Their lunch special deal is a must-get! Especially if you live in this area. $16 (veggie) or $17…read more(meat) for any starter listed, entree, seasoned rice, naan, side curry, and dessert. Not a single thing we ordered in our lunch platter was bad. The lamb korma curry was delicious and on the sweeter side; the naan was buttery; the smoked eggplant was tasty; the curry was flavorful; the cardamom rice pudding dessert was epic. We were shocked by the value and how good the deal was - this place does not skimp on portions or variety. With one platter, I was stuffed, this probably could've lasted me 1.5/2 meals.

Visiting from Chicago and this place was so good. We were greeted and seated right away. We got…read moretheir chicken biriyani and yellow daal which was filled with so much flavors. It looks like a small portion but it's not. The ambiance inside is small but looks so nice. The poori was so big but enough for two or even one person. Definitely would be back and recommend for people to try. The staff there were also nice too.

Absolutely in love with this warm and cozy Indian restaurant. With intimate seating amongst its 2…read morefloors, this restaurant offers amazing food and lovely workers who are passionate about their job. Next time I'm in manhattan, this place will be on my to go list!

Hostess did accidentally charge us for something we didn't order but was quick to fix it…read more Food is definitely pricey but great! Since this is located in the upper west side, portions are understandably a little smaller than what you normally would get elsewhere. The flavors are all there but the size is lacking. All the food was really good! Palak paneer was my favorite, but it tastes better without naan. Butter chicken was great with garlic naan or kabuli naan! Food came out really quickly which was nice. We got our food after around 15 minutes. Granted we were also the only party there in the beginning. Place seated maybe 10-12 people maximum on the first floor so it is very small.

I feel duped... was hyped about coming due to the reviews as Yelp has NEVER steered me wrong until…read morethis evening. Came for an early dinner around 4:30pm and started with the Papadum and chutneys which was okay. No oil and the papadum wasn't warm but still crispy so it was nothing special. Got an appetizer of Vegetable Pakoras which was unlike any other veg pakora I've ever had - very very disappointing. It was dry inside with not much vegetable and tons of dense breading inside. I kept trying to pick it apart because the outside looked beautiful but the inside and taste was subpar. Also got Chicken Tikka Masala. What's up with the 6.5 pieces of chicken guys? And 1 "chunk" was a tomato segment disgusted as a piece of chicken. I actually laughed as there wasn't even enough chicken to count as 1 portion as it was. Don't even get me started on the Naan bread. It was thin flatbread! I eat Indian every month and try to always visit new places so I've had more than my fair share of different Naans. But this was not naan bread. It was dense and flavorless to boot. Look at the photos I attached - judge for yourself. Service was excellent - very attentive and our table was small so even without me asking he put the other table to join ours so we had more space. Very sweet and therefore left a nice tip and am being generous with the 3 star review.

Looking for a quick dinner, Indian Tanpura was open…read more Vindaloo was nice & spicy! Malai Kafta wasn't like what I'm used to but was tasty Veggies and rice were looked longer than I prefer but the Mr thought everything was perfect. We'd definitely come back

Such a lovely restaurant great food clean place very nice service I love the place Barbararead more

THE ABSOLUTE BEST. Full disclosure: I'm not Indian, but this place is typically filled with all…read moreIndian people. I usually get their Mumbai Thali -saag paneer, chana masala, flavor rice, roti, dal, dessert & more - but I've tried many other items when I've come with friends and EVERYTHING has been so flavorful and delicious. They are known for their dosas which are huge and fresh. I also love their pongal, both savory and sweet. Consistency is key here. Sometimes one item will be especially good, but I've never had anything less than a great experience. The staff is also always very kind and attentive. Although we moved further away, we still go here once every week or so, and now our neighbors and friends do too. Note: The location on 1st ave is far superior to the other, even though the menu is the same. I go to both but prefer this one on 1st ave.

The best chicken korma I've ever had in my life. It tasted so good. Its creaminess was wild…read more We also got an eggplant vegetarian dish and it was good as well. More solid Our appetizer that we got was fun to try, but I didn't like that. It was refrigerated cold. It's meant to be served that way, but I didn't fancy it. Great Naan Excellent service. They were so kind to my girlfriend on her birthday. They brought out a yummy dessert of two balls that are soaking in a liquid honey. Thank you for making it special.

