After seeing quite some rave reviews of Gazab we decided to make a trip there. Ofcourse our expectations were met with when it came to service, ambience and food. We started with drinks - aam panna and good ol mango lassi and happy to say neither disappointed. The aam panna was absolutely refreshing and the mango lassi was definitely what we needed after our slightly spicy food! We ordered Kori sukka for appetizers and butter naan and Parsi Salli boti for mains. The Kori sukka was simply lip smackingly delish, the taste, the spices and that perfectly cooked chicken was simply and some more! The Parsi Salli Boti was good too, but having eaten at authentic Parsi restaurants back in Mumbai and Pune I sort of missed that authenticity of Parsi masalas but I'll definitely be back to try their other offerings. All in all Gazab was definitely gajjabb!! read more

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Very expensive Tasted average It was small place, can get really crowded. Good service. Nothing crazy. read more

We came here for an early dinner on a Saturday. Reservations were easy to make and we were seated immediately upon arriving. FYI this restaurant doesn't serve alcohol (yet). We actually didn't know that coming in, but it was fine because we had more room for food! To start we ordered gobi manchurian and the bok choy chaat. Both were splendid! Gobi manchurian was perfectly flavored and not dry at all. It had a little spice kick to it. The bok choy chaat was unique! I've never had bok choy incorporated into Indian food. This was so crispy and flavored with all of the necessary chaat ingredients. For my entree I got the jackfruit pakoda. I really enjoyed the jackfruit balls, but the gravy I wasn't too fond of. It was very tart and missing some key spices. I think it was yogurt based, which caused the tartness. I would try one of the different entrees next time. Service was great and we were frequently checked up on. The food came out quick too! read more

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Gazab 179 Essex St New York, NY 10002 Gazab, meaning fabulous, has a contemporary approach on traditional Indian cuisine bustling in the heart of L.E.S. What we got: *HYDERABADI CHICKEN DUM BIRYANI *GOBI MANCHURIAN *70'S CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA *KASAULI LEMON CHICKEN *GARLIC NAAN *CHOWPATI SAMOSA They also offer gulab jamun and rasmalai which we didn't get to try this time. Overall, the presentation is amazing and the ambiance is inviting! Hope to return soon to try other items off the menu. read more

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Didn't have reservations here but seating outside was available. Started with the pani puri and got the shrimp curry with garlic naan. Pani puri was absolutely fantastic and I liked the light bulb container. The curry was tasty as well but it was very oily. Docking this place of 1 star due to the service. It's a small restaurant so I didn't think this would be an issue. However, it seemed like the staff was more interested in the guests inside the restaurants vs those on the outside (it took about 20 min to get the bill after asking). read more

Gazab - Pani Puri - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

The chicken wings aside ( 2/10) everything else was a 10/10 on service and creativity and ambience and flavor . Disclaimer : my friends from Buffalo claim that all wings are supposed to be this bland and tasteless . So less flavorful than the patiala chicken which was mind blowing . Goan shrimp was hot and good Insider tip: Ras malai was super dope ! Skip the gulab jamun read more

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summary food 9/10 service 9/10 ambiance 7/10 visited gazab on a sunday around 1pm. it was p empty but almost all seats were full by 2pm. the menu is qr code which i don't really love. waiter was super helpful when asked about dish sizes and compositions. hyderabadi chicken dum biryani was so good - perfect for two adults to be mostly full. large chunks of tender chicken, spiced rice, and cooling complementing yogurt sauce thing. the chicken tikka was good too - not spicy, tender. the garlic naan was a good to eat alone and with the dishes. the restroom is not wheelchair accessible, but the tables are. food didn't come out quickly, but it didn't come out super late either. worth a visit and i think i'll be back :) read more

Gazab - Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani, 70's Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

