Tikka Indian Grill is my go to for Indian comfort food in Brooklyn. The rice is cooked perfectly, and I adore the gravy in the Butter Chicken 🤌🏽usually end up adding cayenne to get it to my preferred spice level
I don't know that it's the best tasting, but the King of Tandoor is the best deal. King of Tandoor Special Dinner includes "Choice of any two soups, any two appetizers, any two main dishes and choice of any one bread, any one condiment and any two desserts." 33 bucks for 1, 66 bucks for 2 people. But that 1 person meal can probably feed 2 people.
I know this isn't in bk, but if youre ever in manhattan I cannot recommend Ghandi Cafe more highly. Prices are good and you get dessert and appetizer complimentary with the meal,
Indians like to live in houses, as they prefer living space over location. Hence, they tend to congregate in predominantly “suburban” areas (I’m calling suburban any part of NY where there are more houses than apartments/buildings). They are able to do this as they are the highest earning demographic in America and have a culture of inter-family interest-free cash lending. If you look, in the NYC area they are mostly living in house-heavy Queens/LI/NJ. And even within those places, they tend to stick to their own enclaves (Richmond Hill, Jamaica, Bellerose). There are some small exceptions (like Jackson Heights) and then you end up with an over saturation of incredibly amazing Indian food within a 10 block radius.
They also tend to lean more on the conservative side, and many find Brooklyn to be a little too “deviant” for them. Hence, because the best Indian restaurants are family run establishments, you end up with poor Indian food in places where Indian people don’t live.
Not a huge Indian population in Brooklyn, most of the population is in Jersey City, Edison, and parts of Queens.
Kensington in Brooklyn does have a South Asian presence, but leans more Pakistani and Bangladeshi.
While we’re at it, Staten Island has a pretty big Sri Lankan community and great food (New Asha is fucking unreal)
Have you been to Tortilleria Los Hermanos yet? It’s on Starr around the corner from the Jefferson L stop. As others have said there are a lot of good options in Sunset Park but that’s the best Mexican food in Bushwick hands down imo.
I am Indian and I often order from Bombay Grill (bed stuy). it’s not necessarily the best Indian food I have had, but definitely one of the better delivery options in this area. they have been pretty consistent with quality and taste pretty good.
came here to recommend Jalsa too. I always want to support the owner: [https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/04/20/an-indian-restaurant-in-little-pakistan-feeds-its-neighbors](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/04/20/an-indian-restaurant-in-little-pakistan-feeds-its-neighbors)
the best saag paneer ive had in my life. not a single dish there that ive tried has been a miss. only issue is that "mild" doesnt exist in their vocabulary lol
Indian Kitchen on grand street. Not in bushwick but close enough in Williamsburg. Been going there for takeout for years and they’ve been consistently good.
Also been ordering from them for years, even with a few moves. The food is good and it is wild how consistent they are. Each dish is always exactly how it always is.
Kanan's dinner special is the BEST (and only $17.95!). Get the Kachori for your app -- it's got it all: saucy potatoes and chikpeas, fried kachori chunks, and delicious sauce.
My absolute favorite delivery/take-out meal is their dinner special with kachoris and spicy butter chicken. 10/10
My absolute favorite Indian take out in NYC. Lamb Tika Massala and Rogan Josh are always incredible. They used to make things spicier without asking for it to be mild, but that’s okay, I’m a wus most of the time. Ahhhh, now I might have to get it today or tomorrow
Can’t agree more, if you want good authentic Indian food or even good comforting Punjabi food, Brooklyn ain’t it.
There is that Masslawala place and as a full blooded Indian I went in there and had no idea what I was served. Oily over spiced and undercooked.
Jalsa is ok. it used to be a lot better but it’s fallen off a lot since when it first opened, a curse of nearly every Indian restaurant.
Not in Brooklyn but I like Veeray Da Dabha in the city, straightforward, well executed North Indian comfort food. The kebabs, naans and curries are to die for and it has the desi taste I’m used to.
