Desi Deli Indian Restaurant

I have tried their food multiple times. It’s really yummy and flavorful. I like their food so far.

Wow, open 24/​7, reminiscent of Punjabi delis that can be found all over the city. The prices are double. But doubling $ 5 is $ 10, which is still pretty cheap. Great saag, great okra, great chicken curry, and great rasmalai. And, of course, Bollywood music videos on TV.

I’ve always passed by Desi Deli and always wanted to try it. Finally ordered takeout today using an awesome Eat24 coupon. Got the Non-​Vegetarian Thali Platter which comes with 3 choices of meat, rice, and a roti. (Call the restaurant if you want to confirm which dishes are available.) This was one of the best chicken curries I’ve had in a while. Very generous lunch portion for the price. I’ll definitely go back to try more dishes!

Just a yummy li’l spot with very kind employees. And the best samosas in NYC!

Rich in spice, delicious flavors. Everything we’ve tried (most of the menu) has been fantastic. Fast delivery with a friendly smile.

The only reason this place gets only 4 stars is because it is a hole in the wall. Otherwise, the food is awesome. For reasonably priced, fresh, Indian food in Manhattan, this place is perfect if you’re just looking for takeout or don’t care about sitting in a deli. Been there multiple times and I will be back!

Was staying at a nearby hotel and decided to have food delivered from here at almost 11pm. Food was delivered fast and hot. The chicken biryani is absolutely delicious. Perfectly spiced with generous amounts of chicken. Highly recommend.

Have ordered food from here 3 times. Just like most of these places, food is hit and miss. Some days you think it’s good, other days it’s quite average to outright poor. Chicken Biryani was quite good with healthy portion of chicken. Chicken kebabs are really bad and not worth the price value either. I would say you can try and see if it’s your lucky day!

Went at 1am w/​a buddy and this place hit the spot. I had the vegetarian platters with nan and my buddy had the chicken tikka kati roll and both of us went home happy!
Their green chutney is amazing! I will need to recreate that at my house.

Smells like heaven. Tastes like heaven. Maybe it’s even what heaven looks like.
I haven’t had a Kati roll in years and this was a great place to get reacquainted.
While I took the food to go, I’m sure eating in will be quite the experience too.

Had the chicken tikka saag, samosas and aloo paratha delivered,
The food was delicious and not overly greasy or heavy. Will definitely be hitting this place up again in the near future and am eager to try the lamb dishes.

Been here a few times, and it’s pretty good stuff in my opinion, but not exactly a place you want to take someone out to. Friend had a kati roll and I had the 3-​side combo over rice. The chicken tikka and the saag was some of the best I’ve had and my buddy didn’t stop talking about the kati roll.
I’ll be back.

Yes Sir! Delivered to my hotel room (which most people wont do), the food was made by a master chef. Pure delight

Gotta show some love for this little Indian hole in the wall eatery in Hell’s kitchen on 10^th Ave. Very nondescript place, several reviews have mentioned this is a spot for south asian taxi drivers to fuel up, grab a drink and go so certainyl not the spot you wanna sit around and graab dinner at.
Having said the above, they have some really cheap, delicious eats which are sure to hit the spot! The kathi rolls are $ 4.99 eahc and are some of the best I’ve had in this city! I tried the chicken tikka and lamb kebab rolls and both were spicy and flavorful and delightfully surprised me.
If you’re looking for quick, cheap, Indian goodness, this is definitely worth a try. Don’t expect the greatest dining experience and you’ll end up loving this spot like I did!

Super delicious, authentic Indian food for a steal. A favorite among taxi folks, so you know it’s good. They make their own naan fresh. Chicken tikka masala is delicious, spicy cauliflower, saag paneer. If you’re in Hell’s Kitchen and looking for a cheap, hearty, super flavorful lunch or dinner, it’s fabulous!

This is a five star fast Indian food fix. Not a restaurant in a traditional sense but a place where simple pleasures of good food are shared in a communal sort of way. There are a bunch of taxi drivers who drop by to eat and chat. Tables are situated in a tiny room with tiny stools next to them. You sit elbow length away from other people. TV is playing Bollywood hits. Almost feel like I am not in New York where such violation of personal space is taboo. Almost feels like I got lost somewhere in Punjab. Yet, there is great charm in this immersion into the communal dining and different culture. Food is good, authentic. Spices are priper. If you are craving Indian food in the middle of the night, this is the place to go. Love it.

Cab drivers from all over India have been regulars at this Punjabi truck stop, finding the energy to push through the City’s pounding traffic for multihour shifts, for 10 – 12 years. That’s why the owner doesn’t need gringo money. I myself get the chicken kati roll on the regular — delicious and better than any Indian food I’ve been able to find in New York City.

Not my favorite Indian place. I’ve had better elsewhere. Sorry, Desi Deli, but I’m not coming back.

Best Paratha in the NY/​NJ region. reminds me of the parathas cooked in a household in northen India. (I’ve lived in Delhi for multiple years)
Having lived for a number of years in various cities/​areas around NY and NJ, no parathas come close to this level of taste and home style comfort.
Open ²⁴⁄₇.
Vegan options available too (ask for paratha without butter/​ghee and yet they cook it to perfection) and then there’s chana masala, lentils etc.
The curries here could improve a bit. The ambience isn’t great for a sitdown meal if you’re with someone who is really conscious about the ambience.
I order in /​pick up food from here all the time.
great staff. quick service.

Second review on Unilocal coz I don’t write very often. Being indian myself and from Delhi (Punjabi), I love my North Indian food. Ive lived in Hells Kitchen for 4 years and Ive tried all Indian restaurants for Delivery. They all suck to be honest and none of them compare to real authentic home cooked/​north indian food.
I happened to find Desi Deli on Grubhub (even though I am a seamless user) and this is it. This has to be hands down the best most authentic north indian food Ive had via delivery (in fact way better than many sit down places) in NYC.
I cant comment on the physical restaurant itself but the food here is frikkin fantastic, cheap and FLAVORFUL!!! Took me back to food in India!
Ive ordered 4 times in the last 5 days and every single time the food has been PHENOMENAL !!! Perfect amount of spice, salt, etc. Wow
I am impressed! I used to order tiffin services from bombay takeout but that was quite bland as well so this is my new favorite indian delivery spot.
You wont be disappointed. PS. their masala chai rocks!