Outdoor seating
Yes
Indian Summer harlem in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Kerbside pickup
Yes
No-contact delivery
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Temperature check required
Yes
Staff wear masks
Yes
Staff get temperature checks
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Beer
Yes
Halal food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 646-952-0300
Site: https://indiansummerharlem.site/
Site: https://indiansummerharlem.site/
Opening hours
- Monday:5–10PM
- Tuesday:12–10PM
- Wednesday:12–10PM
- Thursday:12–10PM
- Friday:12–10PM
- Saturday:12–10PM
- Sunday:12–9PM
Comments (199)
Best butter chicken I’ve had! Take my word for it. This restaurant is a most try! I also tried the curry chicken and omg it was to die for!! 1000/10 the staff are also very sweet people.
Terrific Indian spot in the area. The food was good, but the attentiveness from the staff was what really made our experience delightful.A good casual spot to drop in. They also deliver in the area, which is always a nice bonus.
I’m staying in Airbnb cross the street from Indian Summer restaurant, I love biriani a lot, so far the veggie is my favoriteHighly recommended
Great service! cute spot and the food was delicious, and they made for leftovers that taste just as good!
Absolutely fantastic, the best Indian food I have eaten in NY. This is bound to become a favorite
I had the butter chicken via takeout. Was pretty good, less creamy than usual and a bit sweeter and more tomato forward. Not as good as Curry Corner in Olympia, WA, my gold standard.
Excellent Indian food (except for the mango duck). Takeout is super quick and you dont sacrifice quality. They are very accommodating if there should be something wrong with your order. Truly an amazing experience!
Had a nice experience at this place. The portion sizes were really good.The food was great, the spice levels were surprisingly above my expectations. All the curries we ordered were enjoyable.. Biriyani couldve been a lil better though.
I’ve never shared a review before, but really wanted to for this place. It was the best Indian food I’ve ever had, not overpriced at all, and had wonderful service! Highly, highly recommend going!
Clean and appealing interieur. Tasty and freshly prepared authentic north Indian meals. Also the staff (especially a guy from Bangladesh) was very friendly and helpful. One of the best experiences in Harlem.
Great food and kind stuff 😁 deserved five stars
Best Quality food and drinks. Mutter Paneer and Malai Kofta were my favorite. The staff was very nice and the manager came over to make sure everything was to our liking. We left quite satisfied. Thanks for everything. Cant wait to go back to enjoy the delicious food and ambiance. Must visit this restaurant to explore delicious Indian food.
Came to this restaurant as I was craving for some Indian food and this restaurant had some great reviews. To start with the appetisers, the curd in the phuchka wasn’t fresh or cold. The mango shrimp was a disaster, boiled flavourless shrimp in a mild sweet sauce to be precise.Ordered a safe dish in butter chicken, that turned out to be flavourless, unevenly cut chicken pieces in a watery gravy with no cream or richness. Mango lassi had little to no flavour. The accompaniment rice was the only decent thing served.A very bad experience for the price point.
Butter Chicken with Coconut Rice was AMAZING. Servings were perfect for me and my future wife. Also the Garlic Naan were the best ever had, it was fresh, buttery and melted in my mouth. Had to take leftovers 😋 and lastly, service and attention was A+.
This place was delish!! We had the mango lassi, chatpata poori for appetizers, battakh khumb wala and saag paneer for main courses. Everything was delicious and plentiful, we had leftovers for lunch tomorrow. The outdoor seating area is also really nice.
We visit for the first time on valentines! Although my boyfriend has allergies they were meticulous in asking the chef what dish is appropriate and yummy. The food was amazing and filling! They made sure and took the time out to ask how our food was including the chef who asked us personally. I will be going again and ordering delivery! This was one appetizer; mango ginger shrimp!
Pretty awesome Indian food for Harlem. There are very few Indian restaurants in this area, and India Summer does it right.I really enjoyed their kadai paneer, malai kofta, and their cheese naan. The paneer was spicy and filled with large, crunchy, and tasty onions and bell peppers. The onions are cooked really well so there’s no uncomfortable bite to them when eating. The sauce is very dry and spicy, allowing for the spices to be the star of the show.The malai kofta is tasty and is very soft and savory. The creamy sauce is thick and a little sweet, contrasting well with the previous paneer dish described.Finally, the cheese naan is excellent. The naan is some of the softest naan I’ve ever had, and the cheese inside is sparse but tastefully executed. You can tell that there is a mozzarella-like cheese spread throughout the bread.Overall an excellent Indian restaurant and one I would visit again!
Awesome tasty food. Well presented and well done! Great service and hosting by the owner. Will definitely come back!!!
