Baar Baar Reviews

Five of us had an incredible dinner at Baar Baar. The quality of the food (delicious and authentic) and the service were off the charts. The vibe at the place is also energizing. The average four stars don’t do it justice. Will come back for sure.

Great vibe. Food was very flavorful but not overly toxic in spice intensity. Very good service. Highly recommended.

I loved the food, drinks and ambiance of the restaurant. Very very good food. Everything we ordered, it surpassed our expectations! I highly recommend this restaurant.

Fun and Fresh Indian Food in Noho. Service was not the best, and the ladies at the front were not the nicest (they looked very unhappy), and it was not welcoming. However , the food speaks for Iredell. Great indian food in a nice vibe.

I had dinner at the bar on a Monday night. The ambiance is great and really nice music. I was restaurant week/month in New York so I ordered the three course menu for dinner. All the courses were delicious. My only complaint is that I wanted a bit more food for each serving (maybe I was just really hungry?) and that it took a long time between the first and second course (20+ minutes). Other than that, it was a great experience and I’d definitely come back to try some of their other dishes.

Baar Baar is one of my favorite restaurants in NYC. The menu is innovative and unique…a twist on traditional Indian cuisine! The atmosphere is super lively. On weekends, be prepared for a packed “Bollywood” brunch scene. The DJ entertains while the guests enjoy drinks, food and dancing (brunch is from 12-4pm).

Overall I was impressed by the food presentation. Call them Small / half plates were sumptuous, which sometimes can go south when you try something different and electric. My favorite among them were cauliflower 65, tuna behl, Kashmiri lamb ribs. I did not order any bread as I wanted to savor the dishes alone and they all can be enjoyed without having any rice or bread. I had a vegetarian thali which to be honest was not at par at all after trying quite a few small plates, it was definitely disappointing. Let's come to the décor which in my opinion was okay and not inviting. Service definitely was all over the place and I could see my food order being bounced from table to table before they finally realized that it's my table which they have been passing by all along !! I tried the desert thandai cassata and not my favorite as they were trying something different which IMO did not pan out in the end !! I might swing by again in the near future. Oh and it can get pricey if you don't watch it :-)

The place used to have good food but now with popularity, they stuff people in restaurant like cattle, food is mediocre and management is awful. Last time we were there in april, they kept rushing us and seats again where cramped. 4 of us were asked to sit at a table clearly for 2 people. Today went again for their wknd brunch as friends really wanted to give it a try and Never again!! They have now started putting 12 people on normal table that would seat 6. No room to walk around, even for waiter. One waiter kept making mu friend get up and move her chair each time he wanted to pass!!! The forgot to ever bring us our mango lassi's that were part of the pre-fix brunch and the manager, Deena/diana?? came at 1:15 and just dropped the check on our table. We told her that why would you assume that we were done? You did not ask us, did not check if we wanted more drinks or dessert and she was like oh ok, the server told me you were done. How ridiculous!! As a manager, nice going falsely blaming your servers and either way, anyone would know that before leaving a check on the table that customer did not ask for, you always confirm if they are all set!! Then she continues that we need your table as lot of people are waiting which is also ridiculous as when making reservation, we were told they had 2 seatings for brunch 12-2:30 and 2:30 to 4. They even called a day before and took credit card number for guarantee but still at 1:15 she is trying to kick us out. Once I remind her what we were told, she tells is that max is 2 hours on the table so we have to leave at 2pm sharp! no apology from her, but tone was like she was doing us a favor. WTF!! Why even have a till 2:30 slot and why rush customers like this at 1:15!! They are running this place for profit only with no value for customers or service. While there, we witnessed 2 other tables complaining too about space but owner or manager were least bother. There are much better indian fusion options in nyc now. Go to Rahi, go to GupShup and forget this place!! 2 star are for the hardworking bar and waitstaff otherwise would give it zero.

Baar Baar was recommended by a friend. It’s a bit of o trek from mid-town but I was keen to eat some Indian food. The decor is quite modern and I was hoping the food would remain authentic. I ordered the butter chicken and the keema (minced lamb). Both these dishes were excellent and the butter chicken is one of the best that I have eaten outside India. Service was good.

This Indian is not like the typical Indian restaurants I have been to. A lot more thought has been put into the dishes and the tapas style gives you the option of trying a variety of dishes. Between two of us we shared the kashmiri duck and apricot bread, the potato tiki, the pork belly, the nihari lamb shank, the black dairy dal and saffron rice. The lamb shank and dairy dal were two of the most flavoursome dishes I've ever eaten. The service was excellent, attentive but not intrusive, our waiter in particular was extremely knowledgable and gave great recommendations, food was value for money too, would definitely recommend.

So many vegetarian options. We really enjoyed our food and the service was really good. We had to send a dish back cause it was cold and they were quick to replace it. the kulchas were really good. The paneer pinwheel is a good twist to paneer. They started playing Bollywood around 10pm

Serving until 1130, this fab restaurant has amazingly interesting dishes and flavors. The dishes are not the typical Indian restaurant fare, but you know for sure you are in an Indian restaurant. Also service was great as was the ambiance. We just loved so many of the dishes!!!

This is not your everyday Indian restaurant with traditional curries, vindaloos and tandoori dishes. Instead this chef has created some wonderfully-delicious dishes that I have not seen in other Indian restaurants. The octopus salad was awesome as was my seafood dish. Can't wait to go back. Ask for Daniel or Kareem for excellent service a!nd if get a chance to meet and talk to the chef, you'll get a good feel for what he brings to the table(sorry for the pun)

Great, authentic Indian brunch spot! To start I had herbal tea. For the entree, I had Chicken Tikka Masala with saffron rice and naan. All I can say is amazing! My partner had lamb keema with saffron rice. I had a taste and it was also amazing! Both were very flavorful, tasty, and well-cooked. The portions are not too overwhelming and very filling. Though, the restaurant is pricey. What I enjoyed is the Indian music that was playing. They also had a dance floor, bar, and a host if you want to get up, grab a drink, and dance. I cannot wait to come back for dinner so I can get the nightlife experience! P.S. do not bring your kids! They ask for ID at the door, even for brunch.

