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Dawat Haute Indian Cuisine
Cuisine: Indian
Price Range: $$
10Best Says
Dawat is one of New York's pioneers as it debuted in 1986 and won this year's Diners' Choice Award and it still pleases. The driving force behind the North (and occasionally South) Indian menu is... Read More
Dawat is one of New York's pioneers as it debuted in 1986 and won this year's Diners' Choice Award and it still pleases. The driving force behind the North (and occasionally South) Indian menu is famous Bollywood actress/author/chef aMadhur Jaffrey. Even when it sticks to the basics, like lemon rice perfumed with lemon rind, curry leaves and mustard seeds, it feels sleek and refined. Dawat means "invitation to a feast" and the room is elegant and aromatic, tandoor and curry dishes wafting in the air. Try the raan, a tender leg of lamb which is braised with spices then roasted in a tandoor oven until it is crispy on the outside and silky on the inside.
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Address:
210 E 58th St b/t 2nd Ave. & 3rd Ave.
New York, NY 10022
212-355-7555
Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 11:30am-2:30pm,; 5:30pm-10:30pm
- Fri-Sat: 11:30am-2:30pm,; 5:30pm-11pm
- Sun: 11:30am-2:30pm,; 5:30pm-10pm
Website:
dawatny.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Maria Lisella
New York Local Expert
- Indian: "Tasting menus are the perfect option for a roaring appetite, priced at $45 for three courses, $65 for four and $75 for five."
- Best for Indian Because: Regulars return again and again for the great service and innovative food that features such spicy treats as bhel poori, shrimp and salmon.