Bukhara Grill (indian Spice Rave)

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217 E 49th St (at 3rd Avenue)
New York, NY 10017

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(212) 888-2839
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Bukhara Grill (indian Spice Rave) - New York, NY
Bukhara Grill (indian Spice Rave) - New York, NY
Bukhara Grill (indian Spice Rave) - New York, NY
Bukhara Grill (indian Spice Rave) - New York, NY
Bukhara Grill (indian Spice Rave) - New York, NY
Bukhara Grill (indian Spice Rave) - New York, NY
Bukhara Grill (indian Spice Rave) - New York, NY
Bukhara Grill (indian Spice Rave) - New York, NY
Bukhara Grill (indian Spice Rave) - New York, NY
Bukhara Grill (indian Spice Rave) - New York, NY
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Best

I first read about Bukhara on ""Behind the Burner"" and watched a video with Divya - great stuff! Love the food.

Worst

Expected terrible service and high prices - that was confirmed quckly as waiter cared less about us. Food was a mixed bag. Naan tasted like it had been made hours before, ric...

NYC'S Finest 2/26/2006

Bukhara grill is my Favorite Indian restraunt in NYC. whats not to like about it.. The decor is one of the most beautiful decor i have seen. The wooden furniture is awsome. The service is awsome very nice staff. There is also a beautiful water fall/ seating. There is a terrace seating in the spring and summer. The best thing about Bukhara is well the food. Dal Bukhara is my favorite Dal...... also the chicken makhni, the Pickled Mushrooms, lambochop and the all the kababs are reallly tasty. I took my boss to the restraunt and he fell in love with it. I usually try to go twice a month. Very Romantic place... Pros: service, food, Atmosphere Cons: long waiting more
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Favorite place to dine 2/26/2006

Bukhara grill is my Favorite Indian restraunt in NYC. whats not to like about it.. The decor is one of the most beautiful decor i have seen. The wooden furniture is awsome. The service is awsome very nice staff. There is also a beautiful water fall/ seating. There is a terrace seating in the spring and summer. The best thing about Bukhara is well the food. Dal Bukhara is my favorite Dal...... also the chicken makhni, the Pickled Mushrooms, lambochop and the all the kababs are reallly tasty. I took my boss to the restraunt and he fell in love with it. I usually try to go with my girlfriend atleast twice a month. Very Romantic place... And the owners are both down to earth people. Pros: atmosphere, food, service Cons: fix waterfall more
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Bukhara is the best 2/25/2006

Bukhara grill is my Favorite Indian restraunt in NYC. whats not to like about it.. The decor is one of the most beautiful decor i have seen. The wooden furniture is awsome. The service is awsome very nice staff. There is also a beautiful water fall/ seating. There is a terrace seating in the spring and summer. The best thing about Bukhara is well the food. Dal Bukhara is my favorite Dal...... also the chicken makhni, the Pickled Mushrooms, lambochop and the all the kababs are reallly tasty. I took my boss to the restraunt and he fell in love with it. I usually try to go with my girlfriend atleast twice a month. Very Romantic place... And the owners are both down to earth people. Pros: Food, atmoshpere, service more
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Absolutely the Best in Everything! 2/7/2006

I love love love this place. It is the only restaurant that I miss now that I live on the West side. I have even paid an extra $10 just to get them to deliver to me now!! It is the best priced, best tasting Indian food that I have tried in the City. I dream about the Dal Bukhara. The service is always very attentive and, when I lived over there, they knew me well and would make the dishes the way I liked them. Definitely worth a try because you will go again and again. Pros: Amazing Food, Great Service, Inexpensive more
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NOT THE SAME:-(( 12/24/2005

Only Indian that charges astromically for the basics that are sually inclided free with the meal...like yogurt! Major nickling and diming going-on. The brunch is not the same :-( No array of desserts. Besides, they used to be much more accommodating when I used to request a jalebi paratha instad of a plain naan as part of the brunch price. Where's your spirit Bukhara?! Also, BUT PLEASE USE LESS OIL IN YOUR GRAVY DISHES!! Pros: Good food Cons: unexpectedly pricey more
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Best Indian Food in New York, or maybe anywhere 12/4/2005

Omigod great. 100% North Indian (not Central Asian despite the name). The lamb chop (Adrak Ki Chaamp) and the ""Dal Bukhara"" lentils - best best best in the world. Service people seem to be mainly from Nepal and they are ultra-sweet pleasant guys. The owners are also around, two guys who actually worked at the original Bukhara Grill in New Delhi and both very sweet too. I think the chef is also an owner and it shows. The White House ordered its Devali (indian holiday celebration) dinner food from here - the owners told me they took all the food all the way from NYC! Pros: Food, Service, Outdoor Dining! more
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Fabulous 7/18/2005

I took a friend visiting from India here, he'd never been to the states and missed Indian food a lot. He loved this place, so it must be authentic :). I did too, despite not having the authenticity to compare it to. The service is wonderful, there's a beautiful back balcony that's wonderful in the summer and spring, and the food can't be beat. It is rather spicy, though, so ask for low spices if you're wary of that. Pros: attentive service, beautiful decor, delicious food Cons: more pricey than most more
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User review by blair924 6/18/2005

the atmosphere was good, the food was good.......but the service was bad on this day, i waited for an half an hour for my food, then another 15 minutes for the bill more
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Amazing Food! 5/14/2005