We ordered a variety of small and large plates. Mostly good. Somras, a good Amrut based cocktail. The Kulchas, Sauce In Chilli Garlic Prawn, Chilli Tofu, Paneer Pinwheel were great. The Chicken Malai Kofta was below average - the sauce was too watery and Koftas didnt go well with the sauce. The Mustard sauce in the Sea Bass was very overpowering. Prompt and attentive service.

It always makes me think of the children's book: Babar, the elephant. I came when it first opened and I liked it. I returned as I was in the area. It is a relatively large, attractive place with a relaxed atmosphere. A lot of well dressed Indian families and couples were dining there. The food really is very good and the wait staff are capable. My brother enjoyed it so much he asked that we go back for his birthday.

We went on a weeknight and got a great booth. Place was full by the time we left. Waitstaff was friendly, attentive. Water glass was never empty. Regional cocktails were well prepared and tasty.Menu options included small plates and main entrees. We tried most of the small plates. Good vegetarian options on the menu. Food came out fresh and was delicious. Best Indian food in the city without doubt. Keema Pao and Tandoori Octopus are a must try. Vegetarian thali was also excellent. Different ingredients presented in an innovative way. Desserts were also unique and worth trying. Tea service was impeccable. All in all, Baar Baar should be on every gourmand's list and is worth going to again and again!

First time at this gorgeous Restaurant , nice set up, Outside dinning , very attentive staff. Our waiter was really great , sorry I forgot his name , we didn’t know much about their menu and we wanted to explore something different , he took the time explained the menu to my husband ( Vegan ) and to me . Small plates were delicious . Sea bass was very tasty and the rice with the fish was just great . We are planning to go back soon .

Restaurant Week is held twice a year in the city. Eden and I chose to have dinner at Baar Baar which was participating in this 3-week event. Chef Sujan Sarkar has created modern Indian cuisine that is very tasty. Located in the East Village, the large room has chandeliers and an exquisite mural of a woman that is haunting. An amuse guele of two tiny puris filled with whipped cream and a topping resembled the pani puri snacks we Indians like to eat in the early evenings. We ate fish and butter chicken, stuffed naan, saffron rice, desserts and drank excellent wine.

(BTW, this isn't your typical US/Indian resto - it's more of a "whats trendy in the UK/India these days" kinda place) Anyow, the combination of "Great" and "Meh" pretty much sums it up. Take the cocktails for example - the good ones are *great* (the one with ghee-washed amrut, the margarita thing), and the others are definitely, aggresively, *meh* (the lassi, the tea thing). It's the same with the food too. The duck/foie-gras haleem, the lamb ribs, and the lamb keema - *stellar*. The kulchas and the amul/chicken, not so much. So yeah, it really really depends on what you get...

Visited with family for brunch and a perfect place for classy Indian taste with a preferred taste. Paneer Bhurji was awesome. Dahi Puri, Gree pea, Masala Frut Taco were also worth mentioning. Paneer wheel and Nan and followed by Saffron rice made us full. Bloody Mary drink was super. Enjoyed the Sunday Afternoon. A perfect place to visit on NY

Had a horrible experience here. The attitude is beyond atrocious. We made a reservation for 9pm (not even prime time) and showed up willing to try a new restaurant. First they couldn't find our reservation and then tried to escort us to the bar room. Given we reserved a dining table and intended to have a full and proper dinner, we asked to be seated in the dining room instead. The woman seating us rudely suggested here wasn't any capacity for this. We pointed out to her that there is an empty 2 person table within eye sight. She then went to the host and told him loudly and in front of us that we were arguing with her. He decided that we were not deserving of this empty table and said we would have to wait a while if we should want a table in the dining room (which is what we reserved). I expressed that we are disappointed to be treated so disrespectfully to which he rolled his eyes at us. I am astonished that a relatively new restaurant would be so brazenly rude, crude, and spiteful. I am further disappointed to see a supposed, but ill mannered, steward of modern Indian cuisine, be so horribly crass. You would be much better served at the likes of Rahi or for more upscale Indian Accent which both offer excellent cuisine and the great service which is sorely lacking here. Good riddance!

Gr8 ambiance, food, drink, hospitality. The owner and chefs mingle with patrons passionately! Amazin' evening!!!

Few colleagues and i went here for dinner on a Tuesday night at 6pm. It was empty but filled up quickly. The bar was really nice and ambiance was perfect. We tried a lot of different appetizers and enjoyed most of them. The food was delicious and we will be back.

My husband and I went for Sunday dinner. Wonderful cocktails. Traditional American with a Indian twist Food is excellent the quality for the ingredients was very high Would recommend avocado bhal, paneer, duck kulcha and lamb. The chutneys were excellent. Recommend the tomatillo and green mango Beautifully prepared and served. Small plates let you try a lot of different things

The restaurant is located on 1st street on the lower east side. We went their for Valentines day and they had a fixed menu which was terrific. I especially loved the fresh oysters which had a amazing mix of sweet and sour. The lobster and chicken breast dishes were terrific. The dessert was very good. The staff were helpful. I was especially impressed with the wine cellar and the knowledge of the wine somellier

Food was pretty good, but probably not for the price. Service a bit lacking as well- fumbled on two of our entrees & they came out an hour late. Look elsewhere first

Omg if you are looking for an out of box dining experience during COViD you need to come here. We got lucky we had Mona amazing waitress who accommodated all our allergies . Most delicious Gluten free you can have in Manhattan

Get a cocktail! Not to be missed - creative and delicious. The restaurant had a great ambiance. The food was beautifully presented and delicious. The service was excellent. They could easily accommodate a gluten-free diet - there were many options. We enjoyed our meals.