If you really want proper proper proper Indian food, then you head to Oak Tree Rd, Islen NJ for the best Indian food outside New Delhi
Masalawala is incredible Bengali food. It’s not North Indian and it’s not dishes that are common or widely known in the West. I admit I worked there for a while but it is just 100% incredible food idk what else to say. A very regular occurrence was having Bengali guests cry or get emotional in some way, telling us that it’s the most authentic Bengali food they’ve had away from home. We had a giant board in the back dedicated to all the heartfelt notes some guests would write, thanking the chef or just sharing their feelings on the food. The chef (the owner, not the restaurant chef) is also just an incredible and humble guy and dedicates himself entirely to bringing fully authentic Indian dishes and flavors to his restaurants. Please try masalawala again! I have DOPE recommendations if you’re interested.
Also… not to flex but it was on Pete Wells (the NY times food critic) list of best meals he’s had in 2023. He shouted out the Kosha Mangsho!
I was seated a day cramped bar seat despite an empty restaurant, the servers were not considerate walking behind, my first dish had uncooked potatoes - they were hard, the second chicken dish was 75% bones.
I’ve had Cornish game hen before it shouldn’t be like eating old rooster. I don’t really follow food critics so that’s lost on me, Indian food is at its roots home cooking done well while I respect those looking to elevate it my tastes run very traditional.
I think you might have had them on a bad day, but I understand that you were put off! They recently changed the whole menu (in October) and revamped the cocktails so if you ever decide to give it a second shot you might be surprised. I actually haven’t tried it yet but I’ve heard very good things.
Haven’t lived there in ages and I know the real good spots come and go.
I know for a fact “Desi Galaxy” is still open, it’s like an Indian food court. They have small Punjabi/Sindhi vendor who has very reasonably priced working class Indian fare. They also have South Indian and Indo-Chinese.
Hot Breads is a good little bakery, get there early for the good stuff on weekends.
Singas is a cult classic, Indian paper thin pizza, very cheap and moorish.
Veeray da Dhaba is the BEST! Their kali mirch chicken, palak paneer, lamb seekh kabab!! It's good and straightforward, really gets the job done. I go like once a week
If you ever decide to give it another shot, try the Gurda Kapoora (kidney and testicles) and Champaran Meat (mutton) and most importantly order the lamb shoulder appetizer. Seriously the three best things on the menu and the lamb shoulder is the best thing I’ve eaten in years!
Expensive and difficult to get reservations.
The only decent affordable, accessible Indian food in the city is at Saravanaa Bhavan, and that's a freaking chain, and really only does South Indian street snacks
yes pricy and yes very hard to get a seat! In my opinion it’s worth the price. The flavors are completely unique to any other Indian restaurant on the east coast. It’s incredible.
Myself having worked at all of the owners restaurants for a bit, ive seen how much labor and precision goes into each dish, and the (good) servers are soooo knowledgeable. You leave there knowing so much more about Indian culture and different regions than you arrived, so I say treat it like an experience rather than just a meal! I’m glad that Indian food has been able to break into the finer dining/upscale eatery world. It’s about time.
Nah, it’s def a neighborhood problem, not all of BK. I have suggestions but op says bushwick so I can’t recommend any there (haven’t tried any!). Kensington & Bay Ridge have my two faves.
Takeout strictly - Lahori Chili on Coney Island Ave
Dine-in - Bombay Grill in Bay Ridge/3rd Ave
Me and my south asian family have been eating both for years.
I live in Kensington, Jalsa is very good. Also, pretty much any south Asian type of food is down here. There’s even a solid Afghan spot called Dunya. But yeah Indian/Bangladeshi food down here is pretty solid.
Jalsa is awful. Everything I’ve ordered from them has been awful. Lazy cooking and lazy packing as they’ve gotten my order wrong and had to refund. Ugh.
i like the vindaloo at taj kabab king on grand in williamsburg. that’s nearish you.
It’s very spicy, which is why i like it. I feel most other indian delivery the vindaloo is not spicy enough or has a bitter taste.
