The food took me back home (India) . Pros : simple punjabi home style food , Chai , mango lassi , Open late , pre hangover cure and Much more . Cons : its a deli get in , get out . read more

Had read great things about this place in AM Today newspaper and on Yelp so thought must pay a visit. When I got there was sorely disappointed. The prices were considerably higher then quoted on both the net and in AM Today by as much as 50%. I ordered a few dishes only to be advised none were available. Really it was the tray or samosa chaat. So why have a long menu? I looked at the vegetables and they all looked tired and I know enough about Indian food that can tell from the color and appearance if it will be any good. I decided to order a sweet lassi. Big mistake and it left a horrible aftertaste until I got a chance to brush my teeth as soon as I got home. I took a sip, that's odd it tastes likes its had twenty sugars added. Then the nasty spicy aftertaste hit me, I realized the same blender is used for spices and they hadn't cleaned it properly. Plus the lassi was very runny and full of ice cubes which was surprising for a Punjabi run place. As I left looked in the window and saw the Grade Pending sign, rounded off an already very disappointing experience. Got me thinking though that the man with the beard behind the counter, shouldn't he have his beard covered in accordance with food hygiene regulations? Perhaps its not a requirement in New York? Partially explains the Grade Pending though as glancing at the kitchen didn't look very clean. read more

The Doaba Deli is dynamite. Delicious and authentic punjabi cuisine, massive portions and fresh roti. You can not eat a better meal in New York City for $7 read more

This is definitely not a book to be judged by the cover. This place looks kind of dingy, and looks combined the B rating on the front window had my wife saying "Oh hell no!" I had read all the amazing reviews on Yelp so I had to try it. The guy behind the counter doesn't seem to speak much English, and they only have VEGITARIAN options (so if you are looking for meat head somewhere else) but the food was AMAZING!!!!!!!! I prefer vegetarian dishes anyways so this was a plus for me. The dinning area leaves a little to be desired, especially if you are looking to dine with your family. However it kind of fits the personality of the shop. Its all about the food and it is a superstar. If you are looking for Indian in NYC this is the place; delicious offerings and a VERY reasonable price. I will be back for sure! read more

This is some of the best Indian food I have had! The hours are amazing as well, so take advantage of that! The line can get long, so try to go at off hours. The desserts are absolutely amazing as well, so bring an apetite or share the $7 veggie deal with a friend! Also, DONT FORGET TO ASK FOR THE FREE TEA BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Piping hot and amazing! DEFINITELY come here...STOP HESITATING! read more

I have no idea why this place has such great reviews. The food is fine, but the place looks so unsanitary and stinks of urine. The mithai is always exposed and not covered properly. I can understand that this is a no frills hole in the wall, but the lack of cleanliness is just plain gross. I wouldn't eat anything from here. read more

The Pakistani cab stand has a special place in my heart. This particular clean and friendly hole-in-the-wall was worth the bike ride, oh yes. For a rather large and veggie combo and bread I paid a whole seven bucks (plus optional tip jar contribution). I had a piping hot fresh naan with wonderfully not overcooked rice and four vegetarian dishes. The saag (spinach) was fresh and creamy. The yellow lentil dahl was rich. The cabbage was mixed with fresh vegetables and had plenty of fresh spices. The string bean potato was a bit soggy, but tasty and fresh. The combo came with a small serving of green salad which was fresh. The tamarind sauce I asked for was delicious and was the freshest I've ever had. The glass counter contained the usual deserts but they had a samosa that consisted of two slices of bread with spiced potato, then deep fried! I've been in plenty of cab stands in several boroughs, but I've never seen that before. Looking forward to trying one of those next time. I'd give these guys 4.5 stars if I could if for no other reason than they have extremely hot green chili peppers available as a condiment. I ate four of them with my meal and it cleaned out my sinuses real good and gave me a pleasant sweat. (not recommended for those with weak hearts or thin stomach linings) PS. They use veggie oil and can prepare naan without butter, so most of the food here is suitable for vegans. read more

