Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Tandoor Oven, Spice and LENOXTHAI, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 4 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable places for curry in Upper East Side. Top-rated curry spots at the right price.
Upper East Side's Affordable Curry Destinations
The Upper East Side offers a surprisingly diverse array of budget-friendly curry houses that bring bold, aromatic flavors to this classic Manhattan neighborhood. From the traditional Indian spices found at Tandoor Oven and Spice to the vibrant, coconut-based dishes at LENOXTHAI, there is a warming bowl for every palate. These local favorites prove that you do not have to spend a fortune to enjoy authentic South and Southeast Asian comfort food in an inviting setting.
4 restaurants in Best Affordable Curry in Upper East Side | Top Affordable Spots
- Tandoor Oven · rated 4.4/5: Indian.
- Spice · rated 4.2/5: Indian.
- LENOXTHAI: Thai.
- Tandoor Oven: 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.

