My colleagues and I had a phenomenal meal here two weeks ago while in town for a conference. As…read moresomeone of Indian descent who has also lived there, I can vouch for the authenticity of the food. This is mostly an Indian restaurant with some Nepali dishes (and a Nepali staff too); thapaiko khana ekdam raamro chha! The 1-10 heat scale is legit and an 8/10 caused a pale friend of mine to "lose sensation on the back of my tongue." So those lighter-complected folks: tread carefully. We loved the pani puri, paneer tikka, and lamb momos as appetizers. Each of us tried something different but everyone loved their food: channa masala, chicken biriyani, vegetable vindaloo, and lamb curry.

For years, I searched for a good Indian restaurant in my neighborhood. My best friend is Punjabi…read moreand he lives in England so I am accustomed to eating quality Indian food. Finally, I found Kesari and I knew my search was over. I love the food here, especially the butter chicken. Run don't walk to Kesari and enjoy great authentic Indian food.

Delicious food; large generous portions and excellent customer service. Perfect local place for a…read morewonderful Indian meal!

Had to explore the street of restaurants near campus and serendipitously came by Anar! They have a…read morenice space and service, plus an extensive menu of food that really hit the spot. I definitely have to leave my comfort zone next time, but for now, got the garlic naan with tikka masala. To put it simply, the garlic naan was absolutely divine. Tikka masala did not disappoint either. Overall a great spot near Columbia if you're craving Indian food!

AMAZING Indian food, one of my favorites in the city for North Indian staples. I love coming here…read morefor the lunch specials, so grateful that this gem is in the UWS! Highly recommend trying the masala chai, and can't go wrong with any of the curries really. I recommend pairing a sweeter curry with a more savory curry (e.g., tikka masala/malai kofta + tariwala if sharing!

The food here is tasty and of high quality. The curries are served with one portion of rice for the…read moretable. Pani puri - plenty of flavor, with sweet and sour chutney already inside plus plenty of spice and freshness from the water. Ragada chaat - well seasoned ragada patties in a dice, paired with nice toppings and in good balance especially from the yogurt. Saag - rich and creamy, but not overwhelming. The saag had a nice and delicate flavor that played well with the other seasonings. Onion kulcha - buttery and fluffy, the perfect accompaniment to any curry. Chicken Chettinad - I didn't try this, but my partner said she loved it. The whole meal worked out to $80, and it ended up being quite a lot of food for two people. This is definitely one of the best Indian restaurants in the neighborhood - definitely give it a try.

Had a hankering for Indian and there was a deal for delivery in my app, so selected from Manhattan…read moreValley Indian Restaurant their Seafood Lunch Special with Shrimp Korma, Soup of the Day, Roti, and Homemade Kulfi. So glad I did! There was a lot making it a very interesting meal. I believe the starter soup was a Mulligatawny. The entree portion also included a Dal, Channa (chickpea) Masala, Rice, a small Raita plus Indian condiments. That Mango Kulfi, delivered packed in ice, was a terrific finish! Everything was well prepared and absolutely delicious! It was a spectacular lunch! Recommend you also check out Manhattan Valley Indian Restaurant!

Great Foods and Service !! Lunch deal both week day and weekend buffet are amazing too !!read more

My husband and I were longtime fans of their sister restaurant (Moti Mahal) which recently closed…read more We saw that Baazi was offering Moti Mahal's menu, plus their own. We came and the food was ABSOLUTELY delicious - maybe even better than Moti Mahal! Fatima, our waitress was lovely, provided great recommendations from the menu and was particularly friendly to our two toddler daughters. The restaurant was clean and welcoming with an enjoyable ambiance. We made the trek from the Upper East Side and can't wait to come back! If you like Indian food, you'll LOVE Baazi!

I had a Pulsd deal as I wanted to try this restaurant. Overall I enjoyed myself. I had 8pm…read morereservations on a Friday and it was not busy with only 2 other tables being occupied. The deal included an app, 2 entrees, dessert, and either 2 cocktails or bottle of house wine. We wanted a bottle of red and they only had a Pinot Noir as their only red. It was alright, clearly a $10-$12 retail price bottle. The best dish of the night was the app which was lamb chops. They were seasoned and cooked perfectly. We shared a goat dish and chicken korma. The goat was tasty but on the bone which wasn't mentioned on the menu. The korma was a bit bland. They only have 1 dessert so there was no options to choose from. Overall the food was good and service was very good. The portions were small for the price. I'm glad I used a Pulsd deal.