A hip new restaurant close to Katz's deli. This place is super cute with a beautiful mural on the wall when you walk in. Also they had 10/10 mashup music that gave me life. This place is new, so they are trying a few things here and there. Gazab murgh tikka ($14) - simply amazing. Super flavorful, tender, and had complexity of flavor. The yogurt that came with it was also very good. Very highly recommend!!!!! Shrikhand Dahi puri ($11) - usually I am simply in love with both pani puri and dahi puri. This is a fancy version of dahi puri, but I wasn't a huge fan. It is a very beautiful dish, with what looks like pink rose petals and gold flakes. However the taste was very sweet, and maybe overly saffron-y? I could've unfortunately done without this dish. Hyderabadi chicken dum biryani ($22) - I've had a lot of biryani in my life, and I unfortunately have to say this falls flat. The depth of flavor wasn't there in the biryani, and even the bread on top was lacking in flavor. The yogurt that they had with it was decent though. Overall was decent, but you can tell they're new. One thing I particularly liked was that they asked for our feedback on the food since they're so new, and it seems like they're open to change. So I would give them a chance if you're in the area, and hopefully they perfected some dishes by then! read more

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My favorite restaurant in the city. I grab dinner here the second my plane lands. Try the spicy cauliflower read more

Fantastic find at the last minute while googling the neighborhood. The beet dahi puri, chicken biryani and gazab murg in a creamy cashew gravy were truly stellar. The biryani was authentic and had the flavors of both dum and marination. The bok choy chaat is actually like spinach pakoras with a yogurt tamarind drizzle. I found it kinda heavy for an app and would save my appetite for the excellent main course. Go with an appetite! *Instagram: @mrshhoboken* read more

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Gazab was a solid value providing high quality food at a reasonable price point. We enjoyed the biriyabi, daal, and butter chicken

Food was great! Took off a star because I wish this place was bigger. It's very small inside and more of a hole in a wall place in my opinion. Food was definitely good though and nice to try out! I liked the chicken biryani and chicken tikka masala. Also ordered the Gobi for appetizer which was crispy! read more

Gazab - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

As for service and vibe, I would give it an average review however the food was tasty and portion size was appropriate. Overall, would not go back but not a bad option for a quick bite. read more

Gazab - Restaurant - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

I randomly found this place on Yelp and wondered how this place could have all 5 stars. We went it without much expectations and the place did not disappoint. The ambience is chilled out and I loved the painting on the wall. The food itself was flavorful and sooooo good. We got the shezwan wings and the chef's special rampuri taar gosht... the lamb was so tender and flavorful that I just wanted to keep eating. I'll definitely come back to try the rest of their stuff! read more

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Decided to go here for a sister date after seeing a review on ig from @drinklinknyc. My sister and I wanted to try a new type of food so we decided on Indian. The location was definitely smaller than I expected but we had reservations and was seated right away. We ordered the Kori Sukka, 70s chicken tikka Marsala, goan shrimp vindaloo garlic AND butter naan. I was very grateful that the waiter made sure to ask if we like spicy food bc some of the options were made spicy. For our first time we pretty much enjoyed it. The shrimp was good not as spicy as I expected but I think too much parsley was garnished on top. The Kori Sukka was REALLY good, definitely top tier spice level! My sister said the chicken was "okay." I personally just don't like basmati rice so I only had a few bites but the garlic and butter naan were hot a fresh and we made sure to order some to go. If I am ever in the area again I would def make sure to get some naan and kori sukka read more

Gazab - Garlic Naan, Butter Naan and Goan shrimp vindaloo - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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The LES has a new spot in town and it's Indian food with a modern twist. I don't think they take reservations so try to go early! The place is small so expect tight seating. It easily was full by 2pm on a Saturday with people waiting to get in. AMBIANCE: You'll hear a loud mix of Indian dance music creating a fun vibe. So don't expect to have a deep conversation here with the noise level. The decor goes well with the restaurant theme. The real draw is the beautiful artwork of a woman when you first walk in. The bright colors give it just the right drama. FOOD: Between 2 people we ordered two appetizers and one main dish, which was filling. Also one mango lassi. (Roughly $50 total) The Bok Choy Chaat was a beautiful display. Seemed like some boy Choy wrapped in these fried fritters and all the basic toppings for bhel. Good, but a bit try with the dough. Probably should have asked for more chutney or yogurt on top. It was filling for an app. The shrikhand dahi puri is a complete waste. The puri itself adds no value. Consider a plain puri with a spoonful of Shrikhand on top. The menu and photos mention gold dust on top or garnishments. We had none of that. Just plain Shrikhand on top of a puri with barely any filling inside. Sounds unique but I'd skip it. It would have been better as a dessert and instead of dahi puri, use a shortbread cookie or biscuit instead and top that with Shrikhand! Anyway, the main dish was the best item. The Jackfruit Khadi Pakoda comes with rice. This yellow gravy is tasty and topped with four jackfruit fritters. Tasty and not spicy, which is good for people that can't handle too much heat. The lassi was decent. They also sell Thumbs Up too! SERVICE: The guys all smile and make the effort to take "perfect" photo for you if you ask. We waited a long time for our check after they cleared the table...almost thought they forgot about us. Lol They we're pretty busy with online orders and tending to everyone. I guess you have to really make it known you need the check! Overall, decent food, fun environment, and smiling workers. That's enough for me to come back to LES and visit them. They have a tiny restroom, but it's clean! The location is easy to miss with it's dark brown building color outside. read more

