Not only is it great value, it's absolutely delicious. Everyone was very friendly. This place alone is a reason to move to New York.

IT really looks like authentic indian food! ordered a palette for $8, got 4 diff curry and rice. Highly recommend the yellow curry with veggie and cheese, real fantastic to go with rice or Nan. The environment is what you'd think it is. a small diner with 3 tables and AC runs poorly(especially when u r having spicy food in hot summer NYC), but the foodreally worth a try. read more

This place is hidden Gem of Indian Food. An absolutely no frills place. Amazingly good food at surprisingly low price.

I cannot express how much I love this place. It's the perfect place for Columbia student on a budget. I have no idea how I did not know about this until senior year. First of all their hours are great - open pretty much all hours of the day and perfect for a student pulling allnighters in the library. Secondly, their food rocks. For $7 you can get 2 pieces of naan or roti and then four items from behind the counter. Seasoning and spices are spot on. I especially love their chole (chickpeas) and palak paneer. They change the menu every day so you never can get sick of what they have to offer. The best part is that the variety gives me an opportunity to try a whole bunch of things I would not usually order. And masala chai is included - a perfect way to end the meal. Since graduating from Columbia, I have come to really miss this place, and make an effort to stop by when I'm in the neighborhood. read more

This place is a hidden gem. Incredibly authentic vegetarian Punjabi food. Don't expect the traditional Americanized Indian food. I recommend the $7 special with missi roti. All the Naan/roti is made to order and super fresh. Open REALLY late. Friendly staff. Good chai. You can't find a better deal in the UWS! read more

Just enough spice to get my buds tingling. Rice with chickpea curry (chana saag) was great and comes with spinach slurry, some type of rice and yummy beans that had potatoes in them. Just go in and pretend like you know hindi. I liked the food and will like to ask them for more chana saag next time, which was the reason I came by. It's a kitchen with a few tables, nothing fancy but also decent for a no frills place. A little far from the train but liked it. read more

i said it once and i'll say it again this place fucking slaps it's incredible i'll always be coming back because it's so good

Solid vegetarian food. Not a lot of options; a little hard to tell what's what. People there are nice. Quick and good service.

I would give 3.5. Four different kinds of vegetable curries with two rotis. Pretty flavorful curries. The rotis are of below average quality. read more

Delicious food at a great price. I live in the area and I have to frequently force myself NOT to get food from Doaba Deli. $8 cash for 4 sabzis, 2 rotis, and a chai - perfect for when you're hungover or just plain hungry. The menu constantly rotates and I don't even know what I'm picking half the time but it has been delicious every time. read more

Indian made right. Being Indian, I know a thing or two about good Indian food. Don't let the little deli shop fool you. Excellent place to get take out from as you dig into the flavors in the comfort of your home on your couch. Yum factor is MAX! read more

Awesome place !! I would love to go to this place whenever I want to eat Indian / Punjabi food. The $7 platter that they provide with a combo of selection from 4 veggies and two naans/ rice is absolutely great, tasty and spicy !! I remember the first time, we a group of 4 Indian friends went to the Deli and told them so, they provided us with sweets and told to come to the Deli regularly. We were really happy with the food and the hospitality extended by them. The Masala Chai was a great side item too. I intend to go to Doaba Deli as frequently as possible. I will be really happy if they provide Home Delivery which they don't as of now if the number of orders is low ( Home delivery for more than like 4 orders). read more

I forgot to bring cash but they let me eat anyway. Won't be much trouble to pay them back because I'm definitely returning. Delicious!! read more

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SO tasty, SO cheap and SUCH friendly folks! I started calling the lovely lady at the counter Aunty :) Ever changing variety- I stop in once a week for take-out. Love the fresh Roti - it's divine. My husband's a huge fan as well. read more

I am Indian and have experience of eating at similar food at more than 500 locations so far. Food was absolutely tasty and fresh. I visited along with 5 more of my colleagues. Following was noteworthy Very nicely prepared food Wide variety of North Indian preparations were available. All the ingradients and contents were fresh Lady who served food was very kind and courteous Price was absolutely on lower side. Full lunch plate for $7!! Place is not very impressive, but, good enough to eat I would want to go very often. Thanks. Raaj read more

Delicious! Cannot recommend enough - everything was awesome. I just wish I remembered the names of the dishes so I could look up the recipes. As mentioned the dining area leaves a lot to be desired but the food is worth it. read more

One of the best vegetarian place for Indian students at Columbia University. You can also get Freshly Cooked Tawa Roti made from Whole Wheat floor (Atta) at this place, which is rarely available at any other place in New York. I have tasted almost all kind of parathas here it tastes so yummy with the curd, chutney or pickel. Fresh bread and most of curries are also fresh. Trust your eyes when you go there. If you think something is very freshly prepared, then go for it. You would like your decision. And on the other side, Indian food is most of time greasy. read more

You don't appreciate book by it's cover but by it story. Same goes for this place, don't go by it look , food here is just too good. I went here by yelp reviews and was not sure by look of restaurant but still gave a go, it was bingo.It's homely cook food without any grimick, which taste awesome. 4 choice of curries , hot roti/ naan & milk tea(chai) for 7$ . It can be any better. Advice for my American friends , try this as carry out place. read more

Oh how I love Indian food!! The place isn't the best looking from outside and it's small and a little inconvenient inside to order because it's not spacious. However, the food taste SO good! I ordered a platter of yellow lentils over rice with palak, vegetables and chickpeas on the side for $8! The people behind the counter and courteous and generous with their portions. Can't wait to go back and try their naan. Totally will return and introduce my friends to their cuisine. read more

Amazing food. Great value for money. I ordered the $8 thali and shared it with a friend. Was more than enough for both of us as the portion size was really huge. Also, the tea which you get along with the thali really lightens up the mood. Order masala chai, it's awesome. My other friend tried the vegetable biryani which was also very good. All in all, the food here is simple, tasty and affordable. read more

I ate here back in May of 2016 and it was some of the best Indian food I've ever had. I'm still thinking about it 18 months later.

