Great local Indian in lower east side. Fresh ingredients. Excellent wait staff. Had the Tandoor chicken and goat shank. Sauces were exceptional and the meats clearly the same. read more

I love the Prestige Dinner options - we opted for the 3 course. To be honest, the appetizers were a tad underwhelming (Chat & Golgappa), but the entrees were very flavorful and delicious. The Kashmiri Kofta was my favorite item on the evening - the sauce these little fritters were served in was delicious. The Saag was also a nice addition, and I enjoyed getting to try both of the daals. Naan is a must, however, I found the chili cheese naan to be a bit bland - sticking to the classic is just fine. Indian desserts are not my cup of tea, so I'm not the best to judge these. The Tukra (imagine a butter cake) was pretty good. read more

Jazba - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

I've never really had Indian food before so I was excited to come here. My friend and I came on a Saturday and did lunch restaurant week for $30 a person. I have a nut allergy so they were very conscious about. My first choices happened to have a lot of nuts so they flagged that and provided alternatives. The menu did not specify though when I originally ordered. What we got: - GOLGAPPA: I liked the mango one the best. We were instructed to pour halfway into the bites. The mango and pineapple were similar. - KASUNDI CHICKEN TIKKA: I think they had to substitute the type of chicken because the original one had nuts. This was good and Nike the sauce it came in! - RAILWAY MUTTON CURRY: I would pass on this. The sauce was nothing special and the lamb was just lamb. Not much flavor. - GOAN PRAWN CURRY: this was really good!! The shrimp is already deshelled. Super flavorful. We got garlic naan to dip everything in and it was yummy. Meal came with rice and lentils. I was honestly pretty full. - KESARI KHEER: couldn't eat cause it has nuts - KULFI DUO: couldn't eat cause it has nuts Since I couldn't eat any of the desserts they gave me the mango drink (mango smoothie)! I appreciated that. I had a great experience overall! read more

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On a cold, snowy night, we decided it needed some comfort Indian food. Off the bat, we went for a couple of portions of the Galouti kebab, which was a must have recommendation from friends. The galouti did not disappoint - melt in the mouth stuff, excellent flavours and the curd was perfect to cut the spice. A true party for our palates. The rest of the food was good, without being great. The fish tikka was made with salmon for reasons I did not understand as it left a fishy flavour. The bheja masala lacked a punch. The chicken biryani however was warm and comforting. Highly recommend the drinks there, we had the jamun, mulethi and peepli. All top notch. The service was seamless and we were tended to very well. Left jazba with our hearts and stomachs full! read more

Jazba - Aminabad Ke Galouti (Contains Nuts, Gluten, Dairy, Egg), Jaituni Fish Tikka (Contains Dairy)TL, - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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Stopped by Jazba with a friend after a comedy show nearby and grabbed seats at the bar. We both opted for zero-proof cocktails and ordered the "Imli" ($14), made with cranberry juice, tamarind-coriander syrup, lime, and soda. I really enjoy tamarind, and this was especially well-balanced and not overly sweet, with a nice flavor. We arrived within about an hour of closing, so it was less crowded easy for conversation. The food coming out of the kitchen smelled good. Service was warm and friendly throughout. Overall, a nice East Village option if you are looking for a more low-key spot for drinks and conversation. read more

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We got Garlic Naan, Daal Tadka, Jaituni Salmon Fish Tikka, konkani shrimp, Tandoori roti Delhi ki Tikki Chat. My faves were the salmon (spiced very well, tender with refreshing garnish) and Daal! I wish it as a bit thicker and bigger portion for the price. It came to around $120 total and included a free ride hail ride through bilt which was interesting! Good service and very lively. read more

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I really wanted to love Jazba, but the food fell short for me. I recently came for restaurant week and was excited to try it after seeing a YouTube vlog. The hospitality and service here are wonderful! The appetizer portion was probably my favorite out of all 3 courses. I got the paneer which was flavorful and accompanied by some lovely chutneys. I enjoyed this very much! For my entree I ordered the saag, which was overly bitter. I could not finish the dish unfortunately. I hate to say this but the frozen saag at Trader Joes was way better than my entree. For dessert I had the mango and pistachio sorbet, which was just okay. I had high expectations for the food at Jazba. Perhaps it was just what I ordered, but would be open to trying their other dishes. read more