Holy smokes! This place is good. My wife and I were biking in the area and were in the mood for Indian. After a yelp search. I saw this place had 4.5 stars so we had to check it out. Now, upon seeing the place we almost kept on riding. The place is pretty small, not well lit, and looks like the kind of place you'd never try unless a friend you trusted with your life recommended it. DON'T judge a book by its cover. The place is run by this sweet, quiet couple who cook everything on site. We each had the veggie platter which comes with a selection of 4 items from the kitchen. There were 6 items to choose from. The meal comes with 2 enormous pieces of cooked-to-order naan. We each picked a different combo of 4 but we were both in heaven. Absolutely delicious. I felt as if i was in India staying at someone's grandma's house. That's how good and authentic it was. I recommend this place to all vegetarian and Indian fans. I am not a foodie cuz i don't take myself that seriously, but this is the kind of place foodies find and then brag about finding a diamond in the rough. A must try. read more

The most authentic Indian food ever. And its open almost 24 hours a day So its the perfect place to go to after a long day on campus read more

Man oh man, was this a find! It's great for vegetarians, and the food is delicious. $7 gets you the vegetable platter special, which includes 4 choices of vegetable dishes (on display in front of you, but it's best to know what you want beforehand because there's a lot going on in a very cramped space) and rice or nan. My recommendations: the korma, chana masala, saag, and some sort of green bean dish (the proper name escapes me). Apparently Doaba delivers, but their take-out menu doesn't specify any delivery area; I kind of get the feeling that things are done rather ad hoc. But anything is worth it for the food, even if it means dodging the many taxis and taxi drivers that frequent the deli at meal time (and likely at all times). Needless to say, I'll be back soon and often! read more

I recently became a vegetarian so I needed to find a place for take out dinner in upper Manhattan. I saw the Yelp reviews and they are well deserved. I ordered a plate with spicy chickpeas, some Sag Gosh, same kind of yellow sauce with Cauliflower, and something else as well all over rice. The price was reasonable ($7 or8) I forget. The food was delicious and expertly spiced. A tad spicy for my tastes, but I tend to like things a little milder than others. A great place! I will be back. read more

$8 for a dish... 4 sides, 2 naans or roti or rice. Value for food here is incredible ! I shared my platter with a friend and I was full after. I would highly recommend eggplant side, the paneer dish and the lentils. You can't go wrong here if you are craving affordable Indian food. This place is totally my jam. It's a hole in the wall that is comfortable, relatively busy and cheap. The reason I didn't give it five stars was two fold. First, the Saag and the chaat were not that great to be honest. Second, I thought the food could have been a little bit more spicy by for those of you who like mild spice... this place is for you! read more

I come here every weekend for over a year now and it never fails. Everyone is friendly and the food is amazing. Best indian food in town! The eggplant curry is highly recommended, as part of the lunch plate with the naan they make on the spot. read more

Doaba Deli - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Truly kind and sincere owners , who do their best to serve you wholesome food. My go to spot when I'm home sick.

Fantastic food and kind people! For only $7 you get four dishes plus a ton of rice. Awesome for hungry people on a budget!

A true gem. I'd never been to a place like this before. All their curries are so good! It's always a risk ordering vegetarian--but here, it's a risk worth taking. Highly recommended. Also, tip the guy. He's nice. read more

Brilliant! Although this reminds me of all the dahabas back home, the food is home style and as authentic as it gets. Not too spicy or oily and just the right amount of salt. This is what Indian vegetarian food is all about. Must try even if you're not near the Upper West Side. I really liked their dal makhani and palak. The rotis are king size, just the way I like them :) read more

Home made Paranthas made my day :) A must visit for economical home made Indian food. read more

This is a no-frills, reasonably priced spot for vegetarian Indian food. But beware - EVERYTHING on the steam table is very spicy. If you don't like very spicy food, this isn't the place for you. read more

It's not everyday that you live close to a food joint that reminds you of home. Doaba does exactly that for me. Their unbeatable prices with fantastic food is a good recommendation for anyone who's looking for simple, good food without any flair. Besides it being my go-to place for an inexpensive dinner, I will sometimes stop by just for their 'chai' (tea) which really wakes you up! All-in-all, this place is awesome. The owners are SUPER nice (especially the woman - she couldn't be sweeter) and the food is great. No better use for your $7! read more