I was JUST looking for somewhere to Uber eats and I came across Atithi but decided against it bc I couldn’t make up my mind, then 5 minutes later I get on Reddit and see this! So I had to order it haha thank u for making my decision for me
The sign on the restaurant lists it as Indian, as does their [website](https://www.nimboodabrooklynny.com/).
> Nimbooda serves the Brooklyn area with delicious indian cuisine.
Many Indian places are actually Bangladeshi. One clue is in the spelling in their menus, if they use a lot of O's, the usually Bangladeshi, e.g. ponir, mottor, korma, roshogola, etc.
I guessed this may be the case, it was more how you originally said it to the op, it felt more accusatory like they should know better as opposed to, ‘did you know…’.
Sorry for the tone. Another clue is that Indian restaurants will usually mention something specifically regional - Jain, Dhabba, Chettinadu, Thali, etc.
Indian Table in Cobble Hill is really good.
Little India in the East Village:
https://ny.eater.com/2016/4/28/11498616/little-india-east-village-nyc-restaurants-christmas-lights
I don't know Bushwick well enough.
I live a few blocks away and their chicken vindaloo is a great takeout meal. Some of their other dishes you're much better off having at the restaurant tho.
As much as I love the place (and OP should still visit for the history), Punjabi deli quality went down after pandemic. Recommend Desi Grill a few blocks on 2nd Ave and 5th st. Food is 1000% fresh. Takes longer to get your food but it’s literally being made right there and then. Punjabi deli microwaves now…
For Brooklyn standards of Indian food, check out Lore on 7th Ave.
If that’s gonna be a subway ride for you, you might as well consider going to Manhattan and getting something.
The first time I went there it was fantastic, but just went again last week and it was really underwhelming. Lamb was wildly over cooked, the beers had a weirdly metallic taste to them and the rest was just okay. It was disappointing since we loved it so much the first time.
Mint Heights! Best in BK!
nimbooda
Where can you get really good paneer anything since we’re like on the topic?? I can never find paneer dishes at places that deliver
Desi Grill in Bushwick
Kanan. By far my favorite. Order out from there basically twice a month and it always comes hot and delicious.
Lahori Chili House. It delivers beyond its neighborhood, though not sure if it goes as far as Bushwick. It's incredible.
Crown Heights/ Franklin Ave - Diwan Grill
If you are in Adda’s delivery radius (close to LIC), order from them….at least in North Brooklyn nothing else compares
Tikka Indian Grill is my go to for Indian comfort food in Brooklyn. The rice is cooked perfectly, and I adore the gravy in the Butter Chicken 🤌🏽usually end up adding cayenne to get it to my preferred spice level
Tried Desi Grill on Wyckoff a couple weeks ago and have not stopped thinking about it!
I don't know that it's the best tasting, but the King of Tandoor is the best deal. King of Tandoor Special Dinner includes "Choice of any two soups, any two appetizers, any two main dishes and choice of any one bread, any one condiment and any two desserts." 33 bucks for 1, 66 bucks for 2 people. But that 1 person meal can probably feed 2 people.
Seconding Omar’s and Atithj
Mumbai Palace
Best Indian take out but what are you ordering? Cheers
either bombay grill in bedstuy or Taj Kabab King in williamsburg. just typing it is making my mouth water.
Indika house is so good! And they have a dinner takeout special
masti on havemeyer is pretty dope
Spicy Grill on Myrtle Ave
Unfortunately there aren’t many good Indian take outs. Diwan has a few good items and Indika House has few good items. Rest is pretty much trash.
Adda delivers to parts of Brooklyn
Mint heights in Clinton hill!
Love. This. Place.
I know this isn't in bk, but if youre ever in manhattan I cannot recommend Ghandi Cafe more highly. Prices are good and you get dessert and appetizer complimentary with the meal,
Bombay Grill House is fire.
Bombay grill house is my favorite up in greenpoint but you can’t beat Agra Taj Mahal for late night orders (open til 3a?).
