Gandhi Cafe
$ • Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Gandhi Cafe
Customers' Favorites
Lol so Called Veg Biryani
Chicken Tikka Masala
Vegetable Curry
Butter Chicken
Chicken Biryani
Chicken Kurma
Samosa Chaat
Chana Masala
Garlic Bread
Dildar Curry
Gandhi Cafe Reviews
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Amazing service and amazing food! My favorites were the chicken tikka and the mango lassi 🙂
We ended up at Ghandi Cafe on Bleecker Street because our original plan nearby quoted such a long waiting time that we had time to take a walk around the neighborhood. This small Indian restaurant had only one table occupied, it did not look particularly inviting at first glance but neither did it raise any red flags — it looked like a simple, no-frills place with fair prices, so given the late hour we decided to give it a try.
The interior is narrow and long and rather...read full review
The interior is narrow and long and rather...read full review
Food was phenomenal 😋
Hours
| Monday | 12:30 - 11:30PM |
| Tuesday | 12:30 - 11:30PM |
| Wednesday | 12:30 - 11:30PM |
| Thursday | 12:30 - 11:30PM |
| Friday | 12:30 - 11:30PM |
| Saturday | 12:30 - 11:30PM |
| Sunday | 12:30 - 11:30PM |
Gandhi Cafe is a charming and cozy Indian restaurant near NYU that offers delicious food at affordable prices. The menu features favorites like Biryani, Samosa Chaat, lamb specials, and garlic naan, all prepared fresh and full of flavor. The restaurant stands out for its friendly and kind service, with staff going out of their way to accommodate requests, such as providing homemade-tasting mango lassi and on-the-house desserts like rice pudding (kheer). The atmosphere is local and neighborhood-like, making it a comfortable spot to enjoy a meal. Dishes come with nice extras, including free rice pudding and soup or fried onion dough, which many find delightful. The food is served quickly, and the place is clean, cute, and welcoming. Visitors appreciate the great prices, especially considering the quality and portion sizes, and many say they will return. Whether for lunch or dinner, Gandhi Cafe is a go-to spot for flavorful Indian cuisine in a friendly setting.