Incredible butter chicken, saag with turnip greens and baby turnips, a yummy "deconstructed samosa" and goat biryani that my husband is still dreaming about -- casual and not expensive and easy to get to - quick hop from trains in/out of Union Square. On 1st Ave between 13th & 14th. Super nice people, too -- even called to let us know their credit card system was down so it was temporarily cash only, so we could be prepared. read more

Lovely time at this cozy little spot. The food was super delicious especially with the garlic naan bread. the service was nice as the food came at a great time and the staff were checking in to see if everything was okay. For some good Indian food? Check this spot out :) read more

Veeray da Dhaba - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

This place is a true hole-in-the-wall, deli-style dhaba -- and I couldn't have been more impressed. We ordered the achari chicken tikka, and it was so good I literally placed a to-go order for another one before we even finished eating. The butter chicken was out of this world -- rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Service was very attentive but it was easy when the place is small. When it comes to authentic Indian food, this spot is top tier. No frills, just incredible cooking that hits all the right notes. Highly, highly recommend. read more

I would say this is a "refined" hole in a wall. We were a party of five and we stopped here for dinner as a last minute plan. We ordered bhel puri, gobi Manchurian, Amritsari machchi, chaat, saag paneer, jack fruit biryani and tandoori chicken. All but the fish were tasty. Service was friendly and quick. I highly recommend this spot! read more

The service was super enthusiastic and friendly! Restaurant is colorful and clean! Not too busy for a later lunch on the weekend The food was really good too. Loved the mango lassi, it had the perfect level of tartness and a hint of cardamom. Tried different breads and also a popped chickpea dish that was so flavorful and fun. The saag, butter chicken, and korma were all great too read more

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We had a fantastic experience at Veeray da Dhaba. It was a Sunday night walk-in for the five of us, and we were lucky enough to be seated right away by Shivam. We got straight to ordering our food from their very reasonably priced menu, which included appetizers Achari Paneer ($10), Samosa Chaat ($9), and Achari Chicken Tikka ($10). Our mains included Goat Biryani ($20) and an extremely delicious Jackfruit Biryani ($17) - an absolute treat for Vegetarians or prior meat eaters who turned Vegetarians like me. The Dhaba Dal ($16) was delicious and was thoroughly enjoyed by our little one. Specific shoutout to Sanjeeda who was very friendly, accommodating and interacted with our little one and made it a pleasant experience for all of us. Also to our host Shivam for being kind enough to waive off our corkage fee! read more

Veeray da Dhaba - Jackfruit Biryani ($17) - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing home style cooked Indian-Desi food. My friend and I came here to get some dhaba style food and Veeray definitely did not disappoint. Our servers were excellent and catered to our every need. We started with their aloo tikki chaat which was so flavorful and filled with chutneys, chole, and all the toppings that make up the perfect chaat. For our main course we got the dhaba dal, bhindi, chili garlic naan, and a gobhi parantha. We asked for onions and chili on the side which added more flavor to our meal and was so good, it definitely gave Indian dhaba vibes. Can't wait to come back and try their other dishes! read more

Veeray da Dhaba - Aloo Tikki Chole Chaat Dhaba Dal Bhindi Masala - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Doesn't seem like much from the outside, but the food is excellent! Had the butter chicken, sag paneer, daal, and a bunch of appetizers. The butter chicken was so tender and creamy, definitely one of my favorites. Lots of vegetarian options for non-carnivores. Service was great, the staff are helpful with recommendations and quite friendly. Music is very loud though. And the air conditioning was blowing at us pretty hard. read more

Veeray da Dhaba - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Food is decent. Portions are super small, especially for appetizers. Service is good. They accept walk-ins but if you're a bigger group, I'd recommend to give you a call for sure. read more

Veeray da Dhaba - Bhel Puri: super small portion. - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Food was great and service was wonderful! Went here on a Friday night and it was comfortable sitting there for a long time chatting with friends and eating good food read more