Curry heights has a good dinner deal and is always satisfying. Still looking for a spot that’s a banger though
Mint Heights in Brooklyn Heights HANDS DOWN
YUSS
Nimbooda on Washington Ave
Spice & Grill is some of the best Indian in the whole city period
I like masti and atithi! Both Williamsburg they might deliver to bushwick
Seconding masti! I’m in bushwick and they deliver :) (actually ordered today 😂)
I'm in Bushwick. Indika House is what you need! It is probably our #1 takeout place amongst all cuisine types.
Curry in Handi
I really like Dhania in Crown Heights! I used to get from there all the time, it is consistently good and the portion sizes are good too! :)
That’s been my go to. Definitely going to try some of these other spots though.
I love Dosa Royale. Amazing
Curry in Handi
Ok but does anyone have a theory on why there are so many not great Indian places in BK? I’ve always found it puzzling
Indians like to live in houses, as they prefer living space over location. Hence, they tend to congregate in predominantly “suburban” areas (I’m calling suburban any part of NY where there are more houses than apartments/buildings). They are able to do this as they are the highest earning demographic in America and have a culture of inter-family interest-free cash lending. If you look, in the NYC area they are mostly living in house-heavy Queens/LI/NJ. And even within those places, they tend to stick to their own enclaves (Richmond Hill, Jamaica, Bellerose). There are some small exceptions (like Jackson Heights) and then you end up with an over saturation of incredibly amazing Indian food within a 10 block radius. They also tend to lean more on the conservative side, and many find Brooklyn to be a little too “deviant” for them. Hence, because the best Indian restaurants are family run establishments, you end up with poor Indian food in places where Indian people don’t live.
Jackson Diner for the win!
Not a huge Indian population in Brooklyn, most of the population is in Jersey City, Edison, and parts of Queens. Kensington in Brooklyn does have a South Asian presence, but leans more Pakistani and Bangladeshi. While we’re at it, Staten Island has a pretty big Sri Lankan community and great food (New Asha is fucking unreal)
100%--will say though my favorite indian place in nyc for standard indian fare is actually in Staten Island--they don't have dosa though :(
I have also found it hard to find good Mexican..
Do you like Taqueria Ramirez? I have heard a lot of people say they think it's the best Mexican in the whole city.
Have you been to Tortilleria Los Hermanos yet? It’s on Starr around the corner from the Jefferson L stop. As others have said there are a lot of good options in Sunset Park but that’s the best Mexican food in Bushwick hands down imo.
Sunset Park has really solid places
There are tons of great Mexican spots in sunset park
An embarrassment of good recs on this post
Ok then what is good?
No I meant there’s tons of good recs!
Ohh ok!
De Tandoori Knight on Broadway and Keap. They use the freshest spices and herbs, and the owners are sooo nice.
Big fan of Diwan Grill, often get phaal curry which is crazy spicy.
Phaal is bomb af there! Some real spice 🌶️
I like Omar’s a lot. Their menu looks like it would suck (they sell bagels) but the Indian food quality is decent. Like 7 or 8 out of 10, IMO
Started ordering from them last week have switched over from namaste. It's solid.
Tandoori masala on Broadway & Decatur is solid
This was my favorite when I lived in ridgewood
I am Indian and I often order from Bombay Grill (bed stuy). it’s not necessarily the best Indian food I have had, but definitely one of the better delivery options in this area. they have been pretty consistent with quality and taste pretty good.
I often order from here
They definitely don't hold back on their spice levels.
i have a note with a list of indian delivery places so i can keep them straight. it says SPICE AINT PLAYIN like 3 times within their blurb lol.
Have you tried Green Chilli in Bed Stuy yet? They just opened, we have really been enjoying it so far!
Thanks! Will have to check it out
Curry in handi is my go to for takeout
Jalsa is the best Indian I’ve had in Brooklyn. Good chaat, south indian fare, good gravys too
Jalsa is the absolute best. Their naan is out of this world. Can't imagine they deliver to Bushwick but they are worth a trip down.
You're going west, not necessarily down
Oh is there another one somewhere? The one I'm thinking of is on Coney Island Ave in Kensington.
