Old Monk

Really good food and service!

I have been to this place twice and enjoyed the food and service both times. Indian food is mostly sub-standard in Manhattan. So this was a pleasant surprise. Would definitely recommend this place to everyone I know!

A rare find in NYC: An authentic Indian restaurant which does every dish on the menu justice in terms of taste and quality and also being creative and diverse in what they offer. After eating here twice and being pretty finicky about Indian food which has been disappointing me in NYC with alarming consistency, I find Old Monk to be quite a god send literally. The flavors are perfectly balanced, dishes are never oily or greasy, spice levels are moderate, the breads are fresh and expertly made and there are plenty of options for vegans/vegetarians to dig in.

Old Monk also has quite a diverse variety of dishes from all across India in one place which is remarkable. So you will find some nice fusion things like Goat Cheese Naan which is a great appetizer, Momos to Goat Bheja Fry, Manchurian and Fish tikka all on one page. Everything is cooked to satisfaction hence the experiment and diversity does not suffer from lack of execution. It all tastes great.

So if you are looking for a great place to have some tasty and authentic food, head out here. You will not be dissapointed.

Delicious and creative menu with lots of variety and amazing hospitality. Would definitely recommend.

It’s been an extremely long time since I’ve had Indian food that didn’t seem to be loaded with either oil, cream or sugar. Old Monk reminded me of food my mom makes for special occasion. Very impressed with everything we had, from the eggplant to the the biryani. Definitely a spot worth trying.