Veeray da Dhaba - Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

I have no idea why I had a review sitting here with a mere 4 stars; Veeray deserves every bit of the five full stars for just about every single order I've ever had. This place in on top of the list when it comes to talking about my favorites in this city. I order it monthly, it's a good deal, it's delicious, and delivered hot. I absolutely love them. Kind staff, good food, affordable Indian... can not got wrong! Onion cheese kulcha for the win. Everything is good, check my pix for some of what I've had, it's all been great. read more

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came at around 6pm and was fairly empty until 7 when people really started filling in! waiters were super attentive and gave great recs. my friend got the butter chicken with chili garlic naan and I got the chicken korma with garlic naan. we split the rice which was more than enough for the both of us! this was the first time I've ever had korma and it was def different than tikka masala and butter curry. this was a lot more gravy like, and wasn't as tomato-tasting. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but wish there was more chicken in there! I only had like five pieces in there. read more

Veeray da Dhaba - Chicken Korma Butter Chicken Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Lovely lunch in a clean, well-lit renovated setting with cloth napkins. We stuck to vegetarian options and the lunch special was ample: No need for a side order of naan for me who ordered a main dish. I have never tasted such buttery naan! The service was good; it was the kind of place where they ask customers what you think of their food. They offer a discount if you pay with cash so bring that. The non-Indian man who sat two tables away was a regular. Would to see them offer prosecco as a drink option, not just the standard 2 reds and 2 whites. read more

Went here with a friend after work and enjoyed my time here. Food was really good and the service was pretty decent. I got the chicken korma but had the get rice on the side. read more

One of the better indian restaurants I've been to in the city. Started with the samosa chaat, decent flavors and textures were on point. Lamb seekh kebabs paired with the mint chutney was also refreshing. Personal favorite was the bhuna goat, the depth of the curry was unmatched compared to other curries I've had. Some of the goat pieces were a little tough though. Bhindi masala was ok, different but also unique. Naan was also done well here. Waiters were attentive and friendly, and nice vibes at a very reasonable price point. read more

Veeray da Dhaba - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

A month later I'm back across the country and I cannot stop think about the butter chicken. read more

Veeray da Dhaba - The butter chicken. - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Friendly service, but food was awful. Drinks were pleasant, both alcoholic and non alcoholic. Bhelpuri and jackfruit biriyani were both saltless. I asked for mildly spicy biriyani, but it was totally tasteless and bland. Kali mirch chicken was okay. Overall, I'll suggest avoiding this place. The interior was also lousy. read more

The food was delicious! My husband has a nut allergy, so I'm glad this restaurant has so many delicious nut-free options. The service was great. Our waitress was kind and helped us with the menu. The vibe is chill - comfy, relaxing, home-style. Would definitely come back again! read more

What a truly fun and throw back to memory lane this place is. A fun and vibrant Indian restaurant! I brought my friend from India here and he enjoyed his meal throughout. It was so delicious and authentic. Would recommend this spot for a quick bite! Service is friendly! read more

I tried the butter chicken and got a side of rice with naan. The butter chicken was so good. It came with a generous portion with a creamy sauce. I tried both the garlic naan and chili oil garlic naan which were both good, but I liked the garlic naan better. It's also byob which was great! Service was quick and friendly. They were easily able to accommodate for our group of 6 and they take reservations or walk-ins. The atmosphere was great, it was pretty busy but wasn't too loud. It was pretty hot in the restaurant though, so I wished they had turned on the A/C. read more

