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Laid-back restaurant offering traditional Indian cuisine, including samosas & tandoori chicken.
Hours
| Sunday | 12–2:45 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Monday | 12–2:45 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–2:45 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–2:45 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 12–2:45 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 12–2:45 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 12–2:45 PM, 5–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 222 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009
Phone: (212) 777-1420
Website: http://www.veeraydadhaba.com/
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Reviews
Omkar Vartak
⭐ Overall Rating: 6/10
The service here was absolutely incredible — warm, attentive, and really elevated the overall experience. Unfortunately, the food didn’t quite match the same level.
The Achari Paneer was decent but lacked the signature achari punch I was hoping for (6/10). The Jackfruit Biryani was underwhelming — it didn’t have enough salt or biryani flavor, and felt more like a pan-tossed masala rice (5/10).
The Veeray Di Gobhi was disappointing too — only four pieces for $10, i’d love to pay more and not compromise in quantity, and they tasted more like cauliflower tossed in a generic sweet-and-tangy sauce rather than something distinctive (5/10).
On the positive side, the Amritsari Chole were absolutely amazing — perfectly spiced and paired beautifully with the puris (10/10). The Chicken Bukhni Kebab was flavorful and well-cooked, though not particularly standout (8/10).
Overall, the experience was a mix: top-notch service and a couple of solid dishes, but much of the food could use more depth, seasoning, and authenticity.
… moreThe service here was absolutely incredible — warm, attentive, and really elevated the overall experience. Unfortunately, the food didn’t quite match the same level.
The Achari Paneer was decent but lacked the signature achari punch I was hoping for (6/10). The Jackfruit Biryani was underwhelming — it didn’t have enough salt or biryani flavor, and felt more like a pan-tossed masala rice (5/10).
The Veeray Di Gobhi was disappointing too — only four pieces for $10, i’d love to pay more and not compromise in quantity, and they tasted more like cauliflower tossed in a generic sweet-and-tangy sauce rather than something distinctive (5/10).
On the positive side, the Amritsari Chole were absolutely amazing — perfectly spiced and paired beautifully with the puris (10/10). The Chicken Bukhni Kebab was flavorful and well-cooked, though not particularly standout (8/10).
Overall, the experience was a mix: top-notch service and a couple of solid dishes, but much of the food could use more depth, seasoning, and authenticity.
Varun Sai Tadimarri
Vegetarian food is spot on! Fresh and tasty main appetizers, especially aloo tikki with chole and bhel puri. Dal makhani and paneer makhana were fingerlicking. Rasmalai was so so good. Try this place if you are around. My friend tried Chicken biryani and wasn’t convince but rest all were amazing. Friendly staff.
… morehunterburress
This Indian restaurant is a total standout. Best butter chicken I’ve ever had, insanely flavorful dishes, and warm, unforgettable service. A neighborhood gem.
Full Review:
This Indian restaurant is a total standout. Best butter chicken I’ve ever had, insanely flavorful dishes, and warm, unforgettable service. A neighborhood gem.
We’ve officially found our go-to Indian spot, and honestly, it might be the best Indian food in the area. My partner and I were so blown away, we came back three times in one week.
The space is clean, cozy, and welcoming. The staff? Incredibly kind and attentive. Lakshmi went above and beyond. Her recommendations weren’t just good—they made our entire experience unforgettable.
Now for the food:
Butter Chicken – Unbelievably good. Creamy, perfectly spiced, and the chicken was insanely tender. Easily some of the best we’ve ever had.
Lamb Chops and Tandoori Chicken – Bursting with flavor, juicy, and perfectly cooked. The sides that come with the lamb chops had us in heaven.
Carrot Pudding – Yes, this dessert deserves its own shoutout. It’s rich, warm, and one of the best sweet dishes we’ve had in the neighborhood.
Every single bite was packed with flavor. No matter your spice preference, they get it just right.
This place isn’t just a hidden gem. It’s a must-visit for anyone who loves Indian cuisine. We’ll be coming back again and again.
… moreFull Review:
This Indian restaurant is a total standout. Best butter chicken I’ve ever had, insanely flavorful dishes, and warm, unforgettable service. A neighborhood gem.
We’ve officially found our go-to Indian spot, and honestly, it might be the best Indian food in the area. My partner and I were so blown away, we came back three times in one week.
