Really amazing spot. We grabbed a last minute 8:00pm reservation, and tried to move it up. Unfortunately, it was completely slammed, so they weren't able to. However, I soon understood why. This spot is absolutely amazing, with some of the best vada pav I've ever had. The service was excellent, and we had an enormous amount of dishes throughout the evening, with zero misses. Huge fan, would for sure recommend! read more

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Food 4.5/5.0 Service 4.0/5.0 Value 3.5/5.0 Decor 3.5/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 Really nice Indian restaurant. Food was great, service was decently relaxed. Appreciated that the Thums Up was in stock. Lassi was good. What's not to like? Would go back. read more

Kanyakumari is an Indian restaurant that was on the Michelin Guide for 2025. The place is located near Union Square and opened for dinner everyday and lunch on weekends only. The restaurant is quite small so reservations are a must! They do not sit you unless your full party has arrived. First and foremost, the service was superb! Whether it's the hostess, waiter who started taking care of us, the busser who took our plates away, or the waitress who ended taking care of us - everyone was very friendly and helpful! The menu is quite simple with a page of all their foods and this includes appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts. Then another menu for drinks. They are known for their cocktails, some non-alcoholic beverages like the lassi, and other alcoholic drinks like wine. I came in a group of 6 people and we did family style so we could share everything. I asked our waiter for recommendations and he nearly cited the whole menu. But we narrowed it down to From Malabar and From Kanyakumari for appetizer. The From Malabar is a deliciously flavored slow cooked black gold beef with madras onion and chilli and it comes with 6 pieces! The From Kanyakumari is a Hira Anna Fried Chicken with fried garlic crumbs. It reminds me of a combination of Malaysian Satay Chicken and Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken with extra spices. For main entrees, I requested the From Manglore and my friends ordered the From Banglore and From Kozhikode. The From Manglore is by far my favorite. It's prawns (6 pieces) in tangy Curry, coconut, tamarind, spiced sauce that's perfect to dip the Malabar Parotha (flaky layered flatbread) side in! The From Banglore is a baby goat donne biryani which is very flavorful and comes with a handful of sauces as well. The rice texture is a bit smaller and moisture than I expected but the goat was not too gamey! The From Kozhikode is a Amma Mess Fish Curry with rice water (which reminds me of the scallion sauce in chinese butcher meat shops) and beatroot pickle. The curry itself was spicy and already had a lot of flavor so I did not really use the two dipping sauces. Aside from the Malabar Parotha for sides, we also got the Guruprasad Dosa. It comes perfectly crispy with 4 dipping sauces. So good! I love the potato and green sauce. For desserts, they ran out of the coconut curry leaf Ice-Cream so we got one coconut payasam and one sunset dessert. The sunset dessert is a trio dessert nicely placed in a shell plate. It included steamed modak dumplings, elada mousse, and halwa jackfruit. All three desserts are very coconuty and has an acquired taste. The coconut payasam is a pineapple with guava gelatin and coconut base dessert that has a strong malai taste. This was better than the trio for me but not that much better. As for drinks, one person for the curry leaf cocktail, two people got the Kokum cocktail, and three people got the Lassi. The lassi is a combination of guava, coconut, pineapple, and Greek yogurt flavor. It was more coconut and pineapple flavor to me as I did not taste the guava at all. Unfortunately, they do not have any mango or rose flavored lassi which I was craving. Overall, great restaurant to try out! Portions are quite small with prices on the higher end. Place is cute and nicely decorated with a bar table as well. There are two restrooms in the rear for customers to use. read more

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Quick service and fantastic food. Loved the atmosphere, servers were extremely nice and helpful. Got the samrat vada pav and the prawn entree and both were delicious. read more

Kanyakumari - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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Yum! this space has a beautiful interior ambiance, & we loved the welcom rasam that they served us. My absolute favorite dish was the dosa with the added gunpowder masala. Other standouts were the fried chicken & the vegetable curry. read more

