Anand

Absolutely loved our experience at Anand Indian Restaurant in NY! We ordered Chicken Curry, Wheat Chapati, Basmati Rice, Dahi Kachori Chaat, and Fresh Lime Soda — and every single item was just perfect. The flavors were authentic, the ingredients fresh, and the portions generous. A special shoutout to one of the best servers we’ve ever had — incredibly helpful with dish selection and attentive throughout our meal. Their hospitality truly elevated the dining experience. Thank you for a memorable meal — we’ll definitely be back!

I went there by myself. There was nobody else eating there. I ate outside in the patio. Outside, there was an annoying industrial sound that could be heard, but otherwise it was nice. The food was delicious. I got the shrimp with coconut curry thing.

I ordered takeout - lamb vindaloo and aloo paratha. Absolutely delicious combination. If you haven’t tried it yet, the vindaloo has a nicely spiced and lightly vinegary flavor, while the aloo paratha was freshly made and stuffed with seasoned potatoes and peas. I added my own dal makni to the mix and might’ve seen heaven. 10/10

Incredible food! No wait and no hostess. Euro style service where you can take your time, lol. Truly authentic, damn I love good Indian food. I’ll be back!

I went in around 4:30 pm Friday afternoon. Guy was very attentive, I already knew what I wanted when I walked in, so I ordered. (Chicken tika Masala) food was amazing!!! Only down side about this place is I could have had more. But NYC isn't a cheap place, so I get it.

Best Indian food on the upper east side. My husband and I came here and had a lovely dinner outside on the patio. The food did not disappoint. Very authentic and delicious!

I wanted to like this place after seeing it being rated a 4.4/5. Unfortunately, the only thing I enjoyed was the waiter. The food was just not good. The naan was too thin, did not taste super fresh, and lacked a good amount of garlic. The cauliflower wasn’t bad, but I wish it was more cauliflower and less breading. The lamb biryani was very flashy with its bread pot, but unfortunately the lamb was dry. Lastly, I ordered a dish I got at another Indian restaurant that I really enjoyed. To my utmost dismay, it was the worst dish of all lol. Shouldn’t have gotten it… and I really shouldn’t have went here at all.

The food here is amazing and the sizes are pretty large. The host is super friendly, always making sure you’re comfortable. The coconut rice is one of my favorites!

I come here often and the food never disappoints. The service is always friendly, welcoming, and attentive. My favorite dish is the biryani. I usually order the shrimp or the vegetable one as they are so flavorful. But everything we've ever ordered has been delicious. Also, its a great spot for a date night as well as the ambiance is intimate, quiet and romantic.

I was craving Indian cuisine and got my usual order of Chicken Tikka Masala, Saag Paneer, and Garlic Naan. Of the three I enjoyed the Garlic Naan best dipping it in the spiced creamy Chicken Tikka Masala sauce. The chicken was a bit dry. The Saag Paneer had a unique taste I wasn't used to. My cravings were still satisfied and the portions were large enough to save half for lunch the next day.

I've wasted opportunities to enjoy good food by not coming here. The entire staff demonstrated kindness and assistance. I've loved each dish I've ordered here. The chef creates memorable flavor combinations. Your spending yields proper returns.

As a native Queens boy I'm sad to say that this was probably the worst Indian food I've ever had, and that includes the terrible Indian food I've had in Virginia The chicken makhani and lamb Rogan had overcooked, chewy meat, and the sauces were runny and were lacking the robust flavor we were looking for. Naan was underwhelming, and the rice not fluffy and fresh. Sadly, it was also quite expensive.

Best biryani I've had in the city (goat, dough topped)! Also a warm cozy restaurant with very nice service and staff

I ordered through Seamless, and though the delivery time was good, the food was the worst Indian food I have ever had, and I've eaten a lot of Indian food. It's like they've never heard of chicken Tikka masala. The chicken was tough, chewy, overcooked, and looked like it was grilled before? Judge for yourself. I would never order from here ever again.

Delicious channa saag (spinach and chickpeas)! Next time I will try their bread but I'm on a little diet so I had to skip this time.

