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Brick Lane Curry House in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
No-contact delivery
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
All you can eat
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Halal food
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 212-979-8787
Site: http://www.bricklanecurryhouse.c...
Site: http://www.bricklanecurryhouse.c...
Opening hours
- Monday:12PM–12AM
- Tuesday:12PM–12AM
- Wednesday:12PM–12AM
- Thursday:12PM–12AM
- Friday:12PM–1AM
- Saturday:12PM–1AM
- Sunday:12PM–12AM
Comments (199)
We went here to attempt the notorious Phaal Curry Challenge, which claims to be the spiciest dish in New York City (and perhaps the world!). We also ordered Paneer Tikka, which was served on a sizzling skillet and tasted delicious. The Phaal Curry lives up to its hype! While at the restaurant, we did watch someone successfully complete the challenge. We were not masochistic enough to force ourselves through the misery of the challenge. I made it through about a third of the dish, with the help of a fair amount of raita, naan, and rice. This may mute the pain in your mouth, but be warned that there is nothing that will tame the burn as the curry reaches your digestive tract. I was feeling a strong gag reflex coming on as I reached the limits of my endurance. I suffered enough overnight that I’m glad I stopped when I did.
Lovely food and nice wait service.
Below average Indian food with subpar service.Bad atmosphere and ambiance.Do not get the garlic paratha, it tastes tooooo much of raw garlic (not in a good way)One of our curries had a whole cardamom pod in it.
Ive been here a few times. Once during the all you can eat brunch for $9.99 and several times for dinner. The brunch was well worth the money. Food was great and lots to choose from. For dinner I had the seafood moilee, which was sooooo yummy! If you cant handle spicy, this is a great choice!!! Not spicy at all, and very creamy. (I cant handle spicy...)My friend decided to do the Phaal Challenge, which this place is famous for. It is a super spicy concoction of 13 different peppers to make a death bowl of fire. If you finish it, you get your name on the Phaal of Fame, a certificate, and a free beer. DEFINITELY DO NOT DO THIS IF YOU DONT WANT TO SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES!!! My friend was able to finish it, but not without sweat, blood, and tears!!! ok...maybe not that dramatic, but the instant he stood up, he said he felt like his stomach was eating itself. And was bedridden for the rest of the night HAHA!!! But if the pain is worth the satisfaction of finishing it and a free beer, then go for it!!!Overall, food here is very good, service here is great, and the atmosphere is classy and pleasant. I would definitely recommend this place for great indian food :)
The service was a bit off here, not bad, but not exactly seamless. The restaurant is nice. The food was delicious, albeit rather overpriced for the portions. I had two curries to share with a friend, plus a drink each. I would say the portions are a bit small though.
Brick Lane Curry House is a fantastic Indian cuisine restaurant. Their infused spices in their curry sauces are absolutely stunning. I’m a huge hot sauce fanatic so I ordered the Phaal curry sauce to drip over my food. It definitely was hot but it wasn’t just spicy I can taste all of the flavors mixed together. Their lamb was cooked so beautifully that it melted in my mouth. Their servers were nice and helpful the whole time there. Amazing customer service. Bartender definitely knows how to make a drink. Inside of the restaurant is beautiful rustic decoration makes you feel like you’re in a cabin. Perfect for a date night with your significant other or just for dinner with friends. Definitely will be going there again.
Absolutely lovely service and the food is amazing. Props to management and the workers there. Thank you so much. I recommend this establishment to anyone.
Came here to check out the spiciest curry challenge. It truly was indeed so hot that we couldn’t even really make a dent to it. But the chicken tikka masala was really good! And so was the service!
Excellent food, very kind and polite staff, lovely ambience — I’ve been a fan since they opened in the East Village years ago on 6th Street
The curries are delicious and the naan is also very good. The portions are filling, but the prices seem a bit on the high side. Service was friendly and fast, and we were seated quickly even though it was a bit crowded. It gets pretty loud so having a conversation could be a bit difficult here. But seriously, the curries are delicious.
Great location but this is a place that’s a one time visit for me. I decided to order the chicken kebabs which were filling but had no taste to them. The service was good but no one was really attentive to my party. We had to wait multiple times to order drinks and even after we placed our order, it seemed like it took quite a while to bring everything out. The phaal challenge seems great but besides that, the food is good at best.
I took the phall challange. No doubt this is the spiciest food Ive ever tasted. Being an Indian I tend to eat spicy food and I thought this would be a easy challange for me but I failed after having 2 bites of it.Didnt get a chance to taste anything else but mango lassi, which was decent. Cant comment on the other dishes but Phall tasted horrible (I was informed before ordering about the bad taste but I ordered it anyways) and it is SPICY AF!!! I have a feeling that other dishes would be good.
First time eating and enjoying Indian food..the texture was awesome 👌 I recommend it.. servers were very friendly and helpful explaining the menu..
I went with my sister because we love Indian food and i expected it to be good from all the good reviews but it was madly disappointing. I ordered Samosa it was sour, ordered lamb briyani it came out super super dry and the chick peas had no taste.Food was disgusting and gave me stomach ache and diarrhea ! That’s why I’m writing this review.
To keep it short; Curries are delicious, service is impeccable, and the Phaal is worth dying for.Last night we went to their location to try their famous Phaal curry, spiciest in the world. Not to actually do the challenge but just to try the curry. It is made with the hottest pepper in the world The Carolina Reaper. Trust me on this one, if youre not someone who loves spicy food, or if you think The Halal Guys hot sauce is too hot, do not try this curry. This is insane. Immediately on the first bite you can feel it attacking your tongue and then your head and a few minutes in your stomach goes. So if youre not a pepper lover do not try this. It might do you more harm than good, but for those of you who are up for it, definitely go try it. It was definitely an experience Ill remember, even though I chickened out on the third bite. Those who know me well know I love lots and lots of pepper, but this battered me. I am yet to find out what itll be like in the toilet. So get down there and try it brave lads! Don’t have pictures of the Phaal Curry but these apps were scrumptious...