Short review: Would recommend the kabobs the most of the appetizers (such as the chicken bukhni.) Ludhianvi Lamb Curry is a wonderful curry as a main while Shalgam Saag is one of my favorite interpretations of this dish in the city. Would recommend the Teekan Murg also for spice heads. For biryani, order the lamb or jackfruit. Goat has too many bones. I have been to this excellent Indian restaurant a few times bringing a group and having joined others. The food here is excellent overall. In general I would say that their most successful dishes are anything involving the Tandoor but there aren't many faults in their mains either. As per normal, they gave some papadum and the normal assortment of chutneys after we ordered. They have wine and the usual lassi along with a homemade ginger drink which is essentially a less sweetened version of Limca and it it's quite refreshing. The review below is based on my most recent experience where I essentially ordered for a group of five people with the only doubling of any dish being the chicken bukhni and it came out to around $35-$40 a person with some leftovers. For appetizers, we went with the achari chicken tikka, chicken bukhni, and bhel puri. I've also had their lamb kebab (excellent) and Amritsari Macchi (aka fried fish) which is also very good Achari Chicken Tikka- Tandoor grilled boneless chicken cubes marinated with pickling spices, served with cilantro & mint chutney ($10) This is an excellent moist chicken dish with my only complain being that maybe the pickling spices could be a bit stronger. While I would say that Gazab has a better version, this is pretty good as well. Chicken Bukhni- Tandoor grilled blackened chicken cubes marinated in mustard oil, dry red chilies, Indian green chilies & jalapeno peppers, served with homemade pineapple chutney. ($10) This is a more fiery tandoor dish as per the description with a much stronger char. The chicken is coated in spices and I prefer it over the achari version. The pineapple chutney they make works wonderfully cutting down the heavy spices. Would highly recommend. Bhel Puri- Crispy rice puffs tossed with chopped onion, tomatoes, mint and tamarind chutney, sprinkled with chickpea noodles. ($7) Alright cheap version. I think the chutneys could be a little bit stronger at least in comparison to other bhel puris I have had. Fine. For mains, I went with an assortment of dishes. I've also had their butter chicken which was fine and aloo gobi which was very good. Shalgam Saag- Mustard green & spinach cooked with turnips, flavored with ginger-garlic, onion & tomato. ($16) This is probably my favorite interpretation of saag in the city. The extra vegetables cooked in add a delicious extra flavor while the turnips work for texture. Would highly recommend. Ludhianvi Lamb Curry- Sonny's hometown favorite, boneless lamb cubes in a rich gravy flavored with ginger garlic, fenugreek leaves, bay leaf, and cinnamon sticks. ($20) This is apparently a tribute to Punjab and what a wonderful tribute this is. Very tender lamb in a rich delicious curry. This is my favorite of the meat mains. Teekhan Murg- Boneless chicken cubes cooked in Jamaican peppers & red pepper gravy. ($18) If you are in into chili, this is a very spicy dish (I presume said peppers are Scotch Bonnets or something similar.) Nice tender chicken and the spice helped elevate other dishes but I'm not sure if I would order this solely. Goat Biryani- Steamed basmati rice, layered with goat on the bone, flavored with saffron, rose water, plum seeds & fragrant spices. ($20.) This was probably the only just alright dish we had. The spices of the biryani were wonderful but there are way too many bones. Would instead recommend the lamb (which is boneless) or jackfruit as you're getting the same wonderful spices but you're actually able to eat everything. For breads, we got the Aloo Paratha, Chili Garlic Naan, and Spinach and Cheese Amritsari Kulcha. All three of the breads are delicious with my favorite being the kulcha due to the filling. The paratha could use more potato while the chili garlic naan was excellent. All three were good and they all arrived with four pieces. We also ordered a side of rice which was $4 what is the expected price for the area. The food here has been delicious every time I've been here. While I potentially would not recommend the goat biryani just because there were too many bones, the rest of the food has been amazing with special notes going to the dishes I listed in the mini review. Staff is nice as well. Will go back again (and again.) read more

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Loved - Bhuna goat - Masala chai Liked - Tandoori chicken - Samosa chaat Did not like - No rice with curry entrees - just be prepared to add at least $3-5 to each entree for the rice or naan order read more

Delicious and fresh, friendly service and clean atmosphere. Great for dine in or takeout.