Celebrated Father's Day at this west village gem. The food all arrived fresh hot and tasty. The wait staff was pleasant and attentive to all guest. The appetizer platter is an awesome start with enough food for a small group or family. The moog salad was delightful and refreshing. The place is small but comfortable and filled with a peaceful vibe. Loved the quotes on the wall. What I loved was the fact they did not have loud music as many restaurants do. Many restaurants need to realize we are dinning not at a dance club. Steven was the waiter he was friendly informative and pleasant. Looking for a great place to dine while in the west village area. I highly recommend this place.

So I went here based on a friends recommendation. I ordered the tandoor chicken for my dog...I know a bit extreme but he goes everywhere with me and eats mostly human food. The tandoor chicken sat well with him so it worked just fine. For me I got two mains. One was what the server suggested and one was what I wanted. The spicy lamb vindaloo was not flaming hot beast i wanted. The profile was OK. It had plenty of flavor just not amazing. I would not go back for this dish. The chicken chettinad was down right over the top yummy. I will look for this southern curry every time I go out for Indian. I would certainly return here. They were inviting and extremely friendly. The back porch with good food didn't hurt. Side no It's Quiet and seem to do more take out. Has a great outdoor secret porch perfect for a outside private party 14x20 maybe

Food was awesome, our server was very friendly, courteous and accommodating. We sat on the balcony which was at the back. Highly recommended.

I wish I didn't move uptown so I could be here at least three times a week the way I used to be for years. I love this restaurant, best Indian food in the city! The owner is always cordial. The wait staff is friendly & They take their job seriously. As long as they do not raise their prices it is worth my trip from all the way up town on the UES! This restaurant is even better than Drunkin Monkey, The other great restaurant but I love this one better! Barbara

Tried this place on a whim and was fairly disappointed in the food. First of all the ambiance is not that nice -- it is not nicely decorated and it was very quiet inside. The aloo papri Chaat was probably the worst I've had. The lamb Rogan Josh had little flavor. The chicken makhani was OK. Overall the meat in both dishes were not prepared well and seemed low quality. The service was friendly which was a plus! Wanted to like this place but overall would not recommend due to the food we tried.

I have been to Anand multiple times and each time has been amazing. The food is delicious and the service is great. We have had the same server each time, and his attentiveness, expertise, and helpful recommendations made for great times. The restaurant's ambiance is warm and inviting, creating the perfect setting for an enjoyable meal. Every visit leaves us thoroughly satisfied and in high spirits.

Excellent Indian food; in house made flakey samosas,some of the best I've tasted. The chicken chettinad spicy and flavorful and the Chana saag ( spinach dish ) was perfection. The service outside on the back patio attentive. All my husband & I had a very good meal and will be returning.

Some of the BEST Indian food I've ever had. Very clean, and calm atmosphere. The back patio is quiet and beautiful!! Wonderful service, extremely kind waiter. The food came out swiftly and it was absolutely delicious. I had the shrimp sagwaala with plain naan and rice..SO delicious!!! Highly recommend!!

My family loves Anand, so I came to try it out for dinner with my dad. The restaurant had a few other tables but (surprisingly, for a Friday night) had a lot of available space when we walked in. We started with the Gobi Manchurian appetizer, which had a super strong tomato flavor and was really tasty. The cauliflowers were perfectly fried (not greasy at all) and the sauce packed a nice punch! Then, we shared a paratha, basmati rice, chicken makhani, and dal tadka. Everything was cooked well, and the chicken makhani was really creamy and flavorful! The dal tadka was on the light side and quite mild, but we appreciated the contrast with the rich sauce of the chicken makhani. The portions were pretty generous. Anand has a quiet (but not at all stifling) atmosphere, which is conducive for conversations. I would definitely recommend Anand for a tasty, reasonably priced meal!

A++++++!!! As a ,VERY American, Indian I have to say this was top food. Wasn't sure what to expect but wanted to find a good Indian place close by and I was blown away. Flavor is out of this world, perfect amount of spice without being intimidating. We dined in and the owner was so welcoming and attentive. We felt very special and so happy to dine in. We've since dined at other places and have reminisced of the food and service at Anand. Highly recommend.