This is a must come restaurant!The food is delicious and flavors are succinct.I recommend the Phaal because who doesn’t like a good butt whooping!
Great service, yummy food. Made reservations for a birthday and they were very accommodating for a large party, even help cutting the cake I brought in.Tried the Phaal Curry challenge... and was defeated.
Good food and drinks. Servers are friendly and helpful. Lamb Vindaloo is fantastic. Specialty drinks that can pair with your food if you talk to the servers.Ive gone back a dozen or so times and still love it. Was actually lucky enough to be their for a good and whiskey pairing - and while I didnt think it would fit, it really did.Come solo as a couple or with friends, everyone will leave happy and full.Try the Phaal if you dare!
Great service. Friendly staff too. I may have tried the Phall curry and made a mess all over the bathroom but lets not talk about that...
The food here is delicious. We ordered several things to share and everything came perfectly. The chicken was delicious tender and the sauce was creamy and rich. Everything tasted fresh. The service was also fantastic. Attentive and responsive but not smothering. I will return again and again!
Chose this place strictly due to its name. I was hoping for some authentic British Indian cuisine and out of all the Indian restaurants in NYC this one sounded promising.Sadly it didnt deliver. And it certainly wouldnt do well on the actual Brick Lane in London.The server wasnt very knowledgeable, but I hoped the chef knew what they were doing.I was served stale papadam, overcooked lamb and bland curries. If youre in NY for a limited time I wouldnt suggest wasting your Indian craving on this one.
Everyone enjoyed the food and service. Nice meal.
We stopped by Brick Lane just to try the extremely spicy Phaal curry. Ended up ordering it as a side ($6) instead of a curry entree and glad we did since we were able to enjoy other dishes by dipping meats into the Phaal curry. IMO, it would have been way too overpowering to have it as an entree since its extremely spicy. Come here and try out the Phaal curry if youre into eating dishes made with Carolina reapers.
Average Indian spot, good but not great. Dont be lured in by the Phaal.We ordered the Madras Curry, Phaal Curry, and the Tikka masala.Being a big fan of spicy foods I was drawn to this place from their notorious phaal curry. While it was certainly spicy it had an awful flavor that could best be described as being similar to battery acid. I would certainly skip the Phaal curry, if youre looking for good extremely spicy food I would recommend the Phaal roll at Thelewala in the west village (Macdougal and Bleecker) instead, at a much cheaper price point it delivers the same amount of spice albeit with a much more palatable flavor.Madras curry was pretty good, had a unique flavor and a nice comfortable level of spice. The Tikka Masala was on par with Just about any other Indian spot, nothing to write home about. The table next to us ordered the Chicken Tikka tandoor which came on a sizzling platter which looked and smelled delicious, so if you do come here I would recommend skipping the curry and ordering one of the tandoor dishes. Just by the food alone I dont know if I would return here.Atmosphere was quite pleasant, and the service was good.
The ambience of the restaurant is very soothing. The chicken biryani is honestly the best Ive ever had in New York. It was the perfect amount of food and the raita was an amazing touch. I tried my friends tikka masala and it tasted truly authentic. It had a bit of sweetness to it and I have never tasted that in any other tikka masala. My friend tried the Phaal and loved it so much. The staff were impressed that she could it since it is so spicy. They gave us a complimentary dessert at the end of the night. I will definitely return here or order take-out very soon.
Garlic Naan, Vindaloo Curry, and some Phal sauce on the side will have you spiced up and happy.
The Phaal challenge was a killer. Not because its hard to down it but because it hurts and hurts. And then it hurts again. Had a pic taken over a week ago but cant see myself on the phall of fame.
The Buffet that we had was very good and priced fairly. Although it may be an unassuming assortment, the taste of each dish was exceptional. Definitely worth it to go, but it is not clear when the buffet is offered. For note, we went on a Friday for lunch. Otherwise a lunch special is offered and posted.
Good place, friendly staff. Great place to go if you also have vegetarians in your group. You can bring your own wine and they will put beer in fridge. Highly recommend. My friend who is from India also gave it top marks.
Food was amazing. We had different dishes and all of them were super tasty. Service was great! Prices are more than fair. I highly recommend this Indian restaurant.
Made a reservation here to celebrate our anniversary. Looking at their website you see fine Indian cuisine, a nice full bar, beers on tap! A half hour before our reservation I got a text message that says BYOB, we do not serve alcohol. It is false advertisement to say the least. I called them and they said they moved and they don’t have a liquor license. The only thing he could say was I’m sorry. They definitely need to update their website, so disappointed
Cleanliness: 5Food Selection: 4Food Quality: 4Service: 4Price: 5+Overall they have a selection of mostly chicken and chicken curry. There is a vegetarian selection as well as a really nice salad.For the price you absolutely cannot go wrong.Bathrooms were clean and you can bring your own alcohol to drink.Highly Recommend for budget travelers or locals.They bring rice and naan to your table.
What a spot! The food was amazing, and your choice of buffet or a la carte. For those brave enough, try the Phaal challenge, it is legitimately one of the hottest things I have ever tasted in my life, but still brimming with actual flavor instead of just over done buffalo sauce like most other spicy challenges. Find this hidden gem, it is well worth it, from the outstanding food, great decor, and super nice wonderful staff!
