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    Doaba Deli

    4.5 (260 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Caitlynn Y.

    lowkey i've always been intimidated eating here so i thought it was funny i dragged my indian friend here to eat and then my friend couldn't even speak hindi LOL. but anyways it was fine. i wasn't that hungry in the first place but i think it was fun to try something new. my other friend was like don't go hereeeee it's so bad but i don't think it's that bad. if you want a filling of roti i would go here but im not Indian so maybe listen to my Indian friend who doesn't like this place. buttttt this place is cheap af especially given it's nyc! 3 stars!

    Taylor Z.

    Came at an off hour so maybe that's why it was flavorful than expected. The lentils were on the more watery side. The value is there but it's Ight.

    Menu as of March 2022 (note that $8 combo--3 dishes + 2 naan/roti or rice--isn't listed)
    Elizabeth Y.

    Great food at a great price point! Doaba's combo lets you try three dishes and two roti (or rice) for $8. The portions are quite filling and tasty, and the food tastes comforting and homey. I would say it's less salty than some other restaurant food (but still plenty flavorful). The roti is made to order and is great! One thing is, it seems like not all dishes are always available (like naan). Also, the combo wasn't listed on the menu (and apparently there is a smaller, single dish size for $4 which I was also offered?), which was a little confusing for a first-time visitor. But overall, I'd recommend coming here for cheap, tasty, and filling food! Also, the hours are great--they only close for half an hour a day!

    Aloo Parantha, Gobi Parantha, dahi
    Yamini A.

    Love the paranthas and rotli here and they're super affordable too! The perfect spot to get some chai and samosas. This is a cab driver favorite spot which make sense since it's super quick and reliable. Dahi here is also made fresh every day and it's one of my favorite things. The sabzis definitely lean oilier so they're not my favorite.

    8$ for a three veg combo w rice -Boom
    Don C.

    This had been on my list for maybe 2 years, with a decided Indian feel in the middle of Harlem. It had a voice. Lime colored walls and a large wall menu that looks like it's from the 70s. Of course the food smells great and you always see Indians eating there, It's a small place - hole in the wall for real. It's almost kind of hard to figure out where the door is, which fixes this Alice in Wonderland through the looking glass feel. Place is clean but maybe a little dusty and worn. In this day I popped in to look at the menu and check on office hours. A lone man, worker, cook sat in the small empty dining area with old wood chairs it was comfortable, although bright. The walls displayed abstract art, a dripped on mix of muted pastels. 'No menu'. He said, but in a friendly open way then added, "go inside". I walked up the step to the other area which was essentially the kitchen, where you choose your food selection from a hot bar. There were deserts too, pans of different colored balls and so on. A kind older man told me about what was for offer: cauliflower, potatoes, spinach, peas w ghee. I was stumped happy and told him I'd be back (after a few drinks at Bobs your Uncle down the way). ' 3 vegetables for $8" he said. He was sincere and humble and maybe 92 - makin the donuts. Hell yeah. So after a few drinks at Bobs, I came back and was surprised they took Apple Pay. I got a piece of this white stuff w almonds for dessert for $1. I devoured it when I got home. The cauliflower was spicy, the ghee? (Cheese cubes)was delish and the dessert yummy. Good cheap food by sweet people what more can you ask for. Side note ; everything's vegetarian.

    Vegetarian Platter with spinach, chick peas and cauliflower. Roti on the side.
    Masumi T.

    Cheap and delicious no frills vegetarian Indian food. For $8 you get a big container of rice/bread with a choice 3 items. I went with cauliflower, spinach and chick peas. Cauliflower was my favorite but all were seasoned well without being salty or oily. We also got samosas. Potatoes were seasoned really nicely and dough had a slight chewiness. That might be my favorite item. Service was also great.

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    Shraddha R.