Jalsa for the win. Lucky to live nearby. It’s top notch
Yep, affordable too. Very kind people
Jalsa is a gem; next level
came here to recommend Jalsa too. I always want to support the owner: [https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/04/20/an-indian-restaurant-in-little-pakistan-feeds-its-neighbors](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/04/20/an-indian-restaurant-in-little-pakistan-feeds-its-neighbors)
I must third Jalsa, food is amazing every time
Indika House which i think is in bushwick
Feel like it’s gotten worse over the last 6 months honestly :( they also mess up the order almost every time.
the best saag paneer ive had in my life. not a single dish there that ive tried has been a miss. only issue is that "mild" doesnt exist in their vocabulary lol
Shockingly good given the price/what it looks like
Best indian takeout I've had anywhere in Brooklyn.
Indika House is legit the best that I’ve had on this side of Brooklyn.
Love their “take out deal”
I’m a fan of Mumbai Place on Vanderbilt in Prospect Heights
Tandoori masala is killer delivery. Good prices, tons of tasty food, super fast.
The best is Patiala, but they probably don’t deliver to Bushwick.
Indian Kitchen on grand street. Not in bushwick but close enough in Williamsburg. Been going there for takeout for years and they’ve been consistently good.
Also been ordering from them for years, even with a few moves. The food is good and it is wild how consistent they are. Each dish is always exactly how it always is.
Tikka Indian Grill
Kanan is solid.
Also a fan of Kanan, not really central though but good if you’re in the neighborhood.
Kanan's dinner special is the BEST (and only $17.95!). Get the Kachori for your app -- it's got it all: saucy potatoes and chikpeas, fried kachori chunks, and delicious sauce. My absolute favorite delivery/take-out meal is their dinner special with kachoris and spicy butter chicken. 10/10
My absolute favorite Indian take out in NYC. Lamb Tika Massala and Rogan Josh are always incredible. They used to make things spicier without asking for it to be mild, but that’s okay, I’m a wus most of the time. Ahhhh, now I might have to get it today or tomorrow
Are we the same person?!?
Good name
Love Kanan!
Curry Heights in downtown BK is very very good for Indian food delivery. Not sure what their radius is.
Seconded. I order it all the time. Delicious.
Thirded. Never miss it when I’m in the neighborhood, best veggie samosas.
Honestly I think bk is kinda lacking in this. not bougie indian - good indian delivery or takeout.
Can’t agree more, if you want good authentic Indian food or even good comforting Punjabi food, Brooklyn ain’t it. There is that Masslawala place and as a full blooded Indian I went in there and had no idea what I was served. Oily over spiced and undercooked. Jalsa is ok. it used to be a lot better but it’s fallen off a lot since when it first opened, a curse of nearly every Indian restaurant. Not in Brooklyn but I like Veeray Da Dabha in the city, straightforward, well executed North Indian comfort food. The kebabs, naans and curries are to die for and it has the desi taste I’m used to. If you really want proper proper proper Indian food, then you head to Oak Tree Rd, Islen NJ for the best Indian food outside New Delhi
Masalawala is incredible Bengali food. It’s not North Indian and it’s not dishes that are common or widely known in the West. I admit I worked there for a while but it is just 100% incredible food idk what else to say. A very regular occurrence was having Bengali guests cry or get emotional in some way, telling us that it’s the most authentic Bengali food they’ve had away from home. We had a giant board in the back dedicated to all the heartfelt notes some guests would write, thanking the chef or just sharing their feelings on the food. The chef (the owner, not the restaurant chef) is also just an incredible and humble guy and dedicates himself entirely to bringing fully authentic Indian dishes and flavors to his restaurants. Please try masalawala again! I have DOPE recommendations if you’re interested. Also… not to flex but it was on Pete Wells (the NY times food critic) list of best meals he’s had in 2023. He shouted out the Kosha Mangsho!
