Bhatti Indian Grill NYC - 4.3 rating - Punjabi Kebabs in Murray Hill

🔹 Restaurant Overview

Name of Restaurant: Bhatti Indian Grill

Location + Full Address (with landmark):
100 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Landmark: Near 28th St Station · Close to Curry Hill dining strip

City + Area Tag: Manhattan — Murray Hill

Opening Year / Newly Opened: Established 2009

Cuisine Type: North Indian · Punjabi · Kebabs · Curries

Dining Style: Casual Dining · Contemporary Indian Grill

Price Range: Approx. Cost for Two: $60–$120 (depending on kebab platters & wine)

Special Offers / Deals: Walk-ins welcome · Same-day reservations available

🔹 Ambience & Interiors

Interior Theme: Black-and-gold chic with a modern Punjabi grillhouse vibe.

Seating Capacity & Layout: Compact dining room · Warm and intimate · Designed for quick meals or relaxed dinners

Lighting & Music: Warm ambient lighting · Modern music at a soft volume

Outdoor Seating: Occasional sidewalk tables (weather-permitting)

Unique Decor Highlights: Metallic accents · Grill-inspired detailing · Elegant minimalistic setup

🔹 Food & Drinks

⭐ Most Recommended Dishes (Top 5–10):

• 21 varieties of Punjabi kebabs (signature menu highlight)

• Bhatti Butter Chicken (one of NYC’s best)

• Lamb Seekh Kebab

• Tandoori Chicken Tikka

• Paneer Tikka Trio

• Headily spiced curries and gravies

• Dal Bhatti

⭐ Beverage Highlights:

• Curated natural wine list by sommelier Doreen Winkler

• House cocktails pairing well with spice-heavy dishes

• Lassis & Indian soft beverages

⭐ Signature Experience:

Authentic Punjabi-style kebabs cooked over traditional open-fire technique (“Bhatti”).

⭐ Dietary Options:

Vegetarian-friendly · Gluten-free kebab options

🔹 Service & Experience

Service Type: Prompt · Knowledgeable · Friendly

Staff Behavior: Courteous team · Helpful with spice preferences and kebab selections

Waiting Time Experience: Walk-ins often accommodated · Reservations recommended for dinner

Ideal For: Quick meals · Casual dates · Group dinners · Kebab lovers · After-work dining

🔹 Menu & Pricing Snapshot

Best-Sellers: Chicken malai tikka · Lamb seekh · Butter chicken · Mixed grill platter

Chef’s Specials: Special kebab tasting platter · Seasonal Punjabi dishes

Formats: A la carte · Kebab-forward menu

🔹 What Makes This Place Special?

Brand Story / Concept:

Created by celebrated restaurateur Gaurav Anand, Bhatti introduced New Yorkers to an authentic Punjabi kebab house experience, where skewers, grill, and spice take center stage.

Known For:

• NYC’s most extensive kebab menu (21 varieties)

• Michelin-praised Indian cooking

• Strong focus on Punjabi culinary traditions

Instagrammable Highlights:

Sizzling kebab skewers · Butter chicken plating · Wine pairings · Chic black & gold decor

🔹 Ratings – Reviews.Restaurant NYC Scale

4.3 star rating

🔹 Operational Info

Reservation Policy: Available 1 hour in advance · 15-minute grace period · Walk-ins welcome

Contact: +1 212-683-4228
Parking: Street parking · Nearby paid garages
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

🔹 Map Embed

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cPPMi1k1ymmPJEN39