Pushing boundaries in Indian fine dining w/ a flair for the theatrical & vegetarian-friendly options. A must-try for unique flavors.
This Indian restaurant in Manhattan's East Village offers a refined yet approachable dining experience. Known for pushing the boundaries of Indian fine dining, it's a popular choice for team dinners and those seeking flavorful vegetarian options. The ambiance is noted as cool with unique touches, and while some find it expensive, many consider the food and unique presentations well worth the visit.
The restaurant is highly praised for its Indian cuisine, with specific recommendations for the Nagaland pork fry, bone marrow, and lamb parcha from their new menu. The 'Butter Chicken Experience' is a standout, though it requires pre-ordering and is a significant portion of the meal. While generally excellent, one comment suggests it might be outperformed by Musaafer, and another found it a bit theatrical for the price.
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, praising its excellent food and unique presentation. Some find the newer location more expensive and pretentious than its predecessor, but overall, the dining experience is highly regarded.
"Adda has already been tried and enjoyed by the commenter."
Positive"Adda is mentioned as an Indian restaurant in NY that is not as good as Musaafer."
Negative"For an anniversary, Adda is recommended as a worthwhile option if budget allows."
Positive"The user seconded the recommendation for Adda."
Positive"The user suggests Adda as a good option for Indian cuisine."
Positive"Responding to a reservation query, the author states Adda opens reservations at 9:00 AM EST, six days in advance."
Neutral"Inquiring about reservation times for Adda."
Neutral"The author found everything delicious at Adda, including the Butter Chicken Experience, paneer, and lamb parcha, and would revisit the restaurant."
Positive"The original poster is considering Adda."
Neutral"This user cryptically suggests the original poster might have 'dodged a bullet' regarding Adda. When asked to elaborate, they imply that the restaurant's focus on 'food presentation for show' might indicate poor quality."
Negative"This user suggests checking for Adda reservations late at night, trying different numbers of people, and mentions that cancellations might happen later in the evening. They also speculate about restaurants auto-adding reservations at certain hours."
Neutral"The user is inquiring about booking the butter chicken experience at Adda, as it is often unavailable. They were advised to email the restaurant."
Neutral"Adda is considered better than GupShup, although GupShup is not deemed bad. Small portions are noted at GupShup."
Positive"Adda is mentioned as being even better than GupShup and Jazba, though it is noted as being harder to get into."
Positive"Adda is suggested as an alternative to Semma if a reservation at Semma cannot be secured."
Positive"Adda, located in the East Village, is mentioned as a place that looks amazing for Indian food and is at the top of the user's list to try."
Positive"Adda is recommended as a fantastic Indian food option owned by the same group as Semma, located in the East Village. While it doesn't have Dosa on the menu, it's noted as an easier reservation than Semma and was featured in a Bon Appetit video."
Positive"The user clarifies that the two table types refer to the 'Butter Chicken Experience' versus standard seating and mentions they have a personal system for securing tables, offering to get a reservation for the original poster."
Neutral"The user explains that ADDA has two types of tables and suggests that reservations might become available not only at the official release time but also through cancellations or at the restaurant's discretion. They offer assistance in securing a spot."
Neutral"The user clarifies that reservations are released six days in advance, not seven, but confirms the timing would be correct if trying for November 1st on that specific day."
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