🫓 Best Indian in New York City
35 indian spots in New York City, scored and ranked for 2026.
🍽️ Open Interactive GuideTop 10 Indian Spots
1
Dhamaka
The most exciting Indian restaurant to open in New York in a generation. Chintan Pandya cooks regional Indian food that most Americans have never encountered — the fiery goat intestine stew, the whole...
99
2
Semma
The first Michelin-starred restaurant dedicated to South Indian cuisine in America. Chef Vijay Kumar's Semma in the West Village serves gunpowder dosa, Chettinad chicken, and uttapam that will recalib...
94
3
Red Chilli
A modern Indian restaurant at 76-05 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights, Queens, drawing on South Asian spice in a warm, intimate room. The kitchen turns out biryanis, kebabs, and North Indian curries alon...
91
4
Indian Accent
The New York outpost of Manish Mehrotra's New Delhi flagship, serving boundary-pushing modern Indian tasting menus in a polished Midtown hotel room. The signature meetha achar pork ribs and blue-chees...
90
5
Bungalow
Vikas Khanna's East Village follow-up that became one of the hottest tables in NYC on arrival. The lamb shank nihari, tandoori broccoli, and coastal curries showcase India's regional range. Bright, ai...
90
6
Musaafer
NYC outpost of the Michelin-starred Houston original from chef Mayank Istwal, in a Tribeca space that mirrors the flagship's palace-inspired ambition. The signature 'Tales by Musaafer' tasting menu jo...
90
7
Adda
The Unapologetic Foods team relocated Adda from Long Island City to the East Village, doubled the space, and won Eater's Best Comeback Award. The goat biryani is a sleeper hit, the butter chicken requ...
89
8
Kanyakumari
Coastal South Indian restaurant from veteran restaurateur Salil Mehta (Fungi Hospitality, Laut, Singapura) with chef Dipesh Shinde, near Union Square. The menu specializes in dishes from India's south...
89
9
Junoon
Vikas Khanna's fine-dining Flatiron Indian, one of the longest-running Michelin-starred Indian restaurants in the US. Dedicated tandoor, sigri, tawa, and patthar stations turn out regional dishes with...
88
10
Masalawala & Sons
Roni Mazumdar and Chintan Pandya's Park Slope follow-up to Adda and Dhamaka, focused on Calcutta-style Bengali cooking. The kosha mangsho and Parsi-style berry pulao land perfectly. Loud, warm, and on...
88
All 35 Indian Spots in New York City
Angel Indian Restaurant
88
Ambassadors Clubhouse
87
Tera Mera
86
Dilli Dilli
86
Hyderabadi Zaiqa
85
Rahi
85
Gupshup
85
Kidilum
85
Ishq
85
LORE
85
Cardamom
85
Jackson Diner
84
Lungi
84
Ganesh Temple Canteen
84
Indian Summer
84
Samosa Shack
83
Spice Symphony
83
Dosa Man
82
Cas
82
Dishoom
82
Dosa Delight
82
Punjabi Grocery & Deli
80
Annapurna Bhavan
80
Inday
79
Rasoi
76
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