It's a nice fall weekend. My wife and I are in Manhattan and very hungry, so we decide to Yelp something in the area we're in. We came across Anand Indian Cuisine, and the reviews were favorable enough for us to give it a try. When you get to the front, the place doesn't look appealing. It's kind of hidden away, and difficult to see into it from outside. After walking in, we were taken aback by how beautiful it is. Red brick walls, intimate lighting, and very spacious. We were seated immediately (only 5 other people there that day) and given menus. Maybe 10 minutes after we sat our server took our food orders. Something I didn't like is that they brought out all the food at once. The light crunchy tortilla-like side with dipping sauces they gave us before the dishes came out didn't really help satiate our appetite. If you order the goat biriyani like we did, you'll wait at least 20 minutes to see any food on the table. Thankfully, the food was amazing! The goat biriyani (they use a special technique to make it in the oven, so it takes a while) is super savory and delicious. I think it was the best one I've ever had. It has a lot of tiny bones inside, so be very careful when you chew. The Naan breads were good and not dissimilar from other Indian spots. The saag paneer was different in a good way from other spots I've had it at. If they can rethink and improve on the order that they bring out the food, this place easily gets five stars.

The chicken is dry, sauces flavorful. However, the last time I went there, the waiter disappeared. (I was now the ONLY person in the restaurant.). I waited for 20 minutes after finishing my meal, then slowly and quietly asked for my check. I progressively got louder until I was screaming; I asked for the check, pleaded, threatened to walk out.... After screaming at the top of my lungs, now, he finally came upstairs, saying 'they' were busy with deliveries downstairs and he thought I was enjoying my book... BTW, NO deliveries went out during this period. No apologies, no discount for having to scream for 20 minutes. I will never be back...

I'm going to drop a few stars coz lately their food items come with a lot of oil.. I literally have had to toss an entire top layer laced with it. This has happened on more than one occasion. Let's say I'm disappointed and it will be difficult to continue ordering in from this place. It's a pity coz their food tastes delicious.

Excellent food and service.we're so surprised food was so good will continue ordering. Thank you so much

We ordered delivery tonight and it was probably the worst Indian food I've ever had in my life. Everything was bland - the samosas, the garlic naan, the lamb biryani, and the okra and cauliflower. It was basically inedible and we threw most of it away.

What an amazing place. The back patio is beautiful and the food and service are great and tables are always available. (It has a fine dining area, but it seems like it does a lot of takeout.) The mango lassi is perfect and the chicken tikka masala is heaven. I love this place. I have been here over ten times. I have never been disappointed.

I have not tried the food but i want to leave a review for their Chai. Its the authentic indian chai with cardamom which is difficult to find on UES

Stopped in for the first time earlier this week after living in the neighborhood for the past year and passing it a few times. The food was really good, my lamb vindaloo had a slowly building heat to it and the garlic naan was delicious also. The only negative I could give is that the prices are a little high in general. And adding to that is the fact that none of the dishes come with rice, so you're basically compelled to order some. That adds an extra $3-$7 per person depending on which type of rice you order. Not outlandishly expensive by any means, especially for the neighborhood, but still a little more than I expected before going in. And also seems a bit strange that the dishes don't come with any rice. If I didn't get rice with the vindaloo I would've basically just been eating spicy lamb soup.

Excellent food, atmosphere, and service! Some of the best Indian food in the area (maybe the absolute best). So so worth it - excellent

This is one of my neighborhood staples... love their fried okra, samosa and kachori chaats.. I especially enjoy their eggplant curry (baingan bhartha) it's not too oily and very flavorful.. they make it spicy enough when u ask them to make it spicy

Another Average Indian restaurant in the UES. Ordered a few appetizers, the Crispy Okra with onions and citrus was a nice touch. However the Shrimp Balchao and Lamb Kebab Apps were both average at best and lacked flavor. For the entrees, the Chicken Tikka Masala (yes that dish again) was quite tasty, but the Lamb Vindaloo was too peppery and the Vegetable Jalfrezi just tasted like a bunch of random frozen veggies boiled in some tomato sauce.. The service was good and the complimentary Gulab Jamun dessert was a nice touch but overall an average food experience. If you want good Indian food just head to curry hill instead, that's what I should have done tonight :(

Now forty-five, I cannot remember a week I've not felt the urge for Indian food. In London and in even the most far flung of English villages it is easy to find a tandoor or scrummy vindaloo, but NYC (even Queens), finding the real deal can be a challenge! Anand comes as something of a revelation. My Upper East Side friend and I have become Anand's biggest cheerleaders. This place is much better than any other Indian restaurant I've tried in NYC, much better! No need to cough up your salary on the crazily priced Tamarind, go to Anand. Food is fresh and quite delicious and the service just charming!

