Award-winning

Moti Mahal Delux

Name: Moti Mahal Delux
Address: 1149 First Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10065
Telephone: (212) 371-3535
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

676 Reviews

$31 to $50

Indian

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Innovative
Healthy
Neighbourhood gem

Moti Mahal Delux offers recipes that are distinguished principally by inventive flavor combinations and the finesse of ‘Mughlai’ cuisine, a "bargain in any neighbourhood for food that provides a surprising flavor of luxury" - The New York Times, 2 Stars

The signature “Butter Chicken”, has come to be known as one of the most renowned dishes in the world. “Tandoori Chicken”, "the most eye opening item to come out of the oven" is the legacy of the Moti Mahal restaurant chain. “Daal Makhani”, or “Kaali Daal”, is "deeply, truly luxurious" and here at Moti Mahal Delux, can make you go "wobbly with happiness". Another Moti Mahal Delux signature is the Masala, a fragrant curry prepared with a choice of goat brain, crab, chicken or shrimp.

This sophisticated and upscale restaurant with a "comfortable modern dining room" and "attentive and courteous" service offers a one of a kind Mughlai fine dining experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–23:00
Phone number
(212) 371-3535
Website
http://www.motimahaldelux.us/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Celebrate special occasions by having Moti Mahal Delux create memorable dishes for your next cocktail party, wedding, anniversary, bridal shower, corporate luncheon, office party, birthday, or private at-home dining. <br /><br />If you are interested in having us cater your next event, please call us at 212.371.3535 or email us at contact@motimahaldelux.us

Location
1149 First Avenue, New York, NY 10065
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Area
Upper East Side
Cross Street
63rd Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 676 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York City
Innovative
Manhattan
Innovative
Manhattan
Indian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Moti Mahal Delux offers a delightful Indian dining experience with "delicious food, generous portions," and friendly service. Guests rave about the "wonderful dinner in a beautiful space" and praise unique dishes like chicken 65. However, some concerns about reservations and service have been noted, suggesting room for improvement.

676 Reviews

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Kamal Bobby
New York City
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistent and amazing comfort Indian food! Will definitely return!
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Kristina
New York City
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food here is consistently good We’ve been a few times
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SEBASTIEN
London
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Unfortunately, it was not the greatest of the experience. I had chosen this Indian restaurant because i found it on the guide Michelin. The food lacked of spices and taste. The chicken and lamb were dry which was very disappointing, almost like if the food was reheated. The service was good.
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Pallavi
Washington DC
25 reviews
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was cold, service was non-existent and there were flies circling our food. Moti Mahal Delux please pull your act together. You used to be a decent place to dine in.
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Laura
New York City
65 reviews
vip
4.0
65 reviews
Dined on 20 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Interesting menu - a little different and more upscale than your average Indian restaurant. Everything we had was delicious.
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Alissa
New York City
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 17 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food but each time we go the portions shrink and prices grow. Unacceptable how stingy they are with chicken tiki masala. 7 cubes of chicken entire entree for $24! Delicious but strinkflation is too much.
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Erika
Central Coast
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 1 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! Especially loved the chicken 65- will come back next time I’m in NYC.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 18 June 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I don’t usually write reviews, but this experience was particularly frustrating. We booked a reservation for 10:15 PM through the app, which confirmed our table. After a long and expensive Uber ride, we arrived only to find the restaurant closed. This was supposed to be a special date with my wife, who had been craving Indian food. Instead, I felt embarrassed in front of her due to the restaurant's misleading reservation system. We were left stranded far from our hotel, and by the time we could have reached another restaurant, most places were already closed. This incident not only wasted our time and money but also ruined our evening. I hope the restaurant addresses this issue with their reservation system to prevent such disappointments for others in the future.
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ShannonF
Kansas City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 14 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dinner in a beautiful space. We particularly enjoyed the apple and chicken broth soup and butter chicken.
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1traveller
New York City
46 reviews
vip
2.0
46 reviews
Dined on 10 June 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
while the restaurant was literally empty at 6:30 we were sat at a back table that had an odor of 'bug spray'... We asked for a larger table but were told there were reservations for them - two were still empty when we left at 8pm. The paper menus were 'filthy' - no other word to describe them. We were told that they had ordered new ones and the ones brought to us to replace the dirty ones were dirtier (food encrusted) were dirtier than the original ones. Not very appetizing... A new waiter (there for 2 weeks) had zero training. Sweet but not there for his personality.
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FAQs

Moti Mahal Delux does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Moti Mahal Delux also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 371-3535.

Moti Mahal Delux is rated 4.5 stars by 676 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1149 First Avenue, New York, NY 10065

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross Street
63rd Street
Area
Upper East Side
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–23:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.motimahaldelux.us/
Phone number
(212) 371-3535
Catering
Celebrate special occasions by having Moti Mahal Delux create memorable dishes for your next cocktail party, wedding, anniversary, bridal shower, corporate luncheon, office party, birthday, or private at-home dining. <br /><br />If you are interested in having us cater your next event, please call us at 212.371.3535 or email us at contact@motimahaldelux.us

Moti Mahal Delux

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Additional information

Menu

Weekday Lunch

Chaat

Two Veg or Non-Veg appetizer

Chicken or Paneer Entree

Veg or Non-Veg Entree of the Day

Lentils

Biryani

Naan & Dessert

Weekend Brunch

Chaat

Two Veg or Non-Veg appetizer

Chicken or Paneer Entree

Veg or Non-Veg Entree of the Day

Lentils

Biryani

Naan & Dessert

What 676 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Moti Mahal Delux offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Moti Mahal Delux restaurant rated?

Is Moti Mahal Delux currently accepting bookings?

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