This came recommended to me by a friend who actually lives on the upper west side. For him to venture all the way to the east side for Indian food set my expectations really high. I thought that the chicken biryani was the best chicken biryani I've had. The flavor was there. The chicken was so moist. I've had issues with the chicken being very dry at other places. The aloo gobi was also pretty good, but it wasn't better than the Indian place where I usually get my take-out. I can't give this place a five star because I felt that the butter chicken fell below expectations. The flavor was there, but as you can see in the photo, the chicken pieces were cut into pinky nail size pieces. I almost felt like a baby eating the chicken. Was it intentional? Were they afraid that I was going to not chew and choke on the chicken? The flavor is definitely there! The portion size is questionable. But given how amazing the chicken biryani was, I would return here for dine in or take out! read more

Veeray da Dhaba - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

FYI: BYOB. Came here on a Friday evening with a large group and it was quite crowded--even so, service was fast and attentive throughout which is always a plus. Big fan of the interior, which combines the wooden minimalism of a modern establishment with brightly-coloured chairs more reminiscent of a hole-in-the-wall. Presentation is clearly a priority here: naans are sliced and placed neatly in baskets and dishes are served in gold-handled pots and pans. We got the samosa chaat to start, butter chicken, saag paneer, and chicken biryani. I was particularly impressed by the samosa chaat and the saag paneer. Biryani was fluffy and had great texture but tasted slightly bland. In general nothing we got was very spicy, and surprisingly not very heavy either. The naans were perfectly pillowy and warm; highly recommend you order at least one. We got three: classic, garlic, and chili garlic. All were great but chili garlic was my favorite by a long shot. Wish more places had this offering! read more

Veeray da Dhaba - Naan and Chicken Biryani - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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The food and the service was off the charts - the Chicken Korma was the best I have ever had - the appetizer " Atchari Chicken Tikka" was the size of an entree, and was absolutely Delish - the Lamb Curry was so tender and the sauce was spectacular Sam , our server , was so pleasant, attentive and helpful with our menu choices. read more

We tried this restaurant for the first time and had some good experience. Ordered variety of dishes and they were almost good. There mutton kabob are perfect and tasted so delicious. Curries were also tasty. They had different naans on the menu. We tried jack fruit biryani for the first time and honestly not the best. Flavor was ok but we did not like it very much. May be the jack fruit idea is not our thing. The ambiance is neat and well maintained. The service is also good and fast. Overall this is a decent place to have Indian food. read more

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4.5 I came here for dinner, but I'd recommend coming here for the lunch special. You'll get high-quality food for incredible value. My favorite thing: the naan, which is a top-tier creation. Crispy with the right amount of chew. For the vegetarians out there, go with the Pindi Chole. I wasn't a huge fan of the Aloo Gobhi. Gulab jamun at the end was delicious. read more

This is my go-to Indian spot. I have ordered lunch from here multiple times because the food is so good that I just want to keep coming back to try more dishes. Everything I have tried is always so flavorful and perfectly spiced. I can't wait to dine in & try the dishes once they are straight out of the kitchen. read more

Veeray da Dhaba - Lunch to go. Vegetarian lunch with paneer makhani - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped by for quick dinner with a friend. They were very welcoming and place was cozy. We got seated right away. It wasn't busy but a lot of deliveries were going out. We ordered few appetizers like Malai and Seekh Kababs , presentation was amazing. In the main course it was definitely butter chicken and garlic naan and we went with paneer saag. Food was very authentic to Indian roots. Definitely will be back. Ambiance- 10/10 Small Cozy Dhaba Style Service - Amazing 10/10 WiFi - Not Sure Parking - Goodluck On All Delivery Platforms read more

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So happy i found this local indian spot! Was looking for a take out indian spot and it did not disappoint. We got butter chicken, garlic naan, and saag paneer and all were amazing, especially the butter chicken. I will definitely be ordering from here again and potentially eating in! read more

Amazing service, amazing food (lamb and saag). Loved it and would definitely recommend it!