Nice, small place, with a well-stocked bar. Very good food that they will tailor your spice level to. Very attentive and friendly staff. Seemed like a lot of local regulars come here. Reasonably priced.
Good restaurant, nice food. Portions are well served, service is good. A little bit expensive though.
Great food, great host and really enjoyed the atmosphere. We wanted to try the hot curry but they suggested a whole curry Would be too much so we just had a taster of the sauce instead, so glad they did! Very hot, very good. Good lassi here too. I would go back when in NYC again.
The food here is soooo good, and their portions are huge! I ordered the lunch special and wasnt even able to finish it all. Got the rest to-go, and Ill probably be able to get a couple more meals from it. A must go to spot. You wont be disappointed.
Brick Lane Curry House is the best Indian food Ive ever eaten, maybe even better than my moms. Although the service can be a little slow, the ten dollar lunch box is more food than ever. The tastes, however, are incredible. I was so impressed and I cant even count how many times Ive been to this restaurant. Best Indian food ever. Everyone should try it.
Very disappointing. Went to website which was not what the place turned out to be. Website menu showed wines and lots of mixed drinks that sounded interesting. Instead the place had no liquor license so no alcohol drinks unless you bring your own. Food soso. Also first Indian restaurant ( and I have been to a lot) that did not have complimentary dahl, cabbage, and spices for the main dishes. The only plus is on a Saturday night no problem getting a table (now i know why).
I want to thank Brick Lane Curry House for reminding my husband and me of the amazing curries we fell in love with as Londoners. We are relatively new New Yorkers and this was by far the best Indian meal we have had. We both ordered vindaloos, which were almost as good as those from our favourite London restaurant (Raj of India, Shepherds Bush). If I could offer one tiny critique, I would say they were slightly too vinegary. Their delicious garlic naans were spot on. Also, this was no fault of theirs but we tend to prefer pilau rice, which was not on offer.Overall, the restaurant is beautiful: modern, clean, airy and handsomely lit. The service was friendly and attentive and I love that you pay on a tablet. We will be back again and again!
Really good spot. Not the best southasian food Ive had but for the approachability and location its probably one of the better places to go. The best indian places are all the laid back casual ones on curry hill of course but brick lane is an actual restaurant experience with good quality food and service. Ambience is a bit tonedeaf I thought but still enjoyable. Tables are nice to look at. Prices are a tad bit more than expected but Ive been spoiled over a lifetime of cheap and amazing indian places. I think they do well for their core customer base. Surprisingly tender tandoori chicken. Ive possibly never had some so well made actually.
This used to be one of the best Indian restaurants in nyc. Since theyve moved to 2nd Ave however, theyre in total disarray. The food was still delicious but they never brought us the dipping sauces they used to be known for and it took forever to get the check. Our waiter didnt have a clue. I hope they turn it around but for now, I cannot suggest.
I love this place. The food is great and the staff are super friendly.
Tried the spicy phaal curry, will remember those 8 spoonful of iternal pain. But we all enjoyed it.
The location 540 valley road Montclair NJ the service stinks, they have nasty attitude and they don’t know how to speak to customers.
2 of us. It was quiet. Taking orders took time, then good was served and they forgot my curry, so has to wait for that. The phall wasnt all the hot, yes it was spicy no doubt. But it wasnt catastrophic.I wouldnt recommend going.
Great food, authentically spicy, with a comfortable atmosphere and attentive staff. The waiters kept up with us even after we finished our meal, bringing us a few more rounds of drinks with no pressure to wrap up (which is often not the case in restaurants).
Amazing food, great service. And thr phaal was as expected really hot. Couldnt finish it and needee raita and milk.. it is as hot as they say. All in all a great place and will be back!
Not at all great service, or food. 2 stars cause it is BYOBOn Feb 2, 2019 we had ordered chicken bhi a - and man what was the taste of curry they served?? It had a very weird indescribable taste which definitely gave vibes of something integral ingredient missing.
Delicious Indian food serve here for little high price. But you could enjoy them on buffet on week days for $11. I would recommend one must try there samosa chats and masala tea.
The food was okay - we had the Bombay Aloo that was decent and had a good level of spice, and another lentil-based vegetarian entree that I cant remember. The veggie pakora appetizer was overly greasy.Drinks are surprisingly expensive for a curry house -- $7 for a King Fisher and $10 for a basic vodka and ginger. The taps arent very clean - the King Fisher was flat and had a musty taste to it, so I switched to a bottle for the second beer.We sat at the bar and while the bartender was a nice guy, he was really really inefficient and just randomly fulfilled orders. Hed take an order and forget it, then forget to come back. The waiters were reaching over us to the point of touching us with their armpits to get dishes to bring out to the seating area. But the best part: somebody dropped a glass that shattered on the floor in front of the bar, and when they cleaned it up they didnt sweep! Just picked up the biggest chunks, leaving visible glass lay on the floor.I wouldnt recommend going here. Go ~15 blocks north to Curry Hill and the quality of the food is better, the prices are significantly lower, and the service is better.
Had been there with very high expectation after they were featured in multiple TV shows and we were looking forward to trying the hottest curry they have to offer . But what a disappointment this place was .The bartenders were clueless and the hostess was rude and we left after the drinks. Thankfully so . NY records indicates that they were investigated for unhygienic food storage and cooking habits . Tragedy averted.
I dont understand why the reviews are not better for this place. The food is delicious. I have eaten here twice. The first time I completed the Phaal curry challenge and the second time I tried something a little more traditional. Both dishes tasted great. The staff was really nice. They really want to take care of you well. There is nothing wrong with this place at all. I recommend it.