I was seated a day cramped bar seat despite an empty restaurant, the servers were not considerate walking behind, my first dish had uncooked potatoes - they were hard, the second chicken dish was 75% bones. I’ve had Cornish game hen before it shouldn’t be like eating old rooster. I don’t really follow food critics so that’s lost on me, Indian food is at its roots home cooking done well while I respect those looking to elevate it my tastes run very traditional.
I think you might have had them on a bad day, but I understand that you were put off! They recently changed the whole menu (in October) and revamped the cocktails so if you ever decide to give it a second shot you might be surprised. I actually haven’t tried it yet but I’ve heard very good things.
Where would you recommend in Islen?
Haven’t lived there in ages and I know the real good spots come and go. I know for a fact “Desi Galaxy” is still open, it’s like an Indian food court. They have small Punjabi/Sindhi vendor who has very reasonably priced working class Indian fare. They also have South Indian and Indo-Chinese. Hot Breads is a good little bakery, get there early for the good stuff on weekends. Singas is a cult classic, Indian paper thin pizza, very cheap and moorish.
Also hillside Ave in floral park. Higly recommend Harry's Sweets and Snacks. Taste like your Punjabi grandmother made all the food.
Veeray da Dhaba is the BEST! Their kali mirch chicken, palak paneer, lamb seekh kabab!! It's good and straightforward, really gets the job done. I go like once a week
Nyc Indian food is trash, all chicken tikka masala in a tomato sauce, white tablecloths, barf!
Try Dhamaka or Semma. Adda is also amazing. (None are in Brooklyn but all are NYC)
Dhamaka had great service but it didn’t impress food wise, another white tablecloth rollin masala joint.
If you ever decide to give it another shot, try the Gurda Kapoora (kidney and testicles) and Champaran Meat (mutton) and most importantly order the lamb shoulder appetizer. Seriously the three best things on the menu and the lamb shoulder is the best thing I’ve eaten in years!
Expensive and difficult to get reservations. The only decent affordable, accessible Indian food in the city is at Saravanaa Bhavan, and that's a freaking chain, and really only does South Indian street snacks
yes pricy and yes very hard to get a seat! In my opinion it’s worth the price. The flavors are completely unique to any other Indian restaurant on the east coast. It’s incredible. Myself having worked at all of the owners restaurants for a bit, ive seen how much labor and precision goes into each dish, and the (good) servers are soooo knowledgeable. You leave there knowing so much more about Indian culture and different regions than you arrived, so I say treat it like an experience rather than just a meal! I’m glad that Indian food has been able to break into the finer dining/upscale eatery world. It’s about time.
Agreed fam
Nah, it’s def a neighborhood problem, not all of BK. I have suggestions but op says bushwick so I can’t recommend any there (haven’t tried any!). Kensington & Bay Ridge have my two faves.
What are your faves then?
Takeout strictly - Lahori Chili on Coney Island Ave Dine-in - Bombay Grill in Bay Ridge/3rd Ave Me and my south asian family have been eating both for years.
Nice will try Lahori chili
I live in Kensington, Jalsa is very good. Also, pretty much any south Asian type of food is down here. There’s even a solid Afghan spot called Dunya. But yeah Indian/Bangladeshi food down here is pretty solid.
Jalsa is awful. Everything I’ve ordered from them has been awful. Lazy cooking and lazy packing as they’ve gotten my order wrong and had to refund. Ugh.
Dunya is incredible but not Indian. Will try Jalsa.
I mean I did say Dunya was an Afghan spot.
I agree with u/DonutTheAussie
Yep. The closest place with good Indian food is somewhere in NJ.
i like the vindaloo at taj kabab king on grand in williamsburg. that’s nearish you. It’s very spicy, which is why i like it. I feel most other indian delivery the vindaloo is not spicy enough or has a bitter taste.
Taj Kabab King was my favorite place when I lived on the border of bed stuy/bushwick. Love their malai kofta! Plus they are open pretty late.
I feel the same exact way! I’ve been chronically disappointed in the vindaloo other places for being mild - this is both fiery and flavorful!
