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The best Indian restaurants in New York (2026)

Updated November 9, 2026 · 13 restaurants

13 restaurants in New York serve Indian food. Top of the list: Adda, Lungi South Indian & Sri Lankan Restaurant and Dhamaka. 13 of them have a Michelin distinction. Prices range from $$ to $$$$.

How we built this ranking: We rank New York's Indian food restaurants by Pesto Score, which combines reviews, Pesto community ratings and recognitions like Michelin.

  1. 1 Adda Adda$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.47
  2. 2 Lungi South Indian & Sri Lankan Restaurant Lungi South Indian & Sri Lankan Restaurant$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.45
  3. 3 Dhamaka Dhamaka$$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.42
  4. 4 HYDERABADI ZAIQA HYDERABADI ZAIQA$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.42
  5. 5 Ishq Ishq$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.42
  6. 6 Bungalow Bungalow$$$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.29
  7. 7 Junoon Junoon$$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.27
  8. 8 Veerays - Curries & Grill Veerays - Curries & Grill$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.16
  9. 9 Kanyakumari Kanyakumari$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.07
  10. 10 Kebab aur Sharab Kebab aur Sharab$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.07
  11. 11 Chola Chola$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.01
  12. 12 Semma Semma$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 3.95
  13. 13 Tamarind Tribeca Tamarind Tribeca$$$ · Michelin Recommended 3.93
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Frequently asked questions

Where to eat Indian food in New York?

According to the Pesto Score, the best places for Indian food in New York are Adda, Lungi South Indian & Sri Lankan Restaurant and Dhamaka.

Where to eat cheap Indian food in New York?

Among the affordable spots ($ or $$), the top rated are Lungi South Indian & Sri Lankan Restaurant, HYDERABADI ZAIQA and Ishq.

How many places for Indian food are there in New York?

Pesto lists 13 restaurants in New York in this guide, with photos of their dishes, prices and location.

Are there Michelin restaurants for Indian food in New York?

Yes: Adda (Michelin Recommended), Lungi South Indian & Sri Lankan Restaurant (Bib Gourmand) and Dhamaka (Bib Gourmand).

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