Jazba NYC

“If you’re looking for a dining experience that perfectly bridges traditional roots with a modern heartbeat, Jazba in the East Village is a must-visit. This Indian restaurant pays a sophisticated tribute to India’s legendary street food, making it an absolute standout for dinner. To Sip The craft cocktails are a masterclass in balance. I ordered the Mulethi, a gin sour riff with passion fruit and a sweet honeycomb tuile that highlighted the beautiful, earthy aroma of licorice root. My partner chose the Jamun, a vibrant mix of gin, Ume plum, and jamun-berry puree that was incredibly refreshing. To Eat The food is a love letter to Lucknow, featuring flavors that are hard to find elsewhere in NYC: - Basket Chaat: A stunning potato basket filled with sweet potato, papdi, and chickpeas. It’s a crunchy, tangy explosion of flavor. - Aminabad Ki Galouti Kebab: Inspired by the famous Tunday kebabs, these minced mutton kebabs were incredibly buttery and melted instantly. The accompanying warqi paratha was the perfect flaky pairing. The menu also boasts impressive vegetarian options. The Atari Paneer featured tender house-made cheese in a rich tomato masala, while the Kashmiri Nadru Kofta, spiced lotus root dumplings in a velvety cashew sauce, was easily the highlight of our main course. Jazba is a gem that manages to be both upscale and deeply soulful. Whether you're there for the innovative drinks or the regional specialties, it’s a journey worth taking.”

“We were originally booked at Junoon, but the reservation was shifted to Jazba because there was a child in our party. This felt surprising, especially as we’ve dined at Semma with our child before, despite it also being fine dining. That said, Jazba turned out to be a very pleasant experience. The staff were kind, welcoming, and genuinely hospitable, which immediately put us at ease. The food was excellent, well-prepared, and full of flavour. Overall, Jazba more than made up for the initial disappointment and saved the day. A warm atmosphere and great food made it an enjoyable dining experience.”

“Went here as a group of five to celebrate a friend’s birthday, and we had a great time! The cocktail menu is wonderfully unique, with hints of Indian spices, they definitely hit the spot. For appetizers, we ordered several dishes and enjoyed all of them, but the Aminabad ke Galouti stood out with its tender, juicy meat. One item, the Basket Chaat, wasn’t quite right, but the staff kindly replaced it with an even better dish. For mains, the Railway Mutton Curry, Green Chilli Chicken, and Atari Paneer were flavorful, delicious, and were just the right amount of spicy. It’s also one of the rare places that serves Roomali Rotis, and we were so glad we ordered them! Overall, it was an amazing and memorable dining experience — just a tad on the expensive side, but well worth it!”

“Very busy restaurant serving up solid Indian food. I would not say it is spectacular but it can scratch a real itch for medium spice. The mulethi was a nice classic fruit-forward tart gin drink with a cool presentation. The golgappa was fun (it's pani puri for fuschka to me) and I liked the mint chili the most, and this one had a cool presentation too. The murg makhani was decent and the biryani was OK but not as deeply flavored. I think taht's my main critique if I had one: the flavor depth was not as I'd expect, compared to Ishq or Kanyakumari. Still, it's a good place. My dinner date did tell me that for the price, it's questionable whether to go back. I would agree, either drop the price or increase the flavor depth. Still, overall, I'd consider going back if asked by a friend.”

“Great service and attentive staff! Food was good, but portions are small. It is extremely busy inside a tight space, so make a reservation. Excellent location as well! Will return to try more of the menu.”