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Nirvana

Nirvana

Indian Restaurant$$$$
New York
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6.9/10
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    Daniel S.
    "The lunch buffet is a good deal but the food could be better."(3 Tips)
    Sally C.
    "Lamb, shrimp and great saag paneer (spinach and chesse)."(2 Tips)
    JM P.
    "fish curry and corn saag"(2 Tips)
    Lesley B.
    "Chicken Vindaloo!"(2 Tips)
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  • Charles H.heart icon on user image
    Charles HeckscherDecember 30, 2015
    Quiet atmosphere, you can have a conversation; good food, good value. Check out Chicken 65 (appetizer, spicy, delicious), chicken dahliwala
  • Gajtana S.heart icon on user image
    Gajtana SimonovskaNovember 12, 2017
    I came for an art and music event on the first floor. Great service and rum and coke. Friendly ambience.
  • Jase E.heart icon on user image
    Jase EngMarch 4, 2017
    Everything we ordered was incredible. They are also accommodating if you have special requests that are off-menu!
  • Daniel S.
    Daniel SpiewakSeptember 8, 2014
    Very unknown gem. They have plenty of room and they're never packed. Get the tandoori. Also the mushrooms.
  • Sally C.
    Sally CedarOctober 5, 2014
    Nice meal. Lamb, shrimp and great saag paneer (spinach and chesse). Enjoyable ambiance
  • JM P.heart icon on user image
    JM ParveauxApril 19, 2015
    All you can eat buffet - the fish curry and corn saag are great options!
  • Mary W.heart icon on user image
    Mary WbnJanuary 28, 2013
    Brilliant food at incredible value. I couldn't recommend the lunchtime buffet enough. I will be back!
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceJanuary 3, 2011
    Their Fish Cutlet, Stuffed Vegetable Roti, and Chicken Roti were featured dishes at Choice Eats
  • Fabricio P.
    Fabricio PerrellaMay 26, 2013
    Very tasty indian cuisine. Approved naans and paneer. Try to start with samosas.
  • Jillian M.
    Jillian MarieleOctober 25, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Even if you aren't a huge fan of Indian food, the bar is so nice to hang out in!
  • Carmen N.heart icon on user image
    Carmen NAugust 6, 2015
    This place is solid, good lunch buffet. Good level of spice.
  • Dirkheart icon on user image
    DirkApril 5, 2013
    Don't believe the 50% off . We ate and drank at the bar. When we presented the foursquare deal they said it was for the restaurant only. They also said we needed to tell them ahead of time
  • Jillian M.
    Jillian MarieleOctober 4, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The cauliflower is amazing!!!!
  • Naeem N.
    Naeem NaseemMarch 14, 2013
    Great selection, great space, great staff. Was my first time.
  • Glanheart icon on user image
    GlanNovember 11, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Wouldnt honor four sqare 50% off coupon up to $15. Didnt want to fight w manager. Food and service very good
  • Susana M.
    Susana M.January 31, 2011
    Delicious food. Try the lemon basmati rice instead of the usual rice with green peas. Service staff is quite unexperienced.
  • Martine B.
    Martine B.April 27, 2014
    Madras chicken and shrimp bunda were delicious!!
  • Anissa T.
    Anissa TFebruary 20, 2011
    Try the vegetable biryani and the chicken tikka Nan... the food here is incredible n will leave u speechless
  • Paxton B.
    Paxton BatchelderJune 16, 2012
    I've never had Indian food before and I still cannot really say I have. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
  • Isaac R.heart icon on user image
    Isaac RadnitzerJanuary 11, 2013
    Good sized portions and the peshwari nann was excellent
  • Daniel S.heart icon on user image
    Daniel ShawMarch 3, 2015
    Make sure you don't open the bottles on the table, they'll charge you for them!
  • Erin P.
    Erin PryorApril 6, 2013
    Pretty awesome Indian- the tikka masala was so nice :)
  • Adam L.
    Adam LehmanMarch 24, 2010
    The Vindaloo is quiet good with just the right amount of spice. If you aren't a fan of lamb, they will make it with chicken upon request.
  • Lola L.
    Lola LitaApril 22, 2013
    The rosemary chicken was absolutely delicious.
  • Carlos Ivanheart icon on user image
    Carlos IvanJanuary 4, 2015
    Everything is spicy!
  • Kevin R.
    Kevin RubinMay 8, 2011
    The dhansak was good. Not quite what my in-laws' servants in India make for me, but good none-the-less.
  • Jenna O.
    Jenna Odett LaskinFebruary 1, 2015
    buffet is perfect for midtown lunch
  • David S.
    David StreitSeptember 26, 2013
    Really good food and great staff!
  • Vaishali
    VaishaliApril 6, 2010
    They have an amazing selection of vegetarian food. I loved their buffet as well. Good ambiance..
  • Felix G.heart icon on user image
    Felix GrushevskyOctober 8, 2014
    Fish carry is delicious
  • Rob C.heart icon on user image
    Rob CampbellNovember 14, 2013
    The malai was worth it!!
  • Tanyaheart icon on user image
    TanyaNovember 5, 2014
    Curry Fish was yummy!!!
  • Gregory B.heart icon on user image
    Gregory BiedermannJanuary 3, 2016
    Lamb korma was good
  • Emily L.
    Emily LNovember 4, 2013
    There was a mouse running across the main dining room! Food we ate was tasty though.
  • Daniel S.heart icon on user image
    Daniel ShawMarch 3, 2015
    The lunch buffet is a good deal but the food could be better.
  • Miss Butterfly
    Miss ButterflyOctober 22, 2011
    Great place for a date- very romantic ambiance.
  • Andrea E.
    Andrea EvansJune 22, 2011
    Their Channa Masala is absolutely delicious! Unreal.
  • Marie B.
    Marie BrewerNovember 5, 2010
    Chicken Methi is amazing. Love their cocktails too!
  • George G.
    George GodikAugust 9, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Every time I go to an Indian place I get the same thing
  • Daniel H.heart icon on user image
    Daniel H.May 12, 2016
    Quick takeout from Seamless
  • Rebecca L.
    Rebecca LeeOctober 13, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Good selection at the lunch time buffet.
  • Joonbug.com
    Joonbug.comMay 25, 2010
    Hottie Happy Hour on Tuesdays 5-7. Ladies enjoy a sponsored open bar and free appetizers. Read more
  • Eddie M.
    Eddie MansfieldApril 2, 2010
    Go for happy hour m-f before 7pm. Free Indian food appetizers daily.
  • Amanda H.
    Try the spinach paneer with naan bread
  • Charles R.
    Charles RogersMarch 13, 2011
    Great Jazz tonight at the bar!
  • Akash D.
    Akash DesaiJuly 19, 2010
    The pista malai kulfi is really good!
  • Lesley B.
    Lesley BushSeptember 28, 2012
    Chicken Vindaloo! Ftw.
  • Foodspotting
    FoodspottingNovember 13, 2010
    Try the Saag Paneer
  • Dave A.
    Dave ArmonAugust 10, 2011
    No Indian beer available today. That is a bad sign.
  • Zenaida
    ZenaidaMay 7, 2011
    No buffet on Saturdays.
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