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Diwan Restaurant


Diwan Restaurant
148 E 48TH St
New York City, NY 10017-1224
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“Diwan” DineSite.com
“From an Indian Chef, Tandoori Fare And Wild Cards” New York Times
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“I would highly recommend Diwan...” DineSite.com
“Diwan Restaurant” CitySearch.com
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#1,105 of 6,757 restaurants in New York City
  • Cuisines: Indian
  • Average price*: $ 40
  • Neighborhood: Midtown
  • Address: 148 E 48TH St, New York City, NY 10017-1224
  • Phone:  (212) 593-5425
  • Fax:  212-593-5732
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“Excellent Indian, best...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 4, 2008

Excellent Indian, best Vindaloo Lamb ever. Lunch buffet works also. more

“Very nice restaurant. We...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 12, 2008

Very nice restaurant. We did not have to wait for a table. Food and service were very good. Many of the diners themselves were Indian. more

“Very nice Indian food...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 18, 2008

Very nice Indian food - good lunch buffet. One of the best in New York. more

“Really nice lunch buffet...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 2, 2008

Really nice lunch buffet during the week. more

“Best Indian in NY in my...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 17, 2008

Best Indian in NY in my opinion, esp nice buffet so you can try everything. more

“Great lunch buffet.”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 30, 2007

Great lunch buffet. more

“My favorite Indian restaurant near Grand Central”
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4 of 5 stars
IRD-Trader 1 contribution
NYC
Jan 31, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I am a trader in one of the banks nearby and this place is a popular after-work joint for last two years. - their food is good (not great, you would have to go to London for that) - their ambience is so-so - they have actually one of the better bars for private events - they can bring out... more

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
NYC
May 20, 2005

Roach in my food. I have nothing further to say. Most horrible experience ever. more

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Diwan Restaurant Address

148 E 48TH St, New York City, NY 10017-1224
Tel: (212) 593-5425 Fax: 212-593-5732
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.