Chote Nawab

4.2

224 Reviews

$30 and under

Indian

Vegetarian-friendly
Innovative
Neighbourhood gem

Chote Nawab is restaurateur Shiva Natarajan’s latest culinary addition to Murray Hill. Chote Nawab quite literally translates to “Little Prince.” The Nawabs of India, mainly in the city of Lucknow, were very much the foodies of their day, known for their elaborate royal kitchens, hospitality and of course their Kababs. Chote Nawab features Kababs from Lucknow and “dum” Biryani from Hyderabad, which is cooked using a sealed pot technique to maximize flavor. The menu also has regional dishes from Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. Chote Nawab combines modern design elements, such as concrete walls, with Indian themed murals to create a contemporary, yet warm ambiance, which is a reflection of its in-house spice blends and authentic culinary style.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 679-4603
Website
http://www.chotenawabnyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Shiva Natarajan
Catering
Cater to all occasions

Location
115 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Area
Kips Bay
Cross Street
Between 27th and 28th Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
28th st subway
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Tandoori BroccoliUS$13.00
skewered garlic broccoli
Tandoori ChickenUS$15.00
skewered chicken on the bone
Chicken TikkaUS$15.00
skewered boneless chicken
Sarsonwali TikkaUS$15.00
chicken in mustard marinade grilled to perfection
Kakori KababUS$16.00
skewered lamb rolls
Adrak Ke PanjeUS$19.00
ginger flavor lamb chops grilled to perfection
Jhinga Malai KababUS$19.00
skewered shrimp in a creamy marinade
Salmon TikkaUS$20.00
marinated and grilled to perfection in our tandoor
Bade Miya PeshkashUS$22.00
our favorite kababs from the tandoor

Chicken

Dum KokurUS$14.00
chicken curry on the bone
Murgh Korma Zafrani (Has Nuts)US$15.00
skewered chicken in a saffron infused white sauce
Chicken Tikka MasalaUS$15.00
skewered chicken in a creamy tomato sauce
Murgh Butter MasalaUS$15.00
tandoor chicken strips with bell peppers in a butter sauce
Kashmiri Dahi MurghUS$15.00
skewered chicken in a yogurt cardamom gravy
Murgh SaagUS$15.00
chicken cooked with spinach
Lata Shetty 'S Kori GassiUS$15.00
a manglorean coconut chicken curry
Mirapakaya KodiUS$15.00
an andhra chicken tossed with coconut & green chilies
Melugu Kozhi ChettinadUS$15.00
pepper chicken from the house of chettiyars

Starters

Veg

Mulligatawny SoupUS$5.00
lentil soup tempered with curry leaves
Aloo ParathaUS$6.00
paratha bread stuffed with spiced potatoes
Aloo Tikki ChaatUS$7.00
potato patties topped with chickpeas and chutnies
Gobi Taka TinUS$8.00
cauliflower tossed with onions and bell peppers
Baigan DahiwalaUS$8.00
eggplant layered with yogurt and tamarind
Vegetable Seekh KababUS$8.00
skewered vegetable rolls and mango chutney
Aloo Paneer BharwanUS$8.00
potatoes stuffed with paneer cheese
Lucknowi Paneer TikkaUS$8.00
paneer cheese grilled with bell peppers
Achari GuchiUS$8.00
skewered pickled mushrooms

Non Veg

Chicken 65US$9.00
a popular chicken fry from southern india
Murgh Nawab TikkaUS$10.00
chicken thighs marinated and grilled to perfection
Murgh Malai TikkaUS$10.00
skewered chicken in a creamy marinade
Reshmi KababUS$10.00
skewered chicken rolls
Murgh Haryali TikkaUS$10.00
skewered chicken in green masala
Murgh Achari TikkaUS$10.00
skewered pickled chicken
Kozhi Dry RoastUS$10.00
chicken sautéed with curry leaves & southern spices
Tunde Ka KababUS$10.00
lamb patties from lucknow
Lamb Pepper FryUS$12.00
lamb sautéed with peppercorns, coconut & curry leaves
Jhinga KababUS$12.00
shrimp grilled to perfection
Chote Miyan PeshkashUS$15.00
a medley of our favorite kababs

Chote Nawab Spicy Club

Vindaloo
a goan preparation with vinegar, dry red chilies and ginger
- ChickenUS$15.00
- ShrimpUS$18.00
- LambUS$17.00
- Veg / PaneerUS$14.00
Phall
a british indian influence curry with habenaro & green chilies
- ChickenUS$15.00
- ShrimpUS$18.00
- LambUS$17.00
- Veg / PaneerUS$14.00