We live in NYC and we wanted Indian. I searched google and found the place and it is like no Indian restaurant I ever visited This may be what India is like now The food was great and so was the atmosphere When you walk in you know you are in a hip spot. People young and old look like New Yorkers out for the night. Great music you do not hear elsewhere but loud The dishes are like Indian tapas Same ingredients as other Indian but with a unique style Try it

Just incredible. Went there after reading Deb’s suggestions in smitten Kitchen’s blog. Very nice place, good music. Great cocktails (must try the margarita and… hold your breath for the surprise). Menu a la carte or fixed menu (if you are quite hungry). If you are a couple my suggestion is share… try three or fuor small plates and share them. The food is great… Indian food with creativity. We were guided through the menu by Jack a very nice waiter that made our evenings even more special! He really made the difference. Found us avere nice table,helped us through the menu and made us try really excellent food. Thanks again Jack!!! And thanks Baar Baar! Cannot whait to come back

This place is over-rated. The food is just okay, the meals are overpriced and the server gave us wrong information many times. The server was a nice guy but clearly was in training or new and we spent way too much to be misled half the time. You can get tastier and more reasonable priced Indian food elsewhere. Would not recommend going.

The latest trendy hot spot in Manhattan: Baar Baar- great vibe, excellent food, innovative Indian inspired cuisine. Packed on a Sat night...make reservations! My favorite dishes: avocado & edamame papdi chaat, double baked cheese souffle, sweet potato roast.

We went here after hearing a lot of recommendations. This is a good place for Indian Americans or Americans looking for Indian food that would suit their palette but definitely not very authentic. Being from India, I found the food very very average and not value for money either. The lesser said about the drinks the better, i ordered a chai negroni, returned and just ordered a kingfisher beer which i didnt end up finishing. A sad end to an overall great evening

Really good Indian restaurant. They have a good selection, whether you eat meat or not, and the bar is great, they have at least 15 different sorts of gin.

Innovative, modern Indian fare (both small & large plates) & excellent service; glam decor (chandeliers, etc.) & a buzzy, nightclub vibe. If the food weren’t so excellent, you’d forget you were at a restaurant.

We had a wonderful experiene from start to finish. The staff are kind, informative, friendly, attentive and fun. The menu is a contemporary twist on traditional Indian food. The flavors are elegant and don't over power each other. The chutneys and breads were warm and perfectly filling. The bone marrow and cauliflower small plates left us wanting more. The cocktail list was lively and so fun we never moved to wine. Thank you for such a great night. We can't wait to come back!

Three of us had dinner on Dec 26 and had mixed feelings about our experience. On the positive side, the decor and ambiance were nice and the food was very good: tasty, interesting dishes, reasonably-sized portions for the small plates (we did not order the full-sized dinners). Except for the "Chicken 65" dish being a bit overcooked, resulting in dry chicken, the food itself merits 4-5 stars. On the negative side, the printed menus did not mention peanuts as an ingredient in two of the dishes that we ordered (Chicken 65 and Cauliflower Koliwada), so we did not think to ask our server whether those dishes had nuts until after they were served to us. Our server failed to mention when we ordered that those dishes contained peanuts. We had to further poll her about every dish on our table to inquire which ones also had nuts, since she failed to volunteer that information once she realized we were concerned about eating nuts. Confusingly, the online menu *does* mention peanuts as an ingredient in those two dishes, in stark contrast to the printed menu which does *not*. Neither the menu nor the server mentioned that two of the dishes we ordered were also fried. We would have expected that a better server would have brought this to our attention, and would have asked us if we really wanted to order two fried (i.e. heavy) dishes. We also think the menu should have noted that these dishes were fried. When it came time to pay, it took quite a while for the server to return with our check. We could see that she was busy taking care of a large party in a nearby room. At a restaurant of this calibre, another server should have stepped in and taken care of that for her, without us having to hunt them down. The restaurant was not particularly busy at this time, so there is no reason why this should have happened.

A friend recommended this place. I love all kinds of ethnic food but I rarely go to eat Indian food. The menu online was hard to visualize the food. First, the restaurant is beautiful. There were like 3 different ornate chandeliers. And there was this gorgeous mural on one of the walls by the bar. And the bar had this lighted back filled with all types of high end liquor that went to the ceiling. Now for the food. We got these complimentary bite size piece tiny naan filled with a light sour cream type of filler. Such a nice was to start. We shared some small plates: 1) the cauliflower-it tasted flash fried with this dusting of paprika or some other spice. Tasty. It came with some sort of sauce that was mayonnaise based; 2) ground lamb which was served in this small pot with some sort of cheese like coating in top. It was good and hearty: 3) the octopus was nice and tender. Must order this. Then we ordered 3 entrees: 1) the lamb shank-delicious. Fell right off the bone; 2) butter chicken-good but just ok; 3) market fish was the baked whole branzino. Well seasoned and nicely baked. Pretty tasty. Must get the saffron rice and naan . Our service was friendly and attentive. I think our waitress’ name was Gi. Also the owner came by a few times and talked about the food and the inspiration for his restaurant. He was super nice. It was not was a cheap dinner since we also had 2 bottles of wine. So we paid about $85 each and there was 4 of us. Overall, the food was flavorful, service was great and the place is beautiful. It’s great with a large group and/or special occasion.

This is relatively a new restaurant in New York serving modern Indian Cuisine. Chef Sujan Sarkar opened this restaurant after his success in high end testing menu restaurant in San Francisco. The menu offerings are eclectic and limited but provides a good selection of fusion food in a vibrant setting and at a good price point. We went for a Friday night dinner when it was extremely busy. The inventive India inspired cocktails appeared better in the menu that they actually were. We ordered a few small plates, two thalis (veg and non veg) and two dinners for four of us. Food were delicious and plenty. Kulchas were good too. I particularly liked tuna bhel, paneer pinwheel, sole patrani and carrot halwa cake. We met chef Sujan Sarkar who is namesake of my son Sujohn Sarkar. We called for him and even in his busy dinner time rush he managed a few minutes to spare and chat with us. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

Baar Baar is like Budakan but for Indian food. Large industrial setting, thumping lounge music, overly cheerful wait staff, eclectic cuisines and crowds - yes, lots and lots of young people. The food is interesting if a bit spotty and cocktails ate adventures. Service is good and the ambience is all noise. It is a pleasant new take on the Indian Cuisine that has mostly been left out of the modern innovation trend.

