Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Wanpaku, Saffron Indian Cuisine and Rudraks, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 29 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable places for curry in New York City. Top-rated curry spots at the right price.
New York City's Affordable Curry Destinations
New York City is home to an incredible array of budget-friendly curry destinations that cater to every palate and craving. From the fragrant Indian dishes at Saffron Indian Cuisine and Namaste Brooklyn to the savory Japanese flavors at Wanpaku, this collection showcases the city's rich culinary diversity. You can enjoy a wide range of experiences, including fiery Thai plates at Kitchen 79 and unique offerings from local steakhouses and American eateries, all while keeping your dining budget in check.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Curry in New York City | Top Affordable Spots
- Wanpaku · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Saffron Indian Cuisine · rated 5/5: Indian.
- Rudraks · rated 4.9/5: Indian.
- Kesari · rated 4.9/5: Indian.
- Sukh · rated 4.7/5: Indian.
- Kitchen 79 · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- Namaste Brooklyn · rated 4.7/5: Indian.
- Sathi · rated 4.6/5: Indian.
- Dhamaka · rated 4.5/5: Indian.
- Bengal Tiger · rated 4.5/5: Indian.
- Roti on the Run · rated 4.5/5: Indian.
- Cumin N Eat · rated 4.5/5: Indian.
- Manhattan Indian Flavor · rated 4.5/5: Indian.
- Taco Mahal · rated 4.4/5: Indian.
- Mint Heights · rated 4.4/5: Indian.
- Jalsa · rated 4.4/5: Indian.
- Tandoor Oven · rated 4.4/5: Indian.
- Darbar · rated 4.3/5: Indian.
- Joy Indian Restaurant · rated 4.3/5: Indian.
- Tikka Indian Grill · rated 4.3/5: Indian.
- Benares · rated 4.2/5: Indian.
- Abiko Curry · rated 4.2/5: Japanese.
- Aahar · rated 4.2/5: Indian.
- Curry Heights · rated 4.2/5: Indian.
- Spice · rated 4.2/5: Indian.
- Bhatti · rated 4.1/5: Indian.
- Szechaun Mirchi · rated 4/5: Indian.
- Indian Spice · rated 4/5: Indian.
- Meet Wise Meat · rated 4/5: Steakhouse.
- Mint Bay · rated 4/5: Indian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.









