if they close for a break but the restaurant had us wait for a few minutes while they cleaned the floor then let us in. Glad I got there when I did, because the place is SMALL and it filled up very quickly. I ordered the chilli paneer for an app and malai kofta. It was the best I had, very delicious. My only negative (but this is true for so many city restaurants) is the bathroom was RIGHT THERE NEXT TO TABLES. Luckly, our table was the furthest away, but I have issues sitting next to a bathroom.

Was craving Indian food and needed to be near the A. Found this place through Unilocal and met the boyfriend there at around 6:45 on a Thursday. No trouble at all getting in. It is BYOB which is awesome because there is a liquor store right across the street and we were able to grab a bottle of wine.
Food was all very good, had gobi manchurian to start, and then split chicken tikka masala, fish tikka, and naan. Definitely hit the spot. The service is also really nice and everyone was lovely. It was a bit pricey but I guess that’s to be expected (around 80 with tax and tip). We would go back if we were in the area and needed a place to eat.

This place was great! I came here with my sister one fine Friday night (8:30pm) — we had a reservation but no res was needed.
Space:
The restaurant (as everyone has said) is VERY small. Maybe 15 tables
Decorated nice
Staff:
The staff is so nice, they treated us as if we were regulars (even though it was out first time) — joking around
Food:
Everything we had arrived quickly and was very good. We had pratha, a cauliflower dish, a chicken dish, and a few others (can’t remember the names, but all were very good). The food was good, but was VERY salty — so be sure to drink a lot of water with it.
BEST PART (main reason for writing the review):
It is one of the only places that is BYOB !! The food isn’t cheap, but bringing alcohol saved us a bunch making it cheaper than most other places!
Would definitely come back to try other menu items!

Ordered the tandoori ½ chicken and it was amazing! The chicken was very tender and full of flavor. Would definitely come back for more!
Husband had badami chicken, which was awesome too. Very tasty with a nutty seasoning, goes very well with basmati rice. Tasted great!
Service was fantastic and prices were good as well.

Very good service hence the 3 stars. However, the portions are tiny! Not the best place to go with a family. I tried many of the dishes Unilocalers recommended, they were just ok. These dishes should have definitely come with rice — I don’t get how we are supposed to eat just curry and a few pieces of chicken? The $ 6 rice is also tiny… I think my favorite thing was the tomato soup.

This place is literally the size of my closet and as long as my hall way. Lol! But they serve some GOOD FOOD. Friendly staff which serves more servings of food when needed.
They also offer a lunch special discount which is a huge discount. I got $ 25.00 off my lunch just because it was lunch.
This place is the place to be in the city for cheap Indian eats + treats.

I recently discovered this little gem in the midtown. We had paneer tikka, paneer tikka nimbu, malai kofta, gobi manchurian, papdi chaat and gulab jamun. and of course chef special jaljeera!!! Everything is so delicious. Somewhat small place but decent ambience, very courteous staff and excellent food. Flavors are extremely authentic and addictive. If you come here once, you will again! Highly recommended for a truly indian dining experience.

Really good! Fast delivery too which is always a plus!
I got the veggie curry and vegetable pakora. So delicious!
If you want some food Indian soul food this is your place.
The owner is always really lovely

Awesome food, even better service! This place was amazing, and everything I look for in a restaurant. My friend and I were craving Indian food and I found this restaurant on Unilocal and decided to give it a try. Right when you walk through the door, the workers greet you with a smile. They treat you like family even if it’s your first time there. The entire staff from the servers to the manager were attentive and checked up on their customers to make sure everything was fine with their meal. Also, the waiters consistently refilled the water cups, without ever needing to be asked (bonus points for being so attentive).
We shared a chicken tikki Marsala with cheese and spinach naan. There was a mix up with the order and they accidentally gave us the garlic naan instead. When we told our waiter he graciously apologized and said he’ll place the order for our cheese and spinach and gave us the garlic naan on the house! Not only was it great to get free food, but everything tasted so delicious! I will definitely be coming back here again!
I never write Unilocal reviews, but my experience here was so great that I felt like I just had to tell the world how amazing this restaurant is!

