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Well priced nicer Indian restaurant in LES. Super small inside so get a res but service is good! Portion sizes are on the smaller side too though. Apps: chaat was crunchy and good. I've lowkey never had anything like it. Textures and flavors were spot on. Chipotle chicken was just chicken w Chick-fil-A sauce but lowk the best and gobi Manchurian was decent but nothing crazy. Plates: lemon chicken was fine, shrimp coconut curry was good but just like normal coconut curry which with enough fat can never be bad. The chicken tikka was mid as hell, feel like I could get that anywhere Garlic naan was decent Overall I thought it was decent but nothing special.
Solid, unpretentious Indian Joint in the LES. Walked in around 6:30pm on a Saturday and were able to get in right away with all the tables being nearly empty. What we got : 1 - Bok Choy Chaat : tasted like normal chaat but with a twist 2- Chole Saag : Also pretty good 3 : Zaatar Naan : we took a risk with this one we really liked it. It was very flavorful and paired well with our Indian food. Service was fast and efficient as well.
This is one of my absolute favorite spots in the Lower East Side ! I'm not exaggerating when I say you will not be disappointed! The food at Gazab is next-level. Every dish was packed with bold flavor and creativity. Gazab truly lives up to their name. Here's what we ordered and loved: Kolkata Pani Puri Shrimp Ghee Roast Bhut Jolokia Chicken Tikka Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani Lemon Chicken Bokchoy Chaat Kori Sukka Garlic Naan Alphonso Mango Lassi The service was also phenomenal which made the experience 10x better! If you're looking for somewhere that's fun, flavorful, and guaranteed to impress your friends, this is the place to go!
Went to Gazab, a cute little Indian restaurant in NYC! Tried the Bhoot Jolokia Chicken Tikka -- super flavorful, tender, and juicy, with just the right amount of heat. The Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani had a nice presentation and looked great, but the taste was just alright. The ambience was cozy and authentic, making it a nice spot overall for Indian food in the city.
Absolute Gazab food! Random walk-in with family on a Sat night, thanks to rejections from Dhamaka and Bungalow. And aren't we glad that happened! Best thing about food; you don't have to be a celebrity chef to deliver bold flavors, something that was an absolute hit on their non-vegetarian taste plates. The Kori Sukka ($18) was a hit, and so was the Pani Puri ($13). Gobi Manchurian ($15) could've used a bit more spice, just as the Tandoori Pomfret ($22). Mushroom Panner Biryani ($24) while not spicy, was very tasty, and so was the Chicken Dum Biryani ($26). Rajasthani Lal Maas ($26) was packed with flavor, just as the Dal Bukhara ($20) with it simply rich flavors. You should not miss the Gulab Jamun Creme Brulee ($11). Shout out to Anveer, our server, and specific mention of Chef Vamshi, who manages to challenge the celebrity chefs in the area with traditional classics, presented in an effective manner with plenty of flavor!
I enjoyed the mix of fusion and classic dishes here. Prices were also about average, working out to about $40-$50 per person for a large group. The appetizers were all tasty. Gobi manchurian was crispy with a sweet and tangy sauce. The pani puri was my favorite appetizer - flavorful filling with sweet, sour, and herbaceous water, plus a cute presentation with the light bulb bottles. The bok choy chaat was nice, but pretty standard. For main course, I tried mushroom paneer biryani, dal bukhara, and garlic naan. The biryani was full of warm spices and flavored a bit more subtly than other biryani I had. The dal bukhara was my favorite, with just the right amount of richness, pairing well with garlic naan. The creme brulee was a cool fusion dessert. It's really just a gulab Jamun with creme brulee on top, but the two parts complement each other well.
Overall loved Gazab for casual Indian food - The mango lassi and food was really good and the service is pretty quick. There's not a ton of space for seating but it's perfect for a semi-casual meal. Can't go wrong with their garlic naan and chicken tikka but the appetizers were even better.
The staff was very kind. We ran in from a sudden down pour soaked and they gave us napkins to wipe down haha. It's a casual spot and the food is great. It's very rich in flavor and warm cozy dishes.