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There was a super chill bartender that gave me water before I even ordered, which was a nice touch. The cocktails are all really creative and unique to this spot, with bases like Himalayan gin and Indian vodka. The presentation is super aesthetic, and some drink comes with a little edible bite to go with it. Prices are really reasonable for how unique everything is, and the Indian food menu pairs perfectly with the drinks. Definitely a great place for dinner or happy hour. You can even pay by QR code at the bar, so if you're in a rush you don't have to wait around for the bartender. read more

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Another great experience at Jazba! The menu has changed but the flavor has not. 10/10 food every time and amazing service always. Just don't forget your reservation- they get busy here! read more

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The aroma of the garlic naan was tantalizing. I almost reeled over with delight. Here I was lunching at Jazba for a Restaurant Week lunch on a Sunday at $30. I had pored over the menu ahead of the day musing on what to eat. Jaituni Fish Tikka which was cooked in a tandoor. Two tikkas came and despite being chilli hot were tasty. Then I ordered the Goan Prawn Curry. Plain Basmati rice came with it. I preferred the crisp aromatic naan which made each morsel appetizing. As I was getting full, I took three prawns home. The cuisine here is particularly good as many of the line cooks are from Lucknow. The restaurant was filled with South Asians all enjoying their meals. Jerry and Vishant made sure that I was eating nicely and hoped that I would make a return visit. It was a nice surprise that a naan was also offered despite the rice that was given with the order. This restaurant has lots of color which is what India is and on the walls are paintings of Indian street foods. Definitely an excellent restaurant worth going to many times. read more

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I went here for Restaurant Week, and the service was fantastic. On a weekday night, there wasn't as much of a crowd, but there should be. The staff was attentive. The Murg Makhani was juicy, flavorful, and tender, kicking off the meal to a great start. The Kasundi Murg Tikka also had very tender meat. The Butter Naan paired well with this dish's sauce. The Shahi Tukra wasn't overly sweet. The flavor seeped into the bread, but it wasn't soaking wet. read more

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Our group and I went to dinner here and absolutely loved this place. What a gem I did not know existed in the East Village. Loves: + Amazing deal of $45 for restaurant week (or $30 for lunch) + So much good food!!! Some of my faves: Golgappa (semolina puffs), Delhi Ki Tikki Chaat (lentil stuffed potato patties), Murgh Makhani (chicken with a tomato butter cream sauce), mango and pistachio kulfi (ice cream), and ofc garlic naan! + Excellent staff. One of my friends is celiac and they were so on it (which we immensely appreciate!) + More spacious than it looks with a front room and a back room Um... so yeah. This place rocks. My favorite Indian spot in the city now and I would totally come back! read more

Pretty decent Indian food in the city, I will say that both the service and the ambiance are on point, but the food itself was quite alright. My friends got the fish appetizer to share and they really enjoyed it especially paired with the mint chutney and they liked their drinks! The golgappa here was fun because it came with different flavored waters which made it unique. The green chilli chicken is not for the weak. That dish was spicy but super flavorful. The murgh makhani was my favorite and the paneer was nice and soft! Definitely a little pricey but overall a decent spot for Indian. read more

Jazba - Atari Paneer (Contains Nuts, Dairy) Murg Makhani (Contains Nuts, Dairy) Butter naan (Contains Gluten, Dairy, Egg) - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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While I'm a huge fan of the Chef Vikas Khanna who owns other restaurants in town that are Michelin Star, this place is a disappointment to his reputation. While the food presentation, ambiance and service is top notch, the food taste does not meet the expectations or standards. The kebabs had amazing texture but the masalas (spice) tasted raw. It just missed the mark leaving me amazed. The case of dum biryani was not a little different- with a lack of spice. On a side note, this place was difficult to find walking towards it and one section which had a large glass view in was empty and not lit making me think they were closed. I almost walked away thinking they closed early due to weather but I'm glad I called to confirm (since I really wanted to try them out) and they had to navigate me to the entrance - no wonder they were empty when I arrived. read more

