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Kalustyan's Cafe

115 Lexington Ave., New York, NY, 10016
at 28th St.
212-686-5400

7.3 "Recommended"
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100% Would you go back?
100% Would you take a date?
33% Would you take kids?
100% Would you go on business?
66% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 7.3
Service: 7.3
Décor: 7.7
Value: 8.0
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upscale curry in a hurry

sensei | Posted on 11/1/04

Overall Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 5
Service: 7
Décor: 8
Value: 6

Atmoshere is warm and inviting - a huge difference from the area's dark Indian restaurants whose cave-like interiors make one dish appear indistinguishable from another - Kalustyans look is fresh, service is sharp and well-versed in the array of offerings. Food overall however, while beautifully presented, *again in stark difference to it's Indian neighbors, was unfortunately salty and at times overtly bombarded with spices. Though the place obviously likens itself to new age upscale Indian along the lines of Tabla, the food itself is just barely above par with your average curry in a hurry - but with appealing and comfortable surroundings.

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170 out of 329 people found this review helpful.

Excellent food and service

deg | Posted on 10/24/04

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 10

warm atmosphere, helpful, enthusiastic diningroom staff. Food is beautifully seasoned and well-presented

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107 out of 209 people found this review helpful.

Great, creative food, nice atmosphere

mleberfeld | Posted on 7/22/04

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 7
Décor: 7
Value: 8

We have visited a few times and it's always terrific. Papaya salad, naan, and that striped bass, all outstanding. Some of the desserts are a bit odd for me, but you might like them. Nice selection of wines by the glass. Highly recommended.

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107 out of 219 people found this review helpful.

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