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    4.2 (153 reviews)
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    Steven L.

    I booked Paisley's Valentine's Day non-veg menu, hoping for a special evening, but the experience fell short. We arrived 30 minutes early for our reservation but still ended up waiting an hour past our scheduled time to be seated. Service was also inconsistent--I ordered a second drink after the second dish, and it never arrived. By the fourth dish, I had given up on it and didn't bother reminding anyone. The food itself was good, and I imagine the experience might be better on a less hectic night. However, the long wait and inattentive service were a letdown, especially given the occasion. One nice touch was the complimentary rose from Venus et Fleur. Also, be aware that a 20% gratuity is automatically added to the bill. The space was nicely decorated with Valentine's Day themed things though I would have preferred Desi music playing instead.

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    Mohsin S.

    Discovered a wonderful a new restaurant on this trip. Nice open space. Great looking bar. Friendly owners/hosts that make you feel welcome. Ordered the Pahadi Murgh and samosa chat for appetizers. Both were good especially the Murgh which came out perfectly tender. Dinner was a Nihari and tikka masala with a side of daal tadka. All dishes were done very well. Definitely a return trip here on the next visit to NYC.

    Mishal F.

    I made a reservation for my husbands birthday two months in advance and they just called me the night before at 10 PM saying that the restaurant is closed and they cannot take my reservation. If you are trying to run a business this is not the way to operate. Not sure if I will come back to try your food lol unbelievable.

    Brion R.

    "A good choice for a nice dining experience" Came here for Diwali and had a nice meal. It's a bit of a mix of eclectic modern Indian food in a contemporary setting. Why has the lower West Side become a haven for upscale Indian restaurants? Pros * Upscale * Wide range of dishes for almost everyone's tastes * More mild for those who don't like super intense "street" food Indian Cons * A little pricey * Service was ok * The room feels a bit "cold" and could use some dressing up. And the bar has too many disco lights. They need a professional interior designer

    Mei T.

    Delightful Indian cuisine. The staff was very helpful in making recommendations and answer questions. We started with appetizers Samosas, garlicky cauliflower, crispy eggplant. Followed by lamb chops, chicken tiki Marsala, Nihari - slow cooked beef. Can't forget the naan - Garlic naan. We were quite pleased and full but someone said we had to have dessert! We went with the crème brûlée and a chocolate mousse with coffee and tea. Those were the most common of all the things we ate. Not too impressive but good too. We all had a delightful evening! The atmosphere was light and airy thought the place was full. Definitely worth another visit!!

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    Kai S.

    Very solid Indian place! I would come here just for their chicken tikka masala, basmati rice, and onion chili naan mixed together in one heavenly bite. The chicken tikka masala was so creamy and rich and tangy. The basmati rice was a wonderful base and had a great texture. The onion chili naan was spicy and buttery. So chicken tikka masala on basmati rice wrapped in onion chili naan is a bite I often dream of. Their crispy eggplant chaat is good, love the various sauces and bursts of pomegranate seed. It could've had a stronger eggplant flavor however. All of the other dishes were forgettable or misses in flavor. But I'd come back just for that bite.

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    Tania K.

    Paisley is a downtown Indian restaurant on Greenwich St that serves impressive delicately crafted food. We were a large reserved group and were seated right away. As you enter the restaurant, you see the paisley brand on the wall and to your left is the bar - the decor was done beautifully. Perfect for a date! Service: 10/10 Food: 9.5/10 We got lollipop chicken, samosas, fried cauliflower and fried eggplant for appetizers and for entrees we got chicken tikka masala, 2 lobster with spinach rice, short ribs, shrimp curry, and chicken. Everything was flavorful and enjoyable. My favorite was the cauliflower! The entrees (curries) come with basmati rice. The best part of the restaurant is the drinks and desserts!! Desserts are mostly $15 each. Since we were a large group of over 5, a 20% service fee was added to the bill. We paid about $830 for dinner. Bathrooms are unisex and clean! Thank you Paisley for serving us delicious and flavorful food!

    Paneer tikka masala, Baingan Choka, rice, and Garlic Naan (Vegetarian)
    Matt D.

