Aaheli Indian Cuisine
“We had the chicken chettinad, paneer mikhani, garlic naan, and coconut rice (do not miss out on the coconut rice!!!)!”
“Great food, BYOB, hospitable and accommodating staff makes this a great find in Hell's Kitchen area.”
“Last night I had the Desi Butter Chicken which was quite good – very similar to chicken tikka masala.”
Aaheli Indian Cuisine
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Not worth the cost – I've had better Indian food. I went here for the BYOB part, but they amp up the prices on the food to make up for it. The service was good though.
I believe rice comes separately as well………
I went in for lunch after reading reviews on yelp. In my experience so far, Food is average. Ambience is below average. Overall average. I would recommend alternative cheaper and more authentic indian food on 8 th ave.
I was trying to find a good Indian restaurant near John Jay College. It took a little bit of a walk, but coming here was well worth it.
This restaurant has a charming divey vibe. They have a small Hindu shrine which adds nicely to the atmosphere here. When I came inside they had a nice track of chanting of Brahma Gayatri mantra but they shut it off when more customers came, I wish they kept it on.
The food is very good here. It doesn't seem like North Indian Punjabi style like most Indian restaurants, but I thought they had an excellent vegetarian selection. My favorite food here was the rice pudding for dessert. They put some herb in there that I've not tasted in any other Indian restaurant.
My one complaint is it's a little cramped inside. If there are other customers, it's very difficult to squeeze through. But this is New York and the price is right!
I stopped by for the Indian buffet that friends had talked so much about-i was seated immediately and water was brought to the table. The buffet was extensive-chicken tikka masala, tabdoori chicken, daal, naan, creamed spinach, basmati rice and rice pudding for dessert-the space is small but the staff if attentive. I would recommend and return!
ON the tab
Stuff naan
garlic naan
this cheese filled naan
vindaloo
masala
Overall, whatevers. I think if I paid for lunch buffet, I would be happier.
We went here while traveling from Florida. We felt the food was good quality indian food but the service wasn't the best. We sat for several minutes before being offered drinks or the ability to order.
i walked past here looking for lunch with my wife and stumbled into here. i must say it was awesome. I believe it is a family owned restaurant and everyone who worked there was very good. so i walked in for lunch and they have a 10.95 Buffet. i said ohhh man lets go! i usually eat with my eyes and then im full after 2 bites and thats what happened.
I had chicken tikka masala and naan bread. There is a few other choices to choose from as well that they serve.
The waiter delivers a tandoori chicken and the meat slides right off the bone. you can get up to get your food items along the wall. Mind you it is very small which has maybe 8 tables so can be a bit tight to get around. oh did i mention the lunch buffet is 10.95.? cha ching! im going to go and check this place again!
Awesome delivery – really speedy and tasty. The spinach and potato and cauliflower dish is great; rice pudding too milky, so maybe avoid if you're used to a thicker pudding consistency.