Ordered: 8-course Dawat Dinner (~$95/person)…read more1. Mango Lassi 2. Bhortha Sampler: pumpkin, flat bean, peanut, potato 3. Panch Phoron Dal 4. Fulkopir Bhaji (Cauliflower Mixed Vegetables) 5. Begun Bhaja (Fried Eggplant) 6. Lau Chingri (Shrimp & Bottle Gourd Squash) 7. Rui Mach Bhaja (Rohu Fish Fried) w Tomato Tok 8. Murgir (Chicken) Roast & Palao 9. Gorur Gostho (Beef Curry) w Palao 10. Khashir (Goat) Biryani 11. Tuna Kebab 12. Mishti Doi (sweet yogurt) Aya's take: I'm going to try to put into words what an incredible dining experience the Dawat Dinner is at Korai Kitchen. Run by a mom & daughter duo, Amma & Nur-E are truly so down-to-earth, full of positivity, and their energy is luminous. Amma is genuinely passionate about her craft and unbelievably humble! We arrived 10 minutes before 8pm and were greeted by Nur-E who literally shook our hands and welcomed us with open arms. The restaurant seats ~18 people so you can imagine how intimate, curated, and deeply rooted in tradition this dinner felt. Amma is from Dhaka, Bangladesh and with every course that came out, Nur-E described it to us in her expert storytelling ways! Everything we had was incredible. The Mango Lassi is blended by hand for that perfect consistency and refreshing, lightly sweet, homemade taste! After 5 whole courses came out, Nour-E came out and told us we had 7 more to go! So definitely come hungry and know you will leave beyond satisfied. My favorites were the Lau Chingri (Shrimp & Bottle Gourd Squash), the Rohu Fish Fried, the Murgir (Chicken) Roast & Palao, Beef Curry (Gorur Gostho) and Khashir (Goat) Biryani. Basically everything we had!! Each dish was balanced in depth, richness, and heat. The meats & fish were so tender, the rices were unbelievably fragrant, and the sauces were aromatic and layered rather than just spicy. The Rohu Fish Fried is imported from Bangladesh and lightly coated in spices and pan-fried until golden brown. This was my first time having this fish and it won't be my last! The Murgir (Chicken) Roast & Palao will live rent free in my head for a long time. It's richly caramelized, light yet aromatic, and deliciously comforting. I can see why this is usually a celebratory dish and is the only dish that Amma will serve at every Dawat Dinner! This dish is so popular that you can now find the recipe on Food & Wine. Speaking of accomplishments, the Lau Chingri (Shrimp & Bottle Gourd Squash) was named one of The New York Times' Best Dishes of 2025. We were also so lucky that Amma made her Mishti Doi for dessert! It's a sweet yogurt that has a custard-like creaminess and was the perfect way to end the meal after all those incredible flavors. We were so grateful to get a special one in a traditional clay pot. Also, there's tons of food but the staff will package any leftovers for you to take with you! They've literally thought of everything to make this an exceptional experience. Nur-E closed our dinner saying "food is life's greatest connector" and I couldn't agree more! Amma is truly an inspiration for opening Korai Kitchen at 61 years old, becoming a James Beard Nominee at 67 and getting 3 Stars from New York Times, and now signing her first cook book deal at 69. This is definitely in my top 10 meals of 2026 and is one of the most memorable meals I've ever had. I can't recommend Korai Kitchen enough.

Food, service and ambiance are all 5 stars! The food is courtesy of mom Nure. The service is…read morecourtesy of an exceptional staff. The ambiance is largely due to daughter Nure whose incredible passion and enthusiasm throughout the night in describing Bengali culture, history and food was incredible! Mom and daughter combine to create an unforgettable dining experience that for me is unmatched and never to be forgotten. They are such gracious hosts and make everyone feel like family. As delicious as the food is, be prepared to take a lot home. You enter Korai Kitchen hungry, curious and with great anticipation. You leave full, satisfied and part of the family! Sorry for the lack of pics. I just went in as soon as the dishes started arriving, eager to savor the meal rather than to record it. My advice: Just go! Its a culinary adventure!

Comfort food made with love…read more All dishes ordered were a delight to eat. Flavors that were impactful, but not overwhelming. My top pick has to go to the chicken roast. The sauce was amazing, I ended up using it for everything else. The chicken lollipop and kebab were also so tender and addicting to eat. Staff are friendly and professional. Hospitality is very much felt here. Inside has a few tables that seat 2 each. Not very large inside. There are some restrooms for customers.

My family and I have been coming here since it first opened many years ago. Back then the…read moreBangladeshi food options weren't as prevalent as they are now. We always go for the chicken roast, kebabs, chicken samosas, biryanis, chicken lollipops and bhartas (veg mashed). Their chai is one of the best, perfectly paired with either a vegetable or chicken samosa or roll. They're a family run business. The dishes and menu boards, are clearly displayed. Yes I'm biased, as we've been their loyal customers since their early days, but legitimately they are one of the best in all of NYC for authentic Bangladeshi food.

Every aspect of my experience here exceeded expectations. This place has a nice ambiance. The…read morewaiters performed excellently with creative food. Understanding your customers helps meet expectations. There's no doubt I'll dine here again.