Kanyakumari - dosa, fish curry, vegetable curry - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here for a 12:45 reservation on a Saturday! We arrived a bit early but were seated immediately. Asked if we had dined there before which we had not and they briefly explained the menu. We placed an order for lassi as we perused the menu as I've never seen a guava/pineapple lassi. For 3 people we ordered two appetizers and three entrees. All tasted great! The standouts were the beef which was incredibly tender and the shrimp curry sauce. Everything was decently mild spicy. The restaurant itself was very nice, great service. Wasn't that crowded when we arrived but by the time we left it was completely full. Great upscale Indian food from all regions! read more

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I have now gone to Kanyakumari twice and I've had a different experience each time! The curry leaf cocktail is absolutely divine! We ordered the Vada Pav, duck toddy, short rib, fried chicken, crab sukka, and the idli. The Vada Pav, crab sukka, short rib, and the idli were great! I felt the duck toddy and fried chicken were a miss the second time. Service was great- our servers were very attentive and helpful! It's a gorgeous restaurant as well. I will be back to try the rest of the menu again! read more

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Incredible food!!! The appetizers were so unique and delicious The masala dosa and the Samrat vada pav are a must Squid was also nice but didn't come with enough of the wrap Shrimp Curry was so good with the paratha too, though I found it a bit too sweet Goat biryani had to much cardamom which was a bit overpowering Next time I think I will just stick with ordering multiple appetizers, the entrees were good but paled in comparison to the appetizers read more

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Amazing experience at Kanyakumari. First time visiting, and I can already say it's the best Indian food I've had in North America so far. The South Indian flavors really come through, bold, spicy, and genuinely complex in all the right ways. Everything was excellent, but I'd highly recommend the dosa and the dry baby goat curry (it was a special, so not sure if it'll be on the menu when you go). I also had the pleasure of meeting the chef, who had just moved from Lungi, and made sure to give him his well-deserved compliments. Service was decent, though I did have to follow up on my cocktail. The ambiance is lovely with the dim, moody lighting, but the tables are quite close together and it does get a bit loud. Would absolutely come back. The food alone makes it worth it.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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Great flavors throughout. The fried chicken appetizer and fried idli were outstanding, and the goat biryani was the star of the meal. The fish curry was a bit disappointing, but overall this is an excellent spot that's definitely worth a visit. read more

Food is expensive and still not seasoned or cooked well. The prawns idli was undercooked, and the plates were so small. read more

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Great service and ambiance. I thought the food was pretty good, we got the duck roast, branzino and shrimp. What stood out the most was the duck roast, I haven't had anything like that before and it was delicious While the branzino and shrimp were really good, they weren't enough for me to want to come again. There's a lot of competition in NYC for Indian food I still recommend this place to someone who wants good food! read more

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Came here on a Tuesday night and still had to wait 15 minutes to get seated with reservations. I thought the flavors for each dish was excellent but not worth the prices. Left feeling like I ate a snack even though we ordered a lot of plates. It's worth it to try just once. I liked the curry branzino and lassi. The sunset dessert was very small and it didn't really taste good. read more

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an absolute amazing Cana experience with a very well on out menu. To start they gave us some rest and we ordered the dip. I saw them bond along with the mutton biryani. Everything was absolutely amazing and the spice level was palatable. Our service was fast and our waiter knew all the options. We made a reservation and there was plenty of seating. Beautiful restaurant! read more

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Uhm a complex experience. We came with a group of 6 so we can try more dishes! PROS: Malvani Chicken - fav mains, most flavorful. Steam Rice Cake was good, very flavorful. Interesting. Black Gold Beef - very tender. Lamb Biriyani - It doesn't taste like lamb at all. Quite delicious. Cocktails were pretty interesting. MID: Gruruprasad Dosa was good but kinda absurd priced at $20 Fish Curry - mild not much character. Fried Chicken - some of us like it, I didn't like that it was small pieces and mostly I tasted was the batter. CONS: Prawn Curry - it was really just 5 small shrimps not prawn, flavor was also unmemorable. Neer Dosa - we had no idea what to do with it, the plate was untouched. Our server was trying to get us order two order of any appetizer and sides we ordered since we were a group of 6. We were firm on let's start with 1 of each. And he pushed for the Steam Rice Cake for 2 orders again so we went for it, 1 order was basically untouched. Really dislike when servers push unnecessary extra order. Overall sort of lack on the flavor bombs that we expect from Indian restaurant, the spice seems going on safer and milder side. read more

