Indikitch

Can’t think of a better replacement for chipotle while they are figuring their sh*t out! I used To go there weekly when I needed a quick, healthy meal. In comes indikitch and I love it! My go to? The feast with chicken (make sure you tell them the level of spice you want it. I usually say 2 and I like things hot). High quality ingredients and super satisfying when you need a quick, healthy meal! Everything is yummy and they have extremely friendly service witch is always a plus.

Had the Feast with Paneer Saag (was a feast indeed) and my partner had Briyiani with Chicken– The portion was great for us after a long day of Travel but otherwise perfect for sharing if you don’t have a big appetite and thumbs up for the food. yummmay Hot Indian, fast too. However my Garlic Naan was just alright can do better.

Indikitch is a casual dining Indian place that’s opened 2 locations thus far. I came here seeing as I just started a new job nearby, and was familiar with their other location. The line here certainly gets long for lunch, but they do a great job of taking orders and moving it along. Prices are on par for Midtown lunch (read: high) but the total portion of food is good. Not sure why they keep all their sauces behind the counter, as this would help make the line even faster.
What I’ve seen here is that they skimp on the entrees and give you a lot of sides for the feasts (their fancy name for a plate with sides), but this also seems to be the best value. The goan fish was good, but there was so little of it; probably not even a whole small filet. The banana leaf curry sauce was good but there was way too much of it for the fish. I’ve had their chicken tikka at their other location and it’s just alright; tangy to be sure, but not with much richness of flavor. I found the beets slight odd due to the spicing used but they were alright; same goes for the chickpeas, although the classic daal were better. Garlic naan and brown rice being included were nice touches. Overall not a bad meal but nothing more than a way to occasionally scratch my itch for Indian food (but not completely satisfying it, I use Malai Marke for that).
I don’t hate this place, I’m just underwhelmed with what I’ve seen thus far. If it improves I might end up coming here on a weekly basis. As it stands, $ 11 for barely any meat/​fish doesn’t do it for me more than on occasion.

The first thing is they have no proper containers. Second, this is not traditional indian food. The naan is not restaurant made, it’s terrible and frozen available at local stores. Go to a real indian place.

Big fan of this place. Indian food in assembly line style as Chipotle Mexican Grill. The USP of this place is that whatever «Main» you choose, the curry is sautéed right in front of you on a high burning flame before being added to your dish.
This is the key differentiator in the taste of their dishes. I also recommend the chai, onion fritters and samosa. Again, there are a lot of vegetarian options here with the paneer tikka feast being my personal favorite.
There are 2 other locations in Manhattan and I have also been to the one near Columbus Circle. Great way to present Indian food.

*my disclaimer* I LOVE authentic Indian food.
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I took a late lunch and missed my normal Indian buffet so I decided to give this place a try…
And boy was I disappointed!
If you love authentic Indian food, don’t waste your time.
People keep saying it’s like chipotle… What?!! No!!! That’s disrespectful.
.Maybe, their ‘ordering’ style is like that of chipotle. But the food, as a whole, is the equivalent of what Taco Bell is to Mexican food.
I ordered the Goan fish feast, with a mixture of all 3 bean selections and all 3 veggie selections. Additionally, I ordered a mango lassie, garlic naan and potato somosas, my total was $ 19.09. For lunch, during the week, that’s a bit much but… Oh well, I’m ordering it.
Let me just say the fish «feast» wasn’t a feast, more like a sampler. The beans, rice and veggies were very bland. However the Samosas were quite tasty!
I took a few bites and immediately cursed myself for wasting $ 20 on this mess! Then I thought about trashing it and going next door to Wendy’s (which is what I should’ve done in the first place) but that would bring my lunch total even higher! Then I considered taking it home and doctoring it up but that means traveling back to my office, then home with stinky, terrible Indian food.
So I just sucked it up and ate it.
When I eat Indian I expect the flavors to stick with me, to be full and stuffed to the brim, to burp and have a memory of the goodness I just devoured… Nope that won’t happen here at IndiKitch.
IndiKitch is like Indian food with training wheels. It’s for people who just want to say they had Indian food but they really just had IndiKitch. It’s like going to have ‘sushi’ and ordering a California roll… It’s not real!!!
Save your money, please!