Had a spectacular dinner here on a Saturday. Super packed the waiter did everything to accommodate us. I was a little disappointed there was no poppadom when there were chutneys on the table but the food was so delicious and all fresh!! For some reason I thought the appetizer was served warm but its not. I really appreciate their take on the cheese naan. The chicken was juicy and flavorful but not over the top. Thank God it wasnt overcooked! The sag was my favorite, because it was the perfect balance of cream, cheese, and green. It wasnt soggy, which I hate, but instead super rich in flavor. I will be coming back to try their other vegetation options, so excited!!
No exaggeration, this is the best Indian food I’ve ever had! My friends and I loved every dish we got, mutter paneer, tikka masala, butter chicken, lamb vindaloo, every kind of naan! Mohammed was SO kind and amazing as our server. 10/10 will be back, and 10/10 recommend!
The food was awful! Naan was super thick, and Paneer Makhani was very spicy with no other flavor. Kofta was super hard . And the to go box was damaged by the time they delivered it home. The quality of food did not have anything to do with the time of delivery. The taste was awful
I had tried Indian Summer Harlem for the first time last week and the food was amazing. I am so happy I have tried it and I want to taste more on their menu.The nans are huge and very good.
My boyfriend and I went here for Valentine’s Day. The service was great! The staff was very attentive to us and always kept my water glass full. The food was incredible. For appetizers we ordered the chicken samosas and for dinner, we had chicken madras and crispy duck breast with mushroom sauce. The sauces were great! We couldn’t stop dipping the naan in there! We were even able to give our compliments to the chef at the end of our meal. If you want good Indian food in Harlem, this is the place!
If you want inauthentic indian food and a Restaurant that tries to cut corners to save costs then this is your place. We had a terrible experience at this restuarant. First of all when i ordered coca cola they brought it out in a wine class with probably 25% coke and 80% ice. I asked them for a can of coke and they said “sorry we dont serve cans” then they were reluctant to give me a glass of coke without ice. Eventually they took it back and we saw one of the servers remove the ice from the glass with a spoon one at a time ::gross::Now lets get to their food— they basically cook the curry sauces and meat for all the dishes individually & then i guess whenver they receive an order from a customer they’ll just mix the protein with the sauce. If you cut meat with a knife you’ll see theres zero flavor penetration from the sauce. In real curries you gotta let the meat simmer in the sauce. However, in this restaurant theres just flavorless chunks of meat floating around some terribly bland sauce. Not sure how they have such high ratings but as you can see its mostly from non-indians who are not familiar with authentic south asian cuisine.
I was craving for a vegetarian dish. I wanted curry and Indian summer hit the spot. I had ni meat this day. That was my intent. The meal was superb. The attention & service of the owner was quite refreshing. I was made to feel at home. There is an awesome feeling to be gotten when,,, you eat food and there is no meat within it.
Hidden gem in the city! Great ambience and yummy tasting food! We had the tikka masala and the biryani. Great presentation, good value for the taste and experience. Very kind and thoughtful servers too! We’ll definitely be back!
A wonderful restaurant, the food and the waiters as well as the owner are just amazing!We truly enjoyed our evenings there! Thank you for having us!
Very good Indian Food, super fast delivery and large size servings. Flavor filled. Only complaint - Vindaloo lacked sufficient heat - we can take the heat or we would not order Vindaloo.
Really delicious food here. Im not the type of person who normally goes out if their way for South Asian food (prefer East Asian cuisines, generally) -- but this place is really, really good and I will definitely go out of my way to eat here again.Tried a lamb dish (Tandoori Kabab) -- veggies were fresh, spices delicious, meat high quality.Garlic Naan also was great. Ill definitely be trying more!
Decent Indian fixes in Harlem. Had the tandoori platter and Goan fish curry - both were full of flavor and delicious. Worth the visit if youre in the neighborhood.
Wonderful food. Very nice people. Really enjoyed it. I will definitely be back.
The food here is amazing! Like finger licking, plate licking good. The service was great and the outdoor seating arrangement was nicely ventilated with heaters. Must eat, indian food place!
Delightful, attentive service. The food was delicious and fairly priced. Fairly new to Harlem (2 months) but the owner says theyre having such a great response that he doesnt need advertising! Give it a try. Do happy to have Indian Summer in our neighborhood.
Fantastic food, ambiance and service. Outdoor heated tables or indoors. Super Covid compliant. Became a regular after first visit.
Oh man! This is a gem!The minute you step in you are welcomed with strong smell of Indian spices. It is amazing.The crew is very nice and helpful, the food was fresh and super tasty. Not expensive at all. And the naan... man, the naan..
I only discovered this restaurant recently after they have been open for 2 years. Its the best Indian food I have had in the city (compared to various restaurants in Curry Hill and Queens), the staff are very kind and helpful. Flavors of the curries and meats are not over seasoned and you can taste the spices. Theyre doing something right here and Im sorry I only found them now. Will definitely be back.
