Pippali

This spot in Midtown is a real treat for all those Indian food lovers out there! One of the best Indian meals I’ve had in a long while. Super authentic, homemade traditional dishes that will have me back for more. Great for a date night or dinner with friends! This is a menu you’ll love exploring — highly recommend the Tandoori Lamb Chops, Butter Chicken and that Lamb Shank

Pippali offers a dining experience that's a bit of a mixed bag. While some dishes stood out, others fell short of expectations. We particularly enjoyed the Tandoori Mushrooms, which were flavorful and well-prepared, with a nice char that complemented the dish. The Naans were soft and crispy, and not too thick, which made them a great accompaniment to the meal. However, we felt that the dishes leaned toward the sweeter side, seemingly catering to the local population. This sweetness detracted from the authenticity of the flavors that we were hoping to find. Overall, Pippali was an okay experience. There were some high points, but the overly sweet flavor profile of many dishes left us wishing for a more balanced and traditional taste.

Pippali NYC is known to serve amazing north indian fare . The appetisers from the tandoor are fabulous, sumptuous and full of flavour. The mains are not far behind but delicious and great. And last but definitely not the least, the desserts are to look forward to when ending such a beautiful meal and an amazing experience.

Ordered the palak paneer and butter chicken with a side of garlic naan. The curries were less flavorful than expected, but the portion sizes were great. We loved the sweet lassi and the mango lassi. Definitely would love to try the salted lassi next time. The restaurant was clean, and the service was attentive.

The restaurant website mentioned opening at 11:30 am on Sunday and we got reservations for 11:30. The sign outside the restaurant also said 11:30. But when we went on, the one person there said they will open at noon. At noon, a new person there, was talking to someone on Whatsapp despite us waiting at the door. After knocking a couple of times, we were hurriedly seated and he went back to being on FaceTime on speaker phone. Then after 10 mins someone from the kitchen came and asked us curtly what we wanted. We ordered the thali. The wait wasn't a lot and the food was a mixed bag. The chili chicken was underdone (all pieces were pink in between) but a good Chinese flavor. The aloo chole tikli was neither sweet nor hot. The goat was good, fall off the bone. The other veggies were not bad. The naans were hot and soft. The dessert, kheer, was just ok. Overall, an average experience.

Call it an americanized indian restaurant. It is a good place to try out if your spice tolerance is low. Good pricing of thalis on weekdays. I paid 15$ for a vegetarian thali, was super full & couldn’t finish. For Indians- food was very bland in my opinion. It lacked salt and spices. I should have mentioned to the waiter to make it Indian level spicy. Service was on point. Very attentive.

Threw my husbands birthday dinner here for 22 people and Dinesh was so great to work with. Was easily able to manage a big table for us and very easy to communicate with. The food was incredible and the service was great even though we were a big group. Highly recommend this for any large groups!

One of our FAVORITE restaurants in the city. We love their Butter Chicken, Tikka Masala, Palak Paneer, etc. Cannot recommend this restaurant enough. We order takeout and sometimes even come in person, it’s incredible. Couldn’t recommend it enough

Nice restaurant with great service. Food came out quickly and tasted delicious. Easy to book a reservation online. Would definitely come back to try more items.

I came in to visit with a friend on a Wednesday night and it had the perfect amount of livelihood for a weeknight - enough live so it doesn't feel like you are dining alone, but not so busy that you can't hear your company. The food here was great. We were not too sure how much would be enough so we asked our waiter for suggestions and ended up over ordering (a couple dishes worth. We didn't even touch our white rice). The Pani Puri was crispy and tasty, a nice way to start the meal. We got the jackfruit biriyani (Parda Dum Biryamo) and Paneer spinach curry (Palak Paneer) both of which were tasty. I've not have jackfruit biriyani before. It added texture but it didn't have the sweetness or aroma of fresh jackfruit. Be careful though, there were a few seeds in our portion. My friend almost chipped her tooth a couple times. The Palak Paneer was good - creamy and rich. Went well with the garlic naan and biriyani. Don't forget to check in on yelp for a free desert!