    Came to dinner here with two friends. I was looking forward to a wonderful dinner, and love trying new Indian restaurants. And while the food was good, the service was a bit off-putting: e.g., We were told we had to put all of our food in at once (no ordering additional food later). Then when it was time to pay, they wouldn't split our bill (3-ways). And throughout service, they were kind of abrupt toward our party. Not terribly helpful or kind. And not really very attentive either. That said, the food was good. We ordered samosa chat (excellent), dahi bhalla (good), paneer tikka masala (good), baingan choka (good, and something new to me!), and garlic naan.

    Saag paneer - may have had some Parmesan sprinkles, chicken tikka masala, daal, veg kofta was amazing and sort of sweet and sour.

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    Bengal Tiger

    Bengal Tiger

    4.5(2.5k reviews)
    3.3 miMidtown West
    $$

    Great service and good …read more Love the poppadums are more UK style than usual US papads . I opted for Chicken Tikka Masala with plain naan and rice . Rice comes with the meal . Overall great entrees. Meat was great and sauce was perfectly spiced per my medium request . Service was prompt and overall definitely a go to place for a well priced Indian meal .

    Cuisine: 6 Service: 5…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 4 Overall: 6 I tend not to trust ethic food Yelp reviews in touristy areas because they tend to be skewed by tourists, and not locals. However, sometimes you just take a chance and pray it lives up to the hype. Having a short period of time before our show at Radio City Music Hall, two of us shared a quick bite here after a few snacks on the nearby street fair. Just one order of Chicken Tikka Marsala, Garlic Naan, and a Mango Lassi. I'm actually not a big fan of Chicken Tikka Marsala because it's often too sweet and creamy for me. Though the chicken was overcooked, I did find this version quite differernt, in a good way. It had depth, and definitely a lot of heat, even on the medium level, the spiciness was very noticeable. My dining partner would have died without that Mango Lassi, which was yummy. Lmao On the other hand, the Garlic Naan was horrible. Instead of being a pillowy soft bread with some chew, it was stiff and cardboard-ish. This is one of the worst versions I had in NYC. Not sure how this major blunder can be overlooked. Naan is such an important part of Indian food culture, I can't believe they haven't realize that they need to fix this matter. Btw, service was efficient, almost too efficient that it felt rushed. One minute after we were seated, we were asked if ready to order. Again, we were asked literally one minute later. Then, just as we were finishing our meal, and while I'm still chewing my final bite of food, the bus boy cane to take our plates away. I was technically done, but would have like to have had a minute. Finally, without asking about desserts, another server came by with our check as if to say, "Please pay and make room for the next guests." I know we wanted a quick meal, but never thought we would be in and out of a situation down restaurant in less than 30 minutes. Hahaha Anyway, I live in Queens where we have same quality Indian restaurants at a much lower price point. Portions are bigger too. For me, this is an attempt at finding a gem that everyone seems to suggest. Unfortunately, it's hard for me to return to an Indian restaurant knowing they can't properly make naan.

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    Bengal Tiger  - Inside  Nice decor, upscale

    Inside Nice decor, upscale

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    Tandoori Chicken Tikka

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    Red Onion - Stir fry cauliflower peas, turmeric, Indian spices.

    Red Onion

    4.6(177 reviews)
    1.5 miEast Village, Alphabet City
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    The best Indian food I've ever had. The very best. I considered shedding a tear at the lamb…read morerajasthini. The lamb was perfect. The food was perfect. The interior might not be up to HGTV standards but we can't all be the property brothers. Some of us need to just go with the flow and that's exactly what the owners did here. The furniture is cute, inoffensive, and nothing special. The service? Immaculate. Mostly because they gave our table a free mango lassi. That's how FREAKING kind and friendly the staff are!! They are tremendous. Best place ever.

    Most abysmal service I have experienced in NYC. There's long waits, wrong dishes, or slow service,…read moreand then there's the racist owner who straight up lies to you. After an hour of waiting for our food, the three tables around us who arrived after us already got their food and were nearly done with their meal. We ask about this twice, and each time the owner says all three tables "pre-ordered" their food. I was confused and asked every table if this was true and obviously it was not. Before leaving, we confront the owner about the inconsistencies in his story, but he just double downs on his lie, alleging that we don't understand how a restaurant is run. For some reason, he even started to yell at the busgirl who was trying to get him to apologize? In addition to holding us hostage for an hour and continued lying, he tries to make the racist point that Indian food is more sophisticated and takes longer to prepare than other types of Asian food. I feel there are certain standards in the NYC service industry given the competition, and this was a confusing and unacceptable experience. The food was admittedly good, but not good enough for them to have the attitude they had.

