Delicious. I was able to walk-in for bar seating at 6pm but the restaurant quickly filled up soon…read moreafter. I'm so glad I got to come here and I would love to come back to try more of their dishes especially with a bigger group. We stuck to vegetarian bites in this visit, and everything was a banger. So flavorful with perfect textures and beautiful presentation. I'd get each of these 3 things again: - Samrat Vada pav - Guruprasad dosa - Chaat

Went with the group and one of our acquaintances was Indian and he said that the food is from the…read moresouthern region. There wasn't one dish that I didn't like. Go with someone that knows the cuisine. Everything was delicious. From the appetizers, to the entrees, and the desserts. The service was amazing too - our waiter was very attentive and kind. Highly recommend

Loved. Loved. Loved. This one earns the caps lock…read more Last-minute reservation meant we landed at the bar with the smaller menu instead of the main dining room, which honestly worked out fine because five dishes in, we were not complaining! My partner did the ordering (drinks included) and had impeccable instincts. I couldn't tell you a single dish name if you paid me, I was too busy eating, but every single selection landed. Not one miss. The decor alone is worth the visit. Gorgeous space, the kind that makes you want to dress a little better than you planned to. I've already sent half my group chat here with instructions to book. Coming back for the real reservation and the full dining room experience next time, because if the bar menu was this good, I need to know what I'm missing.

I'll start with a proper desi reaction: "interiors pe kharcha kiyela hai bhai" - something I'd say…read moreto my bros as we walk-in to this place! Amazing setup, good for date nights, friends gathering, and if they relax their ridiculous kids policy, for family gatherings too! Very very spacious. Our server, Sumit (from Bombay!) was our host for the evening. He knew the menu well and his recommendations were exactly what we wanted to order - which is what we stuck to! Our order: Tuna Papad ($48 - 4 PCS), Coriander Shrimp ($28), Lychee Ceviche ($26) - which was the best dish in appetizers, and Black Onion (modern take on Kanda bhajji). The coriander oil was ultra flavorful. Teekha Peru ($21) was the best cocktail on our table! Butter Chicken Experience ($42) is a no-brainer for mains; they recently added a 3rd flavor with smoked cashew which also gives the three varieties, the colors of the Indian flag! Keema Pao ($48), the Bombay classic gets a special mention and hits the spot well! Sumit mixed all the seasonings and accoutrements at the table! Jackfruit Kolkata Biryani ($35) is a decent portion with generous amounts of potato, and difficult to find jackfruit - flavorful though! Mishti Doi's presentation is absolute banger, the taste didn't live up to those expectations though. The faux yogurt 'shrooms look deceptively inviting, the pistachio cremeux was absolutely brilliant though. Noise levels slightly above average, good lighting, and fantastic ambiance. Food arrives within 20 mins of placing the order. Menu on the expensive end, but the delicious food & excellent service compensates for that!

This South Indian place was absolutely amazing. We had a reservation scheduled for 90 minutes on a…read moreSaturday. My friend and I shared the dosa, which was one of the best dosas I ever had. I got the lobster tail and parotta and my friend got another dish. There was so much good lobster in there and I wish I could have taken it home but I was traveling here and was going somewhere else immediately after. The ambiance is great. There's a lot of light and great decorations. Because the reservation is 90 minutes, they may slightly rush you, so perhaps come with questions or knowing what you want. Overall, I highly recommend coming here with a reservation.

Dearest Vegetarian reader,…read more My favorites: the gunpowder dosa, mulaikattiya thaniyam, gutti vankaya, and Kaikari kurma. Paniyaram was okay and definitely overpriced. Shahi tukda Is pretty good, although wouldn't get again because the taste feels expected. Overall I understand the hype but tbh my local temple makes dosas that I personally think are better. I'm a sucker for South Indian food though so will be back.

Great ambience, drinks and my favorite thing there was Laal Maas. Also, the staff there is very…read morefriendly.

Came here during Restaurant week and it did not disappoint at all…read more I had a group of 4, so we ordered everything on the restaurant week menu, and each dish was so good; the consistency is really impressive. The standout dishes to me were the eggplant chaat (super flavorful), achaari paneer (creamy and rich), and mango kulfi pops. My only pass would be the shrimp moilee - which wasn't bad but wasn't as complex flavorfully. Service was really good as well, nothing amazing, but we were well-attended to and each dish had a short explanation. Overall, would highly recommend, especially for restaurant week where I felt the experience was well worth it!

The food is delicious at this new East Village Indian restaurant. Servers are nice, polite and very…read morewell versed with the menu, so ask for recommendations: we had the shrimp, famous chicken balls, lamb mono, rotti and egg snack. Everything, I mean every dish was wonderful. We also enjoyed the lamb chops, a perfect dish. 10 out of 10 and easy to share...meant for two people. The chef owner is super friendly and always on the floor, saying hi and checking in. She is wonderful. Two minor issues: rice could have been better and the drinks were weak. Otherwise, I can't wait to visit soon.