Food is tasty but not fresh at all,
They use all packet food they is made from long time not like chipotle which is cook in front of you,
Here they just add the sauce food come in packets,

First five star review for me! Too many amazing things to say. Let’s start off with it being the BEST, and I mean the BEST «Fast food» place ever. One can compare to an Indian version of Chipotle but even that doesn’t do this place justice.
I’ve tried the Samosa, Feast, Biryani, and Fire Salad. Dosa is next.
Goan fish and Chicken Tikka are both delishhh. Garlic naan is the best I’ve ever had. For rice I stick to traditional Basmati though I’m sure Saffron would be great too. Brown rice might just kill the authentic palate created here.
Kahumbar: cucumber as that’s my go to for traditional salad.
Daal: all three subcategories are great.
The sugar cane drink is quite refreshing.
I would eat here everyday if I didn’t feel guilty about the health and financial consequences!!! It is better than most restaurants I’ve ever eaten at — and that’s a major statement. What I love most about this place is that they know how to create authentic Indian without dreary amounts of oil and keep it tasting the same deliciousness each and every time. Also, you can choose «without spice» as an option for those wanting to keep it mild.
I will forever be a customer here! :)

I have had a lot of Indian food in NY and this place is terrible! Their Tikka Masala was literally the worst I have ever had. I couldn’t even eat more than a bite or two. The Naan was super chewy and a little burnt. I had such high expectations and boy was I disappointed. So sad.

I’ve been wanting to try this place for ages and I wasn’t disappointed! I had the feast with chicken tikka, cucumber salad, chickpeas and garlic naan. The chicken and cucumbers were my favorite. My friend and I also split the fried onion things, which are super addicting.
Like Chipotle, but Indian and without the E. coli!

Been to this spot a couple of times and can truly say it’s a great place for a very casual but delicious lunch/​dinner.
It’s a chipotle-​styled place to eat. You get on line, choose your meal style, meat, daal, and type of salad. I usually get the a feast chicken tikka with chickpeas and cucumber salad with the garlic naan. The food is pretty spicy so if you aren’t a fan of masalas and spices, this might not be the place for you. It is Indian food, after all. Along with dinner, they serve some pretty good drinks. I’ve gotten the lassi a few times which is okay. I got the Stone IPA last night and it complemented the meal quite nicely.
Definitely a great place to eat. The prices are very fair for the portion you get. As for seating, it can get cramped here since its a popular spot. Like a few people mentioned, coming here past 12 PM will result in a long wait so try to come a little earlier or just grab it for dinner.

As soon as I first stepped in Indikitch, I was reminded of Chipotle. For a fast food chain, not only is food affordable but delicious too! Dare I say even better than some of the Indian restaurants nearby. Although they have one main vegan dish (mushroom kadai) on the menu, the sides make up for it (beet salad and chana masala are my favorite). There are different options to choose from the feast i.e. sampler, dosa, biryani or salad, but I always opt for the feast. Unfortunately both naans, original and garlic, have butter. If your craving for some Indian fare and need a quick, and tasty bite be sure to check out IndiKitch :)

Indian-​style chipotle. Why didn’t anyone think of this restaurant concept before? First you choose how you want it plated — ‘feast’ style, ‘biryani’ style, etc, pretty much the difference is just how much food you want. Then, you walk through the three different stations: (1) what kind of rice (2) what type of main dish — chicken tikka masala, pulled pork vindaloo, paleek paneer, etc. + a side dish and then (3) type of naan.
I’ve been hear twice now and I always get: feast style + basmati rice + chicken tikka + garlic naan. Love the rice and the chicken tikka! so much flavors. However, the naan is a hit or miss — sometimes it’s cooked perfectly and sometimes it almost taste too hard like it’s been sitting out too long. I also really enjoy the samosas as well!
Highly recommend this place :)

So happy I gave this place a 3^rd try! I like spicy food I dont love spicy food but Indian food has always been a dish I wanted try out.
The first time I went I asked for Mild and it had too much of a kick for me! I ate the rice and Cucumber + carrots salads, but couldn’t finish the chicken it was too spicy for my particular taste. I went a second and 3^rd time and I worked with cook to get the chicken spiciness to my liking and it was delicious and I really enjoyed it. Now every time I go I know exactly how to ask for my chicken. They also have pulled pork which I’m excited to try. I love what I get and I’m definitely going back for more!

Ridiculously delicious, authentic Indian flavors. The spice is especially savory — make sure you order your dish spicy. It’s not that hot, about ³⁄₁₀ on the spicy scale, and adds wonderful flavor. Service is really fast, similar to the setup a popular, unnamed burrito chain employs, and fairly cheap ($ 10 for a satisfying biryani). If I lived nearby I would come here every day for lunch.

