Bhatti – Indian
Bhatti captures the smoky, soulful essence of North Indian hearth cooking, where the air is thick with the aroma of toasted cumin and the rhythmic sizzle of the glowing tandoor. Guests are treated to a parade of charred, spice-rubbed delicacies and rich, slow-simmered curries that celebrate the deep, earthy flavors of traditional clay-oven techniques. This vibrant space brings together rustic charm and modern warmth, creating an immersive sensory journey through the heart of Indian spice.
100 Lexington Avenue,New York, NY 2126834228 https://www.bhattinyc.com/Rating: 4.1/5 (1650 reviews)
Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
What to order at Bhatti
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Goat Curry | 60.5 g | 33.7 g |
| Dilli Ka Butter Chicken | 1.4 g | 30.3 g |
| Tandoori Murgh | 71.5 g | 21.9 g |
| Lemon Rice | 30.5 g | 21.8 g |
| Methi Malai Matar | 26.2 g | 19.3 g |
| Lamb Galouti | 42.8 g | 17.7 g |
| Palak Paneer | 17.7 g | 16.6 g |
| Sarson Mushrooms | 2.5 g | 15.2 g |
| Dum Murgh Biryani | 0 g | 14 g |
| Chicken Korma | 0 g | 11.9 g |
| Chicken / Lamb Lunch Special | 2.2 g | 11.7 g |
| Baingan Bharta | 1.8 g | 10 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the authentic, balanced flavors at this NYC gem, highlighting standout dishes like the "to die for" cauliflower chilli, Jetta rice, and rich black daal. Guests consistently praise the fresh, soft naan and extensive vegetarian options, enjoying their meals in a family-friendly interior or the beautiful outdoor seating area. While the food and reasonable prices earn high marks, some reviewers note that service can become disorganized during busy rushes, suggesting reservations for the popular lunch hours.
Menu
Daily Lunch Specials
12 PM TO 4 PM. Note: There is no fixed menu for the lunch specials. The menu changes daily and is offered lunch time Mon-Fri.
- Vegetarian Lunch Special - $18.95: Chef's daily selection Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Chicken / Lamb Lunch Special - $18.95: Chef's daily selection Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Appetizers - Vegetarian
Kebabs from the Bhatti
- Banarsi Chaat - $14.95: Grilled potato patties, chickpeas, tamarind, yogurt sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Dahi Palak Kebab - $15.95: Pan seared spinach ricotta patties Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Rajma Ki Galouti - $15.95: Melt in your mouth red bean kebabs
- Bhatti Paneer Tikka - $16.95: Cottage cheese marinated in yogurt, grilled peppers, onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Achari Paneer Tikka - $16.95: Clay oven roasted five spice cottage cheese, tangy pickled marinade Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Sarson Mushrooms - $15.95: Grilled stuffed mushrooms w/ cheese, spices, yogurt marinade Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Chili Gobhi - $15.95: Coconut sweet & spicy chili cauliflower Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free
- Bhunney Aloo Ke Kulhey - $15.95: Cheese stuffed grilled potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Appetizers - Chicken
Kebabs from the Bhatti
- Kalmi Kebab - $18.95: Grilled chicken thigh marinated in yogurt, black pepper
- Bullet Chili Kebab - $18.95: Chicken cubes, ghost pepper marinade
- Bhatti Da Murgh - $18.95: Spring chicken marinated in yogurt, pomegranate
- Haryali Chooza - $18.95: Coronation chicken marinated in mint, cilantro, green fenugreek, green chilies Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free
- Murgh Malai Kebab - $18.95: Grilled chicken cubes, spiced cardamom infusion
- Tandoori Murgh - $18.95: Clay oven roasted chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, spices
- Rampuri Kebab - $16.95: Traditional minced chicken w/ spiced herbs on a skewer
Appetizers - Lamb
Kebabs from the Bhatti
- Lamb Galouti - $19.95: We recreate this kebab originally invented by the greatest kebab maker from Awadh -Tunde Mian. The uniqueness of this kebab is its melt in your mouth texture and the spice mix, which incorporates multiple spices into one signature blend. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Raunak-E Seekh Kebab - $19.95: Minced lamb skewer w/ herbs and spices, tossed in a lamb sauce
- Bhatti Ki Champ - $29.95: Clay oven roasted lamb chops
Appetizers - Seafood
Kebabs from the Bhatti
- Methi Macchi Tikka - $25.95: Grilled salmon marinated in yogurt, fenugreek leaves, aromatic spices Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Kasondi Shrimp - $25.95: Mustard - curry leaf flavored shrimp Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Entrées - Vegetarian
Curries - Stir Fries
- Kohlapuri Subz Panchmel - $18.95: Mixed vegetables, garlic - tomato masala Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free
- Chana Masala - $18.95: Chickpeas cooked in a traditional onion - tomato gravy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
- Dum Ki Aloo Gobhi - $18.95: Slow cooked baby potatoes, cauliflower in a velvety robust gravy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- Methi Malai Matar - $18.95: A blend of fresh fenugreek leaves, sweet green peas, cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Amchoori Bhindi - $18.95: Spiced okra w/ tomatoes, onions, raw mangoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free
