"It’s possible you’ve spent several nights eating Indian food in the East Village with string lights in your face and a loud 21st birthday party next to you. But Malai Marke is better and calmer than any of those places on 1st Ave. Whether you’re a vegan or you eat more meat than a lion cub, the vegetable dishes should be your focus here. We especially like the vindaloo from the “spicy club” section of the menu, as well as the rich chana masala." - bryan kim