I wrote a review 15 days ago and expressed how bad the food tasted. I was not going to write another review for this place but the owner compelled me to write yet another review. Rather than acknowledging the feedback from my last experience, the owner wrote to me and said - May be you want complimentary food." Well the owner should first learn what complimentary means and then go out ranting. Here is my reply to the owner - If I was looking for complimentary food I had three options: 1. Called Seamless and asked for a refund for the crappy food 2. If Seamless refused, called my bank and done a charge back for the crappy food 3. Called you guys and asked for free food. But, I didn't do any of the three and simply chose to make others aware and share my experience. I am not interested in your complimentary "horrible food." Your food was horrible. PERIOD!!!!

Absolutely love this restaurant. Just off 2nd ave on 78th so you have to look a bit for it. The staff is very kind and attentive. Food is delicious. They have lunch box and PreFix dinner specials that are the perfect amount of food. They also deliver so if you're craving Indian food- it's worth giving them a call. Zero delivery fees if you call them direct. I believe they also offer a 10% cash discount in the restaurant.

This was by far the absolute WORST Indian food I've EVERRRRR had. How they can even say they sell Indian food is beyond me. It taste nothing like Indian food. The chicken tikka masala was basically in tomato water - no flavor at all. And they used shiah kebab meat? What was that what they had left over? Saag paneer tasted more like cream of spinach. Very disappointed. I don't understand how this place has any well won't be going back there!

I give this place a solid 4.5 stars. Went again and ordered the Gobi Manchurian (cauliflower), Lamb Vindaloo, Malai Kofta and Cheese Naan. The cauliflower app and the veggie entree were amazing, especailly the Gobi Manchurian!!!! The Lamb was a let down unfortunately, so I'm deducting half a star from my last review. I love vindaloo and I've eaten it at many restaurants and this was not very good. The lamb was extra gamey and it wasn't very spicy. I also was not a huge fan of the Cheese nan. But everything else was really delicious. I would just order the Peshwari Naan, which was excellent and skip the vindaloo.

Great portion sizes. Got the chicken tikka masala and garlic naan and both were delicious. Helped me feel a lot better emotionally.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in NYC. I frequent them at least twice a month and I've never been disappointed. Quality is always good and portions are perfect.

The food tasted good until my boyfriend found a hair in his Chicken Curry and I found 2 plastic pieces in my Baingan Bartha. This is really concerning....

I was wandering the UES with my girlfriend, trying to find a place to eat before going to see my friend play at Session 73. We decided on Anand to try and get a quick bite before the show. After walking into the restaurant and into the main dining area, no one was there to greet us. We just looked awkward surrounded by tables with people seated at them. We eventually found someone that worked at Anand and finally got seated and gave us menus. We quickly picked out what we wanted to eat but no servers were seen. After about 25 minutes, we gave up and left. They didn't even give us water or anything. I would have thought they forgot about us but we were seated near the center of the dining room. There only seemed to be one person working there on a Friday night. Based on other reviews Anand, must have been good. I only wish i got a chance to try it.

I like that this place had a prix fix option which came with an appetizer and entree for $20. I really liked the aloo tiki chat which had good flavor. The chutneys are a bit watery so I didn't like those as much. The chicken vindaloo really delivered on the spice.

Came here for a birthday dinner with a small group, 6 in total. The restaurant was super accommodating and didn't rush us, which was refreshing for NYC. They're also BYOB, which was great! The service was friendly and overall very attentive. The food was excellent, and the restaurant even provided a free dessert for the birthday boy, which was very nice. My main "complaints" about this place are about the extra things they snuck into our order. We were asked if we wanted a naan basket to which we said yes. We were also asked about what types of rice we wanted. The way these questions were framed, it was made to seem as though these were things that were included in our meal given what we ordered or the quantity that we ordered. That was NOT the case, and I did feel a little blinded when the bill came... There was definitely no need for us to pay nearly $30 for plain naan. Overall, it was a really enjoyable experience, but I would caution people (especially groups) to be a bit more conscientious about what you're ordering and what is in fact included in meals...

Long narrow restaurant tucked onto a side street. Nicely decorated but really dark. The print on our menus was strangely smudged. The waitstaff were pleasant. The food was all solid. We tried the Manchurian cauliflower, samosas, tandoori mixed grill, chicken tikka, baingan bharta, chickpeas, garlic naan and paratha. Aside from some mystery meat in the mixed grill, everything was good, but unexceptional. Caveat emptor- rice is $3 per bowl. We were comped some sweet rice pudding for dessert. OK restaurant, but I would rather travel for something better.

