Indian food, with its amalgamation of spices, is loved by New Yorkers. Whether it is the warm curries with roti bread on a winter evening, samosas with or shrimp Bachao on a rainy day, or lip-smacking lamb biryani and chicken tikka masala on a special night. The rich cuisine that has been finely crafted over thousands of years reflects the cultural potpourri that India is. New York has some of the finest Indian restaurants that have curated recipes that will transport one to the tropical terrains of the country.

Authentic regional flavors

If you wish to experience the royal touch of an Indian Maharaja then order in tandoori roti with the Kolhapuri curry of the Western Ghats or the Kerala chicken from the cultured South. You want to treat your family to the Nawabi parkway that was carried to the country by the Mughals and perfected in India, then try the variety of biryanis, jalfrezi, shahi korma, or lamb shashlik. Indians have mastered the art of barbecuing premium meat which is steeped in a rich gravy, one ought to try the seekh kebab and ajwain salmon tikka that is marinated in rich spices and roasted over the coal flames to bring out the earthy flavors. With a dash of lime and some fresh-cut salads, the food straight of tandoor requires little accompaniment and makes the perfect drink snack. Indian food is not devoid of western influence and to understand this east meets west union one must try the Vindaloo, which was introduced to the country by the Portuguese settlers of the beach cities of Goa.

Vegans, vegetarians, there’s something for all

Indian cuisine has honored the varied dietary needs of its inhabitants and long before vegetarian and vegan diets were adopted by the world, Indians had already created some delicious recipes. Whether it is the Baghare Baingan, bhindi masala, or the staple yellow daal while eating these foods one will hardly notice the absence of dairy or meat. Rich in taste without stinting in essential nutrition, the Indian foods are evergreen. These ancient recipes remain unchanged and need little to no alteration to adapt to the tastes of New Yorkers. The beauty of eating out in New York is that the ingredients for the foods are imported from their native land. So, the spices used to create the lip-smacking, delicious chana masala or palak paneer comes from the home country – India. The people who are cooking for you are Indians who have grown up eating these delicacies and probably learned it from their families.

There is something for everyone

Yes, the popular belief that Indian cuisines are spicy is true, but one can find a less spicy alternative with the simple dal, onion fritters, raita, or Saag with naans and mutter pulao and tandoori roti. Everyone has heard of and deeply loved the chicken tikka masala, but you will also fall in love with the chicken Chettinad and mango shrimp that are a reflection of the land where they are part of the region’s staple diet. Dine out experience at the best Indian restaurant in New York is like being treated like royalty by polite waiting staff as Indian’s believe that guests are God and must be treated with the same respect as God walking into one’s home. Probably, that is why any food from the region tastes like Manna, ambrosia, Prasad – food of God’s!

Whether it is a special date, family dinner, dinner with friends, or just a feel-good meal – Indian cuisine has something for every occasion to perfectly encapsulate the mood. So, visit one of the best restaurants in New York and enjoy a shared meal with friends, families, and loved ones and create happy mealtime memories.