Comments on: Indian Buffet Takes Over Old East Ocean Space

By: Varun

Varun — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:47:48 +0000

I had a stomach upset the one time i ate there, but i do have a weak stomach lining so i would not blame the restaurant.

The paneer makhani was tasty, and the papdi chaat (i think) was really good

Owner was kind to give us some free sheera (sweet dish) at the end

By: Mamacita

Mamacita — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:20:58 +0000

Vishal,
Which Nirvana has the happy hour , google shows there’s one on Lexington and another one on Central Park South. Which do you go to?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:11:19 +0000

What kind of camera did you use to take that picture?? The sharpness and contrast are amazing!!!

By: Vishal

Vishal — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:41:59 +0000

KA- The guys who own Nirvana are the same guys who own Darbar Grill, as well as Darbar on 46th and Indian Taj downtown. Nirvana is great- they have a happy hour with 2 for 1 beers and free appetizers.

By: stevenp

stevenp — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:30:18 +0000

Dosas do sound awesome. And to think I used to work right by there. Gotta go back now.

By: KA

KA — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:52:01 +0000

Have ordered from Apna Taj for delivery. Nothing great. If you want an underrated Indian place with very good food (for me, even better than the upscale 58th street places), try Nirvana on Lexington between 39th and 40th street.

By: John

John — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:30:39 +0000

I’ve had the weekend lunch buffet at Darbar – it’s quite good, but doesn’t have the spread of the weekday lunch (at least it didn’t when i went).

They also have a good weekday take out lunch box – two curries and rice and bread for under 10 bux.

I’m glad they’re busier – place was empty when I went on the weekend.

I live in the ‘hood – it’s nice having a tasty option that’s open on the weekend.

By: Spam

Spam — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:00:35 +0000

Made to order dosas? I’m there.

By: Dylan

Dylan — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:52:39 +0000

Been to Apna Taj–good, but not a standout. I think the $0.45 discount vs. Darbar Grill is what got me in the door.

The curries are pretty good, and the nan is actually superb. Variety is somewhat limited. Service is very attentive and pleasant.

Oh–also, they have a “little-person” barker outside Apna. I was too bewildered and guilty not to go in after seeing that.