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An Indian takeout joint ain’t much to get excited about, especially when the place doesn’t stray from the classics, but this tiny Halal spot is notable because Little Chitaly doesn’t have many subcontinental options. Welcome to India, which replaces a dumpling spot that served fish heads for cheap, comes from the former owners of midtown’s Joy of India. All dishes are prepared fresh every day rather than cooking and freezing them, and the chef has taken what we’re told is an unusual step of cooking kati rolls in a tandoor (or clay oven), so that the beef is leaner. One more thing to note: Joy of India is open relatively late for this area, till 11 p.m. — Daniel Maurer