This place is awesome! If you seek authentic, high quality Indian food in Harlem, dont look any further. We loved the Lamb Roganjosh and Chicken Saagwala. Seriously finger-lickin good! All the main items are served with rice. For dessert, try Hot Gulab Jamuns. Their masala chai is amazing too. Overall, the restaurant has a great vibe. Highly recommended!
Food was delicious. Got the garlic naan, veggie samosas, lamb tika masala, butter chicken, mango lahsi, and a diet coke. We left full and happy. The sauces for the tika masala and butter chicken were so flavorful and delicious. Couldnt stop eating either and wanted to lick the bowls clean lol
Fantastic customer service, very delicious food. Polite staff. Well definitely return‼️
Ha! It’s me AGAIN! Lol I’m here for the ten thousandth time….okay, I didn’t reach that point yet, but I’m sure by next summer, I would’ve made my ten thousandth visit because I absolutely love this place. The staff and owner are SUPER sweet! The food…listen, the food is awesome! Coming to this restaurant always makes me happy. I leave happy. I happily give them my support! :D I can’t wait to see this place expand!
Good Indian food with plenty of vegan options. I especially liked the spinach and potatoes curry.
What a delightful surprise! By far the best Indian food weve had in ages! And we travel all over NYC to get our Indian food cravings satisfied. We ordered delivery directly from their website. Had to call and ask a few questions re spice level and does rice come with main dishes. It does. Very friendly and accommodating. Ordered Chicken Korma, Saag Paneer and Malai Kofta. Every dish was delicious! Perfect Korma Sauce, nice juicy pieces of chicken! It all still tasted great even on the second day!
This is our go to Indian place. Love their Tikka Marsala - super flavorful & delicious! Staffs were always sweet too!
What a gem of a place! Its my first time, and YES do try their Fish Curry. Their wine selection, while small, is tastefully crafted. I also appreciate that every staff person is fully vaccinated, and would hope patrons - out of respect for this wonderful business and the community at large - would also honor their trust system: if youre vaxxed, you dont need to wear a mask! PS: their outside patio is also well appointed. Im excited to visit here again!
Delicious & authentic!! Muhammad & staff are very friendly and the place offers a cozy atmosphere. Yum!!
Superb Indian restaurant! Fast service
Cute restaurant but pretty average. I had butter chicken and didn’t like it much. To be honest I don’t think I will go back.
Absolutely delicious food! Can’t recommend enough. Everything was incredibly fresh and full of flavor.
Unfortunately you could see a thick layer of oil that covered the chicken madras dish. Not a lot of taste to it and way too much oil
Great place to eat authentic Indian food! Awesome dining experience!
I’ve been here twice. This place is AMAZING! The food is so good! The vibes are awesome. The staff here is super nice. I have to say it again, the food is so good. Try the cauliflower. (appetizer) It’s my favorite. You won’t regret. Lol - I’m going back…right now.
Delish and great price....have already ordered at least 4 times
Great food and our waiter, he was helpful and friendly!! This is my Uptown Indian place!!
Every time I have gone here something has been wrong or missing from our order. The food is ok but disappointing that when you order Pappadums that it doesn’t come with the pickle salad etc like other Indian restaurants.
My young son and I found this great neighborhood restaurant this morning passing by on our bicycle. They are very friendly and, my opinion, offer the best Indian fare north of 110th both on the east and the west side.We tried a few options from the menu and found them very well made and of high quality (especially the fish). My five year old kept thanking the lady who looked after our table telling her how good the meal was: “I tried many new foods here today and I liked them all”.We are looking forward to go back.
Wow! This place is authentic, clean, fresh and absolutely delicious. I’ve ordered sag paneer, lamb biryani, vegetable samosas, chicken korma, mulligatawny and all was perfection. It’s a bit pricey but worth every penny. This is my go-to and the best Indian food in Harlem. I’ve only ordered delivery and the delivery is also great. On time, correct and delivery instructions on point. I look forward to trying the other dishes and also dining there.
Love this restaurant! Discovered it a few days ago with family. The food was absolutely delicious and the presentation beautiful. Shelly, our server was super sweet, interesting, and lovely to talk to. Definitely will be coming back and recommending to my friends.
This is such a great spot with really fresh flavors and excellent spice. I ordered the Veg. Samosa and the Vegan Aloo Gobi, it was delicious! Can’t wait to try their other menu options. I did a pick up order and it was easy and quick. However, they have a great covered outdoor seating area and space to social distance indoors. I highly encourage you to give them a try.
This is just a top notch place. The food is authentic, captures flavor profiles perfectly, and the service is attentive and careful. I went during covid and the precautions and cleanliness were perfect. Nothing to be desired further in this count.In general, this is one of the best Indian eateries amongst the many I have tried and if you decide to go here you will not be disappointed. My guess is you will be soon back for more.