Busy takeout offering a variety of familiar favorite fillings wrapped in a roti. Several vegetarian…read more& vegan options available. Mango lassi comes dairy or non dairy version. However, the non dairy version was disappointing-I tasted only sweet bottled mango juice and oat milk in mine. Not sure why plant based yoghurt & fresh mango can't be used: they could raise the price to cover the additional expense. Also on offer are the misnamed "aloo fries" -which are actually potato chips dusted with salt & seasoning-unremarkable, imho. Service is friendly & quick, even when busy. I'd definitely order a roll again, but I'd skip the lassi & fries.

Yum! This place rules! The lamb was absolutely terrific! Could eat that all day. The aloo ghobi was…read morejust ok. It was all meshed up like a paste. Quite spicy too! Oily and greasy and fun! Didn't take too long either.

Paronthas were lit and cha (tea) was perfect to finish with! Little on spicy side but great. Guy…read morewho owns is awesome too.

You often seek refuge in restaurants that serve good food at an affordable price with a disarming…read moresmile--they remind you of home in a broader sense. Doaba checks off those boxes spectacularly well. The parathas and dal are freshly made. The chai is piping hot. All their food is vegetarian. And the ambience is the New York version of a hole-in-the-wall Punjabi restaurant in Delhi. While farther away for me relative to Punjabi Deli downtown, Doaba has more seating and is fairly easy to access with public transportation. It is a convenient stop for cab drivers looking for a quick bite or cup of coffee. I wish their restrooms were limited to use by paying customers, but the friendly disposition of the owners might come in the way of enforcement. Hard to believe I only tried them recently although they have been around for 15 years. I look forward to returning to Doaba when I am in the neighborhood again.

Good/ok lunch special, and fresh naan! Fish curry…read more Wish the food came out hot, but it was presented on a cold platter with same sides, which seemed pre filled.

Hidden gem in the UWS with incredible South Asian food. There are lunch and dinner specials daily…read morethat allow you to try their curry, appetizer, rice, naan, and a dessert. The entree serving for the lunch special is quite small, but everything together is more than enough for a full meal. Their samosa chaat is my favorite item on the menu - the samosa is always hot and crunchy and their chutneys are fresh and flavorful. I can't stop by here without ordering it. I prefer takeout, but there is a small interior with a couple tables.

Curry King is: -…read moreInexpensive - Authentic (to Pakistan and north India). I could easily imagine purchasing this food on the street in Delhi. - Low brow: Think fast-food style cooking for the middle / lower middle class masses in Pakistan and north India... or for broke college students in Manhattan. Ingredients are roughly cut and minimal, with cuts of meat that include all the bone, cartilage, and gristly bits. Seasoning is very bare bones, including only the minimum of what you need to make a dish what it is. You won't find the "luxury" of a cilantro garnish for instance. - Very oily : There'a a thick layer of oily orange tane on top of every dish, which you'll find at many eateries in north India. (I think tadka / spice tempered oil is a near equivalent in south India, though we've never seen tadka in such generous quantities, even at fast food type street vendors.) In our experience, food that's served at home in middle to upper class families isn't usually this oily. - Meaty: There are a sprinkling of vegetarian dishes available (along the lines of paneer or channa dal, bit little actual vegetable matter), and meat dishes tend to be meat only, or meat and potatoes only. We ordered this food by delivery and at home, we had to chop some cilantro to sprinkle over our food, and eat substantial salads alongside, so we wouldn't feel as though we would immediately die of heart attacks + scurvy. Maybe if I still had a college-aged kid's metabolism, I'd be able to eat this kind of food -- and maybe even drink a quarter of a keg while I'm at it. But now, I worry about heart attacks and scurvy and heart burn and ulcers. I grow old ... I grow old ... I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled. Going to leave this one to the young guns.

Horrid service misrepresenting prices until after you order…read moreAnd eat Dirty and grungy terrible overcooked food and Terrible service Should be reviewed by board of health

Service was excellent and the food hit the spot. The music and feel of the restaurant were inviting.read more

Excellent place , delicious food , the staff is very warm and amicable. The restaurant is clean and…read morebeautiful, totally recommend it.