Chote Nawab

115 Lexington Avenue

(between 27th and 28th Streets)

www.chotenawabnyc.com

Pongal (see previous posting) is a great place to have a cheap and filling lunch around Curry Hill, but if you’re looking for something a little more spacious and comfortable go across the street to Chote Nawab.

 

The décor is also very modern and welcoming.

 

I ordered their chicken tikka masala lunch special ($9) and my friend ordered the dalcha (lamb and lentils) ($11).

 

The best part of their lunch special is that it comes with cabbage, daal, rice, and a basket-full of naan and roti. More than enough yummy bread to soak up the chicken tikka masala sauce!

 

Service was very attentive—making sure that our water glasses (mason jars!—seems to be common trend lately . . .) were always refilled without our asking. Though when the server was clearing our table at the end of our lunch, he dropped a knife that hit my hip. It luckily didn’t stain my dress, but I did feel it make some contact. But I guess accidents do happen . . .

Pros:

Food is flavorful and they offer plenty of bread.

Comfortable seating.

Great place to dine alone or with a friend.

Cons:

Lunch special is only until 3 p.m.

Final Thoughts

Would definitely go back. Have to try their chicken vindaloo!