Indian Restaurant Food

Here are my three favorite places to eat Indian Food in NYC, they’re all a little bit different, and so depending on what I’m looking for, I’ll go to a different one of these places.

The Kati Roll Company

This restaurant definitely fulfills a particular niche. It’s not about sit down gourmet dining in a fancy atmosphere. This is about delicious food and lots of people, especially at night. The place has about three or four tables,  and there’s usually a line. However, as with many popular places in New York City – it’s worth the wait. It can be especially crowded on Friday and Saturday nights as it is a great place for “drunk food” as they even have a bouncer at the place late at night, which is probably a good idea.

As for the food, you can expect the basic kati rolls: egg, paneer (cheese), aloo (potatoes), chicken, beef, mutton, and more. You can definitely combine any two of the aforementioned ingredients for a combo roll as well. What’s great is that the rolls are served fresh and with authentic Indian spices. Some of my favorites are the Unda (egg) Chicken and the Shami Kabab (minced mutton) rolls.

Brick Lane Curry House

One great thing about Brick Lane Curry House is that instead of just gesturing towards the buffet line, the waiter will explain each of the items and also let you know what they will be bringing to the table. They bring Tandoori Chicken, rice and naan straight to you, which is nice.

As for the different items in the buffet line, the tomato soup is really good and spicy. The fried cauliflower is made from florets of cauliflower lightly breaded, fried and then covered with a sweet and spicy sauce. Another favorite is the malai kofta. It consists of a nutty, creamy sauce with a dab of tomatoes and then balls of savory vegetables inside.  This place makes some of the best malai kofta I’ve ever had.

Other favorites include:  Chicken Butter Masala, Chana Masala, Aloo Matar, Pakora eggplant, Tandoori chicken, Chicken Biryani, Saag Paneer, and the Fish Curry

Tamarind

Tamarind is definitely more of an upscale and expensive place, but in my opinion, it’s definitely worth it. It has a nice atmosphere and ambiance, good for private dinners or for entertaining business guests.

To start with, I also recommend the fried cauliflower appetizer here. They also have Raji’s Scallops which are grilled in a coconut mint sauce (heavenly!). I usually get a few orders of the garlic naan as well.

For main dishes, you can’t go wrong with Lamb Vindaloo which is just lamb in this spicy and tangy sauce. There’s also the Tulsi Malai Kabab which consists of spiced boneless chicken with basil and a medley of other wonderful spices. Other suggestions include: Dum Aloo Ghobi, Tamarind Basmati, and the Lobster Masala.

Once again, the place is great for taking out friends or a special someone. The hostesses and waiters were friendly and attentive, and I highly recommend this place.

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