Veerays NYC - 4.4 rating - Modern Indian Fine Dining in Midtown East

🔹 Restaurant Overview

Name of Restaurant: Veerays

Location + Full Address (with landmark):
213 E 45th St, New York, NY 10017
Landmark: Between 2nd & 3rd Ave · Near Grand Central Subway & Metro-North

City + Area Tag:
Midtown East · Manhattan

Opening Year / Newly Opened:
From the team behind Veeray da Dhaba · Critically acclaimed & Michelin Guide 2025 listed

Cuisine Type: Modern Indian · Elevated Indian dining · Contemporary regional influences

Dining Style: Fine Dining · Elegant Date-Night Spot · Elevated Tasting & A la Carte

Price Range: Approx. Cost for Two: $120–$160

🔹 Ambience & Interiors

Interior Theme: Glamorous Roaring 20s speakeasy aesthetic — velvet décor, dim lighting, Art Deco accents, and a mood that feels both mysterious and luxurious.

Seating Capacity & Layout: Sophisticated indoor dining room · Bar seating · Ideal for date nights & upscale group dinners

Lighting & Music Style: Warm, sultry lighting with jazz-influenced background music inspired by 1920s speakeasies

Outdoor Seating / Private Dining: Primarily indoor · Private events upon request

Unique Design & Decor Highlights: Art Deco motifs · prohibition-era details · glowing [V] signage · dramatic cocktail presentations

🔹 Food & Drinks

⭐ Most Recommended Dishes (Top 5–10):

• Sea Bass Coconut Curry

• Duck Vindaloo

• Lamb Chops with Pear Chutney

• Chicken Tikka Dumplings

• Tandoori Octopus

• Spiced Beef Kebabs

• Signature Roaring 20s–inspired desserts

⭐ Beverage Highlights:

• Speakeasy-style cocktails

• Botanical and spice-forward drinks

• Premium wine selections

• Curated gin & whisky list

⭐ Signature Experience:

An Indian fine-dining journey through prohibition-era glamour — bold flavors, unexpected compositions, theatrical plating.

⭐ Dietary Options:

Vegetarian options · Gluten-free modifications · No children under 10 permitted (policy)

🔹 Service & Experience

Service Type: Attentive, polished, and highly professional fine-dining service

Staff Behavior: Well-versed in menu stories · Personable yet discreet · Excellent pairing recommendations

Waiting Time Experience: Reservations strongly recommended · Dinner hours fill quickly

Ideal For: Celebrations · Romantic dinners · Corporate dining
Epicureans · Modern Indian cuisine enthusiasts

🔹 Menu & Pricing Snapshot

Best Sellers: Lamb chops, duck vindaloo, sea bass curry, signature small plates

Chef Specials: Modern reinterpretations of classic Indian dishes through a 1920s lens

Formats: A la carte dining only

🔹 What Makes This Place Special?

Brand Story / Concept:

Created by the trio behind Veeray Da Dhaba — Hemant Mathur, Sonny Solomon, and Binder Saini — Veerays celebrates a rebellious interpretation of Indian dining inspired by the mystique of prohibition-era New York.

Known For:

• Michelin Guide 2025 recognition

• One of NYC’s most stylish modern Indian dining experiences

• High-end dishes rarely seen elsewhere (duck vindaloo, pear chutney lamb chops)

• Immersive Roaring 20s atmosphere

Instagrammable Highlights:

Cocktail pours, Deco lighting, lamb chop plating, speakeasy-style touches

🔹 Ratings – Reviews.Restaurant NYC Scale

4.4 star rating

🔹 Operational Info

Contact: +1 646-429-8398
Parking: Paid garage opposite the restaurant
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

🔹 Map & Navigation

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5mi8vt85TdqCRLLR9