TL;DR Version- Good Indian place with a particularly good lunch special…read more Open for a few years now, Spice Manta is a pretty popular Indian restaurant serving above-average fare. From what I can tell online, I believe the place is halal, but I'm not positive. The service was friendly both times, and the place is medium-sized with a casual atmosphere. I have been here twice, once for dinner and once for their excellent lunch special, which is notable as this has now become one of the few Indian places in the area with an actual lunch special, with many spots closing and the fancier Chola no longer having a buffet. As for my other meal here, I honestly don't remember much about the dinner we had. This is very rare as I tend to remember most meals I've had, but I can't give any details. The special is very reasonably priced, especially for Midtown East, and comes with your choice of entree, rice, bread, and dal, which reminds me more of Indian places from several years ago, as well as the various spots that are Indian or from the surrounding areas frequented by taxi drivers, which offer similar specials but are of worse quality. The price depends on the protein, ranging from $11.95 for vegetables to $16.95 for shrimp, with a $14.95 option for lamb in between. While the menu has a few less common dishes, including some from southern India, the specials mostly focus on the standard British curries you find at most NYC spots, or rather, Portuguese curries if it's vindaloo. I went with the Lamb Roganjosh (or rogan josh,) which was tasty. It was a pretty standard version with pretty tender lamb and a mild masala. The portion was pretty generous for lunch, with many pieces of lamb. Along with a pretty solid version of the daily dal, which was basically the same Dal Makhani as on the vegetarian menu, it was flavorful and filling. This was especially true when combined with the naan and rice. As for said naan, it was fresh and standard. I also tried someone else's Chicken Madras, which was tasty, with the protein tasting a bit better. Next time, I would probably get the Mattar Paneer or some chicken dish. This is a pretty standard Indian place that is notable for their outstanding lunch special. In terms of dinner quality, I prefer to pay for the much better Chola, which has a much more varied menu and better proteins and curries, but comparing these places is a bit unfair, as the latter spot is much more expensive. If you're looking for a good Indian lunch special and are in this area, I would highly recommend this place.

Delicious food. got the saag chicken and naan. so good. Service was great too. Definitely would…read morecome back.

I have ordered a deal on Uber Eats 1+1 and Omf I'm happy I did…read more This shrimp masala is the worse I ever eaten ! 3 pieces of shrimps for 19$????????? Per one ???? Sorry this is nyc , places here are usually good and when you find a bad one - you want to speak With so much of competition- this is a bad one The rice was not as good and the meal itself was below average

I usually head down to "Curry Row" on 6th Street, but this place is much closer to my apartment, so…read moremy wife and I decided to give it a try. I made a reservation for 2 on their Website, which was easy. We walked a few blocks and walked into Tandoor Oven, and were impressed with the upscale and modern feel of the restaurant. We were immediately greeted by the host. I told him we had a reservation and he knew my name, so I figured I was the only one who made a reservation that night! He guided us to a nice romantic table near the window, we sat, and he gave us menus and then brought water. My wife and I perused the menu and checked out some of the dishes the other customers were enjoying. I ordered papadum with Lemon Pickle, and for our mains, I ordered Chicken Tikka Masala, and my wife ordered Southern Spice Chicken, as well as Pilau rice and Naan bread. I prefer Lime Pickle, but I was impressed with the Lemon Pickle, as well as their chutneys. Our mains came, and while I ordered mine spicy, it wasn't very spicy at all, but wow, what great flavors! My wife and I both enjoyed our mains immensely, as well as the sides- the Naan was thin and crispy, and I could tell it was freshly made. The rice was perfect as well. Service was wonderful, attentive without being overbearing. This place is very nice and modern, and very welcoming. The staff is friendly, and I feel they really appreciate your business. It's great to find a great local Indian restaurant that appreciates the locals! I WILL be back!

$8 for what was a mango lassi. Same size as a sponge. Tasted good but could've enjoyed way more for…read more$8

5 . First of all the food is delicious. This is now my favorite go to lunch spot. They have…read moreseating to dine in, limited but cozy. The customer service is just as top notch as the cuisine. They do offer lunch specials daily as well as recurring specials for various dishes. The owner is very pleasant professional and personable. The construction of the 2nd avenue subway line obscures the business from street view, which might impact business visibility, but I am not gatekeeping and hope that word of mouth and favorable reviews give this business the accolades it deserves, as it is one of our hidden gems in El Barrio/ east harlem community. I will definitely be a recurring customer, as are my daughters. Thank you to the owner for great food and great service.

Deducting a star because of the wait time. I think their lunch special is very popular. Good…read moreportion, delicious flavor, and kind staff.