We were warmly greeted & service continued to remain nice & friendly to the very end. And environment is clean & spacious..amazingly huge compared to other UES Indian places & restaurants in the neighborhood. But pity those are the only positive things I have to say about this place & that's worth about 1.5 -not even 2 stars. Regardless of the spacious room, M & I were pretty uncomfortable..given it was a warm day & they had a weak AC unit. Every dish was quite cheap comparatively to other Indian joints in the area but below average in terms of taste. We love Indian food & have tried several Indian joints in the area. We have also ordered these dishes elsewhere throughout the years... Batter on Gobi Manchurian was way too thick & so rock-hard that I could barely even cut into it! Both sauces for that cauliflower dish & the Chili Chicken were way too sweet & not spicy at all. Actually, the Chili Chicken had a downright off-putting taste, unlike any Chili Chicken we've ever tried. The Chicken Kadai was the best out of 3 dishes, since it was spicy & peppery. That dish alone was not enough to make me return. Both (white meat) chicken dishes had huge chunks in it & all 3 dishes we felt were overcooked. I really don't understand... We had been so eager to try this 4.5-Star Indian, especially since it's a block away from where we live. Maybe we came on an off night????! Despite the positive reviews, I'm really sad to say that this is the worst Indian in the UES area. I guess we got what we paid for!

Ordered from here for lunch b/c the people who work at OM have bad manners Pros: - Food came within 30 min, almost never happens so this was a big plus - Liked how the $10 lunch box came with lentils, rice, and entree (see cons) - $1 extra naan was huge and delicious on its own Cons: - Taste of the sauces could have been a bit better (I think there was not enough spices in it) - Portion for entree was too small - got 5 pieces for the chicken masala; def not enough for the amount of rice they give you

Their food is only ok. I got chicken tikka masala and I like the prepared chicken tikka masala from costco more. The sauce is kind of sweet and almost has a strange taste, like they did not use enough spices and it does not have the depth of flavor it should. There are quite a few pieces of chicken in there but they are mostly not white meat. Their vegetable samosa was good! I am just disappointed in the chicken tikka masala. I would not eat here again considering how many other Indian restaurants there are in the city.

A superb restaurant, with beautiful decor, a fantastic waitstaff, and delicious cuisine. My husband and I scraped our bowls clean. He had the goat curry, and I had the lamb vindaloo, and both were made to perfection. We came in because they were offering a great deal-50% off eat in lunch, and we're so happy we did. Definitely recommend!

Solid Desi food in the UES neighborhood. I've had a few items here and all have been good - I love their Baingan bharta (eggplant) and dal makhani (lentil soup). I also enjoyed the bhindi masala, but I look forward to trying more items on the menu. I always specify that I want Indian medium spicy, which gives me a bit more than their regular spice but it isn't too spicy. The staff are also very nice. If I want Indian food while in the UES, this is my go to!

You know when you order takeout, it's past the delivery time, and you call the restaurant -- what do they always say? "He just left with the delivery." Well, that was the answer tonight -- three times! One star for the delivery, which was an hour and 20 minutes late. Four stars for the food, which was generally good (albeit past its peak flavor given that it had lost much of its temperature during the protracted delivery). There are so many choices for Indian food in NYC that I'm "one and done" with Anand. Would I go again if I were in the neighborhood and my guest suggested it? Sure. But I won't order delivery again.

Delicious and reasonably priced! Highly recommend if you are on the Upper East side and/or looking for takeout.

Deducted a star for our dining in experience. Would deduct more if the food wasn't so good. The portions are half the size of delivery and we had to pay extra for rice. When we voiced our concern, they said "every Indian restaurant in NYC is like this" it's no wonder it was completely empty inside! We will not be returning but will continue to do take out. One of my favorite Indian restaurants in the city. The flavors are all on point and the staff is very nice. LOVE the gobi manchurian appetizerwhich is a crispy cauliflower in a tangy spicy sauce. Highly recommend.

Despite what the website says, there's no lunch special. (No discounts and no special menu). Food is decent and generously portioned. However, they keep on trying to get you to order lots of sides, which I did not appreciate. Very quiet vibe, because very few people come here during lunchtime.