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Delicious food and wonderful service! Got the coconut chicken and shared with a friend. The rice was delicious and had some more fragrance to it than I usually expect. The chicken was creamy and had nice coconut and peanut flavors. One thing I will say is that this is definitely a more expensive restaurant for what you get, but sharing with a friend makes it a relatively good deal. read more

Kanyakumari - "from maharashtra", coconut chicken - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Had a great experience during my first time here. The masala dosa was the star of the show by far. Their special at the time was chicken 65 biryani which I thought was pretty unique and tasted great. I also recommend the mango lassi it was sooo good and had a nice twist to it. read more

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Again the food and flavors is why u come back. Slow cooked rib/beef: 10/10 2nd time I ordered, decadently delicious Ildi guntur: 8.8/10 what texture and flavor! Chutney sampler: 7/10 flavor was 8 but you can tell it was prepared earlier... not so fresh Mussels: 3/10 very dissatisfying Chicken curry: 9/10 simply delicious Ghee rice: 8/10 Parotha: 9/10 Indian croissant Great restraint, will go back for the third time! read more

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The food was good. For appetizers, we had the squid, fried chicken, and potato sliders. All of which were amazing! Yet the appetizers were a bit spicy for my very very very abysmally low spice tolerance -- that being said, do beware: there are straight chilis on the fried chicken plate. Do not confuse them for peppers and eat. Your mouth will suffer. The mains that we tried were nice: the fish curry, shrimp curry, and goat biryani. My dad said that it was the best biryani he ever had. I didn't try it because I hate biryani. Anyways, all the mains were inoffensive and tasty. It's a cute place. Definitely ten out of ten for interior. They've got an absolutely insane painting of the traditional Indian fishing technique in the middle of the restaurant. My only criticism was that it is very expensive for what it is. You're paying for the ambiance and presentation. It's good food -- but I'd go somewhere else if you aren't ready to break the bank. read more

Had such a great date night at Kanyakamuri this past Saturday. My boyfriend took me, and wow -- this place is not your standard Indian restaurant. The flavors were familiar but done in a way that felt totally new, really thoughtful, and genuinely delicious. We started with the "From Goa" clams, and they completely blew us away. Super flavorful, aromatic, and such a unique preparation -- plus the portion was way bigger than we expected. For our main, we shared the "From Manglore" shrimp curry with ghee rice and the Malabar parotha, and every single thing was spectacular. Rich, balanced, and cooked perfectly. The ambiance was warm, inviting, and interesting -- definitely more character than the typical, minimal restaurant decor you see everywhere. And our server was incredible: kind, attentive, checked in just the right amount, and didn't push us to over-order. Definitely a standout spot and one we'll be coming back to. Perfect for a cozy, elevated date night. read more

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One word - stellar! Service, Ambiance and food is top notch.. it's South Indian cuisine from the coast (Kerala). Menu is unique and diverse . We got crab sukka ( shell and all) and what a treat it was.. Vada Pav, chicken strips, prawn idli for appetizer were all good. For mains we got chicken malwani, beef and appams- so delicious. The dessert called Sunset was quite a presentation. It was a trio of Modak, Coffee halva and ada pradhanam.. my favorite was the coffee halva. The theme of the coast and seashells runs in decor and menu. Drinks were absolutely wonderful read more

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Dining at Kanyakumari was a lovely experience! The ambience is very chic and elegant. The service was also very attentive! I felt welcomed from the moment I stepped through the door. We ordered a few dishes, and I must say the Slow Cooked Black Gold Beef was my favorite! The beef was so tender and tasty. It was literally falling off the bone! I did enjoy the spiciness of it, which was not an overwhelming heat. I do not enjoy my dishes are overly spicy, but this dish had a nice, balanced flavor. The Hira Anna Fried Chicken was my second favorite dish. The chicken was flavorful and crispy. It served as a great appetizer to share. The Guruprasad Dosa was flaky and crispy as well. I loved each of the dipping sauces that came with it. The flavors were unique and refreshing. This dish is also nice to share with your dinner party. We also ordered the Amma Mess Fish Curry, which tasted great; I just thought the sauce was a bit overwhelming. Definitely order a side of rice with this dish to fully enjoy it. read more

