Veerays

“This is the best Indian food in Midtown Manhattan. Unfortunately, for those who walk by, it is currently overshadowed by sidewalk scaffolding, and most people won’t notice it. Don’t “judge this book by its cover.” Once you enter, you are transported into a cozy, luxurious small restaurant, with classy decorations and lighting. The menu is everything you’d expect from a Michelin-class kitchen, with innovative twists on classic Indian dishes, amazing spices and flavors. The service is top-notch. If you are after a great Indian meal in this part of New York, make sure to go here.”

“Michelin guide, places like this is why you're still the best in recommendations... Loved this place from when we entered (it is a speakeasy so keep your eyes open when you're on the street) all the way to the end. All staff were very welcoming and friendly in a genuine way. Our waiter was very familiar with the menu and after asking some questions he made some very good recommendations for our food and also foran excellent pre-dinner cocktail. Besides the excellent food and staff what I liked a lot was the buzz: Lively conversations at every table, laughing, people enjoying an evening out. This place for me was hospitality at its best. I had a wonderful evening out.”

“Had a wonderful time at Veerays last night to celebrate my birthday. Ordered off the Restaurant Week menu (plus one extra starter) and had the Vintage Rajasthani Sule for my first course while my wife had the Chaat, and we both ordered the Camel Seekh Kebab for our mains. The lamb was spiced but not too spicy, the chaat was warming, simple yet refined, and the camel was such a pleasant surprise; kind of a cross between beef and lamb in flavor profile. Then for dessert, as they came with our chai and mango Pana Cottas, they also brought out a complimentary guava cheesecake which was delicious. Drinks were on the money for a speakeasy themed restaurant as well (and not that expensive), and our waiter also clued us in to an Indian beer not on the menu that we had to try called The Godfather. Overall it was everything I was hoping it would be, and we will definitely be back!”

“Dining at Veerays is a bit of a mixed journey. While the 1920s speakeasy ambiance and the Michelin guided selection set a high bar, the value was quite small The Breads: The clear highlight. Both the Coconut and Garlic Naans were exceptional, perfectly charred and came out superb fresh Butter Chicken (4/5): A crowd-pleaser, rich and well-balanced, especially when paired with the naan Shrimp Amboltik (3.75/5): A decent rendition of the Goan classic, offering a nice tang that complemented the bread. Duroc Baby Back Ribs (3.5/5): The flavor profile was spot on, but the bone-to-meat ratio was disappointing; I expected a bit more substance for the price. Pekin Duck Vindaloo (3.25/5): prob my least fave, wasn’t a fan of the duck in this dish”

“Came for restaurant week and ordered their 3 course option. For starters I had the anarkali chicken. It was pretty good and had a good marinade. My main was a salmon curry which I thought was fine, I didn’t feel it stood out. For dessert I had the mango panna cotta which was also very good and very similar to a mango lassi flavor. The inside is a small space but decorated well and very intimate. Overall I didn’t feel anything stood out to me but it was a decent meal”