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Simple, but stylish eatery offering traditional Indian fare, with tandoor dishes a specialty.
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Augusto Paulino
The lunch vegetarian thali ($20 plus tax) consists of chat, naan, basmati, mixed vegetables, kidney beans, paneer makhani, raita, and gulab jamun for dessert. The quantity makes for a filling meal. The 3 main dishes had good heat and depth of flavor. Service was a bit curt; and the bill was given even before I tasted the dessert. Please note that their suggested tip amounts are based on the taxed total.
… moreDebisree Ray
Finally made it to Motimahal Deluxe during my recent NYC trip, and it didn’t disappoint. We reserved ahead for a Friday night dinner, though it looked like a few walk-in tables were available.
The experience began with a classic touch—complimentary papad and chutneys, setting the tone for what felt like a North Indian meets Northwest Frontier culinary journey.
We kicked things off with their Golgappa Shots—a modern, upscale take on the beloved Indian street food. Four perfectly crisp puff pastries came with two types of flavorful pani (spicy mint and tangy tamarind). Pour, pop, and enjoy—flavorful, nostalgic, and fun.
Appetizers were standout:
✨ The Shilbatta Shami Kebab was a personal favorite—flawlessly spiced, tender, with a hint of smokiness from the grill.
The Tandoori Chicken delivered that ideal char without compromising juiciness. Both were impeccably executed.
For mains, we went with Aloo Kulcha and Rara Gosht. The mutton was melt-in-your-mouth tender and rich with flavor; the kulchas were soft, buttery, and addictive. The portions were generous—we ended up taking some home and skipped dessert (next time!).
If you’re a fan of robust North Indian flavors, Motimahal Deluxe is a must-visit. We didn’t try their signature Dal or Butter Chicken, but I’ve heard they’re cult favorites. They also offer a buffet (likely a solid weekday deal)—worth checking out.
Update: visited again, the service and the food were consistent. This time we tried their butter chicken, which was fine.
… moreThe experience began with a classic touch—complimentary papad and chutneys, setting the tone for what felt like a North Indian meets Northwest Frontier culinary journey.
We kicked things off with their Golgappa Shots—a modern, upscale take on the beloved Indian street food. Four perfectly crisp puff pastries came with two types of flavorful pani (spicy mint and tangy tamarind). Pour, pop, and enjoy—flavorful, nostalgic, and fun.
Appetizers were standout:
✨ The Shilbatta Shami Kebab was a personal favorite—flawlessly spiced, tender, with a hint of smokiness from the grill.
The Tandoori Chicken delivered that ideal char without compromising juiciness. Both were impeccably executed.
For mains, we went with Aloo Kulcha and Rara Gosht. The mutton was melt-in-your-mouth tender and rich with flavor; the kulchas were soft, buttery, and addictive. The portions were generous—we ended up taking some home and skipped dessert (next time!).
If you’re a fan of robust North Indian flavors, Motimahal Deluxe is a must-visit. We didn’t try their signature Dal or Butter Chicken, but I’ve heard they’re cult favorites. They also offer a buffet (likely a solid weekday deal)—worth checking out.
Update: visited again, the service and the food were consistent. This time we tried their butter chicken, which was fine.
Adam Giladi
Loved our meal here last night, great for a date night. Michelin guide recommended Spot in the UES serving up an authentic indian regional delights. Highly recommend for everyone looking to add a new Spot to their list for the fall. Must try are the lamb chops and their shrimp dishes, and the desserts
… moreElle Robert
I absolutely love this place. The service is always wonderful, and the food is consistently delicious. It’s my go-to Indian restaurant! I’m there every other week, and my entire family loves it too. Everything I’ve tried has been amazing, especially the murgh makhani, saag paneer, daal makhani, and the golgappa shots. And the garlic naan is a must. The staff is incredibly kind, warm, and accommodating, which makes the experience even better every time. Such a gem, highly recommend supporting this spot.
… moreArvin Bansal
Moti Mahal is a cozy little spot with simple, tasty Indian food. The vibe is warm, and the place looks beautiful. Dipen, the owner, treats everyone like family and pays attention to every detail. You feel the love in both the food and the service.
… moreDeepshikha Kaushal
My friends and I dined at Moti Mahal Delux recently. The service and atmosphere were excellent. We ordered several curries and starters; while most of the food was decent (around 3.5/5), the Paneer Lababdar and bread were standouts. The Dahi Palak, their signature appetizer, was just okay, and I’ve had better kebabs elsewhere in NYC. Overall, I’d rate my experience 4/5, mainly because the vegetarian options felt somewhat limited.
… moreChristina Tsang
I went here on a Friday night and had the best time! Right from entering the ambience and decorations were beautiful and filled with detail. The food was served quickly and the Golgappa shots we had were a 10/10. If they had those “shots” at a bar I’d order them every time!! The crispy pastry on it was perfection. The butter chicken and the minced lamb dish we had also had amazing flavors with delicious sauces that kept me coming back for more. I can’t wait to come back next time and try even more of their dishes!
… moreShubhi Maheshwari
A classic take on Indian food. We started with the dahi kebabs, not really where the dahi was but it was a ghee roasted and pretty tasty! The saag paneer was AMAZING, one of the best saag paneer I’ve had in a while. The garlic naan was decent, I wish it had more garlic on it and was a little bigger. The paneer makhani was also a standard taste, nothing to write home about.
Service was friendly and ambiance is clean and tables are nicely spaced apart which I appreciate.
… moreService was friendly and ambiance is clean and tables are nicely spaced apart which I appreciate.
Manthan Shah
We had a fair experience at Moti Mahal. We really enjoyed the apps, we got the paneer shashlik and spinach kebabs – lots of flavour to them. For the mains, we had the Khumani Kofta and paneer lababdar. The Khumani Kofta was on the sweeter side, and a little too creamy; different, but not sure I would get I again. The paneer lababdar was rich and flavourful, and pretty good overall.
… moreUrooj Ansari
The food reminded of true North Indian taste. Everything that we ordered tasted great. Chicken was also tender and Naan and laccha paratha were well done (had some crisps, the way i like it).
However their murgh makhani dish which is their MMD special was not super great. I have eaten better ones. But rest other dishes were really good.
… moreHowever their murgh makhani dish which is their MMD special was not super great. I have eaten better ones. But rest other dishes were really good.