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I came here with my partner after hearing raving reviews from friends. The ambiance of the restaurant was very nice, particularly the music. We had the slow cooked black gold beef with madras onions and chilli; the pappadum platter; and the malvani chicken. The beef was tender and had the perfect crunch from all the seasoning. The chicken was perfectly umami and flavourful but what stood out was the platter which had a beet sauce, tamarind, humus, tomato, and peanut chutneys. The chutneys were all fun and tasty. read more

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They specialize in coastal Indian. We were lucky to get a walk in on Sunday at 5pm just as they opened. Shortly after being seated the place was filled with eager diners. We shared the GuruPrasad dosa and Maharashtra chicken curry for two. It was a shareable amount for a lighter dinner. I will definitely be back to try the mussels Koliwada. The dosa was delicious and so crispy. The achars and sides included were marvelous. The curry was nice , not super exciting but the chicken was cooked to perfection. Small annoyance: The curry dish, flavorful as it was, came without rice -which felt essential given the consistency. Without it, you're essentially eating curry like soup (?) which I do not think is the intention. Rice was an additional $8, and there was no mention from the server that it wasn't included. A simple heads-up would've gone a long way in avoiding the confusion. Other than that, Service was great and the interiors are a visual experience. The restaurant feels intimate but lively. You'll have to see for yourself. read more

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I tried the Mumbai and it was pretty filling for an app - the flavors were great, bread was toasted well too! The interior was a bit toasty! Very busy as well and overall had a cozy vibe. Staff were very attentive and great as well. read more

Go for the appetizers. Those starters were consistently great. Must get: vada pav, the idli (never had it in this form where it's chopped and seemingly pan fried with some spicy sauce but this was my standout favorite) Good but not a must for me: dosa, the entrees of goat biriyani and the fish. The entrees were thoughtfully paired with condiments and rice water to create balance of spice and moistness. read more

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My favorite dishes were the beef and the chicken curry. The fried chicken reminded me of popcorn chicken (my partner disagrees.) For the price, I was a bit disappointed by the experience when we checked in. Our reservation was at 5, we arrived around 5:15, and received a heads up that they would need our table back at 6pm. The confirmation text stated very clearly that for parties of 2-4 the dining time is 90 minutes. I completely understand if we're late and it eats into our 90 minute time but that wasn't the case. In the end, they didn't kick us out at 6 but it still left a bad taste in my mouth. read more

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Food is delicious. Very interesting concept with different dishes from different regions of India. Very authentic, every time I go I see a lot of Indians. Service is top notch. Reason why I'm not giving 5 stars is because it's on pricey end and also the space is sooo tight. Must order the dosa! read more

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Made a reservation for a weeknight and had an amazing meal here. Definitely one of the best newer Indian restaurants in Manhattan. I tried: + Lassi + samrat Vada pav + Hopper + Malabar parotha + Amma mess fish curry + Steamed prawns idli Malabar parotha was my favorite (and went well with everything), followed by the fish curry and steamed prawns idli. Lassi was also fantastic. You can get better hopper at Lungi or Sigiri but it's always a delight to see it on a menu. They're also on inkind! read more

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We had a great group dinner here with a half dozen of us, allowing us to sample a good bit of the menu. We found everything to be delicious, especially appreciating the diverse influences across many southern states of India. I've spent a good amount of time across southern India and found the flavors to be really authentic, while adding a chef-y and playful note making dishes that aren't necessarily perfect recreations of anything you'd get in India. The service was very strong. We called in advance and they let us squeeze 5 into a 4-top, but then after we were there for 10 minutes they had a larger table opening early and were able to move us over - which was very nice. The service was informative and responsive, without hovering, exactly what you want from a nicer dining establishment. It had a really cool vibe in there, nothing too exotic but clean and well executed. Especially if you haven't been exposed to South Indian food outside of Dosa, you need to hit this spot! read more