    This place is the ideal example of a mom and pop shop. The people there are so warm and homey. It's not very fancy from the outside or the inside but don't let it deter you from trying their food. The food feels like it's home cooked. The fare is all vegetarian but you won't miss the meat. I came here especially for the Aloo (potato) Paratha and the Paneer (Indian style cheese) Paratha. You can add yogurt as a side (suggested) . Their chai is also really good. It's prepared the Indian way with milk and sugar (sorry Vegans) . Nothing beats piping hot Parathas with chai on a cold day. Also took Palak+Sarso (Spinach + Mustard greens) vegetable which is my favorite in the winters. I'm sure their dals and other veggies would be as good as the Palak. The prices of their items is very nominal. You don't have to break a bank to eat good food. Do visit them if you're in the area. Hope they are here for a long long time.

    Piyali B.

    I found my favorite go-to Indian takeout spot in my new neighborhood! Even though the exterior may not look super glamorous, the staff was so friendly and welcoming and the food truly tasted super homecooked and amazing! It's also really affordable -- one lunch plate is rice/roti plus 3 vegetarian curries/daal for just $8!! They typically have 8 options for vegetarian dishes a d they have yummy samosas and chai! I highly recommend this place if you are craving some delicious, flavorful, non-greasy and very authentic Indian food! I've already been here twice in the past week and my boyfriend and roommates love it too!

    The choices! Just ask them to make a plate -- it's all good!!
    Mark H.

    SETUP: Thanksgiving in the City CAST Me and the Suz RANK: Don't be scared... SCENE: In the upper west side, we there jones'en for lunch. Doaba Deli flew to the top of Yelp featuring 4.5 stars with one $ symbol. Sure. Ok. When we arrived, it was confusing and kinda scary -- looking like somewhere Manhattan (and India) forgot. After hedging (even thinking of passing), we dove in. With the kind Indian woman as our guide (we couldn't understand 1/2 of what she said) we received an $8 plate of goodness. Well, an $8 of anything in the city that is north of **** is great. And .. it was! So don't be scared -- go and get authentic India's food!

    Greg P.

    Omg what an absolute gem. Was in Edgewater, NJ and had to her to Williamsburg so I jumped on Yelp to see what kind of vegan friendly joint I could find. After seeing over 4 stars I knew this was the spot. First off, the owner is super nice. Had a great talk and he hooked me up with this ridiculous seasoned bread. Then the prices. Unreal. $7 for a combo plate with 3 different veggies and rice. I got two plates with okra, eggplant, squash, Chana, dhaal and palak. Everything was outstanding as well as the Samosa. I don't get up to the UWS at all but definitely have to make a special trip here any chance I get. Don't miss out.

    Dal on basmati, mixed vegetables Sabzi, Saag, cauliflower pees and potatoes- out of the pic delicious roti
    Russell O.

    Absolutely the best healthiest vegetarian home cooked food you can get anywhere! Spiced to perfection with abundance of cumin seeds! If you want to get rid of fat, cholesterol and have diabetes, Fresh Punjab vegan Indian food is the way to go! With fresh baked Roti you will get addicted ..

    Dal Tadka over rice, Palak Paneer, Matar Paneer, and Aloo Gobi

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    Homemade kind of indian food. Very good. Don't expect anything fancy.

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    As advertised: hole-in-the-wall, cheap, excellent. We'd eat here all the time if we lived close by.

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    Probably one of the best $8.00 meals you can get in NYC. The food is authentic and the atmosphere welcoming to all. Best for vegetarians.

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    9 years ago

    delicious and fresh food, and the people here are really nice. favorite place to go when I'm missing Indian food

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    13 years ago

    mango lassi is amazing, food is great, but know that it's incredibly spicy

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    Korai Kitchen

    Korai Kitchen

    4.8
    (378 reviews)
    6.8 mi
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    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.

    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.

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    Gorur Gostho w Palao (part of 8-course Dawat Dinner (~$95/person))
    Gorur Gostho w Palao (part of 8-course Dawat Dinner (~$95/person))
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    Authentic Curry and Tandoori Place

    Authentic Curry and Tandoori Place

    2.5
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    4.0 mi

    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...

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