I came here during the lunch hour, to find only one employee present, scrolling on his phone. After…read morea long time, he looked up. I ordered one takeout meal, and sat down to wait. The entire time it was being prepared, he argued with a man in the kitchen. It was an unpleasant experience, though the restaurant itself was clean and inviting. The meal itself was tasty, but a bit too oily for me. Naan was bland.

As an actual Indian, I find myself increasingly frustrated browsing through reviews of Indian…read morerestaurants, most of which seem to be written by people with little firsthand familiarity with the cuisine. So take this from someone who grew up eating the real thing. There are restaurants that play it safe with Indian cuisine, dialing back the spice, softening the edges for a broader audience, and then there are restaurants that simply miss the mark entirely. Unfortunately, this establishment falls into the latter category. I came with high expectations and left deeply underwhelmed, starting with the Chicken Korma. A korma lives and dies by its sauce, that slow built richness of cream, cashew, and warm spice that should coat every piece of chicken with intention. What arrived was something far more anemic: a sauce so lacking in depth that it read as little more than colored cream. Worse, the chicken itself bore all the hallmarks of having been grilled separately and dropped into the sauce as an afterthought. There was none of that tender, sauce permeated quality you get when protein and masala are cooked together properly. It tasted like two dishes that had only just met on the plate. The Malai Kofta compounded the disappointment. The kofta balls, which should be pillowy, yielding dumplings with a delicate spiced interior, arrived with the texture of compressed gravel. The density suggested these had been frozen and reheated rather than prepared fresh, a suspicion difficult to shake with every labored bite. Again, the sauce offered little salvation, essentially a thinner echo of the same flavorless base. There were, to be fair, two bright spots. The naan arrived properly blistered and soft, and the chai was competently spiced, small mercies that demonstrated the kitchen is capable of getting things right when it wants to. It makes the failures elsewhere all the more puzzling. The service was attentive and the dining room reasonably pleasant. Your server won't let you down. The room won't offend you. But ambiance and adequate bread cannot rescue cooking this careless. Indian cuisine is one of the world's great culinary traditions, complex, layered, and deeply satisfying when executed with even modest care. What was served here felt like a faint photocopy of that tradition. For those of us who know what the real thing tastes like, that gap is simply too large to overlook. The naan and chai suggest potential. The mains suggest a kitchen not yet living up to it.

The Indian food is close to a buddy of mines and will become a new spot I pick up from-- the…read morevegetarian options paired wonderfully w the naan and the lamb biryani was the perfect amount of spice

I recently ordered delivery a couple of times, and the food exceeded my expectations. I've tried…read morethe Salmon Tikki Masala which was loaded with spice/flavor, a couple of different types of Naan, a fried vegetable app (can't recall the name,) and the Raita. The only item I wasn't too fond of was the Raita, as it was a bit curdled. Delivery also took way longer than estimated the second time around, but definitely worth giving it a try since most of what I've tasted was delicious.

Made it before the cut off time for their lunch special which is 3:00pm. I called over the phone…read moreand the staff was very patient with me. The cute restaurant was empty, but people picked up their orders or for delivery. The staff gave me a snack that had fennel seeds and was a savory snack while I waited for my order. So sweet. My lunch special was $13 and included chutney, tomato soup, meat samosa, and curry lamb entree with naan and rice. I think it's a pretty good deal. I really enjoyed their rice which is basmati with fennel seeds; this adds so much jazz to the rice. The naan was nice and soft. The lamb curry was ok, and will probably try something else next time.

This place just sits in the corner of Grand Street and have lunch specials! Their lunch specials…read moreare what attracted me to this place. I got the chicken lunch special at $12.95 pre tax which comes with chicken tikka masala, one vegetable samosa, naan, soup, saffron rice, and 3 difference chutneys for dipping. The chicken tikka masala had a lot of seasoning and a lot of sauce. The chicken was very fresh, chewy, and chunky. I love the chutneys which made everything better. The naan was very soft and warm and easy to chew. The samosa was very starchy in my opinion filled with a lot of potato. Overall the meal was very affordable with a lot of appetizers to go along with the chicken tikka masala meal.

Met our daughter in Williamsburg. Wanted something other than Mediterranean as that is what we will…read morebe having for the next two days. Welcome Atithi Indian Cuisine. Loved the complimentary pappadums while we waited. The lentil wafers paired so nicely with the dipping sauces. The tamarind chutney was tangy with a hint of sweetness. The mint chutney is a vibrant blend of fresh mint, cilantro, green chilies, and spices. It has a bit of a kick. Ordered a lamb entree and a veggie korma to share. The lamb rogan josh was so rich. The lamb was so tender. It was served in a rich curry sauce infused with cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg. So fragrant. The vegie korma was full of vegetables in a delicious creamy, almond and cashew nut sauce. Delicious! The garlic naan and the cheese naan paired perfectly with our curries. Service was great. and our water cups were always refilled! Nice to be able to walk from our hotel on Saturday night and get a booth without a reservation. Thank you to Neha for a great evening celebrating life over a delicious meal with our daughter.

