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Moti Mahal Delux

Indian Restaurant$$$$

Upper East Side, New York

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Moti Mahal Delux

8.3^/10

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Ranked #6 for healthy food in the Upper East Side
The folks at Village Voice and Serious Eats like this place. Would you agree?
"The Butter Chicken and Daal Makhani were very authentic & awesome."(4 Tips)
"Best Butter Chicken ever - nice mix of sweet/savory/spice."(14 Tips)
"Go for Paneer Lababdar - amazingly unique and great taste!"(3 Tips)
"their tandoori chicken from clay oven"(8 Tips)

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roomali khasta
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good for groups
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samosas
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good for special occasions
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ZenFoodsterDecember 9, 2017
Nothing beats staying in on snowy day & delivery of our faves: Anardana Ckn (Pomegranate Grilled Ckn), Dum Ki Gobhi Aloo (Cauliflower+potato), Palak Paneer (Spinach Paneer), Butter Ckn & Garlic Naan.
7th.ListJuly 29, 2012
New. Family Recipes. On the menu try the “Kaali Daal”(prepared slowly on low heat and blended with butter or cream) and what about the butter chicken and their tandoori chicken from clay oven Read more
Village VoiceJune 3, 2013
The updated Mughlai dishes here still bring plenty of heat to the table! Stockpile napkins and dig in to the tandoori chicken and lamb kebabs. The lunch buffet is also a neighborhood deal at $11.95
Upvoted Feb 28
Marc SchneebergerMarch 12, 2019
Its probably the best indian restaurant in the upper east side. Dishes are very rich and if you go for the brunch deal you will eat an enormous amount of food!
NoufMarch 23, 2018
I’m not a big fan of indian food but this was exceptional. Such a great place when it comes to food & service. Highly recommended! Chicken butter was really good.
Wejdan ✨April 22, 2017
Been here 5+ times
The best Indian in the city. Great food great service. Murg makhani was so so so good!!
Amelie PMarch 3, 2015
Great deal of veggie options, just enough spices and reasonable prices. We shared the mushrooms kebab and I got the Palak Paneer : very good although portions end up to be bit too much for me
ZenFoodsterFebruary 20, 2018
MMD was 1 of my top go-to Indian restaurants..but now-sadly-no more! Recently, I’ve noticed food quality & taste have been slipping, a “C” health-rating, pricier menu ≠ smaller (delivery) portions!
pipituAugust 18, 2022
Been here 5+ times
My fav is Fish Tikka but everything on the menu is so good. But beware that food quality of takeaway is not as good as dining in.
LilyDecember 20, 2018
NYT ** (2012): "Pakoras, murgh tandoori/makhani, burrah kebab, malai kofta, dum ke phool, baingan Patiala, bhindi jaitpuri, paneer makhani, mkebabkeen curry, crab lehsuni, signature masala."
Harsh SharmaApril 19, 2014
The best Indian food in US I have eaten! Dal Makhani compares to the best of Old Delhi. Paneer Lababdar is delicious and so is Khasta Roll. Do talk with Chef Kishore. He is as warm a host as they come
Rewan PartiMarch 17, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Excellent Indian food. Would recommend the lamb curry, butter chicken and paneer kadhai. Dal makhni is delicious!
Laura De ValenciaJanuary 17, 2013
It can easily beat the "T" and "J" places. Real chicken tandoori without coloring. Their phirni (crushed rice pudding) is a must try. We also had the chicken with yogurt/cashewnut gravy- crazy good
Zeba SiddiqiMay 31, 2016
Best indian food in Nyc! Their kadhai chicken , paneer butter masala and daal makhani are on my favourite list.
Varun ShettyDecember 7, 2012
Phenomenal food: paneer tikka, dahi palak, murgh tandoori, burrah kebab (best thing on the menu), murgh and dal makhani - and, of course, gulab jamun
Jess SpinosaOctober 26, 2018
Best Butter Chicken ever - nice mix of sweet/savory/spice. The biryani was also very well spiced with incredibly tender chicken. Pass on the Pani Puri though - all looks.
José Javier GonzálezNovember 20, 2022
We had a wonderful night at this place. I have to say that we loved the smoke taste on the KHUMB KEBAB. The MEEN CURRY was outstanding!
Paula BuzzoMarch 4, 2018
Highly recommend the all you can eat brunch, delicious and very good quality . The service is impeccable.
CJNovember 13, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Strongly suggest getting one each of the vegetarian and meat lunch specials if you go with someone else - vegetarian appetizers are especially delicious!
Shailesh MishraSeptember 25, 2014
Been here 10+ times
If you're looking for North Indian food and a fancy setting (especially if you're not Indian), this is the place. Best Indian restaurant in town hands down.
