Best Indian Restaurants in Morningside Heights
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Delhi Masala
A long-running Harlem curry house with huge delivery volume, combo deals, and a broad North Indian menu.
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Delhi Masala
8.6
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Delhi Masala is a Central Harlem workhorse for delivery-friendly North Indian curries, tandoori platters, and value-heavy combo dinners. High-volume online ordering and all-day hours make it the default option when the neighborhood wants chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, and hot naan on short notice.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Tikka Masala, Saag Paneer, Garlic Naan
What Makes it Special: A long-running Harlem curry house with huge delivery volume, combo deals, and a broad North Indian menu.
8.2
Indian Summer Harlem is a Central Harlem dining room for tandoori plates, biryanis, and an unusually deep duck section, plus a small sidewalk patio along Malcolm X Boulevard. Locals use it for leisurely dinners when they want Northern Indian standards with a few Goan-leaning duck specials and solid vegetarian coverage.
Must-Try Dishes:
Indian Summer Special Battakh (crispy duck with eggplant and mushrooms), Chicken Biryani, Paneer Makhani
What Makes it Special: A Harlem Indian kitchen known for duck-focused specials, full tandoori lineup, and a small sidewalk patio.