Vatan
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$$$ - expensive
Indian (Northern)
Strictly Vegetarian/Vegan Indian Food
CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS
Vegetarian Indian dinner set in a bi-level dining room, which resembles an Indian village.
The prix fixe meal comes with three courses: appetizer, entree, and dessert. It is all you can eat lacto-Vegetarian/Vegan. You simply point and ask for whichever items you want more of.
Make sure to make reservations in advance. They are absolutely necessary for weekends and Friday nights.
Between 28th and 29th St
- Large Group-Friendly
- Private Rooms
- Quiet
- Romantic
Added by Julie on Jul 27 04 (updated Dec 13 07)
Reviews
Very close to home cooked Gujarati* food and the best restaurant of it's kind I have visited outside of India. London has nothing to compare.
Starters can be a little too spicy but you can request milder versions of subsequent courses.
"Traditional" couch seating is fun but normal chair like tables are available and a recommended option.
The staff are efficient but reserved and this could be improved upon.
The local area is buzzing with Indian stores and worth a look after your meal.
* a region of India
Indian cuisine done in three courses (for dinner).
The quantity is a bit overwhelming. I would recommend fasting for at least one day. Also, if you are not starving, avoid the lassis. They are thick, rich, and a meal in and of itself. Vatan is 100% vegetarian, but had a lot of yogurt based dishes.
It is not a buffet, it is an all you can eat "thali" type of affair. Servers will ask if you want more food, and will bring it to you (point and ask, if all else fails).
Their samosas were impeccable, small mouth sized triangles of crispiness, greaseless papadum, and great masala chai.
The best Indian food experience I have had in NYC. If you go, eat very light prior to dinner. The cuisine is elegantly prepared, unique and delicious. The atmosphere is fun and upscale. I recommend asking them to put half of your meal in a doggie bag so you can take it home and enjoy it later. They serve so much food that half of it is more than enough for one meal. SO AMAZING