Cardamom Indian Cuisine
Indian restaurant · Sunnyside
43-45 43rd street, Queens Blvd, Sunnyside, NY 11104
Highlights
Goan & South Indian specialties, seafood, lamb, & house-made sweets
Goan & South Indian specialties, seafood, lamb, & house-made sweets
"Located on a side street in Sunnyside, this charming spot specializes in the food of Goa, which has its own distinct cuisine that sometimes features ingredients like red wine and pork. The menu is geographically broad-ranging, one that’s garnered accolades from the New York Times to the Michelin Guide." - Nadia Chaudhury
"This Sunnyside spot will be adorned with an abundance of diyas, and customers will be treated to a platter of house-made mithai. The more than 15 varieties include chocolate barfi, a milk-based fudge, cham cham, a fried chickpea batter coated in coconut and honey syrup, and jalebi, a fried funnel cake like sweet tossed in sugar syrup." - Shivani Vora
"Located on a side street in Sunnyside, this charming spot specializes in the food of Goa, which has its own distinct cuisine that sometimes features ingredients like red wine and pork. The menu via chef Alwyn Gudhino is geographically broad-ranging, one that’s garnered press from the New York Times to the Michelin Guide." - Robert Sietsema
"Check out some of our favorite Bib Gourmand Indian restaurants in the city, plus one that’s just a MetroNorth train ride away. Bib Gourmands: Cardamom, Chutney Masala, Dhamaka, RaaSa." - The MICHELIN Guide
"This charming Indian restaurant gem, set on a quiet Sunnyside street with its bright orange awning, is a true neighborhood essential. A somewhat cumbersome menu conceals the true talent behind this kitchen, which specializes in clearly defined, utterly delicious curries. The chef hails from Goa so start first with everything listed under the “Indo Portuguese” section. Lamb vindaloo, for instance, is a spicy, almost electric effort; while the Goan fish curry offers a more creamy, soothing bite. Cashew nuts, onions and fenugreek leaves work wonders in the methi curry. Classics like tandoori lamb chops marinated in yogurt and tamarind arrive wonderfully tender and expertly charred. Know that the kitchen takes its time, but the wait is well worth it." - Michelin Inspector
