Kesari Indian Cuisine — Restaurant in New York

An Indian spot opens up in a former Indian spot that closed abruptly. Sounds sus. Obviously, I ran here asap.

The apps were solid. But, you don’t really need them. I’d rather get an extra garlic naan. IYKYK.

Never ate at the previous incarnation. But it doesn’t look that different, interior wise. Maybe the walls, but the tables and layout look- the same.

The mains were valid. The butter chicken and lamb vindaloo were both tender and seasoned + spiced well. Their naan is superior- 4/5.

Skip desserts. You’re welcome.

For novice & basic Indian diners, this spot hits all the notes with its approachable menu & homey vibe. Appropriately UWS in its design both in the food & front of the house vibe.

The true star is the service. Attentive and very accommodating. Super friendly.

That said, it’s awkward when it’s slow. You can hear everything and everyone. Even a silent but deadly fart can be heard across the room, so imagine the surprise when I heard grandpa let one out during the app portion of the meal… or was that a mouse playing the trumpet while driving a Vespa?

Music was culturally appropriate but not loud. Hence the awkwardness in the feeling of silence, that really wasn’t silent- Gina.

Portion to $: 4/5 Date spot: not a first date, but definitely if you’re already familiar. Apps vs desserts: get an extra app Destination: no, it’s a neighborhood joint Con: no beer,...

On an impromptu late Valentine's Day celebration my husband and I decided to try the new Indian restaurant - Kesari Indian Cuisine - on Friday 2/21. The food was, in a word, sumptuous. I wanted to post photos of what we ate, but we devoured our food too quickly. Pradeep and his staff were very attentive and generous with their time. The all day special is the best deal on the Upper West Side! For $22.95 you get an appetizer, entree and side or dessert. We had: Vegetable Samosa, Pakora, Vegetable Korma, Lamb Saag all accompanied with tamarind chutney and mint cilantro chutney, Raita - and we ordered the Lassi as a beverage. Pradeep gave us complimentary Naan and dessert which consisted of Kheer and Rasmalai. Also right now for their grand opening you get 15% off your order. The atmosphere was very peaceful with traditional Indian music playing and had warm, tasteful decor. We could have stayed all night. Of note - it's currently BYOB as they await their liquor license and also serves Himalayan / Tibetan Momo and noodles. We will be back...a lot...to try everything on the menu! Don't miss out on this new...

First of all upon walking in, I was greeted with the kindest smile and impeccable service. The gentleman who served me is all great vibes and provided an amazing experience. He explained the dishes and made sure everything was to my liking. This is important when ordering Indian food/ from cultures that incorporate different spice leveles in their dishes.

The food was amazing. It was delicious and the service and food quality went hand in hand for a great experience. The lunch specials are an amazing option which is what I tried. I also had one beer and tried paneer tikka for the first time. The naan was amazing too! I was completely full after having 3 pieces of paneer and the lunch. They provide as much rice as you like. I came home with leftovers. It was perfectly portioned.

It is also conveniently located literally in front of the 103 train. I will definitely be back and bring my partner. I can’t wait to try lamb saag and the seafood dishes and samosas and basically everything...