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Visit this lively Indian eatery in New York City's East Village, which is situated at 13th Street on 2nd Ave. Jazba is well-known for its classic recipes that date back more than a century. They have a deep religious and cultural connection and a rich taste. The atmosphere is lovely and distinctive. loved the utensils and their cooking prowess. They have resemblance to the rich legacy of India. Their unique drinks, which draw inspiration from Indian spices, were the menu item that drew my interest. They contain surprising sweet, smoky, and savory components from unique Indian ingredients including Banarasi Paan, Meghalayan peepli pepper, Chikmagalur coffee, and more. Mulethi was the name of the one I tried. made with gin and mulethi (sweetwood and licorice) infusion. It has a sour taste with a net-shaped biscuit on top. The Delhi ki Tikki chaat and paneer teh pe teh were excellent on tiny platters. They have my highest recommendation. For the main course, I tried Kashmiri Nadru Kofta and it became my personal favorite instantly. It was a delicious lotus root dumpling dipped curry prepared in creamy cashew sauce and. Also ordered Peepaywale Wadi Aloo (potato). I ate bread - Lachha Paratha, and Tandoori Roti. Why wait, then? Visit the Jazba Restaurant at 207 2nd Ave, NY 10003. read more

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Loving Jazba. Have been here a few times and really enjoyed our experience each time. The staff here is so kind and friendly. They are also very knowledgeable about the menu and dietary restrictions and have made some very good recommendations. Creative cocktails. My favorite has been the stinging vesper - it's very similar to a martini. Have also enjoyed the Paan. My favorite menu items have been the Atari Paneer and the Goan Prawn Curry. Not too spicy for either of them. read more

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Very nice place. Service was great! Appetizers were ok, goat korma was delicious. Dessert - shahi Tukra was disappointing! Mocktail imli was delicious! Might go back. read more

Jazba in the East Village is the latest Indian restaurant by the team behind Junoon. We started with a few of the Half-Ticket items, the fish fry, basket chaat, and golgappa. For Full Ticket items we had the Atari paneer, and Hyderabadi Murg Dum Biryani with sides of garlic naan, roomali roti, and steamed rice. Our favorites were the fish fry, biryani and Atari paneer. We love the street food foundation to this menu and would def come back to try more of the menu read more

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Let's start with service which was impeccable! Very attentive server - exceptional service made this review a bit difficult to write BUT service was the best part of our evening Food - ordered aminabad ke galouti kebab + Kashmiri lotus stem curry + roomali roti + roomali roti ----- galouti kebab was super spicy (and far from the original ones - yep I've lived in luck now so know exactly what these shud taste like (ironically in aminabad) since we had barely could finish the kebab plate coz of the spice level, they were kind enough not to charge us for it! The lotus stem curry was average and just tasted boring for my liking. Ambiance was great - depending on where you sit. The extension keeps you away from the inner part of the restaurant so I think sitting away from the windows is probably a better idea Overall great service - average ambiance and not so great food read more

Jazba - Aminabad ke galouti kebab - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

It was easy to get a reservation a Saturday night. The service is pretty good - they are quite attentive. Their menu is quite different than the usual one found at any Indian restaurant. It does cover dishes from different parts of India, some very local ones too. We loved kachori kadhi - never knew this combination existed. The kadhi was yum - it was more of Rajasthani/marwadi taste. The kachori's filling was great too. Main course we ordered wadi aloo and dhaba daal fry. The wadi aloo is some punjabi style and yes this is spicy! I liked the overall masala, quite different. The daal fry has 3 types of lentils and I felt this could have been better. The bread area was a total disappointment. I was super excited to try roomali roti but it was quite average. We had ordered butter naan which is good but the quantity was so less. It was a tiny naan in comparison to what you usually get at other places at same price. read more