The space is clean, cozy, and welcoming. The staff? Incredibly kind and attentive. Lakshmi went above and beyond. Her recommendations weren’t just good—they made our entire experience unforgettable.
Now for the food:
Butter Chicken – Unbelievably good. Creamy, perfectly spiced, and the chicken was insanely tender. Easily some of the best we’ve ever had.
Lamb Chops and Tandoori Chicken – Bursting with flavor, juicy, and perfectly cooked. The sides that come with the lamb chops had us in heaven.
Carrot Pudding – Yes, this dessert deserves its own shoutout. It’s rich, warm, and one of the best sweet dishes we’ve had in the neighborhood.
Every single bite was packed with flavor. No matter your spice preference, they get it just right.
This place isn’t just a hidden gem. It’s a must-visit for anyone who loves Indian cuisine. We’ll be coming back again and again.
Laba Deka
A nice place in Manhattan to have some good Indian Food. Loved the Biryani , it was a bit different from what I am used to (probably because of the added rose water),but liked it all the same and it was quite flavourful and tasty especially with the raita.
The achari chicken tikka was great as well ,so was the garlic naan.
Bhel puri was tasty ,but the quantity could have been more . (Nice presentation though)
Disappointed that they did not have gazar ka halwa when I went :’) ,but the delicious gulab jamun made up for it.
Overall it was a nice experience,and for someone wanting to try out good North Indian food in Manhattan this would be a good choice.
The staff were very polite and helpful as well ,and the service was quite swift I’d definitely recommend this restaurant.
… moreThe achari chicken tikka was great as well ,so was the garlic naan.
Bhel puri was tasty ,but the quantity could have been more . (Nice presentation though)
Disappointed that they did not have gazar ka halwa when I went :’) ,but the delicious gulab jamun made up for it.
Overall it was a nice experience,and for someone wanting to try out good North Indian food in Manhattan this would be a good choice.
The staff were very polite and helpful as well ,and the service was quite swift I’d definitely recommend this restaurant.
Laveena Lee (Amber)
I went in craving some naan and a quick meal. The KINDEST woman helped me and serviced me, making me feel so welcome as a solo diner! Food was amazing!!!! My fav was their aloo starter (I forgot the name but it is the potato fritter w chickpeas and tomatoes). I will def come back! What made me love this spot was truly the service. I wish that I asked for her name, I would put it here for all of you to read about!
… moreSahithi Lingampalli
Super underrated! Got an order of paneer makhani to go and the staff were really sweet and they filled up my container to the BRIM (opened it and it alllmost dripped!) Super delicious and for the staff kind smiles I would definitely come back 🙂 One portion will easily last two meals/people! Suuuuper yummy.
… moreTien Phuoc Tran
I’ve been here 7 times. This is my favorite restaurant in NYC. I order Goat Biryani every time I dine in here or get take out here; and the dish is an extraordinary and purifying experience. I go here to erase the memory of any recent bad dining experiences. And it’s affordable!
… moreRoze
My friend brought me here for dinner and let me just start off by saying this is by far one of the best Indian restaurants I’ve been to in NYC. It’s pretty small, but it’s cozy. The staff are very friendly and attentive to your needs.
We ordered a couple of main things: the Samosa Chaat, Butter Chicken (mildly spicy), Paneer Makhani, Lentil, 2 Butter Naans, and Basmati rice. Everything was absolutely delicious.
I would definitely come back here again whenever I’m craving Indian food, and I definitely recommend stopping by, especially if you’re in the area.
… moreWe ordered a couple of main things: the Samosa Chaat, Butter Chicken (mildly spicy), Paneer Makhani, Lentil, 2 Butter Naans, and Basmati rice. Everything was absolutely delicious.
I would definitely come back here again whenever I’m craving Indian food, and I definitely recommend stopping by, especially if you’re in the area.
Jeff H
Very nicely done Paneer Vindaloo, however, it took 3 attempts with several different wait staff to be able to order this. It gave the impression that certain items may not be made to order but it was hard to tell what was going on.
The food itself was great, nice spicy curry and fresh paneer. Rice is not included here and is a $4 charge. The colorful far far were quite salty.
… moreThe food itself was great, nice spicy curry and fresh paneer. Rice is not included here and is a $4 charge. The colorful far far were quite salty.
akshay reddy
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.
… moreThe ambiance is neat and well maintained. The service is also good and fast. Overall this is a decent place to have Indian food.