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Loved the good! The biryani is quite spicy so just ask for mild if you cannot tolerate high spice. But it was still delicious We ordered a bunch of items and everything was great! Food came quick, decent prices also! I'm adding some pictures because the presentation was also pretty good. read more

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Went to this restaurant this past Friday for an outing with my friends. Our first thought, when we walked in, is the space is packed, small and tight. But that didn't stop us from wanting to dine in. We made reservations for 7:30pm, had to wait outside and wasn't seated until almost 8pm. We only received a complimentary Mango Lassi for a group of 4 (3 adults, 1 kid) for the wait. For taste plates (appetizers), we ordered Schezwan Wings, it was a bit spicy, but good. We ordered garlic naan and samosas as well but you would have to find that on the sides menu. For shared plates (entrees), we ordered (1) Kasauli Lemon Chicken and (2) Chicken Tikka Masala served with Basmati Rice, which were both good and tasty. And for drinks, I ordered Mango Lassi (similar to a mango smoothie). And one of my friends ordered a Limca (similar to "sprite"). Now when it's time to leave, it was pretty awkward between us and the workers because we weren't taking the remainder of the food to go. We were asked twice and declined, which may have offended them but we weren't trying to be disrespectful, we just didn't want it. We came to have Indian food and enjoyed it. Overall the food and drinks were good. The ambiance is simple and cute but again small. If you're not sitting at an end table, you're really close to others and possibly joining their conversation. In my opinion, customer service could've been better. Why book a reservation for 7:30pm to be seated around 8pm? To only receive 1 complimentary drink? And if you didn't show up, you would be charged $60. *disclaimer: this was my experience and you may have a better one read more

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What a wonderful hole in wall type of place. Tiny and very closely placed tables but def a dive kind of vibe. The food is what is the best about the place. We were on our annual foodcation from boston to NY and this was last night when we went to Gazab We started with Tandoori pineapple or grilled poneapple whatever its called it amazing . Quesa fresca cheese topped the pineapply with spices sprinkled over it that had fennel in it. For mains we got Lemon chicken their speciality and pahadi soya chaap along with naan. Pahadi chaap was good nit great but chicken was really good and naan were nice and warm. Prices are def NY prices vut the food taste and quality makes it better and def worth a visit as the best indian food in boston is no where close to their worst... read more

Been a while since I was wowed like this! Tiny little spot in LES in an area you'd never expect this type of quality. We went for lunch on a Saturday afternoon, and had high expectations, but left amazed. Kitchen is right there for you to see, food is fresh and plated beautifully. Everything we tried was fantastic. We will be back for sure to continue trying what they have to offer. Best Indian food we've had in NYC by far!! read more

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Definitely worth a try! Some of my favorite dishes were the pomplet fry, lemon chicken, and GULAB JAMON creme brulee. The owner/chef is excellent and has terrific waiters. It's a casual cozy spot in LES. Some of the quirks I wasn't a fan of was the mushrooms in the biryani, the pani puri wasn't very flavorful, and the samosa chaat had a strange green vegetable inside of it that didn't quite go with the dish. read more

Gazab - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

The incredibly positive reviews caused us to eat here the other day. The small restaurant has a sweet, intimate atmosphere, and the service was fine. The food, however, was not Indian, in our view. The only dish we really liked was the plain naan bread. The appetizers and main dishes were inventive but with strange, often off-putting spices. This was particularly true for the pineapple dish. I took one bite and had to stop. The shrimp appetizer was too intensely spiced, and the panner was interesting but not delicious. We have a long history with Indian restaurants both in India and the U.S., so we were hoping to have some really scrumptious Indian- even nouveau-Indian food. Oh well.... read more

