Swagat NYC - 4.8 rating - Cozy North Indian Chaat & Tandoor in UWS

🔹 Restaurant Overview

Name of Restaurant: Swagat

Location + Full Address (with landmark): 411A Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024
Landmark: Near 80th St · Upper West Side

City + Area Tag: New York · Upper West Side (UWS)

Opening Year / Newly Opened: Established neighborhood favorite

Cuisine Type: North Indian · Chaat · Tandoor Specialties

Dining Style: Casual Dining · Cozy Neighborhood Spot

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

Special Offers / Deals: Lunch service · Chaat specials · Tandoor platters

🔹 Ambience & Interiors

Interior Theme: Warm · Cozy · Roadside dhaba–inspired charm with a modern NYC twist

Seating Capacity & Layout: Intimate seating · 2–4 seater tables · Ideal for couples & small groups

Lighting & Music Style: Soft, warm lighting · Light Indian contemporary playlist

Outdoor Seating / Private Dining: Sidewalk seating (seasonal) · No private dining

Unique Design & Decor Highlights: Earthy tones · Handcrafted décor · Subtle North Indian cultural elements

🔹 Food & Drinks

⭐ Most Recommended Dishes:

• Aloo Tikki Chaat

• Papdi Chaat

• Tandoori Chicken

• Chicken Tikka

• Lamb Seekh Kebab

• Dal Makhani

• Garlic Naan & Laccha Paratha

⭐ Beverage Highlights:

• Mango lassi

• Masala chai

• Soft drinks & classic beverages

⭐ Signature Experience:

Authentic North Indian roadside flavors brought to the Upper West Side — especially their chaats & tandoor items.

⭐ Dietary Options:

Vegetarian · Vegan-friendly selections · Gluten-free items

🔹 Service & Experience

Service Type: Friendly · Homestyle · Efficient

Staff Behavior: Warm & welcoming · Personalized recommendations

Waiting Time Experience: Smooth flow · Reservations helpful during dinner hours

Ideal For: Weeknight dinners · Casual dates · Comfort Indian food lovers

🔹 Menu & Pricing Snapshot

Best Sellers: Chaats · Kebabs · Tandoor chicken · Curries

Chef Specials: Roadside chaat sampler · Tandoori platters

Formats: Lunch · Dinner

🔹 What Makes This Place Special?

Brand Story / Concept:

Swagat aims to bring the heart and soul of North Indian roadside eateries (dhabas) to Manhattan, with a compact but deeply flavorful menu by Chef Abishek Sharma.

Known For:

• Authentic chaats

• Tandoor-fired classics

• Cozy UWS gem

• Affordable comfort food with quality ingredients

Instagrammable Highlights:

Colorful chaats · Sizzling tandoor platters · Warm interiors

🔹 Ratings – Reviews.Restaurant NYC Scale

4.8 star rating

🔹 Operational Info

Business Hours:
Lunch: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Dinner: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Contact: +1 212-362-1400
Website: https://www.swagatny.com

Parking: Street parking (limited)
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

🔹 Map & Navigation

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