Got takeout from there today, felt like the chicken Tika and the butter chicken were both flavorless and tasted watery.
Marla F.
I feel duped... was hyped about coming due to the reviews as Yelp has NEVER steered me wrong until this evening. Came for an early dinner around 4:30pm and started with the Papadum and chutneys which was okay. No oil and the papadum wasn't warm but still crispy so it was nothing special. Got an appetizer of Vegetable Pakoras which was unlike any other veg pakora I've ever had - very very disappointing. It was dry inside with not much vegetable and tons of dense breading inside. I kept trying to pick it apart because the outside looked beautiful but the inside and taste was subpar. Also got Chicken Tikka Masala. What's up with the 6.5 pieces of chicken guys? And 1 "chunk" was a tomato segment disgusted as a piece of chicken. I actually laughed as there wasn't even enough chicken to count as 1 portion as it was. Don't even get me started on the Naan bread. It was thin flatbread! I eat Indian every month and try to always visit new places so I've had more than my fair share of different Naans. But this was not naan bread. It was dense and flavorless to boot. Look at the photos I attached - judge for yourself. Service was excellent - very attentive and our table was small so even without me asking he put the other table to join ours so we had more space. Very sweet and therefore left a nice tip and am being generous with the 3 star review.
Tamara L.
My parents love this restaurant so we want to eat here tonight. We had a great dinner, good sized portions, and intimate setting. We were happy to see so many people coming in tonight for dinner! Will be back!
Fabio Pizzuto
This place is a little gem in the uws. If you are into Indian food you must try this place. Food is excellent, service is friendly, attentive and, polite. Prices are ok. Card ok!
A wonderful neighborhood institution! Very reasonable and well priced. The staff is always kind and welcoming.
Tamara Nair
It was good.. the only the waiter is flirtatious.. and purposely put the menu in my breast while my husband was there and I saw the waiter getting closed touching his body against a woman. This man has the wrong impression that white woman in usa are easy. I hope he is able he sees the message cause he is dirty.. he is an indian.. he violates women' s space.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lamb Korma
Britney Z.
Such a lovely restaurant in UWS! It's small and quaint, but great for a nice relaxed dinner. The food was very yummy -- I found the tandoori chicken to be a little dry, but the flavors were good. Our server was also incredibly attentive, working with every table with ease and elegance! Definitely looking forward to trying more dishes another time :)
Alexandra I.
Exceptional service and great food every time. Their lamb dishes are incredible! Small but cozy restaurant.
Abbe K.
A small, cozy 8-9 table place with delicious food and excellent service. I was in my way to a different place for Indian food, but I was really hungry, and the awning and A rating caught my eye. I ordered what I know, and when asked about spice level, told the gentleman that I like a little heat but not knowing their standard, I'd go "light" to learn their base. The chicken tikka masala was delightfully creamy with a sweet element (smelled like cinnamon) that brought a balance to the dish. I might add a little more spice next time. The rice was perfectly prepared. I started with slightly doughy and expertly crunchy vegetable samosa. The three dips/sauces (sweet, hot, and chopped onions with a light sauce) were incredibly fresh, and either separately or combined enhanced the flavor and texture of the samosa. The final taste was hot black tea brewed with sliced ginger. Perfect. The only negative is the acoustics. The music was pleasant yet loud, and I wondered if the volume was the reason the other party in the place spoke loudly to one another. Although intrusive, it's an annoyance that can be resolved. I'll be back for the delicious food.
Elliot W.
Service was good, food was excellent (chicken tikka and lamb tikka). One of the best Indians I've had.
Tonight’s service by the amazing Khan made for an incredible dining experience! My friend and I had a lovely time sampling appetizers, eating our lamb entrees, and receiving fantastic service. Albeit a hole-in-the-wall, you should not overlook this great restaurant. The food was incredible and now Indian Tanpura certainly has new fans!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Nan, Vegetable Samosa
Martha Cravens
Delicious food with really attentive service - a lovely evening. We particularly loved the chicken tikka masala with the garlic naan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Nan, Papadum, Chicken Tikka Masala
Rizwan
MR MISBAH WAS VERY COOPERATIVE AND HUMBLE GUY!!!Food was delicious and yummyI had visited him From BAHRAIN ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christina B.
My boyfriend and I just ordered from here for the first time and I cannot say enough about how delicious the food was and how nice it was to speak with the staff there. It's often challenging ordering food when you have an allergy. The staff was very helpful when I called multiple times to ask about different items on the menu and they even recognized my voice when I called to place our order. The food arrived very quickly, and was still piping hot! We ordered the lamb vindaloo (spicy and it was definitely spicy), roti, naan, chicken kurma, and meat samosa. Everything was so tasty! Definitely going to order from here again!
Lizette H.
I came here on a Monday night for take out the service was great, very quick. They provided me with utensils and even a paper plate. They also gave me a dessert on the house. I had never tried the dessert but definitely enjoyed it, it resembled "arroz con leche" it was simple but yummy. Worth checking out !