"Dhaba" and "Michelin-starred chef" usually don't go together in the same sentence, but alas here we are, with some renowned Punjabi cooking coming out of a tiny hole-in-the-wall on 1st Avenue. The quality cooking here might find a better home on the famous Delhi-Murthal Road. We selected some dishes that a dhaba would do best to start: kadhi, daal makhani, and garlic naan. The kadhi was excellent, with the lovely flavor of haldi infusing the pakode, which were neither too hard nor totally melted as is often the case. The daal was deliciously rich and paired well with the naan. We also ordered a paneer tikka (dry, not gravy) - very well marinated and perhaps a contender to beat my other favorite in the city at KP on 27th street. Next time will be back to try the chole kulcha and sarson ka saag makki di roti! read more

Veeray da Dhaba - Paneer tikka, kadhi, daal, garlic naan - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

This is a relatively new restaurant - opened less than 2 years ago. Came here at the recommendation of friends who live in the neighborhood. Like many NY restaurants In the east village it's not very big and the layout of the dining room is long and narrow with tables lining one side of the walls. There is no outdoor space. The front side is a good place to sit if you want to have some natural light. We were there early evening on a weekday so it wasn't crowded which was good as the tables were now not in any way distanced. Food and service both quite good, especially the butter chicken and the Parantha bread, soft and flakey and non-greasy - we got extras to take back which made for excellent breakfast. read more

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Excellent!! My new fav Indian restaurant. All the layered, complex flavors and friendly on your wallet. Ordered the butter chicken, garlic naan, and mango lassi - delicious! Butter chicken was rich, creamy with the perfect amount of heat. Perfection! Mango lassi was another highlight with beautiful balance of cardamom. Excited to find Veeray da Dhaba on Caviar and try more on the menu. read more

So many vegan options! The staff/chef are very knowledge about what's vegan and what's not - just ask! The food is so good and portions are perfect. Some of my favorite dishes (as of 5/2022): -Veeray di Gobhi -Bhel Puri -Shalgam Saag -Jackfruit Biriyani -Masala Bindi -Pindi Chole -Tandoori Roti read more

Veeray da Dhaba - Bhel Puri - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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The interior is narrow, but there are wonderfully delicious smells upon entering the restaurant. It made me want to order everything! We ordered takeout. We got the chicken and lamb kebabs had decent flavors but the chicken a little bit dry. The naan had good portions. The goat curry was flavorful, but a tiny bit saltier than what I liked. The basmati rice a bit undercooked and hard. We wanted to order chai to go, but the staff member said that they don't have that to go which is a bummer, but is also a good excuse to come back! The staff is very friendly and patient. We asked so many questions and they were always ready with an answer. read more

I've been to Veeray da Dhaba before, and I quite liked it last time. This time around, we were made to sit a little bit more inside, and it turned out to be most unpleasant with a very loud crowd right next to us. No doubt that's affecting this review of mine, even though it's not fully the establishment's fault. What is theirs to be blame, however, is how ridiculously expensive the food is! Without naan or rice, the butter chicken was $18. Which is sort of becoming the standard, but it's to me just too much, and I think I must simply opt for cheaper Indian joints. Especially when you consider the fact that the butter chicken dishes wasn't particularly special, with small-ish chicken pieces. What was amazing however was the tandoori chicken. It was expensive as well, but it was really tasty. The service is good. read more

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This is one of my favorite Indian restaurants in the area. I had the aloo tikki chole and paneer makhani with garlic naan. This place has pretty standard fare for an Indian restaurant, but it's all executed really well and at a pretty reasonable price. read more

Good neighborhood joint with emphasis on spice with Punjabi flavors throughout. We got seekh kebabs to start which were juicy and spicy . We also got lamb biryani and butter chicken with an order or garlic naan. The lamb in biryani was soft and tasty. Rice was a bit disappointing because it was a bit gummy and felt cooked in advance. Butter chicken was chopped up and felt a bit too small. read more