ONE WORD... DELICIOUS...THIS IS NICE RESTAURANT SETUP AS THE OUTSIDE FEELS LIKE INSIDE... VERY COSY...THE FOOD WAS EXCELLENT AND HAVE CHOICES FOR VEGETARIAN...WE ADDED OUR OWN TOFU AND TADA A MAGNIFICENT NEW YEAR EVE DINNER...THANK *Ü* SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING...MAY YOUR BUSINESS CONTINUE GROWING IN 2021...NAMASTE...
One of the best restaurants I ever went to, they treated me like family. The food is excellent and the customer service is wonderful. Definitely would recommend everyone to come!
Its really good! Delicious food and kind service. Definitely order family style and try different dishes. The mango lassi, is amazing!!!
Expert Indian cuisine. Very accommodating, the staff moved our party of 6 from a smaller table to a larger one. Can be a bit loud.
Indian Summer serves some of the best Indian food Ive ever tasted (and Ive lived in London, where good Indian food is the norm), as well as some of the best value in Harlem. Ive only -- so far -- had take out from here, which has been consistently delicious, fresh, and inventive. The flavors are bold, yet subtle in how theyve been blended, and the quality of the ingredients stands out every time. I am very impressed with the cooking and look forward to visiting it in person soon. Highly recommended.
This place is phenomenal! The food is so amazing, tonight was my 2nd time visiting and the food never disappoints. The lamb chops are my favorite along with the garlic naan and chicken tikka. The ambience is so relaxing. The waitresses are kind and the owner Abbasi made us feel so welcomed. We tried their mango dessert which was delicious. I love everything about this place and will continue to come! Awesome place with great quality cuisine!!!
This place is amazing! Very peaceful, they have very good food and very good service. The food serving is a lot and they had vegan options that are flavorful and filling. I had a good first experience eating Indian food and I will definitely be coming back. I recommend coming here 100%.
Some of the best Indian food Ive had in New York. The lamb and chicken were both tender and good quality, and the spices provided an amazing flavor. Ordered Naan as well which was solid.The owner was very friendly and even let us try a little bit of a dessert for free. The outdoor seating area was also lovely, if youre looking for a nice location to dine out.I live in Brooklyn but will definitely be coming back here in the future!
Food was very tasteful. They seemed a little overwhelmed with the amount of people. Forgot to bring my drink. The staff was extremely warm and polite. Sisnt like the chopped lamp. Please try the lamb chops as an appetizer they were soooooo delicious!!!
Great little spot. Service was excellent and the food was amazing. Highly recommend
Authentic Indian food. Great service.
Just had the best butter chicken for lunch here. Nicest people running the restaurant.Safe and hygienic. This is the best Indian food Ive had in NYC. You need to go here and support this restaurant. We need them to be here. Such a nice afternoon enjoying dynamiteIndian food.
Amazing food! They had a lot of options to choose from. The Naan was amazing. So many flavors and so many great eats. I will definitely be back.
Ive been wanting to try the Indian restaurant on the corner of 122nd Street and Lenox Avenue called Indian Summer...it was definitely worth the wait! Delicious tandoori chicken on a bed of grilled onions and peppers with basmati rice. Very generous portions and had enough for leftovers tonight. I would highly recommend the restaurant. Also made to feel very welcome by the gentleman who took care of us...Raj
What can I say? I’m absolutely breath taken! The ambiance is perfect the music was soothing and the waitress that attended us was amazing but last but not least the food was a first class trip to India.This place is so good I almost want to keep it a secret from all of my friends but I’d be doing them a great injustice.
I came here with my mother today as we were in the area and decided to celebrate after hearing Joe Biden would become president. Both My mother and I are Ecuadorian, but we decided to try new cuisine and Indian Summer Harlem did not disappoint. From the moment we arrived, to the moment we left the service was great. I especially like that the utensils are wrapped in plastic wrap, which is important considering that we are still in Covid times. The food was incredible, especially for my first time trying it. The location was in a lovely part of Manhattan, and the environment made me feel welcomed. I would definitely come here again!
A decent place with fast delivery. For vegetarians, they have most of what you would expect, but there are some unexpected goodies as well, which are definitely worth trying.
Really sweet spot, good service, though servers need training. Great prices and location.
Such a great find!! My friend recommended this place and we finally got to try it for ourselves yesterday. Appetizers are superb, especially the bhel puri was a favorite. We also had kadai paneer and butter chicken, both of which were really good and well-spiced. Food presentation was beautiful, service was friendly and attentive -- what is not to like! We will be back!
My first time trying Indian food and it was the best experience. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The food was phenomenallll and the vibe was very chill. I loved it and will definitely be coming back! I definitely recommend coming here.
Wonderful! Finally, great Indian cuisine in the neighborhood. We have been settling for mediocre take out but this will be our new go to place! Generous portions, perfectly seasoned and tender chicken. (Would love for their dipping sauce take out containers to be larger though.) They even threw in a surprise sweet rice dessert.