I decided to give this spot a try after seeing the raving reviews on Unilocal.I was not disappointed! The owner is a kind and endearing man who greeted and seated us. There was absolutely no wait on a Thursday night, which was surprising considering how great of a spot this is. Dining here made me feel as if I were in someone’s home. The atmosphere was casual and relaxing. The only downside is the small size of the restaurant, which does not make it good for large groups. Now for the food:
Mango Lassi– This was delicious! Creamy and tarty just the way I like
Vegetable Samosa– Fresh, crispy and the sauce was great
Garlic Naan– Delicious and perfect. The texture was just right, crispy and chewy
Chicken Vindaloo– Spicy but not overwhelming. The chicken was not dry at all.
I will definitely be coming back more often!

This place is definitely my favorite Indian restaurant in nyc. The taste is really authentic and I loved it. The service, waiters are awesome!
They stopped selling lunch box in the restaurant. To go only.
But they do 25% off for dine in lunch :)

What a little gem near Port Authority! First off, India Kitchen is tiny, cozy enough for a date but may not be the best for large parties. If you do come in a party greater than 2, you should definitely consider making a reservation beforehand. Second, the restaurant is BYOB (or at least until it gets its liquor license), and there’s a liquor store conveniently across the street! Third, the restaurant staff are incredibly friendly. I can’t even count how many times they checked in on us throughout the course of my meal.
For food, we ordered the lamb vindaloo, spinach chicken, rice, and garlic naan. The lamb vindaloo is super spicy and rich in flavor, while the spinach chicken was a little tough and dry. Rice is rice. The garlic naan was by far the biggest standout of the night. We ended up ordering extras because we just couldn’t get enough!

New Indian spot near Port Authority. Tiny interior but plenty of open tables on a Thursday night. One of those places where you have to do a «pros» and «cons» list. So here we go:
Pros:
–Amazing service; quick and friendly. Food didn’t take too long to come out and seemed fresh.
–Free fried potato balls to start, sweetish sauce accompanied
–Vegetable samosas (3 for $ 8) were enjoyable (albeit a bit oily)
–Goat curry ($ 18): flavorful but not too spicy
Cons:
–Dishes do NOT come with free rice or bread. Annoying, especially after paying $ 18 for curry. Almost any other place will give you some regular white rice with your meal.
–Aloo Gobi ($ 14) didn’t have much of a kick like the goat did
–Value: price to size ratio wasn’t good at all. You can get more in other Indian restaurants I’ve been to for less
For now, the place is BYOB, which they should probably just keep. Alright overall — just think there’s better value to be had in the lunch deals.

This is a great new Indian restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen with terrific food and sweet service. Friends who are deeply into Indian culture (one plays the sitar) anointed this as their favorite Indian restaurant shortly after it opened. I was skeptical but a recent visit proved them right and me wrong (I hate that) (not really). The food is terrific. It tastes fresh and just made. The flavors seem completely authentic. And they have no problem adjusting the spices to deliver exactly the heat you want — hot or mild or in between.
The menu doesn’t break any new ground but all your favorites are here. Appetizers included fried cauliflower, chili cheese and vegetable pakoras – all were delicious. Among the breads, tasty garlic naan was a standout – the garlic flavor was very pronounced. We tried three lamb dishes – each was great. Lamb korma was creamy and mild. In lamb saag, spinach tasted like a fresh vegetable, not a green purée. Lamb chops were perfectly seasoned and grilled. There was shrimp curry and delicious homemade cheese, and for dessert a plate of sweet honey cheese balls. After each course someone came out of the kitchen to ask if the food was the way we like it.
The décor is minimal and will not transport you to India, but the food will. I know my friends will be back often. Join them for fresh, authentic Indian food close to the Theater District.

I was quite sad when the last Indian restaurant closed at this location, but hopeful to see another Indian restaurant take its place and decided to stop by today even though we weren’t particularly hungry.
So glad we did!
Probably one of the best tandoori chicken I have ever had, moist, very well seasoned with spices and full of flavor — as with the other fish amritsari appetizer we tried — well made, beautifully flavored, and not too spicy. Tandoori roti was great as well, will have to try the naan next time. Having visited India last month, I must say this was such a treat to find this gem of a place!
Service was very friendly as well, and needless to say, we’ll be back to try and report back on other dishes this great new spot has to offer!
Hungry Kat, two paws up approval.