In between 1st and 2nd
Avenue, behind Astor
Place, past St. Marks street, on a short strip of
East 6th street, there is a piece of heaven. In this paradise a full
set Indian meal is only five dollars. Here the waiters come out to the street
to coax you in and the street is lined with restaurant after restaurant, all
with great food and variety. It’s hard
to understand how these establishments stay in business by charging so little
on both their lunch and dinner menus for so much! Not including tip, a five dollar meal
includes an appetizer (like samosas), soup, soda, curry, tea, and dessert! This quiet, well-kept street is lined on the
right hand side with at least a dozen cozy Indian eateries, all sit down, with
menus on the street, inviting you to peruse their cheap, quality meal
deals. Many feature live Indian music in
the evenings, making it a great place to meet up with friends for a meal and
entertainment without cringing at the bill.
Décor and atmosphere vary from chic and urban to homey and traditional.
Since the eating is great and the price is right at any one, try to find one
that has the perfect atmosphere you desire at the moment. Indian places outside this concentrated
alcove are much pricier for far less food and tend to be more crowded and
gentrified. For genuine Indian cooking,
intimate service, and bang for your buck, drag yourself and your friends to
this neighborhood. This hidden treasure is the best cheap eat in NYC as well as
the most addicting.