Papadam
“I didn't think the Upper East Side would have good Indian food, but thank god I tried this place.”
“For appetizers Coconut Soup and Sambar (Lentil) soup were pretty good and tasty – Sambar soup being more spicy.”
“I'm not always the most adventurous when it comes to cuisines synonymous with "spicy foods" but I'm trying to expand my UES delivery repertoire.”
Papadam
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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I'm not always the most adventurous when it comes to cuisines synonymous with "spicy foods" but I'm trying to expand my UES delivery repertoire. There aren't too many choices apart from diner or "fancy french place". But Papadam is really top notch Indian food.
Maybe half a dozen times we have ordered different things here, but the quality, packaging up (nary a spill), and the delivery guy is like the happiest person who has just walked up five flights that I have ever seen. Always a smile.
The naan is unbelievable, just chewy goodness. It is not cheap or else I would buy like 5 serving of it and make lunches from it… But it is so so good.
I've loved the meat (tried lamb and chicken) from the clay oven. It is moist and seasoned completely. So delicious. But to get some sauciness to soak up with my beloved naan, I've been working my way through their other menu sections. For my fellow spice wusses, the Methi Murgh Malai is a delicious chicken in sauce made with fenugreek (new to me!) herbs. Hard to describe, but they are a touch sweet, aromatic and have an umami-type flavour. Has a slight kick, but you're not going to find too much spice-free. 😉 Same with the tikka masala, absolutely delicious, slight kick, but a spice weenie could handle it.
And honestly, that's why you also get a mango lassi, because A. it's delicious and B. you need something to balance the spice.
I just love this place. The service is always welcoming and warm, the food is always fresh and good.
Lunch buffet is a great deal. The aloo gobi and chicken tikka masala are very good here. The naan bread also seems super fresh. Nice vibes, would come back here for dinner and drinks with friends based on the ambience. Clean and modern.
We came to Papadam after reading all the stellar reviews on Yelp, and they did not disappoint! The service here is AMAZING. The restaurant is run by a nice man and his wife. The food was delicious- definitely try the chicken marinated in coriander and mint (it comes as a fluorescent green bbq chicken). I regret not taking a picture. The mango lassi is also delicious. I will definitely be back to try the rest of their menu!
This is a small restaurant with a narrow cozy dining room. We came early for dinner on a Saturday night recently and were seated immediately by the owner. We always order the Lassuni Gobi as an appetizer whenever we visit an Indian Restaurant that is new to us; which is crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a tomato garlic sauce. One of the reasons is that we love the appetizer, the other is to determine partially our rating of the restaurant. Our favorite menu selections in most Indian Restaurants include; daal tadka, puri chat, vegetable samosa and most of their chicken dishes. We like the cozy feel and location of this restaurant. I look forward to try it again in the near future to sample many other menu items.
Fantastic food, and amazing delivery service.
They keep orders in their system which is wonderful, so when I place a food order they have and quickly pull up my full address and can tell me exactly what I ordered the last time: perfect – same thing again. Easy .
The person taking the order was friendly and helped confirm what dishes I wanted, and upon my request wrote the names of the appetizers I ordered on the lids so I would know which was which.
Their food is wonderful:
– puri chat is scrumptious! Bursting with color and flavors
– veg samosa also very good
– The daal tadaka is always fantastic. The small rice that comes with it – not enough so I always get an extra side of rice
– rice is soooo good
– garlic nan- great dipped in the daal tadaka
Highly recommend for delivery
I believe this place is a hidden gem. There are many underwhelming Indian buffets throughout NYC but Papadam is the best I've found. The staff are incredibly welcoming and the food is consistently very good. I've had better Indian food but not offered in a buffet and for just $12. They offer a large selection and include a generous serving of naan with each buffet.
My favorite indian food in the area. I only order the vegetarian stuff here. Tastes like a grandma made in her own kitchen. Coconut curry eggplant is bomb! If you ask for any of the meat entrees they will make it for you with veggies instead. Like there tikka masala veg style. Naan bread with paneer is great with the mint sauce. Wish they gave larger containers of the sauces bc its never enough. Their potato samosas are so delish and not oily like others I have had. Its best for takeout because the restaurant is small. My go to for ordering in Indian food!!
The best Indian delivery on the UES!
My favorite dishes are the tandoori paneer (served with an incredible mint sauce), Hyderabadi bhaigan bharta (eggplant), and palak paneer, but my family has never been disappointed by anything from Papadam. There are plenty of vegetarian options, like most Indian restaurants, but here they are so tasty that even meat-centric eaters are satisfied.
We occasionally eat in the restaurant, which is perfectly nice, but having the same quality of food delivered to your door is such a treat. In addition to the amazing food, prices are very reasonable and service is quick. 10/10 would recommend.