Haandi
Pakistani restaurant · Kips Bay ·
Authentic Pakistani & Indian eats, known for tandoori chicken
Authentic Pakistani & Indian eats, known for tandoori chicken
"Haandi is a no-frills restaurant in Kips Bay frequented by cab drivers—the stamp of approval you should be looking for at any counter-service South Asian spot. It’s also great value: For $11, you can nab a mixed-meat combination platter with two chicken items like kabab and curry, one vegetable dish, rice, and naan. If they have tandoori chicken that day, get it. It’s not generally included in their combinations, but the bright red, succulent meat is worth a couple extra dollars. Just don’t plan on staying long. This is the sort of place where you eat a quick meal under fluttering fluorescent lights or grab some takeout to eat with your hands in front of the TV." - neha talreja
"Haandi is a no-frills Pakistani and Indian restaurant in Kips Bay. It’s frequented by cab drivers, which is the stamp of approval you should be looking for at any counter-service South Asian spot. It’s also known for being a great value. For $11, you can nab a mixed-meat combination platter with two chicken items like kabab and curry, one vegetable dish, rice, and naan. If they have tandoori chicken that day, get it. It’s not generally included in their combinations, but the bright red, succulent meat is worth a couple extra dollars. Just don’t plan on staying long. This is the sort of place where you eat a quick meal under fluttering fluorescent lights or grab some takeout to eat with your hands in front of the TV. photo credit: Kate Previte" - Neha Talreja
"Anchoring Curry Hill, Haandi has been around since 2001 serving great Pakistani food; downstairs offers a bargain buffet, but my favorite action is upstairs where a steam table displays a dozen or so dishes. You can pick three selections for the vegetarian special ($7.99) or two meats and a vegetable for the meat platter ($8.99); these come with a giant mound of rice, freshly baked naan tonged right out of the tandoor oven, and a salad for which the only dressing provided is the raita that comes alongside, so you may want to bring your own dressing to take full advantage of these amazing specials." - Robert Sietsema
"This Pakistani stalwart, open since 2001, sells affordable Punjabi dishes like tandoor roast quail, biriyani, tikka masala, and naan and various vegetables, like loofah, snake gourd, and bitter melon, on its steam table. Fill a plate and sit upstairs to dig in; late night diners can head in until midnight daily." - Alexandra Ilyashov
Curry Hill stalwart for Pakistani haleem, karahi, kebabs, and late-night cravings. Longstanding halal operation with loyal regulars; a reliable, no-frills counterpoint to flashier peers.
