Baazi NYC - 4.2 rating - Modern Indian Dining on the Upper West Side

🔹 Restaurant Overview

Name of Restaurant: Baazi

Location + Full Address (with landmark):
2588 Broadway, New York, NY 10025
Landmark: Near W 97th St · Upper West Side

City + Area Tag: New York · Upper West Side

Opening Year / Newly Opened: Modern Indian dining by Chef Gaurav Anand

Cuisine Type: Indian · North Indian · Modern Indian

Dining Style: Casual Dining · Neighborhood Favorite

Price Range: Approx. Cost for Two: $50–$70

Special Offers / Deals: Early seating ideal for families · Outdoor dining available

🔹 Ambience & Interiors

Interior Theme: Contemporary · Elegant · Elevated Indian dining with warm tones

Seating Capacity & Layout: Indoor & outdoor seating · 2–6 person tables

Lighting & Music Style: Warm ambient lighting · Soft contemporary playlist

Outdoor Seating / Private Dining: Yes — sidewalk seating available · No private dining rooms

Unique Design & Decor Highlights: Modern Indian décor · Soft earthy palette · Gold accents

🔹 Food & Drinks

⭐ Most Recommended Dishes:

• Chicken Tikka Masala

• Dal Baazi (signature)

• Lamb Rogan Josh

• Amritsari Fish

• Tandoori Chicken

• Paneer Tikka

• Garlic Naan / Lachha Paratha

⭐ Beverage Highlights:

• Seasonal cocktails

• Indian-inspired beverages

• Lassi (mango/rose)

• Wine & beer selection

⭐ Signature Experience:

Chef Gaurav Anand’s bold reinterpretations of classic Indian dishes with a refined NYC twist.

⭐ Dietary Options:

Vegetarian · Vegan-friendly · Gluten-free options

🔹 Service & Experience

Service Type: Warm · Courteous · Polished hospitality

Staff Behavior: Professional · Helpful with pairing suggestions

Waiting Time Experience: Reservations recommended · Walk-ins manageable during first seating

Ideal For: Date nights · Family dinners (early seating) · Indian cuisine lovers

🔹 Menu & Pricing Snapshot

Best Sellers: Butter chicken · Tandoori platters · Signature curries

Chef Specials: House-crafted seafood dishes · Seasonal chef tasting dishes

Formats: Dinner only (dine-in) · Awadh menu for takeout/delivery

🔹 What Makes This Place Special?

Brand Story / Concept:

Baazi, meaning “to bet”, symbolizes choosing bold, inventive Indian cuisine. As the latest venture from the acclaimed Chef Gaurav Anand, it brings elevated flavors and modern elegance to the Upper West Side.

Known For:

• Inventive Indian dishes

• Elegant atmosphere in UWS

• Top-tier cooking from Michelin-recognized culinary team

• Family-friendly first seating

Instagrammable Highlights:

Cocktail shots · Plated curries · Tandoor grill moments · Outdoor seating

🔹 Ratings – Reviews.Restaurant NYC Scale

4.2 star rating

🔹 Operational Info

Business Hours: Dinner: 5:00 PM onward (multiple seating slots)
Indoor + Outdoor dining

Reservation Policy: Online reservations · Early seating recommended for families

Contact: +1 646-861-3604
Website: https://www.baazi.us

Parking: Street parking (limited)
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

🔹 Map & Navigation

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