Kosher Indian restaurant under supervision.

[gourmet girl]

Does anyone have a tip for a kosher Indian restaurant under reputable hashgacha in the tri state area? Most restaurants I found are open on shabbat.

[tomby]

There are none.

[masteraleph]

The correct answer is: ask a Rav you trust.

Seriously. There are at least 4 Indian restaurants under some sort of hashgacha around 27th and Lex, all of which are open on Shabbat, all of which are owned by non-Jews (which would imply that any work done on Shabbat is for their benefit, not for that of Jews, or at least not specifically for Jews...again, this is why "ask a Rav" comes in).

They are all under small/private hashgachas, so the correct answer is to have your Rav ask around and decide whether or not he accepts any of them.

The two most likely to be accepted, at least in NYC, are:
Madras Mahal (kashrut information at http://madrasmahal.tripod.com/main/id...
)Chennai Garden (I don't have a website for them, but you can call at 212-689-1999 for hashgacha information).

[tomby]

The correct answer is none if you are looking for one of the big 4 (ou, ok, star k, kof k) or even R. Marmorstein.

[kafka]

there's also madras cafe on 2nd avenue between 4th and 5th.
it's supervised by Rabbi Ackerman of the nearby Mezeritz shul on 6h st.

I guess it's about as acceptable as those other two listed above.
I've eaten there and i avoid the difficult vegetables like cauliflower.

[LoveKosherEats]

What about Yogi's in howell, nj or wherever it is...

[hindyg]

Yogi's is awful. No spice/heat/flavor at all.

[Writewoman]

Try Shalom Bombay in Teaneck, NJ. I've not been there myself, but I hear it's good. They are under the RCBC, and you can find them at 166 Cedar Lane (201-357-8505). See www.shalombombay.com for info.

[GilaB]

As I've written elsewhere, the food there is vastly underspiced unless you ask for something less bland. There is another thread on it here - search for it.

[Kosher Critic]

It is true that dishes have been made on the bland side for the Teaneck palate but they are happy to accommodate requests for spice. My gripe is that it is pricey for what you get. Not that anyone has asked me but as to Manhattan recommendations, I would list Madras Mahal, Madras Cafe and Chennai (on 1st Ave in the 80's) in that order.

[DeisCane]

I would suggest changing the subject to "Kosher Indian restaurant closed on shabbos?"

[zsero]

You really prefer Madras Mahal to Madras Cafe? I find that Madras Mahal, like all the kosher restaurants on Curry Hill, emphasises heat over flavour; everything tastes the same.

[Kosher Critic]

I agree that the different dishes at Madras Mahal do tend to taste the same. That said, I like the heat level. Maybe I need to get back to Madras Cafe - I haven't been in a while.

Indeed, only Shalom Bombay meets the closed on shabbos criterion. It is also the only one that is meat and owned by Jews. I patronize other three I mentioned based on other indicia of reliable supervision.

[hungy traveler]

With a good hashgacaha, and absolutely great taste you need to go to out of the tri state area. Darjeeling is fabulous. We were convinced Indian food was awful until we went here. One problem; it is about a ten minute walk from the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. But if you are there, make it a stop on your itinerary. There are other great places to eat too, once you figure out which hashgachas are reliable. ( I guess I really didn't answer your question.)

http://www.darjeeling-ontable.com/

[Rmis32]

Timeout NY's listing of "Best Kosher Restaurants" includes a few kosher Indian restaurants, including hashgacha info.

http://newyork.timeout.com/articles/r...

[cheesecake17]

Not in the tri state area, but Thai Treat in Miami has a Thai menu and an Indian menu..