I've been to Baar Baar twice and it has been amazing each time. I recommend the Chicken 65 dish - it was incredible. The drinks were also really flavorful and unique. I also had the vegetarian thali, which didn't really resemble a thali but had a nice selection including jackfruit patties and ricotta-cheese stuffed shishito pepper pakodas. The service was fast and the waiters knew their menu extremely well. And when it comes to the ambiance, this place has a great vibe. I'm definitely going to come back!

I’m not a great fan of Indian restaurants.. generally always get better Indian food right at home, so why go out for it ? BarrBaar means ‘again and again,’ colloquially. I guess they mean for you come back again and again.. and I for one will say that for this one time, I may do that. A relative newcomer to the NYC food scene, its located in lower downtown NYC, in the East Village neighborhood. The space is large, and enclosed on two sides by floor-to-ceiling glass which draws in the passersby.. though I would imagine that because they are off the main Bowery drag, it’s more word-of-mouth that flows in. And while we were there, they certainly did come by in a constant stream… though it may have been the Restaurant Week. The front section has a huge bar, fitted with a wall with shelves carrying hundreds of bottles all the way up to the ceiling and some striking, Bollywood-ish wall art. The dining space is divided up between tables and banquettes which can be screened off into smaller sections by the same dark curtains, and offer smaller “rooms” for private occasions. Seating is generous and comfortable, with small to large groupings, stone topped tables, large, luxurious fabric-covered settees and wicker backed armchairs all around. The floor is stone and also carpeted in some areas to create visual groupings for a changeable seating layout. And a set of spacious restrooms behind the bar, which are well finished with funky, paisley black & white tiled surfaces throughout .. and well maintained (thank you !!) The food here is Indian-based, but with a difference: a huge difference !! The usual staples and spices have been revisited, in some very creative and alternate ways. They no longer look like the usual Indian food (which tends to be over-cooked and over-fried and over-spiced, usually ending up in a dark and unrecognizable pile.. this is not ! (I can’t believe I am actually praising Indian restaurant food… ) I’ll leave it at this: vegetable dishes are well cooked but not cooked to an unrecognizable pulp, and still retain their color and freshness, while being combined and presented in a completely different way, and meats are similarly done without being rubbery or pasty masses. The rice, naan, roti and appetizers are also very well prepared and tasty, though these are harder to present in another form by the very nature of their purpose and provenance. However, the portions are on the small side, which always bugs me. And lastly: the wine list is extensive, but high-priced ~ a definite game-changer when it comes to entertaining guests here. Dinner for two with one glass of wine each was $75.00 / head. And most cocktails are overfilled with ice, so halfway through, you’re sucking on melting ice….. So: value for money ~ low ! Will reserve further judgement for another visit… perhaps.

I ordered Apple Martini and Kairi Mule, it's so amazing, tasted aroma and fruity, I asked the bartender how he mixed, he said it's vodka-based.

Our disappointment started with my first course, a mixed platter. At least two of the four items were bland and flavorless, and the platter was unappetizingly presented in a tiny dish. One of our main course dishes was okay, but the other main course Paneer dish was barely warm, definitely did not taste fresh, with the paneer very hard to bite into, and sitting separate from the curry without any of the curry having seeped into it. The service was totally fake. The server came to ask us how the food was within a few seconds after the food had been served, and did not tell us that one of the main courses we had picked was partly the same as one of our starters; and unfortunately, the common item was bad and not fresh. Out of decency, I left a 15% tip, but regretted it later, I should have written "zero" in capital letters. The only positive about the place is the excellent ambience. The food and service at virtually any of the numerous cheap Indian eateries on Lexington would probably have been much better at a fraction of the cost. This place is ostensibly Michelin starred, and if they really are, I cannot possibly understand how Michelin can star this place. Restaurants like this can give their starring process a bad name. This was intended to be a celebratory evening since my wife had won an award, but it left a bad taste, quite literally.

An amazing gastropub in the heart of the Bowery. We went with some friends last night and had a wonderful time. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, the staff was extremely pleasant and the food is a great change from the normal South Asian dishes you are used to eating. My personal favorite dishes were the sea bass with mustard cream, the oysters with guava and chili granita and lemon foam, the tuna bhel, and the paneer chili. Their specialty drinks are okay (a little too sweet for me). Overall, a wonderful evening and would definitely dine here again.

AMAZING!! Food was absolutely delicious. The best Indian food my partner and I have ever had. The cocktails were also delicious. s Would highly recommend. There is a great atmosphere and it is extremely easy to get to by train.

This place is NOT allergy friendly. Even after calling and speaking to the manager in the afternoon, who confirmed that there would be egg-free and nut-free options. We arrive there and I am allergic to nuts and my son is allergic to eggs and nuts. Sadly we got there at 8:30 for our table but we were seated at 9:25. Even in line one waitress told me they could definitely accommodate the allergies. We were told nothing was available for us to eat after we were seated. We ended up eating yoghurt and rice. We would have left but we were in a 16-people group. They also charged us $6 for each child to eat half a cup of rice and $8 for each child to eat half a cup of yoghurt. Plus taxes and 20% gratuity. What a rip off just for yoghurt rice when they couldn’t accommodate for allergies. Another person in our group had sesame allergies and the manager said he doesn’t know what has sesame and what doesn’t. So he just said don’t eat anything except rice and yoghurt. I mean we don’t go to a restaurant to eat nothing but yoghurt rice for the 3 that had allergies. I found it ridiculous. In addition, the rest of the food only came at 10:15 and at 10:20 they came to us asking for dessert orders because the kitchen was closing at 10:30. What kind of service is this? The bill was all wrong. So many extra things added that we didn’t even order and a couple of things didn’t even show up on our table but they were there on the bill. This place is a complete rip off. Service is horrible. Bill had false charges. Food was average. The butter chicken was not the best according to those who could eat. I don’t know how you can mess up a butter chicken. It’s the classic Indian dish. I was shocked. And most importantly, I would never tell anyone with allergies to go there. Manager was absolutely incompetent and to say my kitchen is busy so I don’t want to accommodate is rude and disrespectful to those with allergies. Def. NOT GOING BACK!