- Palak Paneer - $20.95: Creamed spinach, fresh cottage cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Khatte Baingan - $19.95: Stir-fried eggplant, onion-tomato masala Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Paneer Tikka Masala - $20.95: Grilled cottage cheese in a creamy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Paneer Bhurjee - $20.95: Crumbled cottage cheese sautéed w/ sliced onions, ginger, green chilies, cumin, pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Anjeer Malai Kofta - $20.95: Mixed vegetable fig dumplings, creamy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Dal Tadka - $18.95: Yellow lentils tempered w/ garlic, cumin seeds, whole red chilies Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Dal Bhatti - $19.95: Chef‘s special slow cooked black lentils, with churned butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Baingan Bharta - $19.95: Spicy - smoked eggplant mash Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
Entrées - Chicken
Curries - Stir Fries
- Dilli Ka Butter Chicken - $23.95: Grilled dark meat, slow cooked in a tomato sauce with slit green chilies Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Methi Malai Chicken - $22.95: Chicken cooked in a fenugreek sauce
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $22.95: Grilled white meat, simmered in a creamy tomato onion sauce with green chilies
- Chicken Korma - $22.95: Chicken cooked in a rich yogurt - cashew gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Chicken Kadhai Masala - $24.95: Spicy chicken in an onion-tomato pepper gravy Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- Chicken Chettinad - $24.95: A traditional South Indian specialty of chicken cooked in a paste made w/ roasted aromatic spices, coconut Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Soy Free
Entrées - Lamb
Curries - Stir Fries
- Rogan Josh - $25.95: Tender lamb flavored w/ cardamom, cloves, spices, in an onion, fresh ginger and garlic sauce
- Nizami Korma - $25.95: Lamb cooked in a rich yogurt - cashew gravy
- Lamb Vindaloo - $25.95: Slow cooked lamb with whole spices & vinegar, with potatoes
Entrées - Goat
Curries - Stir Fries
- Bhuna Gosht - $25.95: Meat on the bone cooked w/ garlic and ginger in a brown sauce w/ saffron water Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Goat Curry - $25.95: Home style goat curry w/ a blend of selected hand ground spices Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Soy Free
Entrées - Seafood
Curries - Stir Fries
- Allepy Fish Curry - $25.95: Fish of the day simmered in reduced coconut sauce with curry leaves, green chilies & lime juice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Tamatarwala Jheenga - $25.95: Prawns simmered in a rich tomato gravy w/ mustard seeds, tempered curry leaves Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- Bhatti Signature Masala - $25.95: Stir-fried fish or shrimp w/ Bhatti signature spices in an onion–tomato sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Ghar Ki Fish Curry - $25.95: Spicy home style tilapia cooked in an onion tomato sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
Biryani
A fragrant combination of long grain basmati rice, fresh herbs, spices and a choice of meat or vegetables, served with mint yogurt raita
- Subz Biryani - $18.95: Vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Dum Murgh Biryani - $21.95: Boneless chicken Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Kacche Gosht Ki Biryani - $24.95: Lamb
- Dum Mutton Biryani - $24.95: Goat on the bone Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Sides
- White Rice - $5.95: Steamed basmati rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Jeera Rice - $6.95: Cumin flavored basmati rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Lemon Rice - $8.95: Mustard seeds, curry leaves, lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Bread
- Tandoori Roti - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Naan - $5.5: Choice of butter, garlic, or chili Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Kulcha - $7.5: Choice of onion, aloo, paneer, lamb, or chicken
- Lachha Parantha - $7.5: Choice of plain or mint Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic
Dessert
- Gulab Jamun Sundae - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Rose Rasmalai - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Bhatti
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- 100% of the listed dishes are gluten-free, while 70% are low-carb, 30% are keto, and 20% are vegan.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- Bhatti is suitable for families, featuring a family-friendly interior and extensive vegetarian options with an average rating of 4.1/5.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Reviewers give high marks for reasonable prices and moderate ($$) costs, contributing to a strong average rating of 4.1/5.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes at Bhatti include the "to die for" cauliflower chilli, Jetta rice, rich black daal, and fresh, soft naan.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- With a 4.1/5 rating, diners praise the authentic flavors, cauliflower chilli, and black daal, despite occasional disorganized service during busy rushes.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific hours of operation for Bhatti.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Bhatti specializes in traditional North Indian hearth cooking, offering "to die for" cauliflower chilli and an exceptionally wide range of dietary-specific options.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- With a 4.1/5 rating, this moderate ($$) restaurant provides beautiful outdoor seating and rustic charm, though reservations are recommended for busy periods.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Bhatti by visiting their official website at https://www.bhattinyc.com/ for reservations and general inquiries.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Bhatti?
- Goat Curry, at roughly 33.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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