Ahimsa

"Unlike Pongal, this kosher vegetarian Indian restaurant features both North Indian and South Indian curries. We usually like to order a few combinations from each side, plus some breads like the stuffed paratha (which you can fill with your choice of onion, potato, or paneer). The restaurant’s location is relatively close to Alphabet City, which means it's easy to get to if you're downtown or in North Brooklyn." - anna rahmanan, will hartman

"According to EV Grieve, vegetarian Indian restaurant Ahimsa Garden, located at 265 East 10th Street, between Avenue A and First Avenue, is no more. But fear not: According to a post from the team on Instagram, the restaurant will reopen uptown at 204 East 38th Street, between Second and Third avenues, in early December." - Emma Orlow

"All dishes here are vegetarian and the menu features both North and South Indian curries. We usually like to order a few combinations from each side of the country, plus some traditional breads like the stuffed paratha (which you can fill with your choice of onion, potato, or paneer). Bonus points: the restaurant’s address, relatively close to Alphabet City, makes this place a standout in kosher circles used to mingling in Midtown." - Anna Rahmanan