Good food. Not too busy and clean. Portions could have been bigger. We got chicken biryani and masala. Both tasted great.
Food is fine but the service was atrocious. The front of house staff acted as if our table (and the one other table in the restaurant that was occupied) was a major imposition. Hey guys — if you’re not interested in table service that’s fine: stick to takeout/delivery. But if you’re going to over dine-in, you really need to up your game.
The food (butter chicken) was excellent, the experience overall was amazing. The mango lassi was my favorite drink. I will be back very soon, and I recommend everyone to try it at least one.
Men, I usually do not leave positive reviews, but this place is something. Every dish is delicious. Stuff is friendly. By far the best Indian place in the city. Highly recommend. I wish each restaurant was like this one.
So so good and so affordable, waiters are very nice and food never disappoints. It’s definitely a hidden gem because it’s hard to spot on the street but once we found it, I became obsessed!
Mr. Abbasi welcomed us so nicely to his restaurant. My husband and I visited with our baby on a Sunday afternoon after traveling 1.5 hours. The food is AMAZING. I had the Lamb Saag which was cooked to perfection. It was tender and flavorful. My husband had the Nigili Korma which was also insanely delicious. During Covid we were so nervous to be out but the distancing and the private and covered outdoor seating was perfect. Don’t think about it...just go and eat the wonderful food here. Amazing flavor and service. I’m thankful that places like this are able to still be open despite the times we are in. I pray their business continues to flourish. God bless.
Nice food and experience at Indian Summer. We went for lunch and owners Mr. Abbasi and Mr. Rajiv made us feel welcome. The restaurant seating, restroom is maintained very clean. Staff was polite, service was good and food was yummy, we left happy. Will definitely go again if we are in the area.
One of our favorite restaurants in Harlem. Everyone that works there has been lovely and the food is excellent. We get the mango duck nearly every time we order. I can’t recommend Indian summer highly enough.
Honestly some of the best Indian food I’ve ever had - definitely the best I’ve had in NYC. Lovely staff, reasonable prices, and such flavorful food - spices really stayed in my mouth for a good while! A true hidden gem!
What an experience!!! The service was great,I had such an amazing time. The food was delicious, Everything was so fresh! You will definitely get a decent amount of food for your buck. Yes, I will eat there again and would highly recommend this restaurant.
Excellent Indian food
Delicious food, a wide selection of vegetarian options and the chef is really nice !
Purest taste of Indian food on the East Coast. I’ve had Indian food all over , but this place gets the gold medal. Take your loved ones and family, you will experience the greatest Indian hospitality and taste you’ve ever had.
Exceptional fresh Indian food with delicious flavors. Our new favorite Indian restaurant. Staff and chef are warm, friendly and passionate about what they do and it shows. ❤️❤️❤️
A MUST go to Indian restaurant in NYC. Great service, food, and presentation. The chef/owner provided a personal touch by checking on the customers. Restaurant followed covid protocols and felt safe dining indoors. Can’t wait to take my friends to this restaurant!
I never heard of this place until I Googled it yesterday Ive been a resident of Harlem for a while and use another local Indian spot that I will continue to use. My husband and I decided we should try something new, this place had enough good reviews so why not try it. Turns out the people who are reviewing this either really like the owners themselves or have never had legit Indian food because this was not it. Yes the food was seasoned but it was not traditional indian. I got the food (lamb vindaloo ×2) and still have to add my own curry powder garlic powder Etc. It was full of pepper, paprika but no real tummeric,cardamom, curry vindaloo flavors. The food had a huge tomato base which is not a vindaloo at all. Very disappointed because of all of the great reviews but I guess if youve never had traditional Indian food before and only order Chiken Tikka Masala you would like this.
What an excellent restaurant. The chef has real skills -- from the precisely cut potatoes in the appetizer, to reaching the perfect balance of flavors in all of the dishes. Clean, delicious and exceptional service. Truly a success. Very good prices.
Not good at all. Curries lack flavor, and found a hair embedded in my food.
Food was fantastic. Delicious, authentic and prepared with care. The wine selection is not as great but the service was warm and would go back for the flavorful dishes.
Indian Summer - Harlem is such a great addition to our community. Authentic North Indian flavors that leave me licking my fingers. Excellent quality and very affordable. The owners are wonderful and personal in their service. It makes me want to go back every week. Being of Indian origin and someone who cooks Indian a fair amount myself, the restaurant still draws me and my family back often. Ask them for an off-menu item Paneer Korma, a favorite of my daughter and our family. To those who have ever eaten at the famous Khyber Restaurant in Mumbai, India...it reminds me of the subtle flavors of the paneer korma served there. Wish the owners of Indian Summer all the success as I want to be able to go back again and again.
Indian Summer is a great addition to the neighborhood. No longer do we have to trek to “Curry Hill” or Jackson Heights to find authentic Indian food. The food was delicious and well-presented. They also ask you the level of spice you want, which I thought was really delightful. We will definitely be back.