My husband & I were bar hopping when I came across Gazab! True to its name - their patiala chicken tikka was Gazabbbb - with the extra b's LOL! We need to go back to try more stuff. We were bar hopping so didn't want to fill ourselves up. However, their tikka's were so good we had 2 plates at the restaurant and ordered 3 plates to go for our friends (who also relished it btw) read more

Gazab - Patiala Chicken Tikka - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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One of the best Indians in town. All the dishes are excellent, but the lemon chicken, the pomphret, the zaatar naans, the goat all big hits. It's not the usual Indian affair, everything has a modern But delicious twist. The staff are efficient and kind. The decor is fun. And the music is exceptional. Excited to keep coming back and see what is more in the works! read more

Their Chef's special Rampuri Taar Gosht is baby goat cooked in a clay pot with yogurt and other unique ingredients. I enjoyed it a lot. Also I ordered their hydrebadi chicken biryani and mango lassi - both excellent. Special thanks to Sauravh for his excellent service to help us choose dishes and making sure we had an enjoyable experience. Their menu is halal read more

Gazab - Rampuri Taar Gosht - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

This new desi eatery on the LES is amazing! For the price the presentation taste and quality is perfection. So many amazing veggie dishes (halal too) and non veg to choose from. You have to try their special bok choy chaat! But you really can't go wrong with anything you choose. Chef and staff are all amazing and of course love the decor and the Bollywood gal on the wall! Enjoy! read more

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Been here a few times and can easily say this is some of the best Indian food I've had in nyc! I love the authentic touches like the steel cups/plates, and the decor is instagrammable. The restaurant is pretty small and has a casual feel to it. Things I've tried - Bokchoy chaat (4/5) - wasn't sure if I'd like this but it was delicious and something different! Pani puri (5/5)- perfectly spiced, cute presentation, so delicious Patiala chicken tikka (5/5) - super flavorful, tender and delicious Paneer tikka (4/5) - also super flavorful throughout, and not just on the surface of the paneer like a lot of restaurants Tandoor pomfret (3/5)- this was the only dish I didn't love. It was good, and the meat was tender, but I found the marinade on the fish skin to be a little too pungent and sour, while the meat inside didn't have much flavor. Chicken tikka masala (5/5) - some of the best I've had! I would ask for it a bit spicier though if you're expecting typical Indian food spice levels Garlic naan (5/5) - the perfect naan Gulab jamun crime brûlée (4/5)- regular crime brûlée with gulab jamun on the bottom. Innovative and yummy, but wish it had more of a gulab jamun flavor I'll definitely be back to try the rest of the menu! read more

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Resy said no openings until 8 pm. But when we called they had an opening for 6:45 pm. Staff are super friendly and attentive. We loved the Parsi lamb dish. However the dum biryani was a complete dud. Tasteless. Bland. We may return to give this place another chance. Not sure though. read more

Was just average imo. For my vegan/allergy/non-dairy folks, note that they mislabeled their menu and call things vegan that are just vegetarian so it's misleading. Having previewed the menu prior to coming to dinner, I thought I'd have several options but unfortunately that wasn't the case. As a non-dairy eater, I had the samosas, pani puri, and cauliflower. The cauliflower was good but very heavy and drenched in batter. Spices we're nice though. Samosas were average and pani puri wasn't my fave. My friends got the chicken tikka masala, lemon chicken, a spicy rice dish and garlic naan and their fave was the naan above all. Service was good at least. All in all think there's incredible Indian food elsewhere in the city. read more

I was a big fan and then I had such a not great experience. First off the food wasn't as great in house at lunch time. Everything came out Luke warm. Biryani both the mushroom one and the chicken one is not great. The roti on top is not cooked well. The mushrooms are from a can and the rice is DYED. The chicken was not so flavorful. The shrimp appetizer was as small as the palm of my hand. The cauliflower appetizer was covered in sugar, only the side creamy dipping sauce was good. Service was not up to par. Even after adding the auto gratuity, server tried to trick an older lady and tell her it's the charge for the table and not the gratuity ... bad business practices by your team will no longer be supported by me. Super turn off. It is also not ideal to eat inside when it is hot out, there is no air conditioner. The environment is not only small and uncomfortable to sit inside but also incredibly uncomfortable temperature wise. I had read the bad reviews and the good reviews, I couldn't believe people didn't like this place now I can see why. Very disappointed and will not be returning as a delivery client nor a dine in. read more