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This place was INCREDIBLE. This place honestly felt a little like a unique fusion. We ordered some items to share - Paneer Teh Pe Teh, Golgappa, Basket Chaat, Murg Makhani, Lasooni Saag, Pork Belly & Chorico Chilli, Roomali Roti and Garlic Naan. Everything was sooo good - my favorites with the golgappa (the mango sauce is amazing and the textures were just perfect) and murg makhani. The only thing I would personally say you can skip is the saag as it wasn't super flavorful. Service was great - would totally come back!! read more

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Delicious menu! We came for restaurant week on a weeknight, which was $45 for an appetizer (Half Ticket) and main (Full Ticket) with both a rice and a bread, and a dessert. We also got cocktails - fun and strong! Great service! It looked like they were pushing at some point and it went well! Fun casual vibe and interior. I love Junoon, so this was a great experience. read more

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Decent Happy Hour menu. Cocktails were batched but tasty. Halfed portion menu is nice to try many things. We tried Golgapla and Empire Fried Chichen, not too mind blown but cure the cravings. Would come back to try more. read more

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We got a last minute reservation here on a Friday and got the basket chaat, biryani, fried chicken, puri pani, and drinks. Food was decent, but was not anything spectacular. The drinks however were pretty strong. Since it's right off the 3rd Ave stop, a good spot for drinks or catching up with friends! read more

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As per most of other recent reviews, I went to this restaurant months ago with a medium sized group and for this group, we ordered everything separate. It's a bit fancier than most other Indian spots but they have some selections you just don't find in many other places and overall, we enjoyed the food here a lot. The menu also has fun little descriptions after the ingredients which I'll be listing in parenthesis. The staff here was friendly and they gave good recommendations for people who were looking for something other larger or smaller as well as spice recommendations in terms of dishes. To drink, I had the Charred Cobbler with Tio Pepe fino sherry, sfumato rhubarb amaro, blackberry-coriander puree, and citrus for $16. I tend to not like too many cocktails in Indian restaurants but this was a good exception. Nice mix of citrus with some burn from the alcohol to balance it all out. It's not on the current menu being listed as part of the Junoon inspired drinks but I wouldn't be surprised if it came back or something similar in fall. To start, I decided between the two chaats and the golgappa (i.e. pani puri.) I went with the Basket Chaat or potato basket, sweet potato, papdi, chickpeas. (most famous street food from the city of the nawabs, Lucknow) for $16. This was a pretty tasty take on chaat though I would say a bit heavy on the yogurt compared to some other places. The sweet potato was different but added a nice texture and flavor. Otherwise there were the usual mint chutney and tamarind chutney on top as well as some pomegranate seeds of course. In terms of fancy chaat, I prefer the one at Gazab and a couple other spots but this was decent. My main dish was the Ros Omelette-Prawn listed as curry leaves scraped coconut, pav bread, ("ros means "gravy in sauce" and food carts line across Goa to sell this unique omelette dish) for $34 or so. This is unfortunately something that's not currently on the menu as it was replaced by the more generic Goan Prawn Curry. The curry itself was delicious reminding me a little bit of xacuti found in some Goan spots though slightly different. I was happy it didn't have too much coconut in particular and let the spices shine more. The omelette on the bottom was very soft and everything paired well with the fluffy pav/pao bread. My only complaint would be that for the price, there really weren't enough shrimp for the price (if I recall correctly there were 4 or 5 in there at most.) They could honestly serve the gravy over the omelette with the bread as one of the half tickets for around $17 or $18 and it would make an excellent appetizer or a tasty take on the usual egg brunch dish instead. Overall the food here was tasty. It's a bit fancier than other Indian spots but honestly, the food here is better than at the nearby GupShup and especially Baar Baar. There could have been a bit more meat for the price but the flavors were solid even though there were faults. Upper 3 read more