I used to go frequently on route to work. Good food ,fast and cheerful service. Great place , little crowded, but good for the price read more

Absolutely incredible food in an unexpected location. Whenever my friends and I come to eat here, an old woman who works there is always ecstatic to see us and treats us as her own children. For $8, you can receive a large portion of delicious Indian food. Ordering can be a hassle as most of the staff does not speak English very well but don't be afraid to explore! I always just point at a number of new dishes and I have never been disappointed. Please go here and support this great restaurant! read more

The most delicious and affordable vegetarian establishment in Manhattan Valley. My favorite item on the menu is the Matar Paneer but I must say, it's best to try them all! read more

Ok guys- this is THE spot for Indian food near Columbia. I dare say I like it more than Punjabi Deli on 1st and 1st. The curries are fresh, tasty, and cheap. They have dishes that you typically can't find at most Indian restaurants, like bitter melon curry and kadi. The potato parathas (stuffed roti) with butter are delicious. $7 got me a huge plate of 4-5 curries, 2 rotis, and a chai. The friendly service is a bonus- the sweet owner and his wife man the register. For a "hole in the wall", the seating area is decently clean and there are 3 tables + stools. The clientele was all South Asian when I went, a testament to the authenticity of the food. Definitely frequenting this place moving forward. Note: all the curries are vegetarian. read more

Hole in the wall, with chairs if you want to sit. The lunch special is great. The food is delicious. If you're in this part of manhattan, stop by. Seems like good hard working people who are also there to help with the cabbies appetite when they are not driving you around. Eat where the locals eat. Yum. read more

Great food, lots of options (all vegetarian), gargantuan portions, extremely cheap. Open late, and free delivery! Look for the taxicabs (on the awning, and parked out front)! The only drawback is that if you walk in to order, there tend to be many people hanging about near the counter in a sort-of-but-not-quite queue. You just kind of have to elbow your way to the front, get somebody's attention, and be confident about your order (so it's best to take a good look at the various dishes behind the counter and decide which of them you want to take home, assuming you're getting the vegetarian dinner combo). There is probably no better deal on the UWS. I'll be back again soon. read more

Best punjabi meal I have had since a long time. Shahi paneer is to die for. Best 6$ meal ever!!!!!

Best Indian food in the neighborhood. Ask for yellow bread with butter. And get the 7$ platter. You get a tea free with a 7$ dinner! Amazing! I and half the taxi drivers of the city will attest that its the best authentic Indian vegetarian food place near by. read more

This is the best place to eat aloo parathas and gobi parathas in the Western Hemisphere. The owners are very polite. Their chai is also fantastic... read more

Perfect hole in the wall. If that even a thing. This place serves home style Indian food with heart warming service. Everything is made fresh and people are very sweet and friendly. Give it a go. read more

If your a fan of all that is good fair honest and delicous in the world then this is the spot you must seek out. Nothing ostentatious nor frivolous here just pure simple and wholesome food. Flavors are done deliberately and preciously with care. Reminicent of the traditional dhaba stlye. Truly dil-kush (heart-satisfied) food traditional style without spice and masalas at bear minimum. All vegetarian open 24 hours. This is a north indian punjabi cuisine. Eating here is not fancy but better than taking out as you will enjoy the aroma. So glad I found this place on yelp and I am very happy writting this as it will be by 100 post on yelp. read more

Easily one of the best spots on the Upper West Side. $8 gets you a platter of four dishes with rice, roti, or naan. The food is all vegetarian, extremely good, and usually is enough for some leftovers. What more can I say? An amazing spot for take-out and one of our favorites. read more

Amazing food, amazing deal. The lunch special is $8 and can be split between two people. Highly recommend!

Echoing all the wonderful reviews here - this place has the most delicious vegetarian Indian food and is unbelievably affordable. We stop by regularly and always get a platter with the salad, naan, and curries. The saag paneer is great. And both of us have a complete meal, with masala tea, for $20. read more

Hands down the best indian on the UWS, and the bread is unstoppable. Why do I not eat every meal here?

Authentic punjabi food. For $6 he gives you a platter with four curries, naan etc. You can fill your stomach with it for two meals. Its a regular haunt of NY taxi drivers, which means its authentic,good and cheap! Knocking off one star for the look and feel of the place. With slight effort it can look better. They even have thumps up(Indian cola)! read more

This is a hole in the wall joint. It is a family run operation and the people who serve are extremely warm and nice. The food is extremely affordable, 7$ for your choice of 4 curries,side salad and naan/rice with Chai. But I come here all the way from Upper East Side for the home cooked style, you can't go wrong with anything you order here, especially the Saag and Paneer. The food is always piping hot and the rotis and paranthas are made fresh. They also have Samosas and sev boondi. When you see so many cab drivers lining up, you have to know this is good stuff. You can make your meal healthy by getting a tava roti. They have desserts as well but I have never tried them. read more

Such incredible food (and mango lassis) for so cheap. Homemade Indian food, open late, you can point and ask if it's spicy or not but otherwise even if you're not sure what's in a dish you can just get it and probably won't be disappointed. read more

They saved my live at 430am one night, only thing open, the guy woke up out of a sleep to feed us! 4 stars for that, and the food was vegetarian, but tasty, definitely somethign different. Do NOT try fermented stuff in the metal containers on the tables, unless you are daring like, me, it tainted everything I ate for a day. Strong stuff, but the rest of the food was awesome. $7 a plate full of veggy indian. Unlike any indian I have ever had, very tasty! read more