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    Seva Indian Cuisine

    4.4 (1.6k reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Vegetarian, Vegan
    Closed • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Malai kofta Saag Paneer
    Melissa C.

    I was really excited to try seva but I found it really mid. I ordered the malai kofta and saag paneer. Saag paneer- got it spicy and it didn't taste like much, not particularly creamy just very spinachey Malai kofta- was not sweet or nutty and I didn't really like the vegetable balls they used. Rice was hard, naan was fine.

    Chicken Tikka Masala
    Carla H.

    So to preface, I've dined in and ordered delivery at Seva before, and every time it was delicious, friendly and nice vibe and service, and quick! This time though, for delivery, it was disappointing. To start, it took over an hour, at a 25 mins estimate.The food itself was overwhelming mid this time. The naan was cold and chewy, the samosas were also cold, and the chicken tikka masala was bland and watery. The chicken was so dry and tough too. It tasted nearly identical to TJ's frozen curry, which is a far cry from the dishes I've had in the past here. Four stars because it was serviceable and I know it ~can~ be good, but hoping it improves!

    Great decor
    Christian Z.

    Was in the area and saw a sign for a lunch special. Ive been here in the past for dinner with friends and left always happy. Today I dropped by and had their lunch special which included a small side and an entree. I chose the vegetable samosa and the Kerala vegetable curry. The samosa had a nice flakey crust with a flavorful and substantial amount of filling. The kerala curry is coconut milk based with really great heat. The vegetables were firm and soft. And it was the great balance. Truly top notch curry for a lunch special. I was absolutely full, happy, and satisfied by the time my lunch break was over. Will certainly come back if im in the area.

    Susana I.

    A coworker of mine recommended this place so we had to try it. Seva has AMAZING hospitality and service. It's nice and bright inside and the A/C on a hot humid night was a bonus. Our party of 4 arrived around 8:30 pm and ordered a ton of food. The employees there were so kind and gave us a free appetizer, dessert, and were accommodating to make a fresh masala chai so late in the evening. Everything here is delicious and full of flavor. If you're not sure what to order, you can't go wrong ordering the "stars" off the menu. But we also asked our server for recommendations and he did not disappoint. There's a protein for everybody and everyone left full with leftovers! Seriously cannot wait to go back and try the rest of the menu.

    Shrimp Korma. $19.95. Too sweet for my liking
    Glenn C.

    I went to this pretty popular northern Indian restaurant a good while ago with a group. The place is easily large enough for our group and the staff was friendly. In general, this place is very tasty and this is coming from someone who prefers other styles of Indian food more. They gave us some papadum at the beginning which were pretty standard though I prefer the versions with some seeds for texture and flavor. The chutneys were standard consisting of a tamarind one which wasn't too sweet as well as a I believe mint and coconut one. The only appetizer we got were the Tandoori Chicken which had 8 pieces for $10.95 which were tasty. The chicken was moist and tender and there were plenty of large pieces. I prefer the more heavily spiced versions you find in some places but for the more common non spicy version, this was excellent and I would recommend it. My favorite of the main dishes was the Green Chili Chicken for $16.95 which like other mains comes with basmati rice. The chicken was good again and the dish had a good amount of heat to it but not too much being well balanced. The bit of raw ginger slices on top added a nice tang to the dish as well. Also tasty was the Aloo Chana Paneer for $15.95. The paneer were plump and flavorful while the tomato based sauce wasn't overly sweetened. The Lamb Rogan Josh for $17.95 was pretty standard but fine. The onion base was well flavored and the lamb inside was a bit more tender than usual but otherwise, it was less notable. My least favorite main dish was the Shrimp Korma for $19.95. The nuttiness was present and there was a pretty good amount of shrimp but I disliked the curry. This is usually on the creamier end and it was but it had an odd amount of sweetness not typical for the dish. We also got Garlic Naan which was solid. Plenty of garlic flavor and the bread had good texture. Short review as the flavors here are just good interpretations of standard Indian fare. It's above average northern Indian with a couple standouts with the only miss among the 5 mains being the korma. Low 4 for the general solid cooking and good proteins.

    Chicken Samosa
    Leeza M.

    Currently my go-to Indian spot in Queens, either for takeout when I'm somewhere nearby in Astoria or for delivery. Haven't had a sit-down meal there yet but it looks clean and comfy, and all the staff seem really friendly. They do the Indian basics well (butter chicken, biryani, garlic naan, vegetable pakoras) but I recently tried the chicken samosas, which have become my favorite dish there so far. The outside is crisp and flaky, while the inside is well-spiced and flavorful. They hold up well the next day too! Eat one of those and all is good with the world for a few minutes.

    Pooja S.

