Panna Ii Garden Indian Rstrnt

27 reviews

(212) 598-4610

93 1st Ave
New York, NY 10003 40.7262 -73.9865

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Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown

Last updated 4.01.09

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In Short – The one up the stairs and to the right, this restaurant blends in with a neighborhood of tiny Indian joints. It is distinguished by its maximalist approach to decoration, as it wages a who-can-accumulate-more-hanging-lights battle with neighbor Milon. The menu covers the expected standards: curries, kurmas, biryanis, tandooris. Specialties include lobster with spinach, spicy marinated Bombay chicken, and a chicken-liver appetizer. The prices are such that meeting the $10 minimum charge is an effort. –

User Reviews (27)

01/04/09

worst indian restaurant

by familyof123

we had a reservation but still we waited for almost 1/2 hrs for our table. service was rude. the rice was overcooked. not a great experience. if you want decor, go to rolph's

Pros: bad service, smelly bathroom
Cons: do not go

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12/02/08

CLOUSED BY THE CITY OF NEW YORK

by millon

I LOVE RICE & CURRY,2 WEEKS AGO I HAD GUNK FOOD @ PANNA 2,DRY RICE,TERIBLE CURRY,LENTILE SOUP, WAS BAD,BAD,BAD.I KNEW IT SOME THING WRONG,ON OCT.1st I WAS @ MILLON RESTAURENT,I SAW PANNA WAS CLOSED,ASK 4 REASON FOUND OUT BECAUSE OF DIRTY KITCHEN (D.O.H.) HEALTH: CLOUSED DOWN PANNA GARDEN INDIAN RESTAURENT,I DON"T HAVE ANY THING TO RATING PANNA 2 ,

Pros: NOT AGAIN
Cons: NEVER

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08/18/08

Long may it last

by nealr2000

I have been going to Panna II for 13 years now and intend to keep going. My wife and kids love it, too. We tend to visit during off-peak hours, although we do occasionally go on a Friday or Saturday night when the place gets packed. The prices are absurdly cheap, but even if I won the lottery, I would still continue to go. The food may not be up for any awards, but it's still pretty good curry house fare. Service is fast, and yes, at peak times, the wait staff will do their best to manage you out quickly so that they can sit the next table from the line of people outside. Look, at these prices, I don't think you should expect to spend two hours in deep conversation while you run up a $15 check for you and your dining partner. The profit margins at this place are razor thin, so eat up, enjoy the vibe, and get out!