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.
Discover the top 26 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap indian restaurants in Union Square. Great indian food that fits your budget.
Union Square's Cheap Indian Destinations
Union Square offers a vibrant landscape of affordable dining options perfect for those seeking authentic Indian flavors without the high price tag. From the quick, street-style bites at Thelewala and Curry in a Hurry to the traditional vegetarian staples of Saravanaa Bhavan and Pongal, this collection highlights the neighborhood's rich culinary diversity. While the focus remains on regional Indian specialties like biriyani and curry, diners can also find comforting American and Caribbean influences at spots like Dave's and Golden Krust. Whether you are grabbing a casual lunch at AMBO or a hearty dinner at Honest Indian Restaurant, these budget-friendly gems provide a satisfying taste of South Asia in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Indian Restaurants in Union Square | Cheap 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.
