Spent a longer time here than intended due to super late friends, but the host was super nice and let me be seated early upstairs to wait for my friends. We ordered the veggie samosas along with the lamb potato croquettes. The veggie samosas weren’t really anything special imo, but the lamb potato croquettes were great, perfectly seasoned! I got the tikka masala along with an order of garlic naan and both were amazing. The tikka masala has a great tomato-y sauce and it was actually spicy(a lot of the indian places, for some reason, never put in enough heat even though I always order regular level spicyness). The garlic naan was really fragrant and had huge chunks of garlic on it(which I looove). I was kind of surprised though that the tikka masala didn’t already come with rice or naan considering the price. Also had the raspberry mojito — but it didn’t have any raspberry taste to it at all? Very strange. Definitely above average Indian food and the bar looked pretty bumpin’ on a Friday night. Definitely would stop by again and give the drinks another try.
Christopher M.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 New York, NY
REALTIMELUNCHREVIEW!!! Pre-order yesterday for 2pm delivery today. Dude was RIGHT on time! And, damn, do they have a large delivery area! Everything still arrived at a good temperature! Also, dang, but they do like they poppy seeds over there! lol! Could dial that pack JUST a bit… Mulligatawny Soup was interesting… not spiced like any other I’ve had… but good! Warming and deliciousness; not too heavy. That rosemary chicken is LOVELY! SOO tender and flavorful! The Sukha Nariyal Mutton(baby lamb cooked in coconut and curry leaves) was good. Glad I tried it, as I LOVE mutton, distinctly know the difference in flavor, and they’re using the real deal. A bit difficult to eat at work, as the mutton — though tender — is still on the bone… and the dish is about 1⁄3 mutton — 1⁄3 bone — 1⁄3 finely grated coconut. Definitely a «get on up in there!» dish. Not sure I’d try again at the price point(and very curious as to why this and other dishes were upwards of $ 4 less expensive for delivery than the website shows in-house pricing to be…)…but glad I tried it. All said and done, when I’m looking for a splurge, or have a discount code/credit, I’ll consider for delivery. I’d definitely like to try dining in. They know their stuff, and do it right!
Upasana M.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
I have been going to Nirvana for years now. It is one of my favorite Indian restaurants in the City at the convenience of Grand Central. There are lot of cheap Indian joints in the City and the competition is very high. Yet, Nirvana has managed to maintain their taste, ambience, reputation and clientele for years. My favorite go to appetizers are the Chicken 65 and Potato Samosas. Chicken 65 does require that tolerance for spicy food, but its drenched in flavors and you would definitely long for more. Their potato samosas are more on the mild side. Despite being fried in oil, they have managed to keep its taste healthy and non greasy. Their complementary Papads are toasted and not fried an I am always a fan of the tamarind chutney they serve the papads with. I have tried thier Achari Mushroom and Lamb Potato Croquettes also from the appetizer section, and wouldn’t mind ordering it again. From the Tandoori section, I prefer the Chicken Hariyali. I might be biased on this since I am a lover of Chicken hariyali and do not eat Red Meat. But you should definitely keep your options open since I have seen people around me devour the lamb chops and sheesh kebabs. From the entrée section, I have tried the following dishes and I am rating them depending on how much I liked one over the other. Chicken Biryani 4.5÷5 — Make sure to order the Medium, the hot nearly killed me the next morning. Madras Chicken 4⁄5 Bhindi Bharwan Masala — 4.5÷5 Methi Malai Mushroom Matar — 4⁄5 Crab Masala — 5⁄5 Fish Curry — 4.5÷5 Dal Makhni — 5⁄5
Evan R.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 New York, NY
This is the first time I ordered from Nirvana and I am very pleased. We will definitely be ordering delivery from here again and stopping to eat in soon.
Rangan P.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Bordentown, NJ
Made a reservation for a Saturday night double date. Hands down, the best indian food I’ve had in the area. Food came out fast, service was professional and prompt, and the atmosphere was perfect. It was quiet and spacious. Good spot for a family night out or a date. We ordered the chicken tikka Masala, paneer tikka Masala, and the chicken hariyali, onion kulcha, and naan. The chicken was tender and we’ll cooked. The gravies were absolutely delicious. The surprise of the night was the chicken hariyali which is chicken cooked with mint and coriander. Absolutely delicious. The bread was soft and warm. The rice was cooked to perfection and soft. Wine selection is good and although it’s a bit pricey, it’s definitely worth the visit especially on special occasions. Tips: medium spicy is a good level of spiciness for the average person. Spicy chicken tikka Masala is actually very spicy. Also make a reservation and ask for a corner table upstairs by the window. Will definitely visit again. Fantastic restaurant!!!
Danielle T.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Manhattan, NY
A larger bill than expected ‚… I got the butter lobster(a special) and it was pretty tasty actually. Other people got chicken tikka misala which was average and then there was also a lamb dish which wasn’t that enjoyable. Garlic naan was tasty but everything was similar to the average Indian restaurant and this was about $$$ stars even when split by the group. Don’t be sticker shocked, review the menu first.