Adda

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"Adda is where it all began for the group behind Indian restaurant hits Semma and Dhamaka. After around seven years, the casual Long Island City spot has now relocated to the East Village. The new space is bigger and the menu is longer—though favorites like their baby goat biryani are still available. If you come with a big group you can get something called a “butter chicken experience.” Your butter chicken is cooked tableside over wood of your choice, and there’s a butter chicken-inspired cocktail." - will hartman, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah, bryan kim

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"From the group behind Semma, Dhamaka, and Masalawala & Sons, this East Village restaurant reboot is pricier and more glamorous than the original Adda in Long Island City, but still totally delicious. The menu skews rich, buttery, and indulgent—like the thinly sliced, sizzling lamb parcha swimming in pure, gorgeous fat. It’s a great option for an unstuffy celebratory meal with a group, particularly if the whole gang is up for the slightly goofy yet delicious “Butter Chicken Experience,” prepared tableside and personalized to your specifications." - will hartman, bryan kim, willa moore, kenny yang, neha talreja

"Once located in Queens, this restaurant by Unapologetic Foods has found a new home in the East Village. A hallway of newsprint wallpaper, basket light fixtures and handsome wood tones set the stage for this perpetually packed operation. Those familiar with the group’s other restaurants will instantly recognize the fierce seasoning levels and stylish, ornate presentations, which often include large Le Creuset Dutch ovens. The commitment to quality is evident in highlights like roasted bone marrow with peppercorn sauce and coconut pao or the seabass fish curry. You’ll need to order plenty of rice and a few crispy parathas to soak up these powerhouse flavors." - Michelin Inspector

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"Adda outgrew its longtime location in Long Island City, but instead of looking elsewhere in the neighborhood the team behind Semma and Dhamaka have relocated it to the East Village, in a dining room now doubled in size with a more high-end feel. Unapologetic Foods has a knack for limited-order special dishes that require pre-ordering, which extends to Adda’s “butter chicken experience” priced at $42 per person. Eater’s Nadia Chaudhury recommends starters like bheja masala: goat brain, steamed egg, lamb butter, and pao." - Emma Orlow

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"From the group behind Semma, Dhamaka, and Masalawala & Sons, this East Village restaurant reboot is pricier and more glamorous than the original Adda in Long Island City, but still totally delicious. The menu skews rich, buttery, and indulgent: The thinly sliced, sizzling lamb parcha is pure, gorgeous fat, and the baby goat biryani is a saffron-perfumed kaleidoscope of texture. It’s a great option for an unstuffy celebratory meal with a group, particularly if the whole gang is up for the slightly goofy yet delicious “Butter Chicken Experience,” prepared tableside and personalized to your specifications." - molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, neha talreja, carina finn koeppicus, sonal shah