Meat

Dum Rogan JoshUS$17.00
a popular kashmiri lamb curry
Lamb SaagUS$17.00
lamb cooked with spinach
DalchaUS$17.00
a hyderabadi specialty with lamb and lentils
Lamb Korma Zafrani (Has Nuts)US$17.00
lamb cooked in a saffron infused white sauce
Lamb Bhuna MirchwalaUS$17.00
a dry lamb curry preparation with green chilies
Lamb MadrasUS$17.00
lamb cooked with coconut, dry red chilies & curry leaves
Lamb Chops MasaledarUS$20.00
lamb chops in a tomato onion gravy with cream
Goat NihariUS$20.00
a stew like curry on the bone
Patiala Goat CurryUS$20.00
goat curry on the bone with onions and tomatoes

Seafood

Baghari Jhinga NawabiUS$18.00
shrimp cooked in a tangy cream sauce with curry leaves
Shrimp CurryUS$18.00
a popular mughlai curry with onions and tomatoes
Manglorean ShrimpUS$18.00
a coconut shrimp curry
Lata Shetty's Shrimp AjadinaUS$18.00
shrimp cooked with fresh coconut and dry red chilies
Konju PappasUS$18.00
shrimp cooked with kokum, coconut and tomatoes
Kotayam MoileeUS$18.00
a keralite coconut fish curry with turmeric and ginger
Goa Fish CurryUS$18.00
a fish preparation with tamarind and coconut

Vegetables

Dal Mein KalaUS$11.00
our version of creamy black lentils
Tadka DalUS$11.00
yellow lentils tempered with cumin and green chilies
Eggplant KothimeeraUS$12.00
eggplant cooked in green marsala and tamarind
CholeUS$12.00
curried chickpeas punjabi style
Aloo Gobi Ghar KiUS$13.00
home style potatoes and cauliflower
Bindi SasuralwaliUS$13.00
okra you would eat at your in law's house
Saag PaneerUS$13.00
spinach cooked with paneer cheese
Mattar PaneerUS$14.00
green peas and paneer cheese in a creamy tomato sauce
Nimbu PaneerUS$14.00
grated paneer with lime, onions and coriander
Malai Kofta (Has Nuts)US$14.00
vegetable croquettes cooked in a creamy sauce
Paneer Malai MarkeUS$14.00
paneer cheese and bell peppers in a creamy tomato sauce
Navratan Korma (Has Nuts)US$14.00
vegetables, paneer cheese and pineapple in a cream sauce
Baghara Baigan Mirch Ka Salan
eggplant and chili cooked with peanut masala gravy (has nuts)

Kadai Khana

wok style preparations with onions, bell peppers & garden herbs

Vegetable / PaneerUS$13.00
Chicken (Boneless)US$15.00
LambUS$17.00
Goat (Bone)US$19.00
ShrimpUS$18.00

Sides

Basmati RiceUS$4.00
enjoy with your curries
TahiriUS$9.00
a pulav rice with vegetables and ghee
Burhani RaitaUS$4.00
refreshing hyderabadi style yogurt
Timatar RaitaUS$4.00
yogurt with tomatoes and ginger
Mango ChutneyUS$3.00
a sweet relish
PickleUS$2.00

Rotiyan

NaanUS$3.50
tandoor fired white flour bread
GarlicUS$4.00
Chili OnionUS$4.00
Reshuari Chili OnionUS$4.00
Paneer ChesseUS$5.00
Peshwari (Has Nuts)US$5.00
ChickenUS$5.00
Keema (Lamb)US$4.00
ParathaUS$4.00
multi layered bread
Tandoor RotiUS$3.00
whole wheat bread
RoomaliUS$4.00
paper thin bread

Desserts

Malai KulfiUS$6.00
ice cream
RasmalaiUS$6.00
cottage cheese rounds in sweet milk
Gulab JamunUS$5.00
cardamom infused milk balls

Drinks

SodasUS$2.50
coke, diet coke, ginger ale
Voss WaterUS$3.50
LassiUS$5.00
yogurt smothie. mango, sweet, salty

What 224 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
3.9Service
3.7Ambience
2.6Value

