Best Indian Restaurants in Soho (10012)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
The Kati Roll Company
High-volume kati-roll pioneer turning out Kolkata-inspired wraps deep into the night.
Notable Picks
8.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
This MacDougal Street landmark helped popularize Kolkata-style kati rolls in NYC, serving griddled parathas stuffed with spiced meats, paneer, and eggs late into the night. The space is tiny and rough-around-the-edges, but the combination of speed, price, and flavor keeps lines steady years into its run.
Must-Try Dishes:
Achari Paneer Roll, Chicken Tikka Roll, Unda Roll
What makes it special: High-volume kati-roll pioneer turning out Kolkata-inspired wraps deep into the night.
8.6
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Date Night Magic
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
A theatrical Indian restaurant on Bleecker Street, Madam Ji Ki Shaadi leans into an over-the-top wedding-party theme with rich curries, chaat, and cocktails in a dim, high-energy room. Guests come for crowd-pleasing North Indian flavors, shareable platters, and a party atmosphere that’s rare for the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Butter chicken, Gol gappa-style chaat, Slow-cooked black dal
What makes it special: Immersive wedding-party–themed Indian restaurant with big flavors and bigger energy.
#3
Ananda
8.3
Ananda is a vegetarian, largely kosher Indian restaurant just south of Washington Square, known for giant dosas, thali-style spreads, and a calm dining room with soft music. It draws both neighborhood regulars and vegetarians from farther afield for South Indian–leaning plates and flexible vegan options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Masala dosa, Chole bhature, Idli with sambar
What makes it special: Vegetarian, kosher-friendly Indian with serious dosas and homestyle curries near NYU.
#4
Mint Masala
8.2
Just off Washington Square Park, Mint Masala is a narrow, always-busy spot for classic North Indian and Pakistani dishes served with little fuss and lots of spice. It’s the move when you want reliable curries, tandoor staples, and naan after a night in the Village.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken tikka masala, Saag paneer, Garlic naan
What makes it special: Long-running Village staple for familiar, well-seasoned North Indian curries near NYU.
#5
Thelewala
8.1
A compact counter a few doors from Kati Roll, Thelewala focuses on Indian street snacks and rolls—lime paneer, bhel puri, chaats—served fast with assertive spice. Limited counter seating and late hours make it a go-to for students and bar-hoppers wanting something more flavorful than a slice.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lime paneer roll, Chicken Malai Roll, Bhel puri
What makes it special: Tight Indian street-food counter known for punchy rolls and chaat into the early morning.
Worthy Picks
#6
Inday - SoHo
7.8
INDAY’s SoHo outpost brings a bright, health-leaning take on Indian flavors with buildable bowls, seasonal vegetables, and drinks like chai and mango lassi. It’s more fast-casual cafeteria than sit-down restaurant, but works well for a lighter curry fix between meetings or shopping runs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Tikka Masala Bowl, Tamarind-Glazed Salmon Bowl, Golden Chicken Curry Bowl
What makes it special: Fast-casual Indian-inspired bowls with fresher, lighter profiles than typical curry houses.