Just a bit of information to add. The restaurant is no longer BYOB. They now serve wine and beer.read more

Huge fan of Gorkhali. We ordered the butter chicken, thali, and the chili chicken. It was so good…read morethat I ate way too much. It was pretty busy when we stopped by on Sunday night but we didn't have to wait for a spot. Seems like a solid spot for dates or group catchups! Tip- if you're extra hungry you can order a refill of the thali for a discounted price.

HIDDEM GEM ALERT! I…read moreREPEAT HIDDEN GEM ALERT quietly seated in the heart of Williamsburg is a cozy, quaint spot serving up nothing but deliciousness! Limited on thanksgiving this place called my name. Quiet, cozy, and very nice service. Some complementary soup paired with garlic naan, and some spicy noodles! The flavor was bursting! The noodles weren't spicy. But, still had a nice chili flavor with some salt and umami! Fluffy garlic naan with their house sauce was the perfect snack. Every bite sent comfort and warmth through a cold, wet, lonely, thanksgiving diner!

5 stars for the waitress that i didnt get her name. She was giving us her recommendations and also…read moregave us a free chai which was perfect cup of warmth to end the meal. Loved the fries and the cheese naan however that needs a bit more cheese in my opinion. The biryani had just enough amount of spice and perfect split for 2 with the apps we had. Drinks were also great too! Would come back to try other things.

We went on a Thursday and it was surprisingly busy! Since it was late, I opted out of the chai…read moremartini, but I'm definitely getting that next time. The sauce that came with the fish was incredible - I kept dipping my naan into it. I just wish it was a bit more for the price. The chicken tikka wasn't bad either. Would recommend their drinks!!

My friends and I stumbled into BK Jani on a rainy day, just seeking out shelter, but we were met…read morewith a great meal. The Jani Burger was amazing, perfectly cooked, with great pakistani flavor, and it was refreshing not to have a smash burger for once. The lamb chops were also cooked to perfection, perfect medium rare, super tender and very flavorful. The Nihari sandwich was also great, however I wish there was a little more unique flavor to it. The masala fries are alright, but I'd say you can skip those. On top of the great food, this service was even better. The staff was so friendly, checking in on us and even offering us a free mango lassi drink. The restaurant itself is comfortably casual with heat lamps inside, which is nice to have on a cold day, I imagine. i definitely recommend!

Not sure this place is it for me. Came in on a Sunday and the house was packed so my wife and I…read moreordered takeout. Took about 15min or so to get which was fine. We at this on the sidewalk so it was still fresh when we got it. But for us the food just didn't hit. I recognize it's fusion, but maybe the way things were meant to be balanced didn't mesh. The (impossible burger patty) lahori felt quite bland. Maybe because the burger patty was so thick, but it just kind of was overwhelmed by generic beef patty taste which wasn't what I was expecting. The nihari had some really good flavor, but I found the bread was somehow both quite dry and soggy at the same time. It's hard to describe, but I felt like it was working against the actual nihari flavor. Sadly I do think something like naan or basmati rice would've been better. The fries were pretty unremarkable, too. Just tasted like fries you'd get at your local bodega. I don't expect the wheel to be reinvented when it comes to fusion restaurants, but I just felt nothing actually balanced themselves well (at least for what we ordered). For $50 pre-tip, I'm a bit disappointed. This place has been on my hit list for a while, but I can't see myself wanting to go back. Staff was friendly and the space, albeit small, can fit groups of 2-4 pretty easily. I have a few friends that really like this place, so maybe I'm just the odd one out.

Stopped in for a random Sunday dinner. Some of the best Indian food i've ever had!…read more came with papadam and chutneys and ordered some really awesome garlicky cheese naan. you'll see us again! service was lovely as well even though they were super busy with doordash and uber eats

The BEST Indian takeout I've had in my entire life. This place never disappoints; the food is…read morealways fresh, delicious, and huge portions to boot. If you're not getting their $25 takeout deal--especially on a cold winter night like tonight--you are SERIOUSLY doing yourself a disservice. Their staples, like Chicken Tikka and Butter Chicken, are bomb, but their Biryani dishes are next level. 10000/10!