    The food here is EXCELLENT!!! It's not a huge establishment, a little tight but that's generally kind of the vibe in Astoria. Loved the artwork on the wall. Everyone is very polite and attentive in terms of service. My bf and I just got engaged and we picked this place for our parents to meet for the first time. I'm Indian and they're Chinese- everyone really enjoyed the food which was a relief since it was my first time coming here as well. It was a great dinner and I would absolutely come back to try more dishes. We were too busy talking for me to take more pictures but I will definitely take more when I come back. I'm so happy I found another Indian restaurant that I can go to time and time again! :) Also, the goat curry and the goat in the biryani was so tender! Would highly recommend getting either one.

    Diane L.

    Whenever I'm in the mood for Indian, Seva always hits the spot. Came for lunch and got the chicken tikka Masala with the mulligatawny soup. The soup feels so nourishing and hot on a cold rainy day. With a pleasant little spice and bits of cilantro on top. Can't go wrong with the chicken tikka. It's a classic. I also love their vegetarian dishes like the Chana masala, their vegetarian selection is great, but I try to get more protein, so I went with the chicken. It was very tender the last time I dined in, which was great, but sometimes it's a little harder and drier. The 19.95 dinner special is a great deal with an appetizer, entree and dessert. The service is nice. I usually get takeout but I wanted to dine in recently and it was quite a nice experience too. The interior is new and modern, clean and bright. There's calm music, and not crowded on a Saturday afternoon, perfect for a solo outing. Totally recommend Seva.

    Butter chicken

    Food is delicious but after waiting an hour and 15 minutes for a small order I was very disappointed with the portion. There was maybe five small chunks of chicken in a whole bucket of sauce. I ate all the meat in a few minutes and I'm still hungry. I know Indian food is saucy and meant to be eaten with naan/rice, I even ordered extra rice for this reason, but this was genuinely a rip off.

    Papadam (complimentary)
    Andie E.

    I went to Seva a few months ago and Love Love Loved Seva! Definitely 5 Stars for that 1st visit! I thought the food was so flavorful and couldn't wait for a return visit! 2nd visit (3 Stars for this visit): For some strange reason, the food just wasn't the same. Food/flavors were ok but definitely not as great as the first time. I asked for raw onions, hoping this would enhance the texture/flavors. It helped but still wasn't the same as our 1st visit. Something was off and lacking, and I couldn't quite figure out what was wrong. Mystery solved: I didn't realize until I got home, that our server never asked us how spicy we preferred our dishes, and I forgot to tell him our preferences. In hindsight, a little spiciness would have made a world of difference! Next time, I will have to make sure I tell them we do NOT want everything MILD! Note to staff: just because we were 6 non-Indians, don't assume we can't handle spicy food. Please ask for our preferred spiciness level. Note that Seva has Daily Specials: -- $15 Daily Lunch Special (ends at 3pm): choice of one samosa or soup, and choice of one entree w.Basmati Rice from their special lunch menu selections. -- $25 Daily Dinner Special: is the same as the Lunch Special (with extra menu choices), AND it includes a dessert of your choice. Seva's regular menu has many dishes; both veg and with meat. This menu is much more extensive that the special menus, which are limited to specific appetizers & entrees. I would definitely give Seva another try, despite this mediocre 2nd visit. Tip: free Butter Naan with Yelp Check-in!

    kheer
    Brian S.

    solid standard indian fare in an upscale setting but wasnt wowed by anything and thought the prix fix was a bit pricey for what you get especially compared to another indian spot across the street that recently opened. they have all the standard indian dishes plus a few like the kerala curry i got but they cost extra. service was a bit slow but i did stop by late around 8:30.

    Papadam
    Adam L.

    To start off, the service was great. Awesome waiter, food came out not too quick but not too slowly. We ordered the veggie pakora, samosa chaat for apps along with some naan and popadom's. I loved both appetizers and could eat popadom's all day every day. For my main I got the kerala chicken and it was great, spicy but not overwhelming. I was a little stunned to find that the people I was eating with weren't really taken with their orders (Rogan Josh and a korma or masala, can't remember). I didn't try theirs but they also thought the appetizers were just good. So while I have to listen to the crowd a bit on this one I also say that some of the food was well above average at worst and most of it was delish. We went kinda early so it wasn't too busy when we got there but was packed when we headed out so get an earlier reservation if possible!

    Jamie Z.