This is a small restaurant, so definitely make a reservation! The menu was on a QR code and service was pretty quick on a Thursday night. To start, we got the Kolkata Pani Puri, and the water came in a lightbulb. We also shared the Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani (my fave) and the Kerala Shrimp Moilee. We also got some garlic naan. They only had one dessert, the Gulab Jamun Creme Brûlée, which was delicious.
Not your typical traditional Indian restaurant. The food here is very unique and creative. We started with the Bokchoy Chaat. I'm a big fan of Samosa Chaat and not a fan of adding more vegetables to an item I already like, but I thought the chaat was really good. Somehow, the bokchoy, the pomegranate and the chutney mixed together created an amazing flavor profile. We also had the Chipotle Chicken Tikka. I thought it was good, but not a must-have dish. We shared the Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani. At first, we thought the portion wouldn't be big enough to share, but it was perfect for two. And it tasted excellent. It was a little on the spicy side, but I couldn't stop eating it. For dessert, we ordered both desserts that the restaurant carries; the Gulab Jamun Creme Brulee and the Lychee Firni. Both were amazing!! I would come back to the restaurant just to have dessert again! I never thought that a gulab jamun stuck inside creme brulee would go together, but it totally works! And who would think to put lychee pieces in firni? I loved both and you can't go wrong with either.
A cute, small cozy spot with cute painting and wall decor. I was surprised to see the size of the restaurant as I pictured it to be bigger. Nevertheless, waiter was very attentive given he was the only waiter there but still managed to take timely orders and refill our water. Food was good and had unique twists to it; my favorite for sure was the Szechuan chicken wings. The place had chill vibes with Indian music playing in the background. I will definitely return to try other items from the menu. One of the best Indian spot I've been to in a while!
I've grown up eating my mom's home cooked Indian meals and I would say this place does a pretty good job. I'm usually really picky with Indian food and thought this place was delicious and very cute! It takes a twist on making it fun while still being flavorful. Service was great and attentive.
In no mood to dine out, we opted for takeout from Gazab while in the neighbourhood, craving their Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani. The pickup was quick, and we were impressed by the cozy atmosphere of the small restaurant, which was 75% full. Back home, we dug into the biryani, which was a generous serving for two. While it tasted distinct from other Hyderabadi biryanis we've had, it was still decent. We're eager to revisit Gazab, dine in, and explore their other dishes. Based on our experience, I'd give it 4.5 stars, but since Yelp doesn't allow half-stars, I'm rounding it to 5. Looking forward to revisiting and reevaluating! No pressure Gazab !
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
2 years ago
Give it a try very delicious yum! I recommend the lemon chicken. My sister got it with a Diet Coke read more
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
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
2 years ago
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
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
3 years ago
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
5 years ago
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
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
3 years ago
5 years ago
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
2 years ago
3 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
5 years ago
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
5 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
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
4 years ago
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
3 years ago
5 years ago
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
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
3 years ago
5 years ago
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
3 years ago
4 years ago
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
4 years ago
IM going to preface this with food was 4/5 but ambiance was 3/5. Was really excited for this place because the photos looked amazing and we love Indian food. Got the bok choy chaat, chicken tikka masala, dal, and the rampuri taar gosht. The goat was the best dish, super flavorful and spicy. Ambiance was a miss because we were literally screaming at each other across the table. The restaurant is small but incredibly loud. Also, the tables are super close together (not really an issue but literally had to move our table so that I could get out) Overall the food here is good but the ambiance makes me hesitant 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
3 years ago
3 years ago
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
Amazing new find! We were in East village for something and came across this new place closer to where we were. Restaurant is tastefully and eclectically decorated. Food was amazing, especially the appetizers. I loved the Bok Choy Chaat, just the perfect amount of tangy, sweet, and spicy. We ordered Jackfruit Kadhi and Gazab murgh for main course, all of which was flavorful and fresh. In drinks, we got Mango lassi and Aam panna, really liked the mango lassi as it was not too sweet. read more
3 years ago
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Is it a loud restaurant? I want to bring a couple older people who are a little hard of hearing. Thanks!
It's pretty lively in there
Does this place serve alcoholic drinks and/ or beer and wine?
Yea they do have a few beer and wine options.
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There is street parking, municipal parking and a few private garages that have reasonable prices for an hour or so.
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