Went here for my birthday. Has some of the best curry I’ve ever had. In fact, I cried. Literally, figuratively, emotionally. I walked in excited, I left feeling cleaned and rejuvenated. While the chicken Vindaloo is very spicy, taste is not an afterthought with an aroma of spices to complement the finely cooked poultry. I also had some of the chicken tikka masala and the Samosa Chat which were both spectacular. 9/10.
Awesome food! Nice service as well.
Disclaimer: The only thing I ate here was the Phaal Curry. I do not recommend eating this unless you are interested in intense stomach pain and are a massive masochistWith the reputation that the Phaal Curry has as one of the spiciest curries in the world (made with Carolina Reapers), its hard to imagine what this level of spice can truly taste like. When I ordered the curry (much to the amusement of my friends) the waiter (bless him) tried to talk me out of it several times, and tried to make me realize the intense pain I was going to undergo.With a very healthy helping of milk and yogurt, I was ready to tackle the challenge! After about 20 seconds, I could say this was the spiciest thing Ive ever eaten. Each bite was agony, and my stomach was shouting angrily at me.This meal was truly more pain than pleasure. It did not taste good at all! However, being the masochist I am, this was exactly what I was looking for. I cant wait to be back!
Ill talk about the Phaal challenge, read through. :) Lets start with food. Its just great! Several times Ive been here, it was nothing but fantastic. The blend of spices is just perfect. Curries are extremely delicious. Had the saag paneer one time and phaal the other time. Staff is great! Very attentive and not at all intrusive. Will answer all your questions professionally and they are very knowledgeable. If you like Indian food this place is just a must. Now for the Phaal challenge... Its just pure pain! Do it if youre adventurous, but be warned. They dont tell you this on the menu, but the aftermath is what you should worry about. Eating the Phaal itself is hard, bit what comes later is just pure pain in your stomach. Cant compare it to anything Ive ever experienced in my life. Its like having someone punching your stomach with full power while some flesh eating ants are devouring your insides. Dont even get me started about the next day... Youve been warned, its not fun. But if youre adventurous... :) Anyway, place worth a visit and coming back 100%
Pretty pricey for what you get. We went with a dumb kid that dragged us there for their ridiculous phall curry challenge. I ordered something else that was ok but forgettable and ran me $20+tax and tip. Meanwhile, the goon that ordered the phall couldnt even get through half the dish. Went into the bathroom and blew chunks. Seemed out of it for the whole rest of the day and seemed to run off to the bathroom a lot after that. And he paid good $$$ for the privilege LOL!
Went here with some friends to try the Phaal (mega-hot curry). The staff were super candid and helpful regarding the challenge, they didnt try to sucker you in for the gimmick and were very honest about what you would face. The Phaal was an... experience, to say the least. But all the other food we ordered with it was exceptional - especially the vindaloo
Food, wine, and service was amazing! I definitely recommend the chicken curry. It’s sweet and the best I’ve ever had.
Ive eaten here a few times. First time I went here I was in a large group. I wanted to to the Fal Curry Challenge! I cant say I enjoyed it the first time! I crushed the challenge and received a cool.little certificate, But dude can u say HOT!!!!!! I have eaten at this place numerous time over the last 6 -7 years and I gotta say i have always been satisfied and had a great dining EXPERIENCE! I love the menu,food, staff and place always is immaculately clean. I highly recommend this place. The only thing even remotely bad I can say is when they do the challenge they should take a picture of you and they should put it up. Ive done many challenges and thats how it usually works. I lost my certificate and I never emailed them. And thier is NO WAY I WILL EVER EAT THAT HOT CURRY THEY MAKE AGAIN!!!! lol... I do enjoy everything else on the menu ! Please give this place a try!!!!
Amazing food with fantastic service! Extremely fast, and when we showed up to our reservation half an hour ready, they found a table to accommodate us! Highly recommend
They didnt really have good customer service. The staff was hanging around the bar. No one seemed to have any focus on the customers. Their phaal curry is definitely hot, but not the hottest thing Ive ever eaten however, it is a waste of time, and money. 25 minutes to complete with no one watching you or keeping track of time. I couldve thrown the curry in the garbage and acted like I finished lol. Four pieces of meat and a large bowl full of hot curry. You pay for meal, and get a piece of paper with your name written on it. They do not post every picture they take of ppl who complete the challenge, and I know because Im not on their website or fb page upon completing the challenge. Very pricey meals, and I know for sure there are places to eat indian food in the surrounding areas with good customer service and well worth the money.
My friend recommended this place for the all you can eat buffet and I was very excited to check it out. I wasnt sure what to expect, since the place looked pretty small, inside it was narrow with only a small handful of tables occupied. The buffet options were extremely limited with about 6 selections, one fish dish, a chicken dish, about 3-4 vegetarian options, side of rice, fried vegetable thing, salad and rice pudding. The took small spoon samples of each of the selections and unfortunately only enjoyed one, the chicken tikka masala. This dish, rice and naan were about the only things I ate. I was a bit disappointed with the selections, but I really cant complain because they had a good price. Although I think this place would be more satisfying and probably more packed if they changed their buffet menu, to highlight more of their food by adding some other meat dishes and simple things like adding samosas and paratha to the sides.
This place is incredible. the staff is extremely kind. amazing experience. food was so flavorful delicious and authentic. will come back for sure
It’s a white washed Indian restaurant and overpriced considering where the food comes from, the legacy of this cuisine is not being unreasonably expensive but still wholesome. I’d recommend Indian Kitchen in Williamsburg 10 minutes away from this store however the food is very edible and clean.