wanted to really like the place, but left somewhat disappointed. my impression is the dishes are meant to be a creative twist on traditional mainstays, but lacked the spice and (sometimes pungent) fragrance they are known for. we had dahi puri (ok), jackfruit taco (my opinion the most flavorful of what we ordered), chicken tikka kulcha (the channa was bland) and the paneer red pepper main (ok). the atmosphere is very nice. the drinks were good. the service, although efficient, was not friendly (which i guess is typical for NYC) nor very helpful (although, i may have been expecting much more from the non-indian server we had).

Very nice decor. Good indian inspired food, slightly spicy for non Indian foodies. Excellent service.

We love our experience! The service was prompt and helpful. We enjoyed the tasting menu as a way to sample many dishes family style. Don’t miss this spot!

We were looking for a great food place. Looked around and found this Restaurant. Apparently a Michelin Star!!!! For a fun night- we ended up there, little did we realize that the food we would eat- would be a nightmare!! The ambience of the place is good, nice music, clean seating and good lights!! That’s it. For our mouth- the rest was appalling. In their appetizers- they offer Beetroot Murabba ( murabba is preserve- sweet) what we had was basically a store tin, cut open and dumped on a plate- along cake radish slices- sprinkled with red chilies- horrible- choked my throat. Besides, who puts salad- wet beets on tissue paper!! Very unattractive appetizers clubbed together- if you wanted a combo platter. Simple chutneys were given very sexy descriptions but they were simple coriander chutney and yogurt mixed with some salt and red chilies. They are also offered as $3 (if i remember right) separate!! Main dishes were not great at all. The Paneer dish was like eating a hard chewy leather. Not even warm/ hot. May be the chef was in a bad mood!! The Naans were the only redeeming items from the menu. Never never ever going back to this Michelin or no star place. Came back feeling so frustrated and appalled from the whole eating experience. Bye bye Baar Baar Never!!

This is a modern take on traditional Indian dishes. Highlights include the ribs, lamb toast and black dal.

I have heard a lot about this place from a friend. While visiting the big Apple, I decided to head at Baar Baar with 2 friends. From the first step at took inside the restaurant I was already wow with the ambiance. The host greeted me properly and took note of my reservation. I have been all over the world to include India. The food was amazing from the first bite to awake my taste buds until the last bite with the dessert. The service was impeccable with attention to details. The restaurant was packed and the server still never left our glasses without water, all courses were brought on time. I have eaten in a lot of chichifoofoo restaurants in the world but you can’t visit NYC without stop at Baar Baar if you are a true foodie. I can’t wait to comeback. Continuous success as I know next time will be more chichifoofoo

My husband and I went here to celebrate our anniversary. When we walked in, a rather lively event was happening in the bar area. It took awhile to be for a host to come up front and once seated it took awhile to have anyone come to the table, but once the meal got underway everything went smoothly and was delicious...seriously delicious. I really like Indian food, but this was Indian food on a heightened plane. Our server was nice and once the giant party left the bar you could sort of feel the restaurant exhale and feel how the restaurant is regularly. My favorite dish is was an appetizer with dehydrated kale, potato pancake, yogurt mousse and raspberries. It sounded so wacky we had to try it and it was amazing. I will be dreaming of it tomorrow. I can’t wait to go back.

Went here for Father days with a group, great ambience and food and setting but service and portions and the brunch menu was not impressive: 1) It's fathers day and they ran out of the lamb burger!!, not to mention there are only 4 meat dishes out of a whole menu for brunch so 3 people had a mediocre chicken burger (not acceptable) when you charge a ridiculous rate!! - other dishes were great but sides you have to pay extra for. 2) Main course in teh brunch menu is one huge portion, and you can only choose 1 main dish (pay extra for sides) and unlimited drinks - seriously why not offer two mains with smaller potion so please can try and not over eat on a whole chicken!! 3) what annoyed me most was how waiters just dump the food in the middle of the table leaving us to figure out who ordered what, bad service when you have a great setting. They didn't even clean up the starter plates and we had to ask for plates and settings again. 4) great band, but rather loud for a Sunday afternoon. It's not a evening setting, Sunday pm is family ambience time

Baar Baar is an interesting concept. The setting is large, modern and industrial. It's tough to get the sense that the restaurant is Indian, which is a good thing. The wait staff, is cheerful and very friendly. The menu is very eclectic. The cocktails and mocktails are good. Food is also pretty good, though more tapas style, so be careful on how much you order. I would recommend for 2 people: 1 bread, 2 smalls and 1 large to share. We ordered too much, but was happy with everything we ate.

My bff took me out for my birthday to enjoy some fine Indian food. The decor is eye catching when you walk in, so already feeling good vibes. We are taken all the way in the back for our first table, but we preferred the main dining room. We had to turn down another table before being offered a table where we wanted. The service was very slow and the server rarely checked on us leaving us to ask others to help us. The food was amazing hence my reluctance to give a 2 for my rating. Always looking for our server took a long time for our main to come and to get the check. The entire meal was over 2 hours and we had no dessert. Great food but terrible service.

Baar Baar has the best Indian food in the city! The lamb keema is my absolute fave. A recommended spot when in nyc!