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    Red Onion - Fresh garlic topped naan.

    Fresh garlic topped naan.

    Red Onion - Fresh spinach and spices ground and cooked with cubed homemade cheese

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    Dhamaka - Paneer Methi

    Dhamaka

    4.1(848 reviews)
    1.2 miLower East Side
    $$$

    Upscale Indian desi eats with no-nonsense taste…read more The Kale Pakora Chaat was a great start, along with the Ajwain Prawns and classic Shami Kebabs. The Mutton Dhungar (smoked) and Chicken Hari Mirch Kurma were outstanding gravies--perfect with hot chappatis. But the piece de résistance was the Goat Neck Biryani--deeply flavorful, with meat literally falling off the bone and proper, fragrant basmati rice. Absolutely fantastic. The place is nice and lively--busy and a little tight on space, but the service is fast and friendly. Reservations are a must. An absolute must-try when visiting NYC.

    Dhamaka is a modern yet upscale Indian restaraunt tucked away in the back of Essex market on the…read moreLower East Side. Because of its location, it may appear unassuming and underrated, but the food is bold, spicy, flavorful, and packed full of rich cultural elegance. On my first visit, I was able to try a few different dishes, both veg and non-veg, as well as one of their signature cocktails. We ordered to start the Kale Pakora Chaat (fried kale, tamarind chutney, with a sweet yogurt) and it was perfectly crispy, flaky, and delicious. Next, for main dish we ordered the Paneer Methi (fried paneer in a fenugreek and tomato blend) and I honestly can never complain when it comes to any paneer dish and I have to say this one was absolutely no exception. The paneer was so soft and tasty with the sauce and other spices that I couldn't help but feel like I was eating a home cooked meal. Lastly, I ordered the Shami kebab because I wanted to try a non veg dish. This item consists of lamb, minced and blackened, paired with a green chili sauce with mint. I have to say this was a complete miss for me; the lamb was so dry and mealy I couldn't finish it at all, on top of that it had too many spices and was a bit salty in my opinion so I needed a lot of water. I would seriously consider altering this dish before keeping it on the menu in its current state or removing it completely. If you're thinking of ordering this, I wouldn't recommend it as I'm sure they have other protein dishes on their menu that are far better. I'm looking forward to trying some of the others the next time I go. Lastly for cocktails, we ordered the Monsoon wedding (Indian gin, lychee, curry leaf, and lime). I thought the cocktail was alright, it didn't stand out too much to me as it was a fairly decent lychee drink that had a slightly muted flavor. I've noticed that Indian restaraunts often struggle to make good cocktails because too often they rely on mixing things that shouldn't really be mixed and adding unnecessary ingredients. Overall though, the time spent there was worth it and I appreciate that it's relatively easier to get a reservation here than at some of the other Indian spots in New York currently. Based on my experience, Dhamaka should be considered highly rated on that list.

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    Interior

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    Paneer Methi

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    GupShup - Old Delhi Butter Chicken (@joeynht)

    GupShup

    4.0(912 reviews)
    1.5 miGramercy, Union Square, Flatiron
    $$$

    Okay this place deserves all the hype. It is actually that good…read more We tried a few dishes - I've been here twice so the food is over a course of 2 reservations so yes, it is a lot of food but you're welcome!! My favorites - The Dahi Sev Puri and Mutton Sukha is to die for. Butter Chicken Wings were worth it too. I've had better Butter Chicken so can maybe pass on that but get the damn Mutton Sukha. Beware, it is unapologetically spicy. It is meant to be so no modifications! Indian food is not for the weak over here! Wash all that down with some Cha and go to bed in your food coma. Go go go go go.