Very tasty Curry. We tried different curries and everybody loved the food.Some of the restaurants featured in TV Shows are not really good. This is one of the examples that is worth a visit.
One of my favorite Indian restaurants! But sadly when I walked by the other day it has a for rent sign on the front😟 but according to Yelp and google its still open so heres my review for when I last wentService: Exceptional, Waiters are super friendly, and helpful in helping you navigate the menu , my water glass was never emptyPrice: Reasonable about 13-17 for dinner entree, and 12 after tax for lunch buffetFood:Delicious, all seasoned well and tastes incredibleChicken Tikka Masala: mild tomato based curry - full of flavor- not too spicyShrimp vindaloo: Spicy tomato based curry - not as spicy as the phaal, but definitely has a kickNaan: Onions and Garlic - definitely get the stuffed versions, you will not regret it - texture is a cool combo of malaysian roti cani and a chinese pancakeRice Pudding: Not too thick or thin, has peanuts and other traditional indian desert spices, very very good my favorite
Excellent food at a fair price. 10/10
Great food, great service. I have been hear each time I visited NYC from Chicago (probably half a dozen times). And guess what, each time I only had one dish! Their lamb chops or “imli ke champe”. They are to dye for! Every time I go there to try something else and I cannot resist but to reorder their lamb chops!
Depending on what you order, youll find this place mediocre or amazing. The set of curries they have might seem different than what most places with North Indian punjab food offer. The Madras and Vindaloo curries are very taste and unique. I also like the daal makhani here. The garlic naan is fresh, soft and tasty. They also have a hot food challenge for their phaal curry which uses ghost peppers. If you want to try it for a kick but dont want to make a meal out of it, they also serve it as a side.The best part about going here though is their cocktail- the punjab. Its a long Island ice tea with spices! Very yummy and strong!Theres hardly ever a wait here on most evenings and the service is good too.
I am a native New Yorker and will keep to the directness of how we are known to be :)Food: Great! I ordered the Chicken Vindaloo and highly recommend it! I have also had the Phaal Curry and despite the chef needing a mask in its preparation; its not that deadly :)Drinks: Good!Space: The space is very small, intimate, and romantic making it good for date nights or get-togethers. The place is named after the London Brick Lane and has a map of the London Underground.Scene: Date Night. Romantic.Service: The staff is very professional and courteous.
Indian food made with care and pride. Famous for the Phaal of Fame. If you can eat it you get it free and your photo on the wall. Theyve allegedly had to call the paramedics occasionally due to over-confident clientele thinking they can handle the spice.
Ahmad - he was our waiter. He called us to dine in though they were closing in 10 minutes, did not mention that till we placed our order then kept rushing us to leave because they were closed. Very unprofessional. This other waiter had to send him away because he got into an argument with us. Thank you Suraj.Food was decent.
Wonderful place. To go restaurant if you want to have awesome Indian / British Indian food.The butter chicken that I had reminded me of the actual butter chicken I ate in India..
I went here for the second time in my life ever having Indian food. The naan was fabulous and came in a variety of offerings. Mmmm, delish. The curry dish I had was perfect... chicken with coconut, among other things. We ordered dessert and they additionally brought us some rice pudding complimentary. Very nice!
Sorry the food here was terrible. Buffett lunch including tax and tip = $15All the dishes looked like they had been sitting there for hours! I got there at 12:30 pM peak lunch time and the food looked stale. Nothing was HOT. Not even the chicken which is supposed to circulate frequently (the famous butter chicken).It all tasted bland and old.I wont be back.+1 star for excellent service (but then again the restaurant was empty).
Was there a few years ago and did that phall challenge. Decided to return. I seldom feel compelled to pen a review; Tonight, however, I am.- Entered the place and a man behind the front counter/register, Ill call him The Chainsmoker, looked at us and pointed to a table for my wife and I to sit at. My wife still insists that table was the size of 4 postage stamps; It was more like 16.- Since we had a few bags, I humbly asked The Chainsmoker if we may change to a larger table. The Chainsmoker said that all the larger tables were for parties of 4. I thought he was joking and I politely pointed out that the restaurant was EMPTY. He said that they did in fact have incoming reservations. It was obvious he was lying as his left eye was freakishly twitching.- My wife and I left and went a few doors down to Thailand Cafe. As busy as they were, they gave us NO TROUBLE at all being seated at a larger table.- As we left and were looking for a cab, we passed Brick Lane. That man behind the counter, The Chainsmoker, was outside, in front, puffing away like it was the last cigarette on Earth. Meanwhile, the place WAS EMPTY. I guess the incoming reservations all cancelled. The Chainsmoker didnt even have the balls to look at us.- Go there if you like being LIED TO by inconsiderate staff.
Though it is North Indian restaurant we South Indian had the feeling of eating in Chenai. Excellent food for the taste of South India and warm hospitality of universal feeling. Thank youKrishnan GovindPetaling JayaMalaysia. 07/11/2019
First time going to Brick Lane for their curry buffet and I really enjoyed it. For $10 (not including tax and tips), you can enjoy a copious amount of food. Compared to other Indian Buffets that Ive been to, the selection here is much less, with about 7-8 options to choose from. Some of my favorite dishes includes: naan, tomato soup, tempura veggie, chicken tikka masala, and the sweet rice pudding. I must admit though, that the food that Brick Lane serves can really fill you up quick, since theres lots of carbs and starches, but overall, its pretty decent for the price you pay. Service was ok, could be a bit better, for instance forgetting that we (friend and I) ordered more naan. Still, that is not going to stop me from coming back to try out their dinner service, and other traditional Indian cuisine that they have to offer.