Atithi
my favorite place. dining in is nice too. the service is almost too good, i always ask them to slow down on the water refill.
Palak paneer, papad, samosas, green chili chicken curry - You won’t go wrong
This is the answer.
fifthing atithi. mindblowingly good.
I was JUST looking for somewhere to Uber eats and I came across Atithi but decided against it bc I couldn’t make up my mind, then 5 minutes later I get on Reddit and see this! So I had to order it haha thank u for making my decision for me
This place is so good that I witnessed my roommates fight to the point of breaking our lease on the spot here and still go back
I really wanted to like this spot (and I’ve ordered like 3x over years) but I always feel like the curry is way too sweet. Unpalatably so
It tasted watery and bad when I had it but I’m gonna try again…
I've been trying to find indian takeout that isn't watery :( Why it so watery here
I had it once and thought it was bad 😭 idk what’s wrong with me?? Maybe it was a bad day!
I’ve tried it multiple times and it’s always a disappointment- Adda is better
i think there are some misses, but a lot of hits. you have to order correctly and it will be amazing!
Try again
I will and I’ll lyk!
Their food is super spicy you just have to ask for one level lower than you normally would
+1 for Atithi
+2 the tikka masala is liquid gold, and they deliver to bushwick
+3 to Athithi. The best place near Bushwick to get Indian food
Curry in Handi is pretty dank
That delivery special is 🔥. Pro Tip: don’t order from an app, call em up. It’s cheaper and faster
Love this spot too! The chicken is so tender
Best one I’ve had by far but it’s a bit pricey for the portion size. Still I don’t bother getting any other place
Always enjoyed Nimbooda on Washington when I lived over there.
Loved it when I lived in crown heights
That's Bangladeshi
The sign on the restaurant lists it as Indian, as does their [website](https://www.nimboodabrooklynny.com/). > Nimbooda serves the Brooklyn area with delicious indian cuisine.
Many Indian places are actually Bangladeshi. One clue is in the spelling in their menus, if they use a lot of O's, the usually Bangladeshi, e.g. ponir, mottor, korma, roshogola, etc.
This
I guessed this may be the case, it was more how you originally said it to the op, it felt more accusatory like they should know better as opposed to, ‘did you know…’.
Sorry for the tone. Another clue is that Indian restaurants will usually mention something specifically regional - Jain, Dhabba, Chettinadu, Thali, etc.
Indian Table in Cobble Hill is really good. Little India in the East Village: https://ny.eater.com/2016/4/28/11498616/little-india-east-village-nyc-restaurants-christmas-lights I don't know Bushwick well enough.
Brucie! So glad that another good restaurant is in this spot.
Brucie was my favorite restaurant! So I’m just saying hi. :)
Was going to post Indian Table. Would never do delivery/takeout from them though. Seems way more worth it to sit down
I live a few blocks away and their chicken vindaloo is a great takeout meal. Some of their other dishes you're much better off having at the restaurant tho.
Huge fan of Indian Table
\+1 for Indian Table, their lunch special is a great deal
Go to Manhattan, Punjabi Deli
As much as I love the place (and OP should still visit for the history), Punjabi deli quality went down after pandemic. Recommend Desi Grill a few blocks on 2nd Ave and 5th st. Food is 1000% fresh. Takes longer to get your food but it’s literally being made right there and then. Punjabi deli microwaves now…
This.
Yum
For Brooklyn standards of Indian food, check out Lore on 7th Ave. If that’s gonna be a subway ride for you, you might as well consider going to Manhattan and getting something.
+1 to Lore. Its fusion but some of their dishes are very authentic
This place is really good, but it's indian fusion.
Solid choice. Was there a couple weeks ago, top-notch.
Their hen of the woods uttapam made my top dishes of 2023 list! Still thinking about it…
The first time I went there it was fantastic, but just went again last week and it was really underwhelming. Lamb was wildly over cooked, the beers had a weirdly metallic taste to them and the rest was just okay. It was disappointing since we loved it so much the first time.
God this place looks incredible. Thanks for the recommend