Ive never been to the restaurant; only ordered. But seeing them on my credit card statement made me smile because their food is PHENOMENAL. And Ive ordered multiple times and will be pre-ordering ASAP. Its so wonderful to have delish Indian food in Harlem, because Ive been disappointed by others. But this really put a positive spin on life now that were sheltering in place!
The food is absolutely amazing and fresh! But what makes it even better is the service you get here and how kind everyone is. The atmosphere to me is just as vital as the food Itself. Love this place so much!
I have eaten at many fine Indian food restaurants in and around Manhattan and was very pleasantly surprised by Indian Summer. The dishes were all delicately prepared and the presentation was what one would expect at a Michelin star restaurant. Well worth the trip to Harlem! Definitely one of the tops Indian spots in NYC.
This is an amazing Indian Restaurant. The food is absolutely fantastic. We have been looking for a good Indian restaurant for a while, but many places just dumb things down for the general consumer. This was some of the best Indian food we had in a long time. Flavorful. We ordered spicy and it was perfect--just enough to give you pleasure without overwhelming the flavors. We had vegetarian dishes: Baigan Bharta and Mutter paneer. The mutter paneer was particularly outstanding. The nan was perfect. The ginger lemonade amazing. Rasmalai nice and creamy. One thing a bit underwhelming was the vegetable platter in appetizers --the samosa was good, but the fritters were not inspiring. Overall, a great restaurant and I am looking forward to be back.
Cute spot. The lamb was excellent everything else was good.
Service is excellent! And the food...AMAZING! Highly recommend the baby lamb chops and the Chatpata Poori. Restrooms was very clean and colorful. Will definitely be back soon :)
Aboslutely wonderful and amazing taste, quantity of food is totally valued plus the people in their staff are very nice and helpful. Totally recommend this restaurant especially their biryani and kheer. Love them.Muhammad here.
My favorite Indian restaurant. The food is nothing short of amazing. The staff is always warm and hospitable. We always have a great time here.
Were so happy this place opened in the neighborhood. Delicious and beautifully presented food. Generous portions at a great price. The staff is very friendly and makes you feel welcomed. We are quickly making this a regular spot.
Excellent restaurant. Great food and great service.
Food is absolutely delicious and the staff is so pleasant. highly recommend the vegetable samosas and the baby lamb chops.
Love the food here! Always fresh and tasty - and arrives to my door hot. Have also eaten in the restaurant which has a nice vibe, but Ive been too busy lately to make it in. You should definitely check them out!
Pretty good food, a nice atmosphere, and lovely proprietor. They made a small mistake in ringing up my order, so they comped my drink unprompted. The chicken tikka masala is quite good, the chai was delightfully warm and rounded. Definitely check it out if youre in the area.
Delicious food, and great service!
The food is delicious and the staff provide very good service and are attentive.
This Indian food was bland and not seasoned well. The Tikka Sauce was weird. Go to the Indian restaurant Polash in Harlem instead. Polash has great food.
Housemates loved the chicken tikka masala. They all commented how tender the chicken was. Mango lassi and naan were awesome. This was a pickup order and had to sort out Naan addon in person because they did not call to clarify the order notes.
Just wanted to say Raj is famous on Tiktok for being so sweet and friendly to his customers! A video of his restaurant got over a million views and is growing. I hope this beautiful restaurant and others like it get all the recognition they deserve 💓
The Owner is fantastic in greeting and accomodating with great India Cusine dishes..I make it a defintively place to dine when I visit Harlem from my home in Memphis TennesseeBlessing Muhammid my friend..peace!!!!
Must try!Delicious Indian food with many options for appetizers, main course and desserts. We had bhelpuri, Garlic Naan, Mutton Korma, Chicken Tikka and Rasmalai for our meal. Bhelpuri was perfectly fresh and tangy. Naan was soft and was great with the curries we ordered. Also, try chai (tea) here, will be especially good in the coming cold months!Chef and co-owner Mr. Abbasi definitely knows his customers. Ask for recommendations if you are new to Indian food.
Worst Indian food i have ever had.
Loved the time, the food was great tasty nice portions. Staff friendly and attentive. I give this place 100% +
I would have to say that Indian Summer Harlem is definitely one of the best Haitian Restaurants in New York. Great food, excellent service, well kept, and a friendly staff. 4/5
Wonderful meal. Had the butter chicken and chicken biryani. Ordered lamb biryani but they mistakenly brought out lamb biryani instead. It was great. Butter chicken was phenomenal.Wonderfully clean. Plates came out with a plastic cover to keep it clean
Food was delicious. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Social distancing was upheld.Unisex restroom was very clean. Would definitely recommend.