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This is the sister restaurant to Junoon in Flatiron that is really a pretty incredible place. Jazba is a littler different in that it honors traditional recipes. There are places that serve a single dish until the end of the day. The place on the lower east side on 2nd and it feels like a traditional street area. There are two spaces with lots of traditional decorations. We got to sit in the quieter spot I the back. There are so many different spots and I barely understand anything about the culture so this was a real treat. The had a huge variety of things, the Kebabs were great, we had the Aminabad which is mutton and delicious. These Railway Mutton Curry as also delicious. It has a yoghurt spice rub and the menu is great explaining the history of these ingredients. Apparently this was served during the British ran era on trains. The Hyderabadi biryani was also great. The chicken was great. The basmati rice as well. We had to try the Goan Prawn Curry as well also really flavorful One of the thigh lifts of the place were the cocktails. Expensive, but the Mulethi is a go sour but really great. They serve them in old fashioned tin cups so that is really great as well. The Paan which is rye whiskey is also a delight. Overall this is a great way to try some really different cuisine from colonial India. Give it a try! read more

Casual spot for Indian food in the East Village with pretty well known pedigree. Jazba apparently takes inspiration from roadside restaurants from India. The menu is separated between smaller plates ("half-ticket") and larger format dishes ("full-ticket"). Service was fairly attentive and the servers did a good job describing the various dishes. Overall, I enjoyed the food at Jazba but I'm not sure if I was blown away. The two mutton curries we had were overall solid, with decent flavor. My only question is whether I'd pick Jazba over some of the other great Indian options in the neighborhood. read more

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Relaxed ambience, great cocktails, solid service and the food was spectacular. We enjoyed chaats, kebabs and curries and all hit the spot. Will definitely be back! read more

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I had Jazba on my list for sometime given that I am a huge fan of Junoon. Overall, we had a great experience, with lots of nostalgia. The concept is more casual and based on delicious street foods. The ambience is quite lovely and we enjoyed looking at the little decorations throughout the restaurant and the beautiful mural. The service was great. Our server guided us very well in terms of how much food to order. The menu is broken out into small plates and large plates. We ordered so many of the half ticket items (small plate) that we didn't have much room for the full ticket (large plate). Here is what we got: 1. AMINABAD KI GALOUTI KEBAB- Generally a favorite dish of mine but these were a bit too spicy for my palate 2. HALEEM- This was excellent. I would go back just for this 3. EMPIRE FRIED CHICKEN- we enjoyed this a lot and ordered a second round 4. KACHORI KADHI BHUJJE- it was okay...one person on the table liked it quite a bit. The rest of us thought it was just fine 5. BASKET CHAAT- this was very good We also had mango lassi which was very good For dessert we got: 1. KULFA- this was my favorite 2. CHUR CHUR MALAI DAL HALWA- this was everyone else's favorite Both desserts were good but not epic We also ordered chai and were thrilled with how it was delivered. Overall it was a fun experience and I would go back to try some other dishes read more

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came on a Sunday night for dinner with quite a large group (about 8/9 people) - indian food is great for large parties to do family style we ordered a ton of stuff and started with the gol gappa. we went with people who've never had this so it was quite the hit! we also got some chaat which was also a crowd favorite. whats not to love about indian street food, plus the chaats here were good! for mains we did garlic naan and kulca - would say dont get kulcha because it wasnt as good as ive had in the past. otherwise the garlic naan hit - you could smell the garlic and butter from a mile away we did paneer, chicken, saag, and lamb. the mains were good - i wish there was more of the actual food than the curry, was a bit hard to share with a large group because of that. otherwise the food was def good service was also really good, kind, patient, quick. def would recommend and return read more