    We made a reservation at GupShup after reading so many great reviews, so we came in with pretty…read morehigh expectations. Reservations are definitely recommended. The restaurant itself is beautiful. The interior is really well decorated, clean, and has a nice atmosphere. Our service was also great. Our server was very attentive throughout the meal, and we felt well taken care of. We ordered quite a few things: Paan Pe Raag, Braised Nihari, Butter Chicken Wings, Laal Ishq, Naan, S. Pellegrino Sparkling Water, Sada Bahar, Paneer Cheese Rolls, Steamed Basmati Rice, Mutton Sukka, and a Limca. For us, the Butter Chicken Wings were the best dish 5/5. The Paneer Cheese Rolls were also really good 5/5. Those were definitely the two dishes that stood out the most. The Braised Nihari was around 3/5. The meat itself was good, but there were so many spices that it was hard to really taste the flavor of the meat. The Laal Ishq was also about 3/5 for us. We like flavorful food, but we felt that the amount of spices in several dishes covered up the actual flavor of the ingredients. The Mutton Sukka was okay, but again, we felt it was pretty heavy on the spices. The Naan was good, especially the garlic naan, but nothing particularly memorable. The Steamed Basmati Rice was probably 2.5/5. It was just okay, and we felt it was overpriced for what it was. The drinks were actually one of the better parts. The Sada Bahar had a really good flavor, and we enjoyed the Limca and sparkling water as well. Our biggest issue with the food was that the spices seemed to overpower the actual flavor of the food. We don't mind spice or heavily seasoned food, but we would have preferred a little more balance so we could actually taste the meat and other ingredients. Sometimes it felt like we were tasting the spices more than the dish itself. We also got so full from the food that we didn't have any room for dessert. Overall, we can see why GupShup is popular. It's a beautiful restaurant, the service is excellent, and it has a fun, upscale atmosphere. We also know it's a popular spot with celebrities, which probably adds to some of the hype. For us, though, the food just didn't live up to all the positive reviews we had read. Nothing was terrible, and there were definitely a couple of dishes we really enjoyed, but overall we expected more from the food. Beautiful restaurant, great service, good drinks, but the food was just okay for us.

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    Upper level

    GupShup - Dahi Sev Puri (@joeynht)

    Dahi Sev Puri (@joeynht)

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    Indian Accent - Amuse bouche

    Indian Accent

    4.3(839 reviews)
    3.3 miMidtown West
    $$$$

    the $135 tasting menu after much consideration (and knowing my boyfriend was paying ). I knew I was…read moregoing to like this bc I love Indian food lol. However because Indian food has complex flavors in general, I feel like fancy chefs tasting version was less impressive than other cuisines (bc Indian food is already sho good lol). Still this was really delicious, like legit the best Indian food I've ever had for sure for sure. Some notes on food: - pumpkin & coconut shorba SOOOOO GOOD... i've had starter broths and consummes but this was probably my favorite, it was warm and hearty and flavorful. - jackfruit: decided to give this a try and it was most definitely worth the try.... not sure how tf they cooked this but it was so good - lobster tail: cooked to perfection but more importantly the sago and the sauce were very delicious. i told sam he could have most of da lobster but i just wanted more sauce - then when I was thinking i was pretty full they gave us these 4 dishes. the naan(??) was just ok a lil too doughy but holy the dal moradabadi was so good just on its own too - makhan malai: SO FAT AND HUGE AND JIGGLY LOL. at first the saffron & cardamom flavors were a little too sudden but it grew on me almost instantly and the texture is actually godly like so airy and soft and whipped as hell. I could've had another fat bowl of it but also it was comical how much they gave lol.

    Went in for brunch on a Saturday and had the whole restaurant to ourselves for the first 30 minutes…read more- only 3 other tables came in the whole time. Surprisingly quiet for a Saturday. $46 for a 2-course brunch is a great deal for an elevated meal, especially since the two courses come with a side ("accompaniment"). Quick heads up if you've been to the original in New Delhi, while they share a name, the New York experience pales in comparison. New Delhi is a full tasting menu with bold, unique flavors and presentation. New York is much more westernized, a fusion fit for the American palate. Service was consistent throughout, though not the most helpful when it came to menu questions - don't expect much guidance if you're trying to decide between dishes. They start you off with a tiny mug of pumpkin soup, creamy and delicious. The burrata comes as a big ball of cheese with crispy lotus root for scooping. The dal with naan as your accompaniment is a generous portion and the dal is beautifully flavored. The tawa paneer has a lovely presentation but the flavor didn't stand out. Coorg black pork was moist and paired perfectly with the cracklings. Best part of the meal was the Truman Bazaar cocktail - Truman vodka, suze, and tomato foam. Sweet, bitter, and spicy all at once - a genuinely unique combination.

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    Pleasing & Modern! (09/24/23)

    Indian Accent - Herb Sago Pancake - yummy!!!

    Herb Sago Pancake - yummy!!!

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    Black garlic naan

    Paisley - indpak - Updated September 2026

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