As an Indian I’m VERY picky with the places I go to eat indian food, and I HIGHLY recommend Indian Summer. They make you feel so at home and the food is AMAZING!!! If I could give them more than 5 stars I would.
Wow lovely food lovely and friendly staffs. traveled to NY after months of quarantine and this is one of the best indian food ive had :) wishing people would support them more!
Sadly very unimpressive. the food was overwhelmingly lacking flavor. Its not often that I look forward to avoiding a place in the future.
Delicious Indian food! Saag Panneer is some of the best Ive ever had and the staff are incredibly warm and friendly. Nice portions, too!
The food is OMG DELICIOUS , (and I do mean that). The prices are more than reasonable. The service is why I gave the 4 stars. While it definetly was not the worst it needs some improvement. I WILL RETURN
The food is delicious, the staff is friendly and very accommodating. The restaurant is extremely clean. I will definitely return.
Authentic Indian food. It was amazing with great service. They were really nice and the food came out fast.
Very nice. Higher than average quality Indian food, nicely presented, and not too expensive. A great addition to Central Harlem restaurant choices.
Good variety of vegetarian options. Rich sauces with the right amount of spiciness and seasoning. Owner and staff are extremely hospitable and accommodating. Will definitely return!
Very good indian restaurant, one of the best in upper manhattan!
It was an amazing experience like no other. The touch of freshness, spice, and service was exquisite. Definitely a place to visit again.
AMAZING! Tastes very authentic, I studied abroad in India and missed the food so much- this brought back good memories! Great staff and great food!
Food and service is so good!!! Adorable price too. Cant ask for more.
LOVE THIS PLACE!!! The food is real aunthetic indian food and the atmosphere feels very humble. 10/10 would recommend!!
First time here and the food was pretty good and the service was great. I would recommend checking them out when you have a chance.
Always great food, take out or sit in. Service is super friendly and quick too! It’s our favorite local spot on Lenox.
Food is really good, the Naan was on point! Its located in a beautiful part of Harlem with a lot of historic brownstones in the area and really close to transit. Go check it out!
Excellent service, very fresh, delicious food and good prices! A great addition to the neighborhood.
Service from one of the waiters was beyond rude and inconsiderate. It was not a welcoming atmosphere for every single patron and thats unfortunate.
Good food for the most part. Certain dishes are light on serving size though which is a little disappointing. Maybe up the portion size a bit (lentils is good example).
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Amazing and elevated food - much higher quality than most Indian places I’ve tried in NYC. Recommend!!!
Just happen to drive by and seen this cozy spot.A newly opened Indian restaurant on Lenox Ave. We decided to try it out,I ordered some mix grill and Chicken dish along with some garlic Naan.The Naan was to die for..and so was the Mix Grill.Service was great and overall had a great time.Will highly recommend to try it out,especially the garlic naan .Will definitely return.
Great Indian food and authentic chef! Would go back for the goan curries again!
THE FOOD IS AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Delicious, authentic, good portions and a reasonable price! I hope Indian Summer stays a long time at this location.
Best Indian restaurant I’ve had in the city, not just Harlem, but in the city!
The food was delicious and the service was wonderful they really do do a good job at making you feel at home I would definitely recommend this place
Must stop for delicious indian food! I would give more than 5 stars if I could, I can’t wait to eat here again.
The food is delicious and there are so many tasty vegetarian options! I cant wait to come back!
Best Indian food in Harlem!
Best Indian restaurant in Harlem! Fresh food each and every time! My favorite paneer makhani!
Nice restaurant decor, very nice staff. Small portions, greasy horsduerves.
Amazing Indian food! SO happy to have an Indian restaurant that’s so good in Harlem now!
Great food in a great space
Went to Dine with my lovely daughter the place was nice good food...and service 👍
I have never had Indian before and I saw a girl on TikTok review this and I decided to go there and the food tasted delicious.
The best Indian cuisine I’ve had in NYCService was fantastic as wellHighly recommend
Good lunch there. Had chicken Samoa and aloobgobi. Yummy.
Food was great. The staff were excellent. No complaints here
What’s not to like? The service, food, and atmosphere were all amazing. Highly recommend.
Excellent food, drinks, and service, will definitely visit again!
Delicious! Great food & staff & atmosphere!
Amazing food!! can’t wait to come back :)) the workers were so friendly and helpful ☺️
Its a really nice place, with amazing Staff, great food, everything is really good!!!!100% would go again!
Great food the duck was amazing
This places is amazing!!! Love the Chicken and the Lamb... you have to order the chatpata poori
Good vegan options, nice atmosphere 👍
Amazing food and wonderful staff. Everyone should try this place out and enjoy the food.
Absolutely wonderful flavors and spices in vegetarian, meat and seafood dishes. Highly recommended.
We had a perfect fall dinner at ISH and all the food was tasty and well prepared!
Food was amazing atmosphere was great definitely a hidden oasis highly recommend this restaurant.