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I'm a hospitalist by trade. My shifts are 12 hours. My job is difficult. Sometimes you just need a RELEASE. Some good energy. Something to fill your cup back up so you can try again. Jazba definitely filled by cup back to full. I went on a Friday at 9 PM, so it was very busy, but I had made a reservation, so I was seated right away. It's a smaller, narrower space with a sexy, pink backlit bar and bright decor, reminiscent of the desi street cart theme. My server was sat with at least four tables in rapid succession, but he was efficient and cool. The menus is cut into "half ticket" and "full ticket," meaning small plates and entrees. Both menus are a mixture of meats and veggies. Mutton, goat, chicken. I had the shack fried sardines because I told myself I was going to try something new. I've had sardines and enjoy them on pizza, but this was whole breaded sardines. The flavor was good and the sauce was a dynamite accompaniment, but I struggled with the bones. And the bones are edible, but it wasn't pleasant for me. Overall, liked the flavor, the breading was on point, but the bones were not my jam. I also had the delightful, perplexing looking dabeli, which is ladi pao (a type of light, fluffy bread), dabeli spice potato mix (man, it was bursting with flavor and SO delish), garlic chutney, and spiced peanuts (that's the perplexing topping in the photo that looks almost like sprinkles). For the main, I had the green chili chicken, which was spicy! The server said he always makes sure people know it's spicy beforehand. The flavor was great. I was surprised it was still on the bone, so watch out . . . again, that's a me thing, not a them thing, and it's the appropriate way to serve it . . . I love their cocktail program, some of which are adopted from big sophisticated sibling Junoon (I have reservations there next month). I had the stinging vesper, which is to be served at -5 degrees, and would have been a better palate cleanser at the end of the meal I think. It was a very strong and clear and straightforward gin drink. I also had the mulethi, made with mulethi infused gin (licorice flavor), passion fruit, and an edible charcoal honeycomb cookie. And at the server's recommendation, I ended the night with his favorite, the paan, made with rye whiskey, paan nectar, cherry bitters, and applewood smoke. It was served from a beautiful, smoking decanter. I am definitely a gin and vodka girl, but I have grown to appreciate bourbon/whiskey when it's served in sophisticated ways like this, and this one was a hit. And finally, I followed with the literal perfect desert, gola, which is two ice pops served with a selection of flavors that you get to flavor yourself, in any combination you like. My server told me of how when he was a child in India being released from school for the day, he savored the street treat, as it kept him cool on the trek home. When I first walked into the initial chaos and I saw my server had been sat multiple times in fast succession, I was concerned. But service was immaculate. First, I wish I knew my server's name. I know he lives in Queens, his sister is a nurse, and he enjoyed shaved ice back home in India. If this helps identify him, please tell him he was wonderful! And despite being busy, he explained the menu thoroughly and was very attentive. Also, everyone worked together as a team. The manager made sure to help the servers by taking orders as needed and making sure diners understood each dish. There were many support staff as well, food runners and people making sure we had our drinks. They were all awesome and knew everything about the food. I also love the menu layout and how it educates you on what the food is, where it comes from, and you even get to see a map of India that shows you where various foods/drinks originate. You also learn a little chaat history. Jazba is more than a restaurant. It's an experience. The decor is stimulating, the service over the top, the food not only delicious, but a learning opportunity. Thank you, Jazba, for filling my cup. read more

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Heard this place was opened by some others who had a hand in the other Michelin-starred Indian restaurants in the city so was looking forward to trying their new spot. Unfortunately I wasn't super impressed. Of course had to bring my desi friends to help vet authenticity and taste. We tried a variety of things, and we tried the papri chaat, and I tried the kebab. While the execution was high quality, we agreed that the flavors didn't stand out so much that we would be willing to return. The food is just fine, but not great. I love that they have an extensive cocktail menu utilizing herbs and spices typical of Indian cuisine, so I really enjoyed that. All in all, at this price point, really was wanting more from this spot. The service was attentive and the space is really clean and beautiful. read more

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Great update for this corner spot in the East Village. Jazba is the right combination of trendy and delicious and definitely on the go-to list in the area now. Here's what you need to know: 1. Great bar area, but make a reservation if you can. My friend and I try to walk in and just sit at the bar since it has the casual energy but if you have a larger party, I would plan ahead. 2. Great cocktail menu that is the right balance of craft cocktail and something to get the night started. 3. Range of selection -- you can make your veg and meat eating friends happy. 4. The kofta is a must get! The seasoning is perfect. 5. Good service read more

