Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Indian Biryani House & Mamun Halal Food, Isla & Co. - Midtown and Patiala Indian Grill & Bar, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 18 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap indian restaurants in Herald Square. Great indian food that fits your budget.
Herald Square's Cheap Indian Destinations
Herald Square offers a vibrant array of budget-friendly dining options that bring the bold flavors of South Asia and beyond to the heart of Midtown. This collection features everything from traditional Indian biryani and vegetarian staples at Pongal and Saravanaa Bhavan to the rich, savory depth of Japanese-style plates at Go! Go! Curry! and Abiko Curry. Whether you are looking for a quick counter-service bite at INDAY Express or a hearty meal from Curry in a Hurry, these spots provide satisfying and authentic experiences that are easy on the wallet.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Indian Restaurants in Herald Square | Cheap Indian Food
- Indian Biryani House & Mamun Halal Food · rated 5/5: Indian.
- Isla & Co. - Midtown · rated 4.8/5: restaurant.
- Patiala Indian Grill & Bar · rated 4.8/5: Indian.
- Mitr Thai Restaurant · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Mela's · rated 4.6/5: Indian.
- Vatan · rated 4.5/5: Indian.
- Wok in the Clouds · rated 4.5/5: Indian.
- Patiala Indian Grill · rated 4.5/5: Indian.
- Pizza Art · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Glur · rated 4.5/5: Thai.
- Chatti · rated 4.4/5: Indian.
- Taste From Everest · rated 4.4/5: Indian.
- INDAY Express · rated 4.4/5: Indian.
- Pongal · rated 4.3/5: Indian.
- Go! Go! Curry! · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Indian Tasty Halal Food · rated 4.3/5: Indian.
- Go Go Curry Times Square · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Sahib · rated 4.3/5: Indian.
- Saravanaa Bhavan · rated 4.2/5: Indian.
- Abiko Curry · rated 4.2/5: Japanese.
- Bhatti · rated 4.1/5: Indian.
- Chote Nawab · rated 4.1/5: Indian.
- Dilli Dilli · rated 4.1/5: Indian.
- Lasani Grill · rated 4.1/5: Indian.
- Kailash Parbat · rated 4.1/5: Indian.
- Swagat · rated 4/5: Indian.
- Chote Nawab · rated 4/5: Indian.
- Spice Symphony · rated 4/5: Indian.
- Phalia · rated 4/5: Indian.
- Masala King · 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.