I'm so happy there's finally a Bangladeshi restaurant representing in Manhattan. The name is…read morewritten outside in Bangla, which is unheard of in the city. Ask Babu (or whoever is working) for the homestyle food--including bhorta, if they have any.

Have never written a Yelp review that I can remember. This place was incredible. Great comfortable…read moreatmosphere and delicious food. A destination spot for sure.

Super tasty veggies, amazing spice and some sweet treats!…read more Love this place after checking out of the gym. Sooooo tasty, an amazing size portion and lots of veggie options. I grt the 3 vegs + rice. Ask for the spicy green sauce too if you are brave. Great ambiance with a lot of locals and families stopping by. Open pretty late too, it's the kind of spot you can tell is aunthetic because the community supports it a lot which I love. Really into the Parathas and Samosas as well. The service is always pleasant and top notch. Very much a home style energy and for me it always feels really inviting. Not gonna lie the ceiling design is also probably the best I've seen in the city lol, very unexpected. Lot of treats and sweet if you're into it Will definitely keep coming back here, congrats to the family running it!

I always make sure whenever we are near to Queens area, we make an extra effort to come here…read more.. this is not a fancy restaurant or some extraordinary dish but this is something you crave, your comfort food.. I have already written a details review in the past so it would be a short review we ordered Sorshe Illis - the - 5/5gravy was too good Kochur Loti Chingri - 5/5 Baigun and Alu bharta Kachki Fish - 4/5 Rice- quantity is more than enough for one. overall satisfied with the food... again won't comment on hygiene or ambiance but there are many food tours in Queens and folks do come here for their food.

Solid Bengali food spot. Been coming here for a few years. The food is very affordable and easy to…read moreeat. Ordered rohu (a type of carp), goat meat stew, fried eggplant, and malaikari for dessert. Rice, salad, and daal come on the house. Really filling and generous portions. Goat pieces were bone free and not too fatty. My favorite was the rohu, which was tasty but not overpowering the flavor of the fish. The goat curry was a bit heavy and not as flavorful. The eggplant was good but served cold - wish it was warmed. Rice, salad/fixins, and daal were hearty.

In summer 2022, after The Cult played Rooftop at Pier 17, I was still on a Love Removal Machine…read morebuzz after the iron clad 10pm curfew and wasn't ready to go home. My friend mentioned food but isn't the type to take the A train for a half hour in search of the world's best kohlrabi sliders. The speedy and PATH-convenient Fresh Curry fit the bill, just like it did for an excursion with another friend who enjoys my ethnic food selections but it is terrified of arriving home after 10 on a weeknight. The mainstays here are combos, generally three vegetables or one meat-one vegetable. I've enjoyed everything but gravitate to the meat dishes which are spicer. Tonight I very much enjoyed chicken tikka masala, which had more heat than the usual. I often opt for chicken curry. Samosas are decent. Several other quick South Asian spots have disappeared from the neighborhood; I'm glad Fresh Curry is still going strong.

I feel like one of the last indian deli places in existence and barely afforable. The chicken tikka…read moremasala (my default) is delicious, goat curry is good, roti came out later hot n crispy. Vegetables are good but a bit salty. Everything is hot (temperature and spice) n fresh hence the name. There is decent indoor seating.

This place delivers unexpected pleasures with familiar ingredients. The team gave exceptional…read morecustomer support and the food was outstanding. It's not cheap, but weekly promotions offer discounts. I plan to share with relatives this place that succeeds at both good food and good service. This place offers optimal cost-to-quality ratio.

A phenomenal non-profit organization focused on bringing home cooking from women of Bangladeshi…read moreculture to the cultural forefront. They'll give you a taste of Bangladeshi street food while helping others--highly recommend finding the NBC Asian America's piece on them via Google.

Authentic is completely accurate and food was great at this no-frills, not geared for tourists,…read moreHalal Indian/Pakistani/Bangladeshi restaurant, that only had a menu online. (Note - Despite being listed in the delivery apps as "Authentic Curry & Tandoori Place," there was a 2nd sign over the front also calling it Dhaka Karachi Curry & Kabab, which may be confusing.) Immediately across from Kalustyan's, the world-class gourmet food store in "Curry Hill" I was shopping in, decided to check it out. Glad I did! It's better to ask the people behind the counter to let you know those items they have ready - what appeared to be one to two options of different animal protein entrees or some vegetarian options. Interested in the lamb option, (the only lamb that time,) they couldn't describe how it was prepared, but that being said it was flavorful and delicious! You have the options of a full (my choice) or half portion, with rice or naan with your entree. A small salad and dal came with my meal. My large naan was memorably fantastic, hot and totally fresh, absolutely perfect to accompany the meal! There's seating and water at the table. Everyone, staff and customers, were extremely friendly - me, the only one speaking in English. Would recommend trying out Authentic Curry and Tandoori Place. Don't expect fancy, but you'll get a reasonably priced, solid meal. I'm certain to return myself.

Placed an order to take out, the order was never received, but it was charged... the service is…read morealso pretty dreadful... Never coming back or odering again...