Review for the Lunch Buffet which runs everyday for $10. CHEAP!All you can eat for $10 for lunch! Drinks include chai milk tea or just regular tea.After you get a table, you go to the buffet area and get your own food. Pick and choose whatever you crave for.The spread is usually the same but sometimes its different. Ive came here on different days and they usually have something else that wasnt there before.The usual spread they have: Chicken Tikka Masala, Saag Paneer, rice pudding, Tandoori Chicken, fish curry, basmati rice, or rice with peas and carrots.Came here for dinner once and it was so not worth it. $20 for a simply curry dish was just too expensive. I dont get how lunch is only $10 and AYCE, yet dinner you get the same amount of curry, not AYCE and double the price?! wth..But taste wise it was pretty authentic and definitely filling, especially when I have been going through curry withdrawals for about two months. Staff is attentive and they clear your plate pretty fast when you get up to get your next round.
Pathetic service and attitude of staff. We went for lunch buffet and they just gave 1 Nan among 4 of us. And when we asked more nans, they gave 1 more nan after 15 minutes. We were waiting until then. And then I told them if they had sense that how much nan you should give on table of 4. Then they got 2 more nans after 20 minutes and we were just waiting. I will never recommend anyone for this place unless. Attitude of the staff was really bad and so I gave them $0 tip !!
The buffet left a bit to desired. Almost all offerings were pretty spicy. Not every item was labeled and that was a problem. Nevertheless, the staff was mostly helpful.
Horrible service. Excuse of delay in food was that they were busy. My order was very small and people who ordered right before me got their food, ate it too. While I was still waiting for 45 mins while I could see delivery orders fly out the door. Maybe that was a priority for them. Had to eventually have it to go.The host didnt really care. I will never go there again.
I can eat spicy food but The Phaal curry is death. We basically went to this place to try that curry. My recommendation would be to try the Phaal sauce first to see if you can handle it otherwise you would be wasting the whole curry. They warn you very well about the spicyness. We had the peshawari naan on the side which was sort of a saving grace.
Pretty expensive but they offer a great weekday lunch special buffet. Relaxed and casual atmosphere despite the decor and formality of the layout
5 star for authentic Indian taste! Tried their chicken tikka masala and lamb bhuna curry. Staffs are nice. Lunch is good deal here.
Just had lunch here today. They have lunch specials for $11.99 that come with entree, 2 sides, nan and rice pudding. I had the tika masala with chicken and it was delicious! Would recommended
I used to come at this place every two weeks or so. On new years eve, I paid the check and unfortunately, forgot or left my credit card here . Someone from the restaurant booked a flight to Mumbai India for $1004 . Then i called the restaurant and one guy picked up the call. When i explained what happened and gave him my infomation .Then i asked him whats your name sir ?? He replied name ... My name .... Yes ... my name is Annie. I said i think thats a gilrs name and you sound indian too me and as far as i know india doesnt have Annie name and then he abruptly cut the call ... 👎
Used to love this place but the quality has fallen off a cliff. Servers were nice and capable, but the food, from the once-terrific lasuni gobi to the curries with their overcooked meat and less-complex sauces, is no longer a draw.
The food portions were good and the flavors were great. Nice friendly service. Happy with the place and will likely come back again.
Good Indian food, on the spicier side. Ive been a few times, usually with a group, but dont remember exactly what Ive had here in the past except that the lamb dishes were very good.
The food is pretty solid. If you can go during lunch time, they usually have a decent buffet. Sometimes, people will try the phaal challenge and it can be exciting to watch!
The decor is lovely. Nice roomy booths. The staff is friendly but clueless. The food was average at best. Sorry but i dont like frozen veggies in my korma
Not bad curries, but overpriced and really bad service. They constantly pestered us with up-selling, and then at the end refused to honor the free beer if you finish your phaal offer, citing some fake caveats on time limit that wasnt mentioned on the menu, and accusing us of cheating. Way to build a bad reputation guys.
Honestly my favorite evening place. Looking forward to returning with my coworkers. It has an awesome atmosphere. Menu is like a cafe in Indianapolis I loved.
Worst Chicken Biryani I have ever had. It looked like a khichdi with no biryani spices. Tables were not stable and it was difficult to eat. Willnot recommend to waste money there.
Friendly staff, tasty cocktails, and the cooks dont skimp on the spice! Make a reservation for a large group and order lots of Indian food to share! (Psst: The samosas are HUGE!)
I only go for the buffet. Its really good, but I recommend getting there right when they open so everything is available. When things run out, it takes them a while to refill (hence only 4 starts). Otherwise its a great price for great food!
Note - they have moved 15 secs around the corner.Went here after watching man vs food. Did not try the famous phaal, just had the buffet at a very reasonable price. All good for a quick cheap curry.
This is a good curry house, i wouldnt say much original about it except ofcourse about he phaal. AKA the spiciest curry this side of the western hemisphere. The food, other wise is pleasent and not overly in need of anything but a good, remodeling, as the entire location seems to be built on the premise that an alley way would be its premise.
Fantastic food, friendly employees, constantly awesome vibes. They charge fair prices and the food quality is fantastic. Highly recommended.
Experience youll never forget. This great indian establishment not only serves delicious food, but also hosts the Brick Lanes own Phal Challenge.. If you are brave enough to finish this spicy dish in 30 minutes, your picture goes on the wall and you get a certificate. Warning to contestants: do not try this while inebrieted!
