New, But Not Delis
BHATTI INDIAN GRILL 100 Lexington Ave. (at East 27th St.), 212-683-4228.
Come for North Indian cuisine, including kebabs cooked over the namesake bhatti, a lava-stone grill. Highlights include a $9.95 unlimited lunch, made to order; there is no buffet here.
BHOJAN 102 Lexington Ave. (betw. E. 27th & E. 28th Sts.), 212-213-9615.
Homestyle Gujarati and Punjabi vegetarian fare in a sleek setting. Order one of the thalis, or platter of vegetarian dishes, and dont forget to grab something to go from the sweets shop in the front.
DHABA 108 Lexington Ave. (betw. E. 27th & E. 28th Sts.), 212-679-1284.
The star dishes at this colorful, oftenpacked joint include the Tale Huay Kaju ($4), a spiced cashew starter, and the tender Kadai Goat ($18).
TAMBA INDIAN GRILL & BAR 103 Lexington Ave. (betw. E. 27th & E. 28th Sts.), 212-481-9100.
The most traditionally styled of the bunch, Tamba features a mid-priced Indian fusion menu as well as dishes from Pakistan and Afghanistan.
CINNAMON 106 Lexington Ave. (betw. E. 27th & E. 28th Sts.), 212-686-0505.
Curry Hills latest addition boasts hand-crafted Indian fusion cuisine, with a nice selection of Tandoori dishes and a surprisingly good wine list.