The Buchara Grill takes a different approach to Indian Cuisine. The decor and setting felt as if you stepped out of NYC and into India. The shrimp is amazing; the chicken is incredibly flavorful and spicy; the naan was delicious. Pros: food, ambience, dining experience Cons: costly more
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best food in ny 4/4/2005

My experience at Bukhara Grill is always great... beautiful enviroment... the best food.... great service... i try to go atleast twice a month. I love sitting by the waterfall. Pros: food, waterfall, service more
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Too expensive... 2/23/2005

I have checked out the buffet here several times, and I love it! By the way, the aloo tikki in the buffet is very cold. Recently, I decided to get a take-out. The food was horrible, and for $50 just for take-out, it was very expensive. I had placed an order well in advance, and had to wait for about 20 minutes extra, but they threw in a free dessert, which was yummy. But I will not go back here, unless I go for the buffet. Pros: Buffet Cons: Slow service, Okay food more
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Excellent food and service 11/29/2004

I have gone to Bukhara Grill several times myself and have taken out-of-town friends there as well. I have never come back disappointed......it's one of the best Indian restaurants on the island - great food and excellent service! Pros: Amazing food, chicken&lamb snacks, Good service more
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This was a good time 5/20/2004

Well, you get a Bib, what more do you want? For all you seafood fanatics! This place is truely a different type of indian food. We had paneer masala, which was pretty good, a 8 on a scale of 10. Pakora, a 8. For dinner, our party of 4 had 3 typical dishes which were atypically delicious! the 4th dish was made to our liking, it was not on the menu, but the service is wonderful and adapts to your wishes. I'd suggest this restaurant to anyone who has the cash! 4 people-100 dollars, (and we're vegetarian) parking is only 50% validated. BE CAREFUL OF THE SPICES IF YOU CANT HANDLE IT! Pros: good food, good ambience, VERY NICE service Cons: , validated 50% parking more
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Great Northern Indian place 4/4/2004

Nice service, delicious food, quiet ambiance, local music not too loud...a very pleasant evening! Good to know: portions are pretty big, and they can accomodate any special food request more
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An awesome experience!!! 3/22/2004

This is some of the best Indian food I've ever had! The ambience was a little bit quirky and fun, and yet romantic; the food was spicy and distinctive; and the service was unusually good. It's on the pricey side for Indian food, but it was well worth it! Great vegetarian options! I highly recommend it! Pros: Delicious & unique, Friendly staff, Fun atmosphere more
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Excellent Experience 1/11/2004

This place was an excellent experience all around. Four of went to the 49th St. location for dinner. GREAT service! GREAT food! The place was even warm given the temps outside were very cold this weekend. The decor was right on. Value wise, we thought we received a great value. We were staying at the W Hotel nearby, and they recommended this place - glad they did. They were quite helpful and very flexible, even though they specialize in the northern dishes, they were willing to make us some madras. It was wonderful. Pros: Service, Food, Helpful more
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Great place for lunch 12/21/2003

Their buffet lunch just can't be beaten. All you can eat and the curries are delicious. Service is attentive without being too intrusive. Definitely worth going to. Pros: Lunch buffet, Value for money, Service Cons: Can get crowded more
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Mediocre 11/11/2003

Expected terrible service and high prices - that was confirmed quckly as waiter cared less about us. Food was a mixed bag. Naan tasted like it had been made hours before, rice was good. Appetizer of quail was nothing special. Main dishes - Vindaloo chicken OK, massive hunk of lamb decent. Best dish was Chicken Mahakana (don't remember spelling) - Tikka Masala esque but more creamy. Portions were generous. All in all - too expensive for what you got - which was slightly sub-standard Inidan fare with bad service. Pros: Nice atmosphere Cons: Indifferent Service, Mediocre food more
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not your average All U Can Eat 6/19/2003

Bukhara grill has an all you can eat lunch that is a great value, delicious and high quality, I'd recommend it just for that. Service is extremely attentive (they clear your plate and give a new one every time you get up for more food) and not at all rush you out. YUM more
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Best Indian Food in NY! 6/4/2003

A little pricy, but great place for a date...very trendy/romantic and the food is absolutely amazing (small portions though)! Food is more easy on the stomach than most Indian places!! Pros: food, service, ambiance Cons: price more
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  • Bukhara Grill offers a very spacious, rustic, yet highly sophisticated interior with an old-fashioned stonewall finish. Hand-woven Persian carpets are elegantly draped from the ceilings and the atmosphere as a whole does indeed satisfy the yearnings of a mind bent toward whimsical creativity.

    A passionate team of servers and chefs, who believe in absolute perfection, help to enhance your dining experience to a higher degree of satisfaction, a true feast for all five senses.

Editorial

  • Midtown Indian restaurant serves popular lunch buffet and dishes from the northern region in a romantic and rustic atmosphere.

  • 5/2/2005 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: LUNCH Mon-Fri (11:30am - 2:30pm) Sat & Sun (11.30am - 3.00pm) DINNER Sun - Thurs 5.30pm - 11.00 pm Fri & Sat 5.30 pm - 11.30 pm (OPEN 7 DAYS) DISCOUNTED PARKING FOR DINNER PATRONS (No Validation Required)
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Discover, Diner's Club, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown Center, Midtown East, Midtown East (Turtle Bay)
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