23 Apr 2010, Posted by admin in L'Epicurien, 0 Comments

hole in the wall minar is a hidden gem

Peek through the window of Minar’s store front, catch the slogan “Indian Fast Food,” and you’d be tempted to make a 180. From one foodie to another, don’t.

With a 20-year history in Manhattan, this South Indian mainstay serves traditional, delectable Indian fare at bargain basement prices and is a perfect takeout or delivery option. An $8 combination platter will secure you either one meat and two vegetables or two meats and one vegetable. Tikka masala was comprised of fresh, flakey chunks of high quality white meat. No mystery meat disguised by potent sauces here. Roasted cauliflower and potatoes were accented with curry that carried a spicy punch. Pureed spinach with cheese was typically prepared. Nan or rice, you ask? Doughy, warm nan was the size of a large pizza pie and was devoured before I could say yum.

They’ll even deliver from river to river from 14th to 57th streets.

Minar Indian Restaurant

138 West 46th Street

212-398-4600

–Melissa Matarese