Village VoiceJanuary 18, 2013
The lamb kebabs are exceptional, as is the thickly seasoned tandoori chicken. Veggies can head to a steaming lunch buffet with vegetarian options as well!
Lears FoolJune 15, 2015
Golgoppa shots are a unique experience. They can't be split - you have 4 whole mouth bites, so make sure you are ready for that.
Morgan PolotanMarch 21, 2015
One of the better Indian restaurants in Manhattan, though the location is a bit out of the way.
BlackboardEatsSeptember 13, 2012
There isn’t enough Indian-brewed beer to help you pronounce the murgh makhani (fork-tender chicken in a silky tomato sauce) at Moti Mahal Delux, but try your best and you’ll be rewarded.
Vasanth RajendranJuly 10, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Lunch is a pretty good. They have two options to choose from, veg and non veg. It's a three course meal with a lot of food.
Russell HirschornNovember 16, 2014
Really good Roomali Khasta and Daal Makhani. Khadhi Murgh could've been better. Solid wine pours.
Serious EatsJuly 31, 2013
An international chain specializing in Mughlai, an exceptionally rich and varied branch of Indian cooking. Very vegetarian-friendly.
William NelliganApril 19, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Wow. Very easily some of the best Indian food I've ever had. Get the butter chicken, chana masala, lemon rice, and plenty of samosas.
Paolo BaroneNovember 27, 2021
Awesome Butter Chicken! One of the best I had outside of India
stephanieMay 4, 2014
staff was super nice to us and our 14-month old son. brought him a mango lassi and a bunch of baby-friendly things to eat; we were pleasantly surprised when they weren't on our bill.
Raquelle JessieJune 29, 2016
order: butter chicken, naan, Bhuttey Ke Kebab, Khumb Kebab, Shrimp Signature Masala, tandoori chicken, rice, mint yogurt dip
ZenFoodsterDecember 29, 2016
1 of my fave Indian lunch buffets-choice of vegetarian or meat-which has pretty much the same veggie options + 1 meat app + 1 meat entrée (no lamb for me)! ;9
David DunhillSeptember 30, 2015
Butter chicken. Daal Makhani. This place is really butter central. Bonus: lamb in spinach is shockingly awesome. A must go.
Sabarish RaghupathySeptember 24, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Amazing Paneer dishes. Also the Daal Makhni is out of this world! The butter naan was very well made!
Shagun MehandruJuly 21, 2012
Been here 25+ times
The real butter chicken, kaali daal and some funky delicious stuff like gol grappa shots, roomali khasta dips & scallops w/ mango chutney. YUM!
Kunjan PunatarOctober 23, 2015
Veg dishes taste the same everywhere but not here. Go for Paneer Lababdar - amazingly unique and great taste!
Ashish SethiJuly 23, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Excellent food!! The Butter Chicken and Daal Makhani were very authentic & awesome. Also try out the Roomali Khasta, a very eclectic appetizer!
Alfaisal GJune 2, 2017
Real Indian food. Try lamb masala and biryani. So good,, and do not forget golabjamdoon.
Lears FoolJune 15, 2015
The Butter Chicken is not only probably the best in NYC, it is possibly the best on the planet.
Tom DiMaggioJuly 6, 2019
Been here 5+ times
My favorite Indian restaurant in the city.
Crypto ConsumerJuly 28, 2017
Had such a great meal here the other night. Decided to move on from chicken tikka and went with a lamb dish. It was delicious!
Chris SteeleNovember 10, 2014
On Sundays a very reasonable and tasty brunch "seated buffet" awaits anyone who can handle the surliness here.
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantFebruary 14, 2015
Lunch was good and large portions but it was odd that we could not take the leftovers with us. Either they were going to throw away a lot of food or were going to re-serve to someone else.
Kéké Welter-BernardJuly 7, 2013
Great food, excellent waiter! He offered us a little desser, so nice. I definitively recommend this place
ShioriSeptember 7, 2012
So so delicious and filling! Come with an empty stomach and you won't be disappointed. Will be back again soon :)
Cameron WApril 25, 2016
The Tandoori chicken here is worth the trip. I haven't come across a better rendition anywhere.
Kaushal AgrawalNovember 26, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The place is among the best places for Indian Food around, has good interior design, excellant service and delicious food!
Ryan GallagherSeptember 11, 2018
Really good Indian. The MMD Masala is really good. Fairly cheap as well.
Lily O'DareAugust 23, 2014
Vegetarian paradise. Amazing indian and great ambiance at a reasonable price. Yum!!
Moti Mahal DeluxOctober 20, 2012
Diwali is around the corner! Come by between Nov 4- Nov 18 and check out our special Diwali menu during dinner (prix-fix with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options).

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