I had better Indian food than here's. It was reasonable for the price but the atmosphere killed my appetite. Hope they clean restroom and eating space often. Chai was good so two stars. Only for vegetarian. read more

Very cheap. Great Punjabi food. Very nice service. From the outside, it looks like a rundown place, but it has a A rating from the NYC restaurant health inspectors (hygiene inspectors?). read more

Sorry people, what's with the positivity? The worst Indian food i have ever had & I've had a lot of Indian food. It was hard to separate the solid matter from the oil...& there wasn't much solid matter to speak of. A mini oil slick on a plate. Cheap is not always cheerful. I am a vegetarian too, so this place should have been up my alley. read more

What a creepy little hole-in-the-wall! TV was broken and the sound was coming out in a low, distorted way, and it seriously sounded like a serial-killer was talking through a voice changer the entire time we ate. Compounded by a couple really weird, possibly intoxicated customers and the fact that we couldn't understand a word that was said by the counter-person. But hey we survived! Yeah. Food was just sitting out on the buffet table, so it was completely cold when we ate it. My friends and I all got the veggie platter for $7... which wasn't even on the menu, but fortunately the customer ordering ahead of us was kind enough to explain that it was an option. Paneer was good, but I was only given two tiny cubes. Saag was gross, tasted like frozen spinach that had been thawed and sitting out all day. Great, fresh naan, and appreciated the after-dinner chai, but other than that the food was nothing special. I don't understand how on earth this place has so many stars. My friends also had the exact same reaction. I'd give this place 2 stars, but I guess for the price it's worth an extra star... but I'd much rather shell out another $5 and get better food, atmosphere, and more personable service. read more

I could eat here naanstop!! (Please excuse my tactless enthusiasm). The $7 plate deal for 3-4 dishes with rice or naan will keep you full for a day. You can get each entree a la carte as well, but I think this plate deal is the best option here. Also the owners are very friendly and extremely patient. Not knowing anything on the menu, I just pointed at whatever looked appetizing (but let's be real, EVERYTHING looked delicious), and he kindly explained what each dish was. I still don't remember what exactly I had, but I do know for sure that I will be coming back plenty of times. read more

Traditional Indian vegetarian. Affordable and delicious. The place is a true dive. If there weren't actually a hole the wall, there should be, for dramatic effect. read more

I cannot emphasize how awesome this place is. I rarely put the effort to write a second review but this place deserves it and seriously is that good. Hands down the most authentic Indian food in NYC. Unbelievably reasonable prices, friendly and patient service. 5 stars! read more

Doaba Deli - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here for a late-night snack with a friend. Neither of us had been to an Indian restaurant before, so we didn't know what to order. We didn't speak Hindi(?), and the guy behind the counter didn't speak English well. Nevertheless, he tried very hard to give us his recommendations. The food was good! And they have pitchers of water on each table, which was a nice touch. I'd definitely go back. read more

For what this place is, it gets 5 stars. You get a huge amount of food for $7 for lunch. You choose 4 entrees and get 2 pieces of naan or roti. 2 of the 4 entrees I had were amazing, and 2 were good. I appreciate the spice as well. I wouldn't say it's super high quality food...but you can't come to this sort of place expecting that. If you're in the area, definitely a great spot for a flavorful quick meal. read more

A very surprising restaurant, looks small and simple, but has a large amount of original Indian cuisine. I have to say most of the food I ordered that day are delicious, except one --- which is too strong in flavour...... I'm sure I will come here again and explore the other foods here. read more

Lovely food and more lovely people. Any Indian will surely love it. It was the best 'chai' I ever had in the last 4 years of my USA stay. The grandpa and grandma make the food with all the love in their heart and serve you calling ' beta' which immediately makes you feel at home and who doesn't need that in an aliens land? Tip- Eat with all the love you have and it ll be more tasty!! read more

Definitely some of the best Indian food I've had. Definitely a lot of food for your money. The Roti was fresh and delicious along with the rest of the food. Seating is limited. Atmosphere is pretty common for an Indian restaurant. I would definitely recommend! Don't forget cash. read more