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224 Reviews

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BrandonW
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 25 May 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service and pricing could be slightly better. Other than that, nice food.
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Gabs
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 May 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food with great service Great atmosphere for family/ meetup with friends etc... Definitely would recommend
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StephanieS
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 May 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We reserved a table for a party of 9 following an NYU commencement. It was early evening on a Tuesday. We were able to take our time and thoroughly enjoy one another’s company. The wait staff stood quietly aside but was attentive and responsive to every need, anticipating our needs before we realized it ourselves. The food tasted so spectacular, I tried some of each meal! There was nothing to spare when we were finished. The prices were reasonable. We were happy to leave a healthy tip. I will try to return every time I am in New York. Just fantastic!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 18 May 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We go regularly and really enjoy it. Great value and great taste. Staff is extremely courteous. Lots of options that are kid friendly as well
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Cally
VIP
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 22 April 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific meal. Have been there before it didn’t disappoint
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Hitesh
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 April 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We specifically went for pot chicken biryani and they did not disappoint us. It was so delicious. Their service was outstanding. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend it. They have lots of delicious food and my favorite Chickem dum biryani in pot.
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RoxannS
VIP
Washington DC
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 13 April 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was just wonderful—delicious!—when it finally came. On a rainy Friday night at 8:30 pm the restaurant was not full, so we were surprised by slow kitchen especially since other reviewers described being “rushed.” That said, wait staff service was friendly and relatively attentive. Beer selection good. Every dish was well seasoned and true to its menu description; salmon tikka was a standout. Ambiance is modest, with simple decor and plain tables. Note: restroom needed attention (broken toilet seat, overflowing trash can, not especially clean).
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EmilyM
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 2 April 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone in my group agreed the food was excellent and authentic. Service was wonderful and we will definitely go back.
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newyorker
New York City
207 reviews
4.0
207 reviews
Dined on 21 March 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent Indian place. Wine choices decent. Lots of meat and non meat options. Biryani is exceptional. Shrimp with tomato and coconut another stand out dish. Would go back.
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antzz
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 10 March 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I was celebrating my sisters birthday and made reservations so that the restaurant can make arrangements for larger group in advance. But it was a complete mess when we got there. The management was absolutely useless in arranging tables together and instead was giving us advise that we did not reserve correctly. After several arguments and talking the second person was able to arrange a table on one side. After an hour we were able to get seated and then order food. The whole point of making reservations did not work. The servers did their job and had decent service. I am not sure if I would want to recommend this place for larger group unless they are ok sitting in different tables in different sections
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Chote Nawab is rated 4.2 stars by 224 OpenTable diners.

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115 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016

Additional information

Cross Street
Between 27th and 28th Street
Area
Kips Bay
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
28th st subway
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Shiva Natarajan
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.chotenawabnyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 679-4603
Catering
Cater to all occasions

Chote Nawab

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Dum Biriyani

Chicken on the BoneUS$15.00

LambUS$16.00

Goat on the BoneUS$18.00

Kababs

Tandoori BroccoliUS$13.00

Tandoori ChickenUS$15.00

Chicken TikkaUS$15.00

Sarsonwali TikkaUS$15.00

Kakori KababUS$16.00

Adrak Ke PanjeUS$19.00

Jhinga Malai KababUS$19.00

Salmon TikkaUS$20.00

Bade Miya PeshkashUS$22.00

Chicken

Dum KokurUS$14.00

Murgh Korma Zafrani (Has Nuts)US$15.00

Chicken Tikka MasalaUS$15.00

Murgh Butter MasalaUS$15.00

Kashmiri Dahi MurghUS$15.00

Murgh SaagUS$15.00

Lata Shetty 'S Kori GassiUS$15.00

Mirapakaya KodiUS$15.00

Melugu Kozhi ChettinadUS$15.00

Starters

Veg

Mulligatawny SoupUS$5.00

Aloo ParathaUS$6.00

Aloo Tikki ChaatUS$7.00

Gobi Taka TinUS$8.00

Baigan DahiwalaUS$8.00

Vegetable Seekh KababUS$8.00

Aloo Paneer BharwanUS$8.00

Lucknowi Paneer TikkaUS$8.00

Achari GuchiUS$8.00

Non Veg

Chicken 65US$9.00

Murgh Nawab TikkaUS$10.00

Murgh Malai TikkaUS$10.00

Reshmi KababUS$10.00

Murgh Haryali TikkaUS$10.00

Murgh Achari TikkaUS$10.00

Kozhi Dry RoastUS$10.00

Tunde Ka KababUS$10.00

Lamb Pepper FryUS$12.00

Jhinga KababUS$12.00

Chote Miyan PeshkashUS$15.00

Chote Nawab Spicy Club

Vindaloo

Phall

Meat

Dum Rogan JoshUS$17.00

Lamb SaagUS$17.00

DalchaUS$17.00

Lamb Korma Zafrani (Has Nuts)US$17.00

Lamb Bhuna MirchwalaUS$17.00

Lamb MadrasUS$17.00

Lamb Chops MasaledarUS$20.00

Goat NihariUS$20.00

Patiala Goat CurryUS$20.00

Seafood

Baghari Jhinga NawabiUS$18.00

Shrimp CurryUS$18.00

Manglorean ShrimpUS$18.00

Lata Shetty's Shrimp AjadinaUS$18.00

Konju PappasUS$18.00

Kotayam MoileeUS$18.00

Goa Fish CurryUS$18.00

Vegetables

Dal Mein KalaUS$11.00

Tadka DalUS$11.00

Eggplant KothimeeraUS$12.00

CholeUS$12.00

Aloo Gobi Ghar KiUS$13.00

Bindi SasuralwaliUS$13.00