I’m so glad I finally tried this place for lunch. Thankfully, I went before the 12PM mad lunch rush and there were no lines. Easy enough to order: you select the type of meal you want, feast, biryani, dosa, live fire salad. I went with the feast so I could try a little of everything. With the feast comes a lot of food: choice of a type of rice, dal, kachumbar and the ever so popular naan. I like the ease of ordering and yes it’s very similar to an Indian version of Chipotle per previous Unilocalers. You also mention the main dish and they stick a colored flag to indicate what you’ve ordered. I like that they heat up the chicken in a pan and serve it to you hot. It’s cool to see how many pans are sitting in the back so you know each pan is cleaned before your main gets heated up. At the end they ask you for the type of naan and if you want additional food. The ordering experience was great!
Onto the food: it’s not bad for a fast, take-​out style Indian meal. I loved that the chicken was heated up. Chicken tikka was good, although I’m used to bigger chunks of chicken but totally understand it was chopped smaller given the nature of the restaurant. Just enough sauce for me to dip the naan. The basmati rice was dry but if you drizzle that main dish sauce over it, all is right. The chickpeas and cucumber kachumbar were fine. The garlic naan was good. Hot upon receiving my order but cools down quickly. It wasn’t too heavy on the garlic which was nice — no heavy garlic breath. Love that it came prepackaged already so it’s easy to go and comes in an aluminum-​style bag. I’d advise avoiding the 12−1PM lunch rush if you want to sit there and eat. The place fills up quickly! I’m glad I read the reviews before coming here because the meat/​sauce does go through the bowl so be careful if you’re taking it to go. Have to give a shout out to the kind man who helps take away your tray once you’re done with your food. Very nice, kind person! All together it was a good meal and I’d be happy to go back and try other combinations.

This place is so delicious! As reviews have previously noted this place is kind of like the Indian version of chipotle. The price range is pretty much the same as chipotle as well.
I got the feast which includes rice, protein, veggies, side and naan. I finished most of the food but was extremely full after. The cucumber side was light and refreshing. The chicken was really good. I love that they cook the protein for you on the spot. So you know it hasn’t been siting out for a while!
The garlic naan was a little too greasy and soft for my preference. The taste itself was on point though.
My friend got the biryani and it is definitely good value. They really pack in a TON of rice. They also don’t skimp on the chicken. I’m pretty sure it will last me three meals. I will definitely be getting that next time when I’m trying to stretch my dollar!
I will be returning! Chipotle watch out for all your competition.

Giving this place a 3.5−4÷5 when factoring in price (~$ 9). Like many people have stated before this place is set up much like a Chipotle, with either a feast bowl containing a base (like rice), two sides (like chickpeas, lentils, beets, cucumber, etc), naan, and a main protein, or just a bowl with a base and a protein. Portion wise, the feast is quite filling with a low price tag for Manhattan (everything ranged between 8 something and 9 something dollars).
The space itself is pretty reminiscent of Chipotle, with a more industrial feel of metal high tables and metal stools.
The food is made relatively quickly, as most components just need to be scooped. You do also have the option to make your meat spicy, and if you get the max spicy level it is actually spicy without killing you. I got the chicken tikka, with basmati rice, yellow lentils, beets and garlic naan. The chicken tikka had a lot of meat to sauce ratio, but I do kind of wish there was more sauce just to dip the naan in. The lentils were good and so was the rice. The beets were cut into thin strips and kind of crunchy, but also kind of bland unfortunately. The garlic naan came with black sesame seeds on top, but unfortunately my piece was cold and no longer soft.
My only real complaint is that the bowls used to serve the food did not hold up well to the meat. Both my bowl and my boyfriend’s bowl ripped only a few minutes into our meal.
For the price and for a quick meal, Indikitch is a solid option. There’s a decent amount of flavoring to the food overall, and it’s worth at least trying out.

It 100% satisfied my craving for Indian food! I love how the heat up the «main» (chicken, pork, fish, paneer) for every dish. The flavors are all there! Esp for a fast casual place, the food is excellent. And it’s $ 10 a pop for large portion.
I ordered the briyani + pork :) all smiles!

Came here on a Wednesday night for dinner. I was in the area and was craving some Indian food. This place popped up on Unilocal,and I thought «COOL! Indian Chipotle!!»
I went in and it was pretty empty. Waited in line as my friend ordered first – and that’s when I saw that this place doesn’t have their pace of service down yet. It seemed very disorganized and things just didn’t seem like they were moving smoothly. It wasn’t a huge problem since it wasn’t crowded, but I can’t imagine it being a pretty scene when the lunch rush comes through.
Anyway! I ordered the feast with Paneer Tikka. It came with a rice (I got saffron) – which was good, was seasoned and mixed with some veggie. I got the classic dal, which was very thick, but still also good. And, it came with a salad – I got the cucumber one and it was delicious and refreshing! It also came with a side of naan, and I chose garlic-​which was really great! My only complaint was it was a tad too oily.
Ever though I ordered after my friend, I got my garlic naan right away – where as my friend was still waiting for her garlic naan well after I sat down with my food. The kitchen just seemed disorganized with poor communication between the workers.
The food was good, and it was a hefty portion with a lot of variety for under $ 10. I’d recommend this place, and can see myself going again.