Doaba's unassuming setting, simple menu, polite staff, and great tasting fare are reminiscent of the earthy dhabas - or roadside shacks, known for cheap yet wholesome food and warm hospitality - that dot the landscape of Punjab, the region that inspired the deli's name. Frequented by cabbies and students from Columbia, Doaba offers standard deli-style value for money rotating fare but is certainly a cut above the rest in terms of taste and flavors. Over several visits, I've sampled a variety of curries, snacks such as samosa and bread pakora, sweets and, of course, the paranthas - mooli (or radish) is my go to one - which are certainly their specialty. Though somewhat inconsistent in taste, the dishes nevertheless are always well spiced, not very oily, and amazing value for money. read more

Such a gem to find in the city. Absolutely no frills just good food. I had the man behind the counter to surprise me. He made me a tray that sampled most of what they had prepared for the day. The cauliflower was so tasty. The lentil soup was like a warm hug. The paneer curry dish was exactly what I needed. Here was one final curry that I didn't get the name of. It was exceptional. A bit on the spicy side but nothing the mango lassie couldn't cool down :) read more

Got the $7 lunch special, which included bread and a choice of 4 items from the vegetarian "buffet". The food was tasty, but the quantity was rather small - I was left feeling hungry afterwards. This point is what keeps me from giving the place 4 stars. The breads were fresh and piping hot. The mango lassi was bubbly and not too sweet, a very good thing. read more

Love this place. I don't really understand how to order off the menu, because every time I go there, I somehow end up with the plate meal. I've stopped trying and started just enjoying being served a big scoop of everything in front of me. It's cheap and really fills you up. Very small place, but I do enjoy eating there. It was the warmest place in the city during the winter, and they play cricket on the TV all year round. read more

The Indian food here is the closest to what I normally eat at home!! It's like a home away from home! The food is delicious, especially the matar paneer, dhal, and the vegetable korma. There's not much space to eat inside, but definitely a place where you can pick up food to go! Overall, if you're looking for tasty Indian food for a good value, you won't be disappointed! read more

This is the best Indian food I've ever had. Really delicious, flavorful, and amazingly priced. I'm definitely making this a regular stop

By far the best vegetarian Punjabi food in Manhattan. Their parathas are THE best, my favorites being cauliflower and radish. The dals and veggie curries are superb too. Delicately spiced and light, not heavy like the typical Indian restaurant. It's like being in a highway dhaba in Punjab. And the prices are ridiculously low. This place is a favorite with Indian cabbies and Columbia students. Decor is non-existent and there are just 3 tables. But the quality of the food is why you come here. read more

Don't let the styrofoam lunch tray bring back the terrible memories of elementary school lunch slop. My friends, this was delicious and the authenticity radiates throughout the small , inexpensive paradise. 5 stars for the service, adaptability, authenticity, and price. Verdict: Delicious and a must for all in the area!! I was drawn in by some positive reviews, affordable price, but what sealed the deal was the amount of unattended taxi cabs outside. Taxi drivers flock to this place and the curbs were filled with yellow cabs. The fact that taxi drivers can stop at any restaurant throughout the city, but they seem to flock to this place, I knew it was a gem filled with hardworking clientele. I ordered the platter $7- with naan. Now, I wish I could fill you in on the specific names of what I ate, but I asked the woman helping me "I would like four of your favorite sides- I'll let you choose!" She responded with putting a taste of all on my tray to allow me to sample a bit of everything vs. the set 4 sides. I enjoyed the okra, chickpeas, red beans, cauliflower, cabbage, spinach, lentils, and another dish I couldn't even tell you what it was. Some were quite spicy for my very low spice tolerance, but the okra, red beans, and cauliflower were the least. As I was enjoying my dinner there, the woman who waited on me offered me another piece of naan, but the piece I received before was plenty to suffice the meal. The naan I received was the size of half a plastic tray. I received my chai tea at the conclusion of my meal to go. It was quite bitter, something I'm not accustomed to and honestly after finishing my meal, I couldn't even finish the tea. As I was leaving, the consistent in-and-out of taxi drivers continued. I left with a very happy stomach, happy wallet and smile on my face. read more