We were in NYC for the weekend, saw the Dravida had recently opened, loved the concept, and decided…read moreto try it. Overall, I'm glad we went there and would try it again sometime. We found it to be a solid place with an interesting menu, lots of promise, and excellent (and super nice and friendly) staff. The food was a mixed bag (for my taste). I loved the doubles, liked the oxtail curry, found the basil chicken kofa so-so, and was very disappointed by the duck nihari hand pie. I was very much looking forward to the duck nihari hand pie after looking at the menu but it didn't really remind me of nihari at all (so now i have to make it at home myself because it seems like a wonderful idea :) The Chef was very nice and told us about some of the dishes and even gave us a complimentary order of doubles (which I loved). Overall, I'd try it again once the menu has changed a bit (hopefully a bit spicier).

If you want good Indian food and normal size servings AVOID this place…read more The service was ok. The ambiance , non existing. The "business manager" is an uneducated worker who can't accept reality Yelb provides customers.

Lungi was a bit of a letdown. The service felt chaotic--condiments were missed, upon multiple…read morerequests arrived when we were nearly done eating. Even the sequencing of dishes was a bit off, making the experience feel awkward. The food itself was a mixed bag. Rundown: - Spicy Mutton Pepper Fry (4.5/5): excellent flavor, but the semi-dry gravy would work best paired with bread or rice. Not as a dry appetizer, as it was served. - Deafman Shop Tawa Fry (4.5/5): Very solid, but definitely on the spicier side--be prepared. - Hoppers (5/5): Perfectly soft, lacy, and flavorful; cools down quickly, so timing matters. - Parotta (3/5): not flaky so just felt dense with the ghee/oil in between the supposed-layers. Not ideal to scoop the curries when it's of this consistency. - Cauliflower 65 (3/5): Slightly over-fried and lacking seasoning. - Paneer Ghee Roast (2/5): Disappointing. The paneer was extremely tough making it inedible, and the ghee roast flavor was muted. - Goat Curry (4/5): Nicely done overall, though the meat could have been more tender. - Kori Ghassi (3/5): Underwhelming. Gravy felt diluted and there were too few pieces of chicken to justify the price. - Wattalapam (5/5): Perfect ending- light, refreshing, and flavorful. Portion sizes lean small, with more gravy than protein across dishes. Combined with the cramped table space, it makes for a tight dining experience, especially if you're ordering multiple items. Try it out and decide for yourself.

If you like paneer, oh man is this the place for you. Everything was delicious, but the paneer…read moredishes are what stood out for me. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated (albeit dim lighting) and the staff are wonderful, very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. I also like that the leave a large bottle of tap water on the table (they refilled our glasses a few times, but I like doing it myself rather than waiting). As a table of two, we ordered the paneer tikka and delhi tikki chaat as appetizers. The paneer was superb, served on top of two different sauces (had a nice heat to it) with a slice of grilled red bell pepper placed on top. The paneer had great flavor and texture (the waiter explained similar to other paneer tikka it is marinated in yogurt and spices, the difference here is they use chickpea flour). Four large pieces come per order. The tikki chaat was enjoyable, though it was mostly yogurt, there was only one potato patty which ended up being about 2 bites per person. The kashmiri nadru kofta and atari paneer were both very tasty, but the paneer was excellent. The masala was thick which I appreciated and there was a generous amount of paneer. The kofta (4 in total) were solid and I liked the creamy cashew sauce. Both entrees were a bit heavy, but in a good way. We also tried the butter naan and garlic naan (1 circular piece cut in half per order) which were good, but I have had better. The naan here was a bit overcooked/too crunchy on the edges for my liking but that is minor. We got a side of rice (you have to order it separately) and we had the kheer for dessert which good as expected. We left feeling quite full. Overall a nice place for a good meal, a little pricey, but it is Junoon's sister restaurant so not unexpected. It is worth it for the quality and taste of the food. I would go back to try some of the meat dishes.

We had great time at Jazba. This was our first time eating out at an Indian restaurant. The staff…read more(James and the young lady who attended to us) were friendly and attentive. We both enjoyed the food tremendously because the chicken was soft and the sauce were flavorful. In addition to the lamb and both appetizers. Loved the spiciness of the lentil soup . The cocktails tasted great and my first time having that brand of cider, which was excellent. Definitely looking forward to trying other menu options at Jazba.

Cannot wait for Passerine v2.0 to become a social media sensation! They re-opened 3 days ago, and…read moreeverything that we had an opportunity to taste this Saturday evening was finger-licking perfection! We started with the mushroom galouti that had quite the spicy kick to it; followed by the seafood platter and the appam stew. The appam and stew blew my mind and took me straight back to Kumarakom where I'd last had it! Every flavor profile was bang on! Loved the service and the interiors are pretty too! Our servers were attentive and kind. I personally liked the lounge area better although the menu there is limited. I cannot wait to be back!

The ambiance was beautiful and the service was warm and attentive, but unfortunately the food was…read moredisappointing. Our waiter suggested ordering the first courses before deciding on mains so we could gauge how full we were - and honestly, I'm glad he did, because we ended up not wanting to continue with the meal. If you're looking for authentic Indian food, this probably isn't the place for you. The flavors felt very Americanized and lacked the depth and spice you'd expect from traditional Indian cuisine. The experience itself was pleasant, but the food just didn't live up to expectations.