I've been wanting to try this place for awhile, so I finally went with a friend for dinner. The interior was simple, but nice, complete with white table cloths. There was a calm, peaceful ambiance. Of course I ordered the Mango Lassi, which was refreshing, sweet, and creamy. In terms of food, my friend and I shared the Mixed Grill ($35), Shrimp served with Coconut Rice ($33), as well as Garlic Naan ($6). The Mixed Grill consisted of Lamb Chops, Salmon, Ground Lamb, Tandoori Chicken, and Chicken Chop. All of the meat was perfectly charred, slightly crispy, delightfully tender, and wonderfully well seasoned with bold spices. The Garlic Naan was buttery with plenty of pieces of garlic, making it have a strong taste of it. I wasn't a huge fan of the Jhinga, which were shrimps in mustard seeds, curry leafs and coconut milk, but the accompanying coconut rice was aromatic and cooked well. Service was good. Prices were mid range. I would love to return to try the Kerala Moilee (Fish) Weekend Lunch Thali.

Ordered the palak paneer and butter chicken with a side of garlic naan. The curries were less flavorful than expected, but the portion sizes were great. We loved the sweet lassi and the mango lassi. Definitely would love to try the salted lassi next time. The restaurant was clean, and the service was attentive.

Went for weekday lunch thali. We got tandoori platter thali and Bombay fish curry. Both were great. Thali also included a bowl of dal makhani, saag (not palak), yogurt, small serving of Rasmalai, papad, 1 samosa and kaddu curry ( pumpkin/ squash curry) and a serving of rice. Fresh hot Nan was served for the table. Everything tasted good and homestyle North Indian. Would come back to try the other Thalis.

The thalis were convincing enough for me to pick this for lunch one day. The place was relatively empty when we went. The fancy sophisticated looking interior felt like we were eating high end, but wasn't. From the Weekend menu, I got the Lamb Roganjosh Thali ($20.95). Our meals came with naan, appetizer, and dessert. I wish I knew what I was eating, but everything was so savory! I asked for mild spice, and that was perfect for me. The super thin cracker that came on top tasted like a chip. I pretty much mixed in everything together with the rice. The salad was a touch random, but I personally enjoyed it for a break between the spice and strong flavors. When everything had me burping eventually, I still had to finish the fragrant naan, that was oilier than what I had previously. But so good as a result! The appetizer (the chicken one) was my favorite and the dessert, which only had one option for, was not too sweet and had a fun spongey texture to it. Overall, a really delicious and filling lunch for the price!

Got into NY without any dinner plans and looked for a place close to my hotel. Pippali had good reviews so thought we'd check it out. Reservations was easy to make on Open Table. The food, staff, and ambiance was great! All the dishes were flavorful, only one we probably could've done without was the Chandni Chowk Dahi Bhalla Chaat.

Pippali is located at 129 East 27th Street, in New York City is an upscale restaurant which serves contemporary regional cuisine of India in a muted color scheme in the sleek dining vibes which provides an ideal backdrop for the kitchen's rout of boldly seasoned dishes. In Pippali everything is made from scratch to be as delectable as what precedes them. We tried Mango Martini Mango Lassi Pippali Mixed Grill ( Tandoori chicken , Malai chicken tikka , Mutton seekh kebab , Tandoori lamp chops Chicken Seekh kebab ,Tandoori Salmon , Hariyali Chicken Tikka) Pani Puri Tandoori Soya Chaap Butter Chicken with Laccha paratha and Jeera rice , raita Kashmiri Lamb Yakhni Pulao Rasmalai Pippali mixed grill is a must try ... If you're looking for a upscale Indian restaurant in NYC complete with crowd-pleasing dishes and excellent service..Pippali is it Staff is super courteous.. Sudipto and team pippali ... Must visit

Rosemary naan was great. So were the complimentary crunchy crackers. Ludhiana chicken curry was pretty good. Dahl was fine. Mango lassi was on the sweeter side for me. They were $9 each. Not shown on the menu. Romantic vibes.

This is my go-to takeout/delivery spot for Indian. The palak paneer and chicken tikka are always dependable and my usual go to. Will continue to order from here, and perhaps someday do a dine-in as well.

I love lunch specials esp when I am off on a weekday. We wanted indian food and we were in the area with a cluster of them. The thalis on the menu caught my attention (I didn't even know about them until I saw a Top chef episode). We got there 15min before the specials ended and they still let us order. Restaurant decor is nice. Service was fast. The thalis had a salad, a veggie fritter, lentil dish, 2 veggies- one tasted like a coconut curry and the other was spicy tomato based, raita, indian donut in sweet syrup, rice, freshly-made naan bread (delicious) and choice of main. All good! We chose lamb dry curry which was in a sauce, "mild" was not too spicy; and chicken biryani which was still spicy even when "mild" (good that we had the lassi). We liked that there were so many to pick on. Couldn't finish my biryani and it filled a pint container.