As a Brit finding a proper Britsh curry house in a New York setting was a near miracle, but they had amazing food and a nice atmosphere without being too pricey, which is rare for New York. A must visit if looking for a good curry
Very good buffet for the price! Sometimes it takes a long time to refill the buffet dishes. I love that they give Masala Chai and the cabbage curry is fantastic!
Decent Indian food but there are better options nearby.
We got to speak with the owner of the restaurant and he was very welcoming and interesting to speak with. The food was delicious and we even got to try the spiciest curry dish ever!
The Phaal curry lives up to its name!!! CRAZY hot! The other food is good though, worth checking out. Unique spicy experience.
Came here a couple of times for their lunch buffet . The food was ok , but nothing special . Also naan bread lack a bit . Service is nice but not the quickest. Once something is over it can take a while before they stock it.
Terrible food. Stale microwaved food. I am never going back to this place. Id give them 0 stars if I could.
My first time trying Indian food was absolutely delicious! Lovely attention!
Excellent food, atmosphere, and service. I recently sampled several top London Indian restaurants and this was on par with the best.
Not very authentic at all, the madras was more like a tikka massala, no spice and sweet, in fact the chicken bhuna my partner had, had more of a kick(strange), the accompaniments that came with the poppadoms were very strange to say the least and one of them was like treacle, another was like chewing on raw coriander, and to top the evening off we got the bill, I nearly phaal off my chair! (excuse the pun), Very expensive evening for a below par curry, my advice is if you want a good curry, go to the UK, because you can get a better curry there for a third of the price.
I come here for the food. Service is fine. If your party will want to split the bill, let waiters know ahead of time or there will be a stink about it later...
Excellent service with a tamarind margarita that is out of this world. Curry is not the HOTTEST as advertised but it is tasty and filled with flavour. Would visit again..
Came here for the spicy curry challenge and was not disappointed. Thought Id nearly die from all of the spice. Never had spicy food make me sweat before but this was definitely it
Authentic Indian food, all you can eat buffet, nice casual feel to it, free hot naan bread for the table and great prices. Id go again.
The lunch special during the week is good. It comes with a meat dish, a vegetable, naan, and rice. I had the chicken tikka masala.
Excellent food. No liquor license so byob.
Great all you can eat buffet (with lots of different dishes) and great Indian cuisine for an extremely cheap price (only $9.90 for lunch/brunch!!)!!!! Highly recommended.
Real good Indian food. I live in West chelsea but do make special trips to lower East to dine out regularly in every few months with friends .
Food tasted really ordinary. Over hyped restaurant just because of their spicy curry challenge (which isn’t great either)
Went for the Phal Challenge, and emerged victorious. The Phal Curry wasnt tasty though. It was spicy at the expense of flavor. The rest of the food is good though.
Nice place with a lot of seating area and a bar. Great selection of curries. Offers a curry challenge with the spiciest curry imaginable.
Watch out for their spicy curries, when they say hot they mean HOT! Drinking a mango lassi helps a lot if you want to go the spicy route. Non spicy items like the tandoordi are just ok.
Tasty Indian curries place with a nice vibe - perhaps the only complaint would be an odd lack of Indian decor/representation, one would at least hope theyd hang the Indian flag next to the flag of Great Britain.
The food is good with attentive servers . It seem as if some renovations are underway . I would definitely go again .
The food was average, the phaad was great!! But not extremely hot though. Bad service, unfriendly service. Will not recommend.
Brick lane vs spice cove? Brick lane, hands down. Across the board better food, service. Slightly pricier, but well worth it.
I love this place is very cozy and you can get alcohol and their Curry is delicious Im by the way this is where they sell the hottest curry with Carolina Reaper pepper
Great place for Indians who think they have no limits- you are WRONG. This place will change you, for better or for worse😅😅😅Still sweating! DO THE CHALLENGE IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES
Standard indian fare, nothing special. As of a week ago it seems their liquor license is out of date so youll need to BYOB.
Expensive but if you want to try their famous spicy curry then I think it could be worth visiting them once.
Isnt the same place. They moved two blocks down to a much smaller place that doesnt have a liquor license. Bummer. Really liked them.
Amazing food and service. Ajit one of the owners was so accommodating. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Great traditional, spicy curry. The staff were very friendly and the place is lovely.
Great, festive atmosphere. Variety of options for picky eaters. Friendly and knowledgeable waiters. Service isnt rushed.
Amazing food, atmosphere, and staff. Sam was very attentive and friendly with great recommendations.
Took the Curry House challenge. I regret everything. Good place though.
Failed like a champ at the phaal challenge. I was 90% done, but failed at the end. The staff are gracious and very accomodating of a unruly group. the rest of the menu is a treat.
The food was great, the servers were a bit forgetful and unattentive, which would be forgivable if it were crowded that night but it wasnt.
Yummy and delicious love it
Great service and great food. Spicy Phaal Curry was delicious and sweat/snot inducing.
I am a master of spices. I can eat ghost peppers raw, but the phaal challenge was too large a serving to win it, also my bowels hated me the rest of the day.
We had Lunch special, food was good hardly anyone other than us in restaurant!!
Very good, manicured, polite staff.
I go for the lunch buffet, which is very well priced and much tastier than other indian buffets ive hit.
Great curry experience in the city, big portions, and kind service.
The best curry in Manhattan. Try the chicken vindaloo and samosas-both are top notch!
The atmosphere was interesting without being gaudy, the service was excellent but the food, the food was beyond compare!
Great service, food is pretty good. Lunch special is a fair deal
A great place to go for a good curry meal along Curry Row (6th Street BTW 1st and 2nd Avenues). Great value.
