Bhojan

REVIEW

May 4, 2010


CUISINE: Indian, Kosher, Vegetarian
NEIGHBORHOOD: Gramercy

 

102 Lexington Ave. at 27th St.

(p) 212-213-9615

 

Bhojan is Curry Hill’s newest addition: traditional Indian cart food from India’s Gujarat and Punjat provinces, cooked kosher, and served among ultra chic decor. The vegetarian spot is the perfect place to take a date, as it looks, but more importantly tastes, far more expensive than it is.

 

The sev puri consists of three mini puris (unleavened Indian bread), topped with yogurt, tamarind chutney, and green chutney. The three toppings complement each other and the crunchy puri perfectly. The khandvi — steamed gram flour noodles rolled into cylinders — are topped with fresh coriander and green chutney. These are simple, but utterly addictive. The vada pav, a fried potato fritter served on a squishy white roll, would look more at home wrapped in aluminum foil than atop a gleaming white plate. Fortunately, this does nothing to make the sandwich any less toothsome. READ ON

 


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Posted in FOOD on May 4, 2010 7:39am by Mike Taylor | 18 comments





Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery

REVIEW

August 20, 2009


CUISINE: Eastern European, Kosher
NEIGHBORHOOD: Lower East Side

 

 

137 E Houston St between 1st and 2nd Ave

(p) 212-477-2858

 

If you're looking for a cheap, tasty, and filling meal, it's time to go-Jew and stop by Yonah Schimmel's Knishery. For $3.50 a pop, choose from traditional knishes like cabbage and kasha, and modern varieties like mushroom, veggie, or sweet potato. Cheese knishes add a $1.50; coleslaw and a pickle add $1.40. There's also sweet knishes, like blueberry and apple, which can function as both dinner and dessert...

 


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Posted in FOOD on August 20, 2009 4:19pm by Jena Steinbach | 20 comments