Gazab - Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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This place was fantastic! The atmosphere was really pleasant and cozy, owner was super friendly and stopped by to chat about our meal and experience. Food itself was delicious, favorite dish had to be the Gobi Cauliflower dish. Turnaround time was also in a good range. Highly recommend. read more

Gazab - Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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I saw this place on TikTok and wanted to try it out so I went with a friend on a Friday night. We tried to make reservations but both the phone and the website did not work so I'm still not sure how to make a reservation here we got there around 7 p.m., and thankfully we didn't have to wait that long, only about ten minutes and then we were seated. We ordered the tandoori pineapple ($12) which was literally just a spicy pineapple appetizer which I thought was interesting but I don't think I would get it again if I went for a second time. For the shared plate we got the nawabi tarkari biryani ($21) which was actually a lot of food for two people and they cut out the top part as you can see in the photos below! It was very fragrant and had lots of spices which I liked. It was also low key spicy but the spice hits you slowly so I didn't really know it til later. Split in half with tip and I paid only about $20 dollars with my friend for a dinner which I thought was a success for nyc! I'd recommend coming here if you want to try it out. I think they need to hire more people though bc the place got packed and it took a while to get our check at the end of the night. The people working also looked so busy. read more

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Lovely ambiance! I took my mother out for lunch and the food was delicious. There's a mural of a lady in traditional wear and lots of Indian cultural pieces as decor. The seating is a bit limited and crowded tho. The bathroom is also very tiny as you'd expect in les hehe. We got the gobi munchorian (cauliflower sweet and sour) SO tasty! We also had the gosht (beef?) it came in a clay bowl and the waiter was sweet in that he told my mom to wait for me to come back from the restroom to see all the smoke/steam come out. Cute haha. We had that with garlic naan, which was nice and thin. It was all so delicious and satisfying. Price wise it was a bit $$. For all that we paid around $60 plus tip. read more

The food was excellent! The decor was a bit odd, bright, seemed like a fast food type of place, but the rotisserie chicken was some of the best I've ever had. The sag paneer was fine, nothing special, nothing wrong with it. I get the feeling there are some select, special items on the menu, and if they're as good as the chicken, I can't wait to try them. I'm definitely going back. You'll need reservations after six. It gets packed, and I understand why. read more

Gazab - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

I'm loving all these new Halal restaurants in Manhattan! Welcome Gazab! Food: I tried a variety of dishes and what stood out to me the most was the bok choy Chaat which was AMAZING! A must try in my opinion. I also really enjoyed the chicken tikka with an interesting dip! Drinks: We got the mango lassi which was excellent! A bit on the sweeter side so if that's your thing, get it! Ambiance: Great artwork and it's super clean and cozy inside! They only have indoor dining at the moment. Service: Really attentive waiter and super nice staff! Look forward to trying more of their items! read more

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Service was great. I was surprised (in a good way) to learn there was some Asian fusion. read more

Gazab - Bok Choy Chaat - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

This place has the most authentic Indian dishes. Staff are very professional and pleasant. read more

Gazab - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing, amazing food from Gazab I loved the creativity in the dishes, and the classics were on point with taste One of the best Indian restaurants in NYC for sure, and they only recently opened. The order: -Bok Choy Chaat -Beet Dahi Puri -555 Shezwan Wings -Butter Chicken -Garlic Naan -Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani -Tandoori Pineapple read more

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This is one of my favorite Indian restaurants in the city, but unfortunately it's criminally underrated. While I wish the place could serve more people and was a tad more organized, the food makes up for all of those flaws. I highly recommend the Shrikhand Dahi Puri, the Kori Sukka, the Pahadi Paneer Tika, and the Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani. I cannot stress this enough, please get the Biryani. read more

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This Indian restaurant is a vibe. The place was packed when my friends and I visited and the menu had so many unique dishes in addition to classics. The mushroom Biryani was standout and the Kolkata Pani Puri was the perfect starter. The owner's wife Geeta was the sweetest human ever and helped guide us through the menu and the Gulman jamun creme brûlée was a must order dessert! read more