After debating which Indian restaurant to dine in New York City with the numerous options available we decided to try Baar Baar . I am glad we did. The food was good and the ambience was lively. It’s not a place if you want a quiet place and eat the usual Indian dishes that you get at strip mall restaurants. They allow you to order a la carte and don’t bind you to a prix fixe menu. The dishes are a nice twist on the classics and had nice flavor.The portion sizes are slightly smaller than we had expected, but overall prices are in the same range as other area restaurants.

I am married into an Indian family and have lived in NYC for over 20 years. So I was interested to try this beautiful looking restaurant downtown when a friend suggested it. We had reservations for a Friday evening at 7. When we arrived, we were surprised to find very few people seated at the bar, which is unusual for a hopping and lively scene in that part of town on a Friday evening. Nonetheless, we found our friend and ordered a round of drinks, which looked promising with all sorts of tinctures on the bar and interesting garnishments like dried quince. However, they didn’t actually TASTE good. One Hyderabad Collins, one Royal Mawalin, one Delhi Sour (with a Laphriog rinse that I was excited to try). Meh. They look good. Taste - not so much. So, on to dinner, we ordered many small plates to share. Let me reitarate at this point that my husband is from India, we have traveled extensively many parts of India and we eat Indian food quite regularly. This is not Indian cuisine. It is a fancy, flashy version of nice Indian delicacies that do not translate well in the bastardization. Pani poori becomes sweet with rosewater (instead of savory). It’s weird. The kulcha tasted tough and stale. The dokhla was so mild that it almost had no flavor at all. And the tuna papdi chaat - well, we didn’t even finish it. The tandoori mushroom was okay, but bland. The dining room was lively, the waiters so busy that they were rushed and almost non-attentive. When the waiter asked us if we were interested in dessert and we said no and asked for the check, after 5-10 minutes they brought dessert menus anyway and disappeared. Frankly for those looking for upscale Indian try Spice Market on 13th street; better decor, better service, better drinks, tastier food.

This is the best Indian restaurant I have been too: Very inspired preparation of very high end delicious dishes in a beautiful environment with good service.

Went here for a friends birthday and really enjoyed the food. The service was amazing. The black daal was outstanding. The paneer chilli appetizer was superb too

If you're looking for a good Indian fusion spot with creative and classic food options I highly recommend Baar Baar. Note: If you're not into loud restaurants blasting Bollywood music, this may not be the best place for you. Ambiance: The restaurant is upscale and has gorgeous decor, I love the teal look. The problem is that it's LOUD. Really loud. It makes it hard sometimes to have conversation with your dinner mates. They also have these Bollywood brunches over the weekend and I swear it feels like it's turned into a club. Price: The food here is overpriced especially for the portion size. The drinks taste good but also overpriced considering what we're getting. After all of this, why do I give it a 4 star?? Because at the end of the day I care about the foooooddd. The food here is phenomenal. I don't think I've ever had such creative Indian dishes other than at Junoon. The dishes are so flavorful, my mouth is watering as I write this review. My favorite dishes are the malai paneer pinwheel, cauliflower, avocado and green chickpea bhel, and the black dairy dal (dal makhani). I also enjoy their chickpea curry . The food can be a bit spicy but if you ask them to make it mild, they will do so. They also do a great job plating it in a beautiful manner and that just enhances things. They also are willing to make food Jain for you and I really appreciate that kind of flexibility from an upscale Indian restaurant. I've been to other upscale places in the city and they get a bit snobbish about it. They also have a separate vegan menu which is a nice addition.

Had taken my sons friends for a lunch.. Great ambience and absolutely Great music!! Kudos to the DJ and good food!! The downer was that a table booked from 2pm - 4pm( at a fixed cost) ! We got the table from 2.32 pm .. the servers were serving 3-4 empty glasses for the next 15- 20 minutes.. got a the first drink at 2.45pm maybe 2.55 pm after requesting 7-10 times for a group of 16 people. They stopped serving at 4.05! To top it off.. the lady asking for us to leave at 4.10 ( on the street) said “you are under influence of alcohol”.. leave the street!( extremely distasteful) And I wasn’t even drinking much as I was hosting my sons freinds. I am sure they have kind s of people at their place , the key to understand is is to understand their clientele.. can’t be driven by blinkers, please use the god given gift.. BRAIN!! Hopefully will again host the kids ( I am sure I will) , hope they are are more hospitable and not hostile. Good luck Payal.. you do have an amazing place. This is my first review ever! Wanted to give it. Good luck to Baar Baar 👍

Lousy food, horrendous service, very very noisy …..don’t waste time, money and energy going there ….

I will go miles out of my way for good Indian--from whatever region of India--and my son, who I was visiting in Manhattan, loves hip restaurant venues with lots of glitter. He thought BaarBaar would be a good choice. We were both really disappointed. The restaurant with its spotlit wall-length bar was handsome enough. The dinner started well with a pleasant hostess and a good location--a corner booth with a high table. However, there was no foot bar on my side of the corner and, as my feet dangled in mid-air at a distance from the floor, I kept sliding forward on the slippery surface of the high seat. My mixed drink, a Hydrabad Collins, was weak and watery. The menu of over 20 small plates, evenly divided between vegetarian and protein-based, looked terrific, but proved disappointing as well. We sent back the Achai Octopus which, in addition to being mushy and overcooked, was way too salty to eat. The manager, who instantly came over to see what the problem was (positive points for customer responsiveness!) asked if we wanted another helping of the same overly salted dish (discounted points for lack of inventiveness), but he happily discounted the plate from the bill. The pork belly with pomegranate, jaggery, pickled mustard, young onion and crackling had little taste--and honestly, although the meal was just a week ago, I can't even recall what else we ordered. It simply wasn't very memorable. In fairness, I'd be game for a second try. The most fun was reading the exotic menu, and we didn't even get to the second page with full-size plates!

Top notch food and service ! Being a newyorker I have to say this place is way over priced compared to other top indian restaurants and so are the drinks !

This was one of the best restaurant experiences we've had in NYC to date. Beautiful interior, excellent service (thank you Jaz), and a wonderful menu. Our server made many thoughtful recommendations, the drinks were creative and the food was delicious.