    Honest review for someone trying Indian food for the first time: In my entire 28 years of existence, I've only tried naan once in the past, which was over a decade ago. I do not remember how it tasted, honestly. My partner of 5 years loves to try new food and cuisine. After being with him, we went on a journey to eat out at different restaurants, multiples occasions a week to eat food made by different restaurants and cultures (some includes: German, Greek, Italian, Mexican, Spain, Peruvian, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Various Chinese, Japanese... *there are probably more cuisine that we've tried that I couldn't think of at the moment*) Before dating him, I sticked to my usual Chinese health foods that my mother would cook every night and a bit of American cuisine that was introduced in school & university. I rarely went out to eat at restaurants. The times when I did eat out, was on very special occasions (which was probably 2-3 times a year). I've been very open in trying all the restaurants that my boyfriend wanted to try for the past 5 years. I said yes to everything for a chance to gain new experience and diversity. Years later, I started to develop a sense of what I liked and disliked regarding to the taste of foods, after all, I've been eating similar but different foods from different restaurants and cuisine for over 5 years. One cuisine that I have never tried with him was Indian food. My partner suggested we should order it for dinner, tonight. I always had the perception that it would be too heavy of a flavoring than what I was normally used to. I decided to have an open approach to trying it out again, today (over 10 years later). Food: Chicken Tikka Biryani - The rice was a bit spicy according to my partner. Since I was raised in a family who usually eat white rice accompanied by other dishes that consists of mostly vegetables seafood, light on meat, which didn't have much salt and sugar, besides the soy sauce my mom used in fish, tofu, & cucumber, this rice dish was way too salty to my liking. I still ate most of it, but I wouldn't order again. Vegetable Samosa - This reminds me of empanadas which I've tried in the past. It was filling and after being microwaved, I can say it was pretty comforting to eat. Lamb Spring Roll - The size of the rolls was bigger than expected. When eaten alone, the 2 pieces of lamb spring roll can be a whole meal. I'm not a big fan of the texture of ground lamb inside of a big roll, maybe because my family don't really eat ground lamb. I still finished it all, though. It was interesting to say the least. Garlic Seasoned Naan - This was probably my favorite food out of all of what we've ordered. It was not too flavorful and it can be dipped to however much sauce/korma to your liking. Lamb Korma - Again, very flavorful, but comforting? I guess. Mango Lassi - It was a sweet treat after a very salty/savory meal. It neutralized the salty flavoring in my mouth for a few minutes (it lasted only a few minutes though). I only finished half of it and saved the rest. In conclusion, this meal left my mouth feeling extra salty, even 2 hours later. Do I regret trying? No, I've gained a little bit of experience in trying another culture's cuisine. Would I try it again? No, definitely not my cup of tea. If you have never tried Seva Indian Cuisine (or Indian cuisine) before, it is definitely a worth to try to see whether you like it or not.

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    Great vegetarian options. The Pre Fix menu was a great value and the food wasn't heavy at all. :)

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    Ask the Community - Seva Indian Cuisine

    Do they still have the lunch buffet?

    They have a lunch special under $15 It includes a choice among 4-5 appetizers and 4-5 main dishes

    Is this restaurant halal?

    Yes. Thank you.

    Is there dairy in the chicken saag?

    Yes,but they can make it dairy free if asked for

    Are the pakora gluten free?

    could be if they use chick pea flour. best to call them and ask

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    Bodai Vegan serves imperial-style Chinese cuisine on Midtown's east side. The food is light and…read moreclean; the chef prepares ingredients minimally so you taste the natural, earthy flavors. Served as a progressive prix fixe menu, dishes arrive one after the other. We started with a delightful five-flavor plate--each bite focusing on a different taste profile--plus cucumber-sauced mushrooms and a grounding Bodhi Buddha soup. Rich matsutake mushrooms and sweet-and-sour riblets followed, paired with bowl-steamed rice and noodles, before finishing with a refreshing sweet potato dessert. Service is smooth. Our server, Hannah, paced the courses briskly and professionally, perfect since we had a show afterward. Still, block out at least an hour and a half to truly enjoy the thoughtfully curated meal. The space is fully wheelchair friendly with wide pathways. Because it is strictly reservation-only, plan ahead. It works beautifully for celebrations or a romantic evening.

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    The owner, Jenny, greeted us when we arrived. 80% of the menu is vegan, and I'd searched for places…read morenear NY Presbyterian Weill Cornell since I was having a procedure and wanted my first food after to be close and yum-o. The place is super inviting and totally my style, with exposed brick and art. Mother ordered the Honey Garlic BBQ seitan wings and the char sui bao buns. I got the Beyond vegan burrito, and both had green tea + peppermint tea blend. I also prefer the char sui bao, spinach bao, and mushroom bao to go, as well as a lemon mousse cheesecake to go. Will edit this after I try those! If I'm ever in the neighborhood again, I'll definitely go back. EDIT home, and have tried the rest of my food. The spinach bao were light and fluffy and I loved the char sui bao (which was something I really liked before I was vegetarian then vegan). Quite tasty!

    I had the most delicious banana walnut pancakes here! My sister was under the impression they're…read more100% vegan and I just took her word for it... turns out they're not. Their menu is incredibly vegan friendly, but you definitely have to double check! I realized this when I got scrambled eggs and chicken apple sausage and was like hey... this isn't vegan, is it haha. Their breakfast is all day and they have some fantastic lunch and dinner options, like tacos and sandwiches. And their juices??? Omg. I had this absolutely refreshing juice with beet, pineapple, and some other fruits. It's a trek from where my sister lives, but for anyone who is curious to try vegan food or enjoy delicious food in general. You ABSOLUTELY must stop by here.

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