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Celebrated Diwali here for dinner and overall liked this restaurant from the Junoon team. The price point is great for the quality of food My favorite items were the cocktails and the dessert. Try the Adraki cocktail and the Chur Chur for dessert We also got the below items, but next time I would try other dishes! Everything was good and not your typical menu items. Also ask for the roomali roti warm with butter on top -Aslam's butter chicken: 3.5/5 I got this because it's one of their more popular dishes. The chicken was very well cooked, but the butter sauce didn't have enough spice for me. Def not your regular butter chicken but glad I tried it! Portion size was great - Atari paneer: 4/5 very flavorful and more spice forward - Peepaywale Wadi Aloo: 4/5 this was the fav from the table because it was so different and the presentation was cute! -kachori: 3/5 good but smaller portions -aloo dum app: 3/5 -Chur Chur: 4/5 this was the perfect end to the meal. Crispy phyllo like dough topped with Malai and halva. Not too sweet like other Indian desserts!! Next time I would try the paneer app, haleem, kebab and fried chicken. Service was fantastic!! Vibes were also great. read more

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JAZBA! WOWED US! Immediately when you walk in you are greeted by their many staff and who I believe was the manager. We had a reservation and gave the manager our names, which he immediately noticed the Birthday celebration note. Though it was neither of our birthdays and we were hoping to snag a dessert. The manager asked us whose birthday it was and we pointed at each other, obviously proving we were lying hahaha, but he still played along (this goes somewhere I promise). Jazba's menu is split up in a few different parts. You have the drinks menu, which each ingredient comes from a specific region in India, which I thought was such a beautiful touch. A half ticket section of the menu that is reserved for appetizers, full ticket section for entrees, and a bread and chutney section. My friend and I decided to share Mulethi. I don't tend to drink cocktails, but this was good. It was more on the sour side, which I liked and even the honeycomb decor was edible! To start we ordered the Basket Chaat. I had no idea what to expect from this, but I was presently surprised. It had a lot of flavors and was very refreshing. I was expecting it to be warm, especially because it's like 8 degrees out, but i'm not mad about it. I do wish they would add a note on the menu about it, but very great way to start our dinner. We then ordered two entrees. The Atari Paneer and Peepayamale wadi aloo. Both were delicious options, but do know that the Peepayamale wadi aloo is hot, Hot, HOT! If you have a very low spice tolerance this isn't your meal! Both came with 1-2 pieces of bread, which I thought was definitely not enough to cover our meal. I would have either like a few more pieces to come with each entree or a side of rice instead. And each additional piece of bread is $5! Pretty pricey if you ask me. To end the night off, they brought up a sweet birthday treat regardless and they do this cool thing and bring you warm paper towels. I know i'm not explaining that well, but you'll see ;) Overall i'd have to give Jazba a 8/10. I loved the service, food, music, and the overall ambiance of the restaurant. It made me feel like I was in sex in the city! Loved it! read more

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Overall: 4.5 This is a cool new spot in EV. The vibe of the restaurant is very relaxed yet also bright and colorful. Our waiters were kind and patient; they walked us through the menu and answered our many questions. I recommend going with at least 4 people so you can try a bunch of things and split it. We tried all 2 mocktails (Imli & Kesar) and the Mango Lassi. We also tried the 2 most popular cocktails, the Pipli and Mulethi. We really enjoyed ALL the drinks. The Mango Lassi and Pipli stood out in particular. From half ticket we tried the Galouti (3/5, very soft), Butter Chicken (4.5/5), Paneer (5/5), and Basket Chaat (5/5). From full ticket we tried Green Chili Chicken (5/5, spicy af), Omlet Prawn (5/5, insane flavor), Atari Paneer (4/5, a little sweet), and Kerala Stew (3.5/5, super coconutty). For dessert, we had the Chur Chur and it was phenomenal. We loved their chai too. Overall it's worth trying at least once, but it's on the pricier side, especially if you don't split it with others. read more

