Jewel of India
New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 869-5544
- Cross Street:
- Between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue
- Directions:
- B, D, F, Q at 42nd St; 7 at Fifth Ave
- Hours:
- Daily 12pm-3pm, 5:30pm-11pm
Message from Jewel of India
Lavish Indian Dining Sanctuary Near Theatre District and Times Square
- Outstanding Indian Cuisine
- Private Parties and Events
- Catering and Take Out
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Editorial Review for Jewel of India – by Jessica Branch
The Scene
Entering this peaceful old-school oasis of Indian cuisine, the casual diner may be most struck by the unexpected spaciousness--white-clothed tables set a reasonable distance apart, roomy, comfortably shabby-chic booths, high ceilings and a staircase leading to the equally well-appointed upper level. Even at lunch, when lawyers and publishers flock in to wheel and deal over the justly-popular lunch buffet, the atmosphere remains serene. Numerous and attentive waiters, though occasionally a trifle undertrained, are almost infinitely obliging.
The Food
The standard Northern Indian restaurant staples you'd find down on Sixth Street are on the menu here, but prepared with greater care and finesse. Samosas are lighter and less greasy; tandoori and chicken tikka adequately moist and delicately seasoned; nan and paratha slightly charred and never oily; dhal flavorful and rich. But it's the curries that stand out the most, distinctly seasoned without overwhelming their component flavors.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyThough most restaurants present a buffet lunch that's inferior to their main offerings, Jewel of India bucks the trend. Its spectacular daily spread gives you a vast array of excellent dishes at very reasonable cost.
Know Before You GoJewel of India Restaurant is also conveniently located near Grand Central Station.
The ExtrasCatering is available for corporate and private parties.
User Reviews for Jewel of India
04/29/2008 Posted by marknelson81
Yes, the Jewel of India is charmingly eccentric, more shabby than chic but the food is awful! Maybe it was good a few decades ago and it's true that, by picking VERY carefully through the menu , a just about OK meal can be constructed. Anyway, the Jewel of India is historic with great photos from the Independence era, so enjoy it for that!
Pros: charming
Cons: Shabby
04/05/2008 Posted by Rammy55
My friends and I visited Jewel of India a few weeks ago for dinner. The food was very fresh and tasty and they had plenty of options for the vegetarian in our group. The service was impeccable and we all had a very nice time.
Pros: Food, Service
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