Haandi – Indian
The air at Haandi is a heady perfume of hand-ground spices and slow-simmered stews, drawing guests into a warm space where the art of traditional clay-pot cooking is celebrated with every bite. Vibrant curries glow with the golden hues of turmeric and saffron, perfectly complemented by the smoky char of fresh naan pulled straight from the tandoor for a truly soulful Indian feast.
113 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016 +1-212-685-5200 https://haandiny.com/Rating: 3.9/5 (1427 reviews)
Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, halal, gluten-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, diabetic, sugar-free, pescatarian, plant-based, low-fat, paleo, whole30, heart-healthy, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, gerd, anti-inflammatory, low-fodmap, tlc, carnivore, aip, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, slow-carb, candida, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners are polarized by their experiences here, though fans rave about the authentic flavors, particularly highlighting standout dishes like the beef paya, Nihari, and Chicken biryani. While some guests celebrate the faultless food quality and cohesive sensory experience provided by caring staff, others report significant inconsistencies with service attitude and food temperature. Despite mixed feedback on portion sizes and cleanliness, satisfied reviewers strongly recommend the spot for its genuine taste of Manhattan.
Menu
- Aloo Samosa - $1.99: 1 piece crispy pastry filled with minced potatoes. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Tandoori Chicken Wings (6 pieces) - $12.99: South Asian take on chicken wings, tandoori chicken wings marinated in yogurt, spices, then cooked to perfection with crispy skin and juiciness in a tandoor oven. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida
- Dahi Baray/ Dahi Vada - $9.99: 12 oz Chaat made of fried dough balls in a yogurt and chutney sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pakora - $10.99: Fried mix vegetables fritters ($9.99 a pound) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Chicken Puff Pastry - $3.99: Savory and buttery pastry filled with chicken and baked. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Chicken Samosa - $2.49: Spiced ground chicken with cilantro, green chiles in a savory shell. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Fruit Chaat - $10.99: Traditional fruit salad with spices. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chaana Chaat - $9.99: Chickpea salad with spices and herbs. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Vegetable Cutlet - $1.99: 1 piece mashed potato cutlet marinated in light spice and herbs. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Shami Kabab - $2.99: 1 piece minced meat mixed with lentils, herbs, and spices. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Chapli Kabab - $3.99: 1 piece minced meat with chopped vegetables and spices. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida
- Nihari - $14.99: Beef nihari. Slow-cooked meat stew, with bone marrow. Best Seller Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida
- Keema Tawa - $13.99: Minced meat cooked with onions, tomatoes and blend of spices on hot plate. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida
- Lamb Curry - $13.99: Curry seasoned dish. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida
- Karahi Gosht - $16.99: Lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions, garlic sauce in ghee (Clarified butter). Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida
- Karahi Chicken - $14.99: Chicken cooked with ginger, tomatoes, spices in ghee (Clarified butter). Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida
- Chicken Makhni - $13.99: Boneless chicken cooked in thick gravy with cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Haleem - $13.99: Savory boneless chicken stew cooked with a variety of mixed lentils on low heat for 3 - 4 hours. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $13.99: Boneless chicken pieces cooked in tomato sauce and herbs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida
- Sarson Ka Saag (Little Bitter Taste) - $11.99: Mustard greens cooked with ghee, herbs, and spices. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Candida
- Tandoori Chicken Quarter - $6.99: Chicken leg marinated in spices and yogurt cooked in tandoor oven. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb
- Chicken Tikka (6 pieces) - $12.99: Boneless chicken marinated in spices and yogurt cooked in tandoor. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb
- Goat Chops (3 pieces) - $15.99: Chops marinated with herbs, spices, and yogurt cooked in tandoor. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb
- Bihari Kabab (6 pieces) - $12.99: Chicken pieces marinated in a special blend of spices and cooked in a tandoor. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb
- Lamb Kabab Special - $3.99: Minced lamb cooked with a special blend of spices in a tandoor oven. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb
- Beef Kabab Special - $3.99: Minced beef cooked with a special blend of spices in a tandoor oven. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb
- Chicken Seekh Kabab Special (1 piece) - $3.99: Minced meat seasoned with herbs and spices cooked in tandoor oven. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb
- Chicken Tikka (White Meat) - $12.99: White meat chicken cooked in a clay oven with special herbs and spices. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb
- Chicken Biryani - $13.99: Basmati rice cooked with chicken, a blend of spices and herbs. Best Seller Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Plain Rice - $4.99: Steamed basmati rice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- 1/2 Tray Chicken Biryani - $79.99: Serves 8 - 10 persons. Basmati rice cooked with chicken, a blend of spices and herbs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Naan - $2.99: 1 piece. Leavened white flour bread made in tandoor. Best Seller Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Naan with Sesame Seeds Till and Butter - $3.5: Leavened white flour bread made in tandoor with sesame seeds and topped off with butter.
- Roti - $1.99: Whole wheat bread made in tandoor.
- Lacha Paratha - $3.99: Layered whole wheat bread made in tandoor.
- Aloo Paratha - $4.5: Whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes.
- Keema Naan - $5.99: Leavened white flour bread stuffed with minced meat.
- Garlic Naan - $3.99: Leavened white flour bread with garlic made in clay tandoor.
Frequently Asked Questions about Haandi
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include beef paya, Nihari, Chicken biryani, Aloo Samosa, Tandoori Chicken Wings, and Shami Kabab.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Rated 3.9/5, customers love the authentic flavors, caring staff, and standout dishes including beef paya, Nihari, and Chicken biryani.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Haandi is located in New York, with further details available on their official website at https://haandiny.com/.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Haandi features a warm space celebrating traditional clay-pot cooking and authentic Indian flavors with a cohesive sensory experience.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners are polarized, rating the restaurant 3.9/5 while praising authentic flavors like Nihari but reporting inconsistent service and food temperature.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Haandi accommodates mixed dietary needs with options like vegan Naan, keto Chicken Tikka Masala, gluten-free Vegetable Cutlets, and halal Beef Kababs.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Rated 3.9/5, this moderate ($$) Indian restaurant offers authentic flavors like Nihari and biryani, though diners report inconsistent service and food temperatures.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant provides a cohesive sensory experience with caring staff, though some reviewers report mixed feedback regarding its cleanliness.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- Rated 3.9/5, diners report polarized experiences with inconsistent service and cleanliness, despite some praise for the food and caring staff.