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I was at this Indian spot a while ago with a group as per most of my recent reviews. They specialize in more costal Indian food which is a bit unique as the only spots that really did this before was the now closed Kokum in Curry Hill on Lex and a handful of dishes at the excellent Chola in the East 50s. In general the food quality was good with properly prepared proteins though it is a bit pricey for the portion sizes (especially when factoring in having to pay a lot extra for rice ($8 for ghee) or a small piece of bread ($7 parotha.) The staff was alright forgetting to add the chicken till the end until we asked about it again. Our first dish was the "From Kocchi" for $30 with toddy duck roast and cucumber salad. The small dish had a nice presentation and good flavor. There was a good mixture of textures from the crunch from the cucumber to the duck which was a mix of drier chewier pieces and softer ones. It was unique and pretty tasty. Second best of the evening arrived next which was the "From Malabar" for $35 listed as slow cooked black gold beef, madras onion, and chili. The beef which was still on the bone was very tender and well spiced with a bit of heat to it but not too much along with a mélange a flavors from the masala with the onion giving a good extra flavor. I wish it wasn't only one small bone as the meat was cooked expertly but I would still recommend from the flavor. Next was the "From Kozhikode" for $42 or amma mess fish curry, rice water, and beetroot pickle where the curry was poured over the well roasted fish. The fish was tender and the curry had some sourness to it along with some some heat. The beetroot pickle was unique and alright while the rice water was a throwaway but a unique one at that. In terms of portion to price, this was probably the best deal of what we ordered though this is without factoring in the overpriced rice and bread. Last was our favorite which was the "From Kanyakumari" for $22 listed as Hira Anna fried chicken with fried garlic crumbs. This was the most reasonably priced dish otherwise and it was well made. The chicken which was fried into strips had a good texture and was pretty spicy with some flavor from the aforementioned garlic. The sauce on the side paired nicely as well. This was tasty and I am happy we mentioned to the waiter that it hadn't arrived. I decided to order a dessert as I'm a big fan of payasam. Said Coconut Payasam for $16 had pineapple, guava, young coconut, and payasam. The dish was artfully presented almost looking like a shoreline with the coconut being poured from a shell though this all made it a tad difficult to eat. I found it a bit sweet probably because of the guava which was unfortunate as the coconut flavor was lovely and the grilled pineapple was a wonderful addition. It lacked the payasam flavor lor texture I was looking for but it was interesting at least. I dislike a good amount of Mehta's spots such as Laut and found his previous Peranakan spot from the same group Kebaya here better but chef Shinde here has done a nice job creating elevated versions of coastal Indian food. It's not my favorite fancier Indian spot but it's good. I'd try more here regardless of price point. read more

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Kanyakumari blew our taste buds away! We were genuinely surprised to find such authentic South Indian cuisine right in the heart of ManhattanLimited seating with a cool vibe and easy street parking . This place is a party in the mouth -- bold Kerala-style seafood, unapologetically spicy, and refreshingly not watered down for non-desi palates. We showed up on a whim from Chicago -- no reservation, on my birthday. The hostess (a European lady) was extremely standoffish and rude, glaring at us like we didn't belong. Not the warmest welcome. Thankfully, Jane the manager and Ramson came through and graciously accommodated us. The food made it all worth it. Standouts included the curried clams, prawns, and vada pav -- absolutely killer flavors. The appam and Malabar parotta with chicken curry were comforting and perfectly executed. Chef Shinde deserves serious props for his masterful execution. I even got to meet Tejas, the sous-chef, who was super sweet and surprised me with a birthday treat -- their signature coconut payasam. It was a beautiful gesture. The only letdown? The signature cocktails didn't wow us -- pretty forgettable -- though I did enjoy their take on an old fashioned. Overall, a memorable experience. Would love to come back with the kids one day! read more

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Spectacular service and food continues. High quality food still rolls out of the kitchen and service continued to be perfect. Food is still tasty, arrives on time - the best thing - you can now walk-in. None of the reservation drama - especially for lunch! read more