Really good food and service! Definitely a hidden gem
Great service, great food, very reasonably priced! Will definitely be back!!
Great lunch buffet! And you can bring wine! Perfect date spot.
Amazing food always come back when I’m skating around the area
This place is AMAZING! The service and the food are incredible, and I will be back soon.
Delicious. Ill get extra spicy next time. Regular spice wasnt very spicy.
Awesome restaurant. Best Indian food in New York!
Food was tasty and service was great. A welcome addition to the neighborhood.
Came across a TikTok video and knew I had to try! Beautiful place! I highly recommend!
Friendly service , tasty meal and a great and unique establishment in harlem .
Had really bad seating, full with tables but no chairs! Disappointed.
Total reviews rating 4.7
199 Reviews for Indian Summer harlem 2023:
Review №1
2021-10-09Great food. Minus the salad. Everything else was excellent. The lady was lovely and providing some great recommendations for Indian cuisine. I wanted to try something different the usually tandoori or butter chicken. It was worth the risk. Loved everything. Definitely going back
Review №2
2022-06-08WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE PHONE ORDER After receiving my orders, I called the restaurant back, asking, Please train your staff on how to pack my food correctly. You dont put little plastic cup sauce inside your food. I ask him kindly send me another Bhel Poori or refund my card. He was trying to talk to the delivery person who packed the food in our conversation. The manager told me that the person who filled my food didnt put the little plastic cup dressing on the side of my Bhel Poori, and he try to argue with me that it was not a mistake by them.I have been going there every week since I move to Harlem. I will be conscientious when you order food in one line or delivery. These days you have to make sure whoever is papering the food flow all The Health Department Food Safety Rules. I paid the delivery person $9:00 tips on order of $34:00. I have been in the hospitality industries in India, London, Los Angles, Miami to New York City. I opened six hotels as a Food and Beverage Director of significant luxury hotel brands. I tell all my food & beverage manager on the floor never Arguing with the guest and own your simple mistake and rectify it asap and be kind to everyone.The worst customer service needs some training. Please see attached few pictures in regards my issue with my order.Indian Summer fails to meet customer expectations in terms of service quality.
Review №3
2021-10-16Absolutely killer food and service. Everyone was so friendly, helpful, and attentive. My friend and I CRUSHED a meal probably fit for five people in nine minutes. We, two chatty broads, were silent for the entire time because the most important task before us was getting as much deliciousness into our belly as possible. See before and after photos. One of the best meals in Harlem for a great price!
Review №4
2021-08-10We were so happy to finally find this place, we went to Harlem just to find Indian Summer. We heard a lot about it but the reviews came short about the hospitality, kindness of the staff and of course Abbasi, the owner, Yes! he was the one who attend us this time and it was amazing. This cozy restaurant has left the best impressions! the most incredible Indian food, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, and wonderful desserts. I recommend to everyone! I would like to come back here again and again.
Review №5
2021-08-10¡We just loved this place! Amazing food but most of all the service was superb. When we found in google maps Indian Summer we did not regret at all. ¡Thank you Abbasi for your dishes recommendations and for your hospitality! We hope to come back many times. Price wise is perfect, very generous with the quantity served, almost to the point that we were not able to eat it all but even so was not possible because was so gooood. Amazing cozy place in a great corner in Harlem.
Review №6
2022-06-24For the first time out side of the India i tested golgappa which is called fuchka on my region. Its not up to the mark but definitely i say not so bad. If you are craving for fuchka in New York i definitely suggest you this place. And i ordered a dish which is combination with sea food and chicken. I must suggest to try everyone this one as on that plate you can taste salmon fish, shrimp, chicken, lamb and scallops. Also its surprising that this plate comes with zira rice so its a complete meal.
Review №7
2021-09-28They opened right before the start of the pandemic and really embrace the love in the neighborhood. The food is good as are the lassis. The staff is incredibly nice and friendly. Stop by for a date night or order to go.
Review №8
2021-07-04Hands down best Indian food I have ever had. Fresh, delicious, and amazing. That’s not an exaggeration - it is that good. The location is wonderful, especially for a nice summer night and the staff and owners are so nice, friendly and attentive. Will be back to try more dishes.
Review №9
2021-09-01What a find!!!!! Make sure you look for it or you might just miss it. Right on the corner is this amazing hole in the wall Indian food. From the moment we walked it, we were greeted and seated right away. The man working was very nice and was quick with everything. The food was very flavorful and fresh. Portion size was huge, get ready to take leftovers. Very decent prices which we loved as well. This is a must visit place if your looking for cheap, friendly, tasty, cute place to eat. This is a good date spot. Love this place, we will be back
Review №10
2022-05-21Nice to see Indian in Harlem. I normally go to Queens for Indian but the food here was Pretty good. We ordered a sizzling salmon masala and chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. The host and chef were very nice and accommodating.