Fantastic food and superb service ... love it .. ordered so many food items this time and everything was very tasty ..

The food was flavorful! Great for the super-tasters. We visited on a busy friday night and the staff was very courteous and attentive to our table. Very warm atmosphere, perfect for date night.

A great spot for a lunch special! This place has great deals. I have attached a picture of the lunch special menu here. $4 mango lassi and lots of options for food for everyone here! Reasonably priced and did not come close to finishing all the food! Great decor and good noise level to talk at! Fast service. Nothing to complain about at this Indian food staple!

Saw this spot on Instagram and thought it looked great - came in for dinner ... AMAZING!! Our waiter/bartender (Su) was phenomenal. His drinks were delicious. His food recommendations were spot on From appretizers to mains to bread and desserts - all fantastic and flavorful. Ambience was warm and cozy. Price points were reasonable. This place is gem. I will be back, and highly recommend.

It was Saturday afternoon. We were the only ones throughout. They open a little late that the time mentioned in the Website. And hence asked us to get back later. Food was average. Good quantity. Staff were friendly.

Really enjoyed the food and the service. Unfortunately, we were rushed as we were last people in the restaurant. I enjoyed both chicken Tikka Masala and Chana Masala - both great options to try. The ambiance is also very nice, and intimate.

Went for lunch. Food was very mediocre considering it is in New York and Indian food in abundance everywhere nearby and NJ. Service was very good. Ambiance was good. Ordered the malai kebab and all of us felt the chicken was pink inside. Ordered paneer and chicken but except the taste of protein the gravy tasted exactly the same. I am not exaggerating, take a look...both looks like a tomato gravy. Very disappointed with the food

A friend invited us out to celebrate Diwali. The spot itself feels a bit more elevated than most of the Indian fare further east at Curry Hill. Think white table cloth, fine silverware and more formal wait staff. To be fair this was on a Tuesday night during Diwali week hit unfortunately the space was quite empty. It was great for us keen on deep catch up conversation but probably not most ideal for those soliciting a high energy vibe. The food were flavorful as far as sauces but would say the meat itself were a bit under seasoned for my liking. The mango lassi was delish and a great relief for the heat you'd encounter with the meal itself.

Went back here for the first time in almost ten years and was really disappointed by how far down hill the food has gone. We ordered: Aloo Samosa Chaat - This was the only dish I would recommend. Liked it, but definitely didn't love it. Baghare Baingan - Most disappointing dish of the night. It tasted like someone was overly heavy handed with some of the spices/gram masala. I had a few bites, and couldn't eat any more. Palak Paneer - Decent, but nothing special. Overall, Pippali is overpriced compared to other options in the area and the service was fine, but not particularly attentive considering that they seem to be going for a more high end vibe. With so many other better and more affordable options nearby, I don't plan to go back.

Very good Indian food! Service was friendly and helpful. It's a small restaurant that's clean with fresh white table cloths and plenty of seating. Their palak paneer was one of the best bc I've had. Their garlic naan was not very garlicky, but still tasty. We only ordered the parda dum biryani (chicken) and it was wonderful. I normally ALWAYS have chicken tikka masala but opted for this new dish and didn't regret it at all! Would definitely return.

I visited Pippali during the weekend and had one of the lunch specials priced for under 20 dollars and including an entree, a bunch of small plate appetizers (Thali) with Naan , a salad and dessert. I went for the spicy chicken appetizer / Chicken tikka plate combination and it came out fairly fast. Every single item on the plate was an explosion of flavors and combinations and I enjoyed every single one. The service was a bit spotty and we had to wait for a while after the meal came out before the naan made its appearance, but when it did, it was worth the wait: freshly made and piping hot. They offer a bottomless mimosa drink special for a very low price for manhattan to round up the deal. Will be coming back for more!

Shrinkflation and flavorflation! This place used to be good but now their portion sizes changed and the food quality is down.

We had our son's wedding reception at Pippali couple days ago. Really enjoyed the whole evening. Best food, best service and hospitality. The ambiance was perfect for the party. All dishes were absolutely delicious, my favorite, just to name a few were pani puri, Biryani, malai chicken tikka, soya tikka, konkan shrimp. Moong dal halwa was mouth watering good. kavita

Pippali has great food, hospitality, and a welcoming environment. We enjoy meeting the owner as he is present and assures the quality of his food and service.

