Dal Bukhara is trophy dal.

If you’re in a rush to eat in the Theater District, getting Indian food at Utsav is a great option.

Bombay Chowk is a casual Indian restaurant on the UES with neon lights, chairs that look like thrones, and some very good chicken kadai.

Rasoi is a Northern Indian spot in Jersey City that’s great for groups.

Biryani Darbar is an Indian spot in Jersey City that’s a great option for casual group dinners.

Hampton Chutney Co. is a counter-service spot in Soho where you can get a sandwich, a salad, or a dosa the size of your arm. Try it for a quick lunch.

Vatan is an incredibly fun Indian restaurant in Kips Bay where the only option is a vegetarian, all-you-can-eat dinner.

Ganesh Temple Canteen is a South Indian cafeteria below a Hindu temple in Flushing that serves some of the best dosas in NYC.

Haandi is an old-school Indian and Pakistani counter service spot on Lexington Avenue where you can get a late night kabob in Murray Hill.

When you’re near MoMA and need something casual by yourself or with a friend, go to Bengal Tiger for Indian food.

Indian Taj is an all-you-can-eat spot in Jackson Heights that’s open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

If you’re looking for a nice place to have an expensive, corporate meal in Tribeca, going to Tamarind for Indian food is a good choice.

Junoon is a high-end Indian spot in Flatiron that’s good for a corporate lunch.

Dosa Royale is a neighborhood South Indian spot in Clinton Hill that fortunately never gets too packed.

Chola is a very good, upscale Indian restaurant in the East 50′s in Midtown.

Dawat is an upscale Indian restaurant in Midtown East that’s worth checking out for a nice lunch.