Nicer North Indian fare & fantastic kebabs on the UWS. A go-to for elevated Indian dining w/ standout butter chicken.
This Upper West Side establishment is a highly recommended spot for North Indian cuisine, offering a more refined dining experience. Praised for its fantastic meats and interesting kebabs, it's often suggested as a great alternative to other popular Indian restaurants. While some note it can be on the pricier side, the quality of the food, particularly the butter chicken and boti kebab, makes it a standout choice for many.
This restaurant specializes in North Indian cuisine, with a strong emphasis on kebabs and meats, which are frequently praised. The butter chicken and boti kebab are highlighted as standout dishes. While most feedback is positive, a few comments mention it can be expensive, and one reviewer found the taste bland and comparable to other Upper West Side Indian options.
"The boti kebab and butter chicken are frequently mentioned as standout dishes. The restaurant is also praised for its general selection of meats and kebabs."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards this restaurant, frequently recommending it for its high-quality North Indian food and excellent kebabs. Some consider it a top-tier Indian dining experience in the city.
Important Note
One comment mentioned a 'Grade Pending' status from a health inspection, and a bartender's explanation for it. Another reviewer found the food bland and expensive.
"This commenter highly recommends Kebab aur Sharab on the Upper West Side for excellent Indian food."
Positive"Kebab House on the Upper West Side is suggested as being close to the desired style, with thin wraps and legit meat."
Positive"The commenter stated that Kebab aur sharab has amazing butter chicken and is the best they've ever had, though they admitted to not having tried many other recommended spots."
Positive"The commenter vouched for Kebab aur sharab as a good option for butter chicken."
Positive"Kebab aur sharab was suggested as a decent option for butter chicken."
Positive"The commenter mentions that Kebab Aur Sharab, along with Kanyakumari, is available through InKind. They previously frequented Kebab Aur Sharab but stopped after discovering issues with their health inspection grade, citing dishonesty from a bartender about the reason for a 'pending' grade."
Negative"The commenter was very disappointed with Kebab aur Sharab, describing its taste as bland and as expected from an Indian restaurant on the Upper West Side. They found Tamarind to be only slightly better."
Negative"The commenter found Kebab Aur Sharab to be very good and Kanyakumari also good, though they were less convinced by it. Both are noted as being quite expensive."
Positive"The commenter mentions Kebab aur Sharab, stating that while their lamb dish was delicious, it was not of the same quality as a similar dish at Ishq and was more expensive. They also noted the staff is kind."
Neutral"Kebab aur Sharab on the UWS is highly recommended as an underrated and favorite nicer Indian spot in NYC, with the doori kebab being a standout dish."
Positive"The user recommends Kabab Aur Sharab as one of their go-to Indian restaurants in NYC."
Positive"The user seconded the recommendation for Kebab Aur Sharab, stating that the food was much better than Jazba."
Positive"The user simply lists Kebab Aur Sharab as a suggestion."
Neutral"The user suggests Kebab Au Sharab as a good option for Indian cuisine."
Positive"Kabab or Shabab, or any Indian restaurant, is suggested as a potential option for dining on Thanksgiving."
Positive"This commenter agrees with the recommendation to go to Kebab Aur Sherab, viewing GupShup as an unnecessary attempt to elevate a cuisine that doesn't need it."
Positive"This commenter suggests skipping GupShup and going to Kebab Aur Sherab instead."
Positive"Kebab Aur Sherab is described as terrific, with delicious food and a nice, casual atmosphere, making it a recommended alternative to the declining Chola."
Positive"Kebab Aur Sherab is listed as a recommended Indian restaurant with a more limited menu than Chola, but terrific food in a nice, casual setting."
Positive"This commenter recommends Kebab Aur Sharab, particularly highlighting their boti kebab."
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