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Best Indian in Upper West Side

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Mughlai Indian Cuisine 8.2
Upper West Side (Central)
Mughlai Indian Cuisine brings a slightly polished, neighborhood-splurge take on North Indian cooking to Columbus Avenue, with curries, biryanis, and tandoori dishes that draw strong praise for depth of flavor. Diners rely on it for sit-down dinners and well-packaged delivery when they want butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, and Mughlai-style chicken curry done with care.
Must-Try Dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala, Mughlai Chicken Curry, Lamb Biryani
Scores:
Value: 7.4 Service: 8.5 Consistency: 8.3 Food Quality: 8.9 Atmosphere: 8.2 Cultural Relevance: 6.8
What makes it special: Refined North Indian flavors with reliable, sit-down comfort.
Who should go: Couples and groups wanting polished North Indian dinners.
When to visit: Evenings for relaxed, linger-worthy curry and naan spreads.
What to order: Chicken Tikka Masala, Mughlai Chicken Curry, Lamb Biryani.
Insider tip: Pair richer curries with lighter lentil or vegetable sides to balance.