We walked in and the atmosphere was great. The menu is set. This means that, according to the waiter you can order one appetizer, one main and either a Naan or rice. I asked the waiter that I wanted to order a couple of appetizers but she repeatedly said that - I can only order one appetizer, one main and either rice or naan. She called the manager who is apparently the owner of Baar Baar. We repeated ourselves again and told the owner that we wanted to order a couple of appetizer. Her response was that we have to pay extra. Obviously it's a common sense approach that we will pay extra but the way she approached us was extremely rude. Overall experience was rubbish. If you have to pick a place, then might as well go to Janoon or Tamrind. It's not about the money. It's about valuing your customers because they are the ones paying your bills. Also train your staff to listen to your customers because your customers/clients can read a menu. Go and understand what you need to do so that your customers come back again and again. Which means living a true meaning of BAAR BAAR one needs to live it otherwise it's just a bunch of words without living up to its true value. Understand BAAR BAAR!!

The drinks were good and that was about the end of the experience. I dined there with my girlfriend and while she was still eating, the bus boy just cleared her plate while she was still eating, the second incident was that I had ordered dal makhni (black lentils) instead of them coming to tell me that they had run out or something, I guess it was the manager or seemed like manager in training who didn’t know how to talk to his guest; just approached my table awkwardly saying that the black lentils I had ordered was “wonky” (his words) and said that he would give us free dessert. Just the way he said it seemed like we were there to get free foods. Which we didn’t end up ordering or getting the dessert. Which is just terrible on the “managers” part. The last thing was that at the end they cleared our food with my girlfriend drink without asking; which she was still drinking. They need to learn how to properly interact with their guest and what a real fine dining service is suppose to be. (They need some more training, very disappointed.)

Was very excited to try Baar Baar because it is the same owner as Pranna (which I really enjoyed when it was open). The décor is definitely unique and the vibe is sexy and sultry which would make it great for a date or girls/boys night out. First, the cons. The menu is modern Indian so if you want a hearty Indian meal this isn't the spot. The portions aren't huge like a traditional Indian restaurant as this is more upscale and modern (I left feeling hungry). Also expect steeper prices than a traditional Indian spot. All in all, my point is that this restaurant isn't your traditional Indian restaurant but that's a good thing when you want a modern take on classical dishes. The food was above average (although not exceptional) and the drinks were average (they could be stronger and were quite pricey). We stuck to the appetizers so we could share and try a bunch of different dishes which was worthwhile. Recommend the kulcha, cauliflower, and paneer appetizers. There are enough options for vegeterians and non-vegertains.

We recently went to three new Indian hip restaurants in NYC. Aroqa: Best chef of the three. Of the dozen odd dishes our party tried all ranged from very good to excellent. The chef is really talented. The vegetarian dishes in particular were exemplary. The chicken, pork and lobster were uniformly superb as well. Also the food was high quality Indian without any fusion layers. And the toys the food was served in (trucks, carts etc.) added to the fun. Unfortunately, the experience starts and end with the food. To be fair the cocktails were pretty good- if your into fiery drinks this is your watering hole. But the overall ambiance was sub-par. The place is very small with a drafty room that the heating cannot keep up with on a cold evening. However what was bordering on unacceptable were the dirty, food stained cocktail menu and the filthy floor below our table. Service was also just ok. For a place that ends up costing close to $100pp for a full meal with a couple of drinks this is a real problem. So I would say best food of the three, worst ambiance. Make a choice. Baar Baar: Hits all the high notes- superb ambiance, great service and a magnificent glass enclosed wine cellar clearly visible from the dining area. I must say this place has a vibe and is one that will hit all the high notes. Great cocktails and bar scene as well. The food was very good, but did not the level of Aroqa; there was a greater fusion aspect here. But overall Baar Baar is my favorite Indian place in the city. Rahi: An intimate space but very well laid out with a great bar and excellent food. The finest Indian desserts I have had- the beetle leaf “Paan” covered with chocolate is just super. The food was very good indeed, some in our party found the spice level a little overwhelming in some of the dishes but most things were very good. Nice wine service and excellent overall service. So, I would rank them as follows: Baar Baar- overall best, food very good but slightly below Rahi (to my taste) and below Aroqa. Best Bar and a wow wine cellar. Rahi: Excellent overall, #2 behind Baar Baar overall, but better food and intimate ambiance, great service- happy to go there anytime. Aroqa: #1 for food but #3 overall. Very rough around the edges- needs better management, especially given the quality of the for. Clean up the place, please.

Had heard so much about this place, that I had to visit it on my visit to NYC. We made reservations, was easy to get one on a monday evening. We arrived on time and were promptly seated. The happy hour was still on, so we decided to sit on the bar for sometime and then move to table. We ordered spicy margarita and it was delicious. The place is really well decorated with lots of photo ops. Great for a girls night! We ordered the assorted papad with the hummus- avocado dip. We also ordered their really spicy sauce with it which was really good! Once seated on the table, we ordered chicken 65 and butter chicken. Both these dishes were average. I think its more to cater to the American crowd, the butter chicken was almost little sweet. I would highly recommend this place for great drinks and starters. Also dont forget to order their kulchas, they're really good!

I was “totally stoked” to find out that there was some elevated contemporary Indian coming downtown... My husband and I had dinner last night, and apart from only one of the many dishes we ordered being mildly over-salted, everything else was perfection. There is only one place in NYC where I believe the food to be better, but the ambiance there is lacking in character, which is not the case with baar baar. Fantastic cocktails, really fun and delicious food, and great service. I really hope this place sticks around!... Can’t wait to eat my way through the rest of the (quite comprehensive) menu.

We really enjoyed our dinner at Baar Baar. The service started a bit slow - drinks took quite a while to arrive despite the restaurant being slow - turns out this was due to a new waitress - not really her fault, and in short order other staff pitched in, including the Sommelier. The wine selection is good, with some interesting pairings, although the typical varietals (i.e. Gewürztraminer, Riesling) were few in number. There are many interesting and flavorful dishes to chose from. Ordering with the idea of sharing is best.

