Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Chakra, Utshob Restaurant and Eat Offbeat, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find affordable indian restaurants in Union Square. Great indian food that fits your budget.
Union Square's Affordable Indian Destinations
Union Square serves as a vibrant hub for diners seeking bold, authentic flavors without the hefty price tag. This curated selection highlights a wealth of budget-friendly Indian gems such as Sathi, AMBO, and Utshob, where traditional spices and modern preparations take center stage. Beyond the tandoors and curries, the neighborhood offers a diverse culinary landscape ranging from the fresh catches at FishMarket II to the global inspirations found at Eat Offbeat and Evil Katsu. Whether you are craving a quick bite from Spice & Grill or a sit-down meal at Kati Thai Cuisine, these local favorites provide an accessible taste of the world in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Indian Restaurants in Union Square | Affordable Indian Food
- Chakra · rated 4.8/5: Indian.
- Utshob Restaurant · rated 4.8/5: Indian.
- Eat Offbeat · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- FishMarket II · rated 4.8/5: Seafood.
- Curry Flavor · rated 4.7/5: Indian.
- Kati Thai Cuisine · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- Sathi · rated 4.6/5: Indian.
- Adda · rated 4.6/5: Indian.
- AMBO - Everyday Indian Food · rated 4.6/5: Indian.
- Spice & Grill The Indian Bar and Kitchen · rated 4.6/5: Indian.
- Evil Katsu · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Mela's · rated 4.6/5: Indian.
- Lhasa · rated 4.6/5: Indian.
- Rasa · rated 4.5/5: Indian.
- Jazba · rated 4.5/5: Indian.
- Veeray Da Dhaba · rated 4.5/5: Indian.
- Wok in the Clouds · rated 4.5/5: Indian.
- Manhattan Indian Flavor · rated 4.5/5: Indian.
- Sigiri · rated 4.5/5: Indian.
- Glur · rated 4.5/5: Thai.
- Thai Delight NYC · rated 4.5/5: Thai.
- Honest Indian Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: Indian.
- Gupshup · rated 4.4/5: Indian.
- Laut · rated 4.4/5: Indian.
- Madam Ji · rated 4.4/5: Indian.
- Taste From Everest · rated 4.4/5: Indian.
- Biriyani Car · rated 4.4/5: Indian.
- Pongal · rated 4.3/5: Indian.
- Sahib · rated 4.3/5: Indian.
- Saravanaa Bhavan · rated 4.2/5: 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.