Super delicious. Very fresh. Definitely recommend. We had salmon tikki palak paneer allo gobi daal and butter chicken.

Great food, quick service, and spicy overall It was a little dead in there so make sure you're going with friends not a date. Lotta space, but great food. Maybe takeout would be best?

It was super flavorful. Arguably best meal I've had in NYC. I love Indian food and this really was top notch

I had lunch at Pippali's the other day. The atmosphere and presentation was wonderful. The goat curry was delicious. I asked for it to be extra spicy and, there was a bit of kick to it, but not what I consider to be spicy. But then again my sense of spice is not the average. I didn't expect a thali (but I should have as it was clearly stated). I'm on keto so I didn't try the rice, naan or rice pudding but I did try two sips of the sambar and it was delicious. I definitely wanted more. I will try it again for dinner next time (as there is too much in a thali a can't eat.)

Loved the service and the food! Menu has soo many unique options so i have to come back for another round. I would definitely come back for the shrimp!!

Delicious. The staff is friendly and welcoming and the food was wonderful. Excellent service and lovely atmosphere.

Food was authentic, service was awesome - Sudipta was a great server, very friendly and helpful. We basically ordered everything from his recommendation and the paneer and goat were cricket. The chicken was a little chewy, but other than that, great Indian restaurant!

Extremely disappointing experience. The food was served cold and not flavorful at all. Coming from an Indian background, I expect Indian food to be held to a certain standard, and this restaurant truly deserves 0/5 stars. The naan was hard, the curry was floating in oil, and the mango lassi was nauseatingly sweet. The waiters are rude, the manager is ignorant, and none of the staff is attentive or patient. After notifying the manager of my experience, he made it seem like it was my fault for not liking the food. This is not how a restaurant should be run, and now how guests should be treated. I would stay away from this restaurant at all costs. Extremely shocked at the positive rating of this restaurant on Yelp, but there's a ton of other great Indian restaurants in the city that I've had a great experience at.

Enjoyed every single dish here! Tried their samosas, palak paneer, dal, and chicken tikka masala and they were all so delish. Lovely interior and great service.

On Wednesday evening August 28, two friends and myself, had dinner at Pippali on e 27 st nyc. The restaurant is very inviting, the food was excellent and very well presented. The staff is very good and very when asking questions about the menu. We certainly enjoyed our dinner and will return in the near future. An excellent Indian place too frequent Mike Carnevale

This was my first time having Indian food and it certainly did not disappoint! The service was excellent, and the food was delicious. We went around lunch time and it was not crowded at all. We were able to choose where we wanted to sit, then we accessed the contactless menu and ordered our meals with the waiter. The waiter was very patient and shared with us his favorite meal on the weekday lunch menu. I got chicken tikka masala. We only had to wait 10 minutes or less! The food was beautifully presented. I love how each dish is put into a separate small bowl so that there is no mixing. There was lentil soup, spinach, yogurt dip, naan, potato, salad, eggplant, rice, the chicken, and ras malai. The chicken tikka masala was sooooo good! I loved the balance of tomato and yogurt creaminess. It was very filling and so worth the price of $11.95! Would love to come back and try other items on their menu, and I enjoyed the experience. The bathroom was clean and the restaurant was also clean. Highly recommend!

Went to Pippali last night on a whim and it was a great decision. The food was delicious, service was impeccable and ambiance was great. 100% will be returning

Stopped by lady minute for dinner on a Saturday evening. Not overly crowded and they had a live singer to provide some good vibes. Got a table for the four of us without any wait. Decided on the Kerala kalan ($18) - a large mix of vegetables swimming in a thick coconut curry. Overall hearty ingredients, with big chunks of carrot, cauliflower, and the like. Only downside was that there was very little spice; though luckily we also ordered some Chili Naan ($5.50) for that necessary kick. Also got to try the Achari Bhindhi ($18) - a hefty blend of spices sauteed with okra. Way more balance than the other dishes and nice to pair with coconut curry from the other dish. Ended the meal with a Gulab Jamun ($8?), which was way too sweet but pretty much expected. Service is on point, as they came around often filling waters. Solid place for a quick family dinner.

Really like this spot for some Indian food with a classy presentation. I like the chai here and really enjoyed the Malai paneer tikka appetizer, as well as the Punjabi goat. The bread, which is the most important part for me when it comes to Indian food, was a little underwhelming unfortunately, but that could be a day to day thing. Will definitely come here again some time and give the bread another shot! I think what separates this place from the other Curry Hill spots is mostly presentation and vibes. All of them have good food, but Pippali plates things in a very stylish way and has classy restaurant vibe. Also, the service is smooth and quick. It's no surprise that of all the curry hill restaurants, this one made the Michelin guide.