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Hands down the best meal I've had in a while!! Everything was delish, from the drinks down the every single dish. I loved it! As a South Indian my standards are high because my family has a ton of good cooks so nothing ever seems to compare but this was so good and brought slightly different unique takes to the presentation and flavors! The crispy chicken dish, the dosa, the prawn served under a cushion of idli, the goat biriyani. We loved EVERYTHING. The cocktails were also super yummy and had a hint of Indian flavoring with each. The staff accommodated our changes and were so friendly and courteous! Will definitely be back again! read more

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Has to be my favorite Indian restaurant at the moment. Great unique dishes from India. Didn't have a single bad menu item from here. The vibe is amazing and the staff were even better. Came here with a big group and the staff was kind to bring shots to us even thought they don't normally offer that. read more

Union square is super convenient, but often the food options aren't great. I am pleased to say that's not the case at Kanyakumari. The only reason I'm giving this restaurant 4 stars instead of 5 is because while everything was really good, the beef was the only thing I will really remember and even venture back for. I liked everything else, but it hit that "very good but not memorable" thing in my brain. The service was great - our waiter definitely helped us make a good decision. The atmosphere is a little rough around the edges, but not bad by any means. There's something unassuming about it that makes you question if it really is in the Michelin guide. At the end of the day, the thing I remember and why I'll likely go back (beyond location) is that when most Indian restaurants in the city feel somewhat American-ized (there are certain staples you expect to see on the menu), Kanyakumari offers something different. I love how the menu features different foods from different cities, giving you as a diner a far more interesting and memorable experience. read more

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Easily the best Indian meal I have ever had in my entire life. What an easy 5 star meal and over all experience. Kanyakumari is an unassuming restaurant that anyone could easily just walk right past but after doing a little research my wife knew we had to eat here. Inside was dark with some nice understated decorative touches. The service was exceptional as well. Our waiter was very kind and always had a gleaming smile on his face. Excellent drinks. We enjoyed the Mango, Curry Leaf, Filtered Coffee, and even asked for a Lassi with a Dark Rum floater on top. They were happy to oblige. The Guruprasad Dosa on its own was divine but with the condiments it was served with sent us both to another place. We were also served a spicy tomato broth as an amuse bouche. So incredibly intense, it woke my palette right back up. The From Kochii was able to incorporate cold cucumber into a warm duck dish beautifully. The From Andhra Pradesh was a spicy surprise. We had no idea what we were ordering when we ordered it, but it had a fried and chewy texture that was very pleasant and the sauce it was tossed in was perfect. The star of the show was the From Kanyakumari. I won't say anything else except this was a top 5 chicken dish of all time for me. Was it a pricey meal? Yes. Worth every penny? Absolutely. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Had a great experience and dinner at Kanyakumari! All our dishes were delicious and the ambiance was great. We started with the guntur idli which ended up being one of my favorite dishes of the night. For mains we got the mangalore prawn curry, kozhikode fish curry, guruprasad dosa, and Malabar paratha. The fish curry was my favorite main dish we ordered. The fish tasted so fresh and I loved the curry itself as well. No dishes automatically come with rice, but we ordered a Malabar paratha which helped us finish off the curries. Overall it was a delicious dinner and I'd love to come back and try more dishes soon! read more

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Great Indian restaurant with authentic flavors and fantastic service! We decided to try this spot out, after seeing it ranking among the top Indian restaurant spots in NYC. Vibes were boho chic-- perfect for a night out with friends or for date night. - From Malabar: 10/10 (tender beef in a really yummy, flavorful curry sauce. I can see why this is one of their signature dishes.) - Shrimp curry: 10/10 (slightly spicy curry with juicy shrimp pieces) - Fish curry: 9/10 (fish marinated in curry sauce. Slightly spicy, but very flavorful) Overall, we loved everything we got and we were extremely full by the end of our meal! read more

Kanyakumari - From Malabar - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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2.5 stars I went solo dining for dinner - bar seating. Very impressed with the vibe (decor was classy, music selection was phenomenal, and Andrew the bartender was charming). Ordered their idli cocktail (an old fashioned - same taste different name different garnish), fish curry, and neer dosa). Let me tell you - I so badly wanted to love the food but.... Arghhhh I didn't!! :( Nothing unique, nothing making me do a double take... it was just MEH at best. And too expensive, even for New York. read more