New York, NY
For Indian in New York, the local food press points to Ambassadors Clubhouse New York, Semma, and Punjabi Deli. Picks from The Infatuation, updated April 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated April 2026.
Ambassadors Clubhouse New York · Nomad
The Infatuation's top-rated Indian (9.1) — Nomad Punjabi mansion with a 50-item menu.
Semma · West Village
The Infatuation (8.9) — Vijay Kumar's South Indian, called some of the best Indian food in America.
Punjabi Deli · East Village
The Infatuation (8.8) — the 24-hour East Village Punjabi counter on the ranked Indian guide.
Masalawala & Sons · Park Slope
The Infatuation (8.8) — Park Slope Bengali home-cooking ranked on the NYC Indian guide.
Dhamaka · Lower East Side
The Infatuation (8.6) — Unapologetic Foods' LES regional Indian on the ranked guide.
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