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A great new addition to the Indian restaurant scene! Reservations? Yes this place is new and popular so definitely make some Drink : I got the peepali cocktail which was great - a nice mix of spicy, sweet, and strong but not too overbearing Food: We got the paneer teh peh teh and peepaywale wadi aloo. We actually felt that this was a good amount of food for 2 people, but your mileage may vary. The paneer was a great start and we loved the way it was made and the aloo dish was unique and something we had never tried before. Spice level was perfect (for 2 Indians who generally like medium spice ) Ambiance/Service: fantastic! Despite it being a Saturday night, our food came out quickly, the service was attentive, and the vibes were great! Overall - highly recommended checking out at least once read more

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I'm not sure why all of the newer trendy Desi restaurants make everything sooooo spicy. Either way, vibes and decor were immaculate as was the haleem. I would come here for a special occasion but not as an everyday occasion especially if I want to eat large portions of Desi food lol read more

Jazba - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

My friend and I were very excited to try Jazba for a celebratory dinner this past weekend. Reservations are a bit hard to come by but not impossible, and if all else fails bar seating is always an option. It's hard to miss this restaurant, it's blazing yellow neon sign outside is a statement in of itself. We started our meal with a round of drinks, paan and some other drink with mezcal. I was expecting a flavorful floral experience with the paan drink but it was anything but. This drink is very strong and not for the faint of heart. To start off we ordered Gulati Kabab. These were absolutely delicious, served on triangular pieces of paratha, with a cooling raita and delicious pickled onions. I loved this dish. The spices were absolutely on point and well balanced. Then we moved onto Haleem. Another absolutely phenomenal dish. The meat was so soft and well spiced, the texture was amazing. It came with the appropriate amount of fried onions on top, and the sweet bread accompanies it so well. This is probably the best haleem I've had in a moment, although a part of me did wish the serving was a little bigger. For entrées, we ordered the korma and the daal. The korma was delicious, the mutton falling off the bone, and perfectly braised. The spices of the korma were well balanced, but I will say I found the sauce a little bit too runny. The roti served with the korma was paper thin - a little too thin in my opinion to a point where some parts of it were dried out and off-putting. The daal was terrible - I was super disappointed we even ordered this. It was watery, and the grains were not properly mashed in. The spices were completely absent, it tasted like prison food. Very very disappointing. For dessert we went with the kulfa and the chur chur. The flavor profile on the chur chur was amazing, it was flaky, sweet, crunchy. I am huge on food texture and this dessert was a textural dream. The kulfa I was a little disappointed in, it comes as a muted down creamy version of kulfa falooda, except it's missing the fragrant floral syrup, and the overall taste of the ice cream was so dull. I really expected the kulfa to be sweeter but it missed the mark for me unfortunately. Overall, I would say this is a solid 3.5/5 review. There are some things that are absolutely amazing here and the other completely missed the mark on flavor. At that price point, it is not unreasonable for customers to expect perfection, as far as execution of dishes is concerned. I really think they have some room for improvement in the entrees and cannot ride on the high of well executed appetizers alone. read more

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Had made reservations for the six of us and we were seated right away on our promised time. You are welcomed to a fairly noisy dining room with vibrant colors and good amount of lighting. We ordered a few cocktails which included Pipli ($16) and Paan ($15), with Pipli being the winner! It was a very tasty cocktail and was packed with a good punch. For starters, we got Dabeli - $15 for a single piece definitely hurt and the flavors were nothing extraordinary and Aloo Dum Dahi Bada ($17) which was slightly better. For mains, we ordered Panch Patte Ka Saag ($24), Kerala Style Veg Stew ($23), Green Chili Chicken ($35), Press Club Korma ($36), and Murgh Mullah Payaza ($34). We also ordered Roomali Roti's ($5 each), Wadi Kulcha ($5), and Appam's ($5 each). There was nothing so spectacular about the food and in-line with the newest trend of newer Indian restaurants in the city, where the price to portion value is ridiculous, Jazba does live up to that. Service was perfect though, and food arrived within 20 minutes of ordering. Will we visit again? Probably not, unless we want to fake show off fancy NYC Indian restaurants! read more

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