Excellent food and great quantities. Greatly enjoyed eating here
It was great. The times I went it was very quiet and the service was quick. The good tasted amazing every time I went.
Food is terrific, but on the pricey side. Try the tofu tikka masala and the garlic naan.
Everything was delicious. The service was great.
Good indian food, but not the best Ive ever had. Service can be slow.
Great Indian place, trendy and great food. Staff is very attentive.
The vindaloo is spicy AF . Consider this your warning.
Great experience and friendly staff. The hottest curry is indeed the hottest Ive ever tried.
Pretty good Indian restaurant. Very spice but very tasty!
I am not a fan of Indian food, but this place is decent.
Great service and food!
Really nice staff and interesting menu, but the food was just ok.
Butter masala was delish, and the Goan curry was tasty
The food is good, but dont try the Spicy Phaal!!
My Indian restaurant of choice in the city. Came here on vacation years ago and when I moved out here it was one of the first places I ate.
Very good buffet and beautiful bar, cant wait to go back
Very good food and staff.... Eat The Phall Curry here... Spicy like hell
No buffet any more. That was what made this place special. Ordinary food.
Amazing and affordable curry! Vindaloo is SPICY!
Garlic naan is awesome! One of my favorite indian place in downtown
I have been to many Indian restaurants, this one on 6th St in NYC is the best!
Do not try the Phaal challenge, your internal organs will fail and 6-8 hours later you will realize that what goes in must come out.
Try the Vindaloo if you like hot food, authentic! Good people, good food !
Nice choice for the kind of Bangladeshi-Indian food that’s common in the UK
Good food, good music, nice ambiance
Deliciously spiced, flavorful curries! Bonus: mix all leftover curry to make one super curry
Had my credit card cloned here on Saturday night... avoid, $170 charge in Saks next day
Really beautiful curries - very tasty and generous servings! Yum!
Good food, large portions and friendly staff.
Amazing Indian food! I just love this place!
Best tikka masala ever
Hope you like rice and sauce because they dont give you any thing in terms of meat
Good food. Horrible service. The server forgot our order.....
Decent food but not spectacular
Great food, great cocktails and great service - overall great experience!
If you want to see someone cry, order a Phaal and make them eat it. Spice level - infinity
Delivery showed up cold and over an hour late. Wouldnt order again
Total reviews rating 4.1
199 Reviews for Brick Lane Curry House 2023:
Review №1
2021-12-21The decor is really beautiful, and a fresh departure from the “Christmas lights all year” look of East Village Indian restaurants. It’s a beautiful all-white dining room with well spaced tables and delicious food. I cannot recommend it highly enough. The staff was really attentive and friendly.
Review №2
2022-08-21Absolutely delicious, very fast, chicken tikamasala and mango lassi and their appetizer they give at the very beginning just INCREDIBLE. Beautiful restaurant and environment.
Review №3
2022-04-08Had a uncomfortable experience, and feeling to share here so that they dont do this again. I was there eating mealpal and ordered a chai tea. I asked for check, and the server said its 6 dollars at the end... I was thinking it a bit unreasonable for this price (i can at least get a premium Starbucks drink)...so I asked for menu, and menu says its 4 dollars, and he apologized. He asked me to pay Zelle, which I felt he just wanna take the money himself. I choose to give cash, and gave him 20 bucks, and he gave me 15... So its like 5 dollars now? I feel uncomfortable because I felt he wanna scam me, so I left there. They shouldnt do business this way, because I felt unethical. I know its only 5 bucks, but I wont come again. The egg biryani was not acceptable, basically 2 eggs and yellow rice. I would rather eat at a halal truck. Sorry, and thank you for reading.
Review №4
2022-02-13Food was good but you can tell this place is penny pinching. I was in a party of two and we got the Korma and the vindaloo for about $20 each. The taste was pretty good but the portion sizes are too small for the price. Lastly we had to share a small bowl of rice between two people and when asked for a second portion we were charged an extra $3.I would not recommend this place when there are so many other great options in the city.
Review №5
2022-06-15Being from England and especially Birmingham where the balti is famous I was concerned that the curry in NY wouldnt come close... I was wrong. Genuinely one of the best curries Ive had. Great service too.
Review №6
2022-03-13Absolutely lovely, really enjoyed itMy pal Dean completed the world famous Phaal challenge
Review №7
2022-07-27We had the vindaloo and the phaal curry. Vindaloo curry was tasty, very spicy, and a good item to share, but was somewhat overpriced in my opinion. I do want to praise the place for being willing to serve the phaal curry as a side dish. That way people can attempt the spice challenge without destroying their wallet. The spice is definitely real and intense. I could only have a tiny dot of the curry without needing water. If you and your friends are looking for an intense spice challenge get the phaal curry as a side dish along with an actual meal you can enjoy. I want to give the place a better rating, but I’ve had better tasting Indian food at a number of places. It’s not bad, just not excellent
Review №8
2019-12-04Great value per money for the lunch menu including curry options, rice, freshly baked naan, lentil and vegetable. It was tasty, moderate in chilli and a big portion size. Only mango lassi was too artificially flavoured and sweet. Restrooms and ambience are clean and offers a good service.
Review №9
2021-04-21My spot for a spicy, home flavour, traditional Indian curry. They offer quite a selection making honour to their name. Please don’t forget to try the mango lassi and the Roti!!
Review №10
2021-03-28The service was good, there was an error in my food to which the waitress fixed straight away.The food was good, I got the vindaloo, the flavor was good although I would have liked it spicier. The price was spot on.