We have dined at BaarBaar several times before, but always outside in warm weather. The cuisine is excellent and wine prices not too bad for New York, so we decided to go there on our last evening in the US before returning to France after the Christmas holidays. We were not able to find a table (after three tries) where we could have an actual conversation and enjoy our meal. We did enjoy our food, but the incessant music and sound levels were too much. Clearly, BaarBaar's aim is to be a "scene" rather than a serious restaurant, which is truly a pity for the kitchen staff and very kind serving staff.

Hands down. I have been already many times to baar baar and they are consistent and surprising.. Baar Baars food is one of its kind and modernizes indian cuisine in a very humble way. Located in Khan Market it makes it very easy to reach. Service is always very kind. Keep up the good work!

We were so excited to have brunch at this place. The food was good but not consistent. The service was pathetic. They overbooked lot of people and we felt that we were being rushed out. We were not ready to leave and were enjoying our meal and the manager Diana brought the check to our table without offering us dessert. We finally ordered dessert after complaining . The dessert was terrible. They were also sitting party of 10 on a table of 6. This restaurant has a big name but service is going down. I will not return back for the service they gave us. Please don’t waste your money. The owner was around but refused to stop at our table to speak with us. Overall it left a bad taste in our mouth.

this is the place you must go , if you want to have fun and enjoy the food, Make sure you make reservations, we had a wonderful party last week and Shreya was excellent co ordinating, We went for Brunch to check out the place, very good pr- fixie menu and very good pricing , includes mocktails of the day, mango lassi. good choices of food , along with bollywood music on week ends . Again the atmosphere is great

I first saw the restaurant while running errands in the area. Looked up the menu online and realized this is not a run of the mill Indian restaurant where you get the typical food and Mango Lassi! Very interesting menu and perfect for sharing. Every dish we tried was creative from jackfruit patties, shami kebab to the desserts. You got beef and pork dishes too which are absent in most Indian restaurants. Chutneys and breads are delicious. Food is tasty and the dishes very well thought. The black dal was amazing and the quality of dal indicates how creative the chef is. And the wine selection is very carefully done. I ended up spilling my glass of wine and the staff cleaned the mess and gave me a complimentary large pour-which was an excellent gesture. The place is roomy, comfortable, excellent for both large and small groups.

This place is fantastic, right from decor, bar, appetizers and food - there is innovation that actually works! I would visit this place again and again (Baar Baar). Try the green hummus, dahi papdi, keema, paneer pinwheel and all of the delicious kulchas. The food is so flavorful, it is a bit on the creamy side- but the flavors are so good, they work together!

Baar Baar has a good selection of Indian dishes for a weekend brunch. I had the Shepard's pie with lamb (spicier than traditional Shepard's pie), along with garlic naan bread and then coffee cake + ice cream for dessert. All were very tasty, with prompt service on a busy holiday weekend. I happened to be there when a live band was playing Indian music for an appreciative audience, perhaps this was a function. It was a nice touch, and a welcome break from all the holiday music I'm hearing in most places.

This is one of the 2 new trendy Indian tapas like restaurants with a lot of buzz in New York City ( the other is aRoqa). Visited with my son and daughter. Because I compare it ( and its a paid YELP advertiser) to another trendy restaurant , you won't see this review except on Trip Advisor Highlights: Large and trendy inside . More specious than aRoqa. There is a mural at the end of the bar that is worth seeing. However I was disappointed that with 3 of us they have is such a small table. We were early and seating could be better. The food was excellent with appetizers like fresh oyster, tandoori octopus, potato tiki. For main courses we had the bone marrow kulcha, lamb ribs, pork belly, baked chicken malai tikka and the lamb shank. Impressed that the chef noticed that we did not order nanns and he sent some out gratis. Service was good but I noticed at aRoqa their manager came around a few times to check on us , not so here .Additionally the chef came out personally to check on the food and dessert that was impeccably prepared and delicious. Impressed with bathrooms at both which were roomy. All in all I would recommend it for the food. I found aRoqa a bit better with preparation, individual attention and customer service. But a definite recommend .

We really enjoyed our meal here. We were impressed by the relatively large portion sizes and the innovative nature of the Indian dishes on offer. We had an interesting keema appetizer and an Indian play on tuna poke that was also quite nice. The main course of Lamb Shank and slow cooked short ribs were also nice. We spent some time talking with the manager about wine and he was very pleasant and enthusiastic about serving innovative Indian food. We look forward to eating here again.

Baar Baar greatly exceeded my expectations. I found the food absolutely delicious and of the utmost quality, in addition to being thrilled by the creativity and ingenuity of each dish. There were plenty of vegetarian and vegan options available. I’m not as familiar with the family style sharing dining experience, but my friends and I had an incredible time trying practically half of the menu. Cocktails were top notch as well. Can’t wait to return and enjoy the food again! A must eat in NY.

I came here on a double date with my fiancee and some friends and we had a fantastic time. The ambience was great - intimate enough yet buzzy and the cocktails/whisky list was very extensive. Food was innovative with just the right balance of traditional flavour and modern twists. We ordered several small plates and, aside from the chicken malai tikka (which was still decent), the food was top notch. The restaurant is certainly pricey, but not poor value. Would recommend and will certainly return!

Appetizers, small plates and mains. All excellent. We ordered only the small plates but as often happens, ended up ordering too much. And as also happens, some dishes were excellent while others not so great. Don't miss the lamb shepherd's pie, the atypical dahi puri, the different chutneys/sauces and the chicken kofta in cheese fondue and the octopus. The Chicken 65 a little dry and the lamb ribs were too fatty.

This is very nice dinner place where a chef makes exclusive dishes. Dishes are nice and tasty but too expensive . Too expensive is OK but they don't server enough content. Probably good for American tummy but not enough for Indian tummys