Seeta

2 weeks ago

"The Chilli baby corn that we ordered as appetizer was quite good. We ordered 2 biryanis of which the Mahi fry biryani was excellent, but were disappointed with the Hyderabadi gongura dum biryani. Another dish that was a disappointment was the Chettinad fish curry which was not only not spicy, but was almost sweet. Also, since the menu does not include South Indian parothas to go with South Indian curries and we did not want to have rice, we decided to order naan. To say that the combination did not work would be an understatement. The fish curry was served with plain rice."

Debisree Ray

a month ago

"We stopped by this place for dinner. I came with a date who recommended this neighborhood spot where he sometimes orders takeout. It’s a Southern—specifically Hyderabadi—style Indian restaurant, though many of the dishes seem toned down, likely because the place caters mostly to non-Indian customers. It’s a very small restaurant with limited seating, but since it was a Sunday evening, we were lucky — even though it was crowded and full, we got a table right away. We started with Papri chaat, a tangy, spicy, sweet street-style snack. They actually did a good job with it — a nice flavor explosion, though slightly on the sweeter side for my taste. I would’ve preferred a bit more tamarind to balance the sweetness, but overall it was enjoyable. Next, we ordered Dal Makhani. Even though it’s a classic North Indian dish rather than a Southern one, it seems to be popular here. And surprisingly, it was quite good — rich, creamy, and true to the North Indian style. We paired it with tandoori roti, which was fresh and nicely cooked. For our main dish, we ended with Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani. This was the most underwhelming part of the meal. Having eaten Hyderabadi biryani at many authentic places, I can say this version didn’t come close. It wasn’t bad — everything tasted fresh and the chicken pieces were flavorful — but the biryani itself felt mild, with mint and curry-leaf notes that made it feel toned down and not true to the usual Hyderabadi punch. Overall, it’s not a bad restaurant at all, but it’s not the best choice if you’re specifically craving authentic Hyderabadi cuisine. The flavors are clearly adapted for a more Western palate. Fresh ingredients, friendly service, but not the place for truly traditional Hyderabadi dishes."

Sai Charan Thummalapudi

a month ago

"One of the best Indian/Hyderabadi food I’ve had in New York! The flavors were authentic and rich — we tried the Gobi Vepudu, Nizami Paneer and Gongura Biryani, and it was absolutely amazing, full of flavor with the perfect medium spice level. A true taste of Hyderabad right here in NYC!"

Ravi Yaathavan

2 months ago

"Service was efficient and the Mutton Fry Biriyani was decent. The Biriyani would have benefited being served with a boiled egg, fresh cilantro and raw onions to enhance the texture and flavour. Portion sizes were large - can easily share one biriyani between two. Apple and Google Pay was not accepted which is disappointing. Prices are reasonable considering portion sizes."

Hungry Chemist

3 months ago

"The biryani was delicious! I ordered the dum biryani, and the portion was perfect for one person. The place is quite small and a bit cramped, and there’s no wash basin available, so you’ll need to use wet wipes. Despite that, the food and service were really good overall."