Got takeout from there today, felt like the chicken Tika and the butter chicken were both flavorless and tasted watery.
I feel duped... was hyped about coming due to the reviews as Yelp has NEVER steered me wrong until this evening. Came for an early dinner around 4:30pm and started with the Papadum and chutneys which was okay. No oil and the papadum wasn't warm but still crispy so it was nothing special. Got an appetizer of Vegetable Pakoras which was unlike any other veg pakora I've ever had - very very disappointing. It was dry inside with not much vegetable and tons of dense breading inside. I kept trying to pick it apart because the outside looked beautiful but the inside and taste was subpar. Also got Chicken Tikka Masala. What's up with the 6.5 pieces of chicken guys? And 1 "chunk" was a tomato segment disgusted as a piece of chicken. I actually laughed as there wasn't even enough chicken to count as 1 portion as it was. Don't even get me started on the Naan bread. It was thin flatbread! I eat Indian every month and try to always visit new places so I've had more than my fair share of different Naans. But this was not naan bread. It was dense and flavorless to boot. Look at the photos I attached - judge for yourself. Service was excellent - very attentive and our table was small so even without me asking he put the other table to join ours so we had more space. Very sweet and therefore left a nice tip and am being generous with the 3 star review.
My parents love this restaurant so we want to eat here tonight. We had a great dinner, good sized portions, and intimate setting. We were happy to see so many people coming in tonight for dinner! Will be back!
This place is a little gem in the uws. If you are into Indian food you must try this place. Food is excellent, service is friendly, attentive and, polite. Prices are ok. Card ok!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Nan, Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka Masala, Vegetable Samosa
A wonderful neighborhood institution! Very reasonable and well priced. The staff is always kind and welcoming.
It was good.. the only the waiter is flirtatious.. and purposely put the menu in my breast while my husband was there and I saw the waiter getting closed touching his body against a woman. This man has the wrong impression that white woman in usa are easy. I hope he is able he sees the message cause he is dirty.. he is an indian.. he violates women' s space.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lamb Korma
Such a lovely restaurant in UWS! It's small and quaint, but great for a nice relaxed dinner. The food was very yummy -- I found the tandoori chicken to be a little dry, but the flavors were good. Our server was also incredibly attentive, working with every table with ease and elegance! Definitely looking forward to trying more dishes another time :)
Exceptional service and great food every time. Their lamb dishes are incredible! Small but cozy restaurant.
A small, cozy 8-9 table place with delicious food and excellent service. I was in my way to a different place for Indian food, but I was really hungry, and the awning and A rating caught my eye. I ordered what I know, and when asked about spice level, told the gentleman that I like a little heat but not knowing their standard, I'd go "light" to learn their base. The chicken tikka masala was delightfully creamy with a sweet element (smelled like cinnamon) that brought a balance to the dish. I might add a little more spice next time. The rice was perfectly prepared. I started with slightly doughy and expertly crunchy vegetable samosa. The three dips/sauces (sweet, hot, and chopped onions with a light sauce) were incredibly fresh, and either separately or combined enhanced the flavor and texture of the samosa. The final taste was hot black tea brewed with sliced ginger. Perfect. The only negative is the acoustics. The music was pleasant yet loud, and I wondered if the volume was the reason the other party in the place spoke loudly to one another. Although intrusive, it's an annoyance that can be resolved. I'll be back for the delicious food.
Service was good, food was excellent (chicken tikka and lamb tikka). One of the best Indians I've had.
Restaurantji Recommends
Tonight’s service by the amazing Khan made for an incredible dining experience! My friend and I had a lovely time sampling appetizers, eating our lamb entrees, and receiving fantastic service. Albeit a hole-in-the-wall, you should not overlook this great restaurant. The food was incredible and now Indian Tanpura certainly has new fans!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Nan, Vegetable Samosa
Delicious food with really attentive service - a lovely evening. We particularly loved the chicken tikka masala with the garlic naan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Nan, Papadum, Chicken Tikka Masala
MR MISBAH WAS VERY COOPERATIVE AND HUMBLE GUY!!!Food was delicious and yummyI had visited him From BAHRAIN ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My boyfriend and I just ordered from here for the first time and I cannot say enough about how delicious the food was and how nice it was to speak with the staff there. It's often challenging ordering food when you have an allergy. The staff was very helpful when I called multiple times to ask about different items on the menu and they even recognized my voice when I called to place our order. The food arrived very quickly, and was still piping hot! We ordered the lamb vindaloo (spicy and it was definitely spicy), roti, naan, chicken kurma, and meat samosa. Everything was so tasty! Definitely going to order from here again!
I came here on a Monday night for take out the service was great, very quick. They provided me with utensils and even a paper plate. They also gave me a dessert on the house. I had never tried the dessert but definitely enjoyed it, it resembled "arroz con leche" it was simple but yummy. Worth checking out !