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A bowl containing onions, chickpea stew, cilantro and samosas.

Crave’s new Vindy station is a hit-or-miss attempt at Indian food

Samosas decidedly do not belong in rice bowls, but Vindy seems to be oblivious to that.
Shiphrah Moses and Reva Sharma October 6, 2023

Since the Paulson Center opened last semester, Crave NYU has quickly become a fan-favorite dining hall for its large variety of consistently good meal options. Crave’s different...

Two students lining up in front of a food station inside a university dining hall. A television above the counter shows that the counter serves Indian food.

Opinion: Dear NYU Eats, samosas are not protein

Chaat House, the newest addition to Palladium dining hall, makes avoidable mistakes in its take on Indian cuisine.
Naisha Roy, Deputy Opinion Editor February 1, 2023

When I said my goodbyes at the end of winter recess, all I could think about was everything I would miss: my mom, her cooking, my dad, his cooking, my grandma, her cooking, my...

A bowl of rice and Sinigang, a Filipino soup made of fish and vegetables, sit in a bowl on a counter with a mug in the background.

Cooking Your Way Home

A look at how memories and connections with food never leave us.
Sunny Sequeira, Under the Arch Editor October 20, 2022

Ambo, located on East Eighth Street, is a counter-serve Indian restaurant. Ambo opened in December 2019 and offers convenient, affordable, and delicious Indian food. (Staff Photo by Sabrina Choudhary)

Ambo’s Indian food balances authenticity and accessibility

The counter-serve restaurant on 55C East Eighth Street offers convenient, affordable and delicious Indian food to all.
Sabrina Choudhary, Identity & Equity Editor September 13, 2021

As is the case for many college students living away from home, my comfort food is anything that resembles my family’s cooking. If I’m having a rough day, I’ll hit up the...

Fusion dishes like chickpea tikka masala flatbread help form Sabrina Choudhary's "Indian-ish" identity. These dishes are authentic but not traditional, just like her experience of Indian culture. (Photo by Sabrina Choudhary)

The importance of being “Indian-ish”

Food is part of anyone’s identity. Through Indian cooking, I embrace mine.
Sabrina Choudhary, Staff Writer March 23, 2021

There’s nothing like the excitement of receiving a package notification. A few weeks ago, I was delighted to get that email and pick up the large cardboard box my mom sent me...

Unda beef roll and shrimp masala roll in Kati Roll Company. (Staff photo by Jorene He)

Authentic Indian Cuisine Near NYU

Experience flavorful and authentic Indian cuisine with these five restaurants.
Taylor Jeffries, Staff Writer February 25, 2019

Despite supposedly being a meeting point of different cultures and cuisines, it can be hard to find authentic and affordable Indian food near NYU. These five restaurants will satisfy...

Thanksgiving Foods Evoke Memories

WSN Staff November 21, 2016
WSN’s staff shares their best memories of Thanksgiving through the foods that brought them together.
Some say that the hundreds of lights in Panna II contribute to the incredibly flavor of the Indian food.

Look No Further for Authentic Indian Food

Ankita Bhanot, Dining Editor March 4, 2016
Looking for some delicious, authentic Indian food? Check out these restaurants!