Went here after looking at ratings and reviews. We were seated promptly at the time of our reservation. The place felt like the A/C was not working. Ordered Shrimp Balchao and Reshmi Kebab for appetizers. The shrimp was in a good sauce but could have been better with a pinch of salt added. The Reshmi kebab were so-so. Black Pepper Chicken was also missing salt. The Chicken Biryani though did not disappoint. All in all 3 stars tops.

I don't give out many 5 star ratings, typically reserve it for experiences that keep bringing me back and ones I never tire of and Pippali falls squarely in that bracket. Best biryani in the city in my opinion. Adraki (means gingery!) lamb chops are to die for. Their lunch Thalis are amazing and some of the best value meals in town. Needless to say I rate Pippali very highly, likely one of the best Indian restaurants in town.

Portions are unrealistic for the price point. Ordered for pick up and came before pick up time and the food was cold...We ordered the Palak Paneer, Murgh Tikka Masala, Roti and Punjabi Samosa. Entrees were $20 each and didn't even equivalent to a full portion of chicken. It came with 6 tiny pieces of chicken and a miniature White Rice.

We went here because of a friends recommendation and to say the least it did not disappoint! In fact - we will be back for more. The service was great, the food was even better and the ambiance was nothing to complain about. Overall great experience. To describe each food we had for taste: - Garlic Nan: so soft and well cooked. They were fresh and felt like they just came out the oven. Great flavor. - Deg Gohst: the sauce and meat were a perfect combo and was very filling. It had more of a cumin spice and had a slight kick but the spiciness was not over powering. Very well with the rice - Kashmiri Rogan Josh: mouthwatering. Hit the spot, filling. If you are hungry this will definitely satisfy. The meat was soft and tender and sauce could have had a bit more flavor but overall cannot complain. - Gulab Jamun: a sweet small dessert and was a great little treat to end the night. It was a soft and with a chewy like consistency. Idk the exact flavor, but was unique to the point where it was good. Very great restaurant.

Pippali is a fantastic little Indian restaurant on 27th and Lexington. The lunch special is amazing - not only do you receive your selected entree (like a palak paneer for example), but you also get a small salad, roti, 3 additional sides, and a dessert. Oh and I can't forget to mention the giant basket of naan they bring alongside the meal. Great price and amazing food!

What a lovely experience! I came on during a weekday around 2pm. They sat us down and took our order. The lunch special was enormous and everything I tried was delicious. The lamb was just spicy enough and very tender. The spinach was phenomenal! The lunch special also came with a basket of naan bread which was served hot. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area!

This place exceeds our expectations every time we come here! The size of the restaurant is perfect and the ambiance as well. The food is cooked to perfection every single time. We got the Hariyali chicken, lamp chops, chilli cheese, paneer tikka, soya chaap, and pani puri in appetizers and everything tasted absolutely amazing!! For the main entree, the dal tadka, dal makhani, and palak paneer were great as well. The owner of this restaurant as well as the staff are absolutely amazing and make sure every table is happy and catered to.

Food service setting. All delish and lovely. The spinach is extra buttery. Everything is so skillfully spiced that when I warmed leftovers in my kitchen, the kitchen smelled divine - a clear step up from my local Indian restaurant.

Delicious food and very courteous service. Matter paneer and salmon tikka were excellent. Even the papadam was better than usual. I'll be back!

If you're in the city near Flatiron and craving Indian food for a decent price, this is where you should go. We made an indoor dining reservation for Saturday 5:30pm. The tables were 6 ft apart. It was a nice quiet night. We ordered sparkling water, samosa, chicken tikka massala, chicken bryani, south indian chettinadu duck, naan, and 2 orders of mango lassi. I didn't give a 5 star review because the restroom smelled a bit. Feel like if they opened at 5pm and we're the first ones in, there shouldn't be much of a stench. Think the restrooms could use an aroma (fragrance sticks) or a circulating air freshner. Nothing special regarding the decor inside. The lights are dim and walls are plain white. Overall they got great service and super attentative. The kitchen seemed busier than the dining area. They were getting online orders and calls for take-outs and deliveries compared to the dining service, which makes sense since most people are not comfortable dining inside nor want to eat out in the cold.