Kurry Qulture

Oh my God!.. I came for dinner on Friday and it was even better than I had expected Thanks to friend of mine Alex Boon who forced me to visit the restaurant.
Firstly, the place itself puts you in a great mood. The dim lights, the décor, everything blends in beautifully.
My GF and I had a few drinks at the bar. We asked the bartender to surprise us with his favourite, since it was out first time. The amazing concoctions were called Hex-​Mex and Sin Till Late (I loved the word play on the bar menu). After our drinks we were immediately shown to our table. The back is bigger and more beautiful (Had a tour and uploaded pictures… guys don’t miss it and give a shot). We ordered Manchurian Cauliflower and Lamb Stuffed Tandoori Chicken. We were served pumpkin soup first, which was compliments of the house. It was tasty start to our meal. I am a vegetarian and usually I struggle to find good options. But the Manchurian cauliflower was out of the world. Perfect blend and so flavourful. My GF was equally happy with her chicken dish. For second course I ordered the Eggplant and my GF asked for the Fish. They were both amazingly presented and tasted great. We both were full and happy. The dessert was the next surprise. It came in a platter. All complementing each other. Mango halwa, apple pumpkin halwa and bread putting. It was a sweet end to a perfect evening.
Lastly, the service was great. The ambiance was perfect and our evening was beautiful. Will be back for sure.

This is probably the best quality Indian cuisine I’ve ever had. I came here with my friend and we had the cauliflower, quail, and scallop dish. Everything was flavorful, but not over the top. The meats were cooked perfectly, and the manager was always attentive. Also the ambiance is just absolutely beautiful and intimate. Table service was at 100%. My glass of water never reached even halfway before someone came running over to fill it. The menu is a $ 33 pre-​fix, but it’s well worth it and you get more than enough to fill you up. I ended up taking leftovers home and the staff was sweet to pack extra rice for me, so I can have a lunchbox the next day!

Wow! What a pleasant surprise!
I love Indian food but I’ve always had to choose between food taste/​quality and venue (meaning good food, shabby place or Meh food, pretty place). This place has both.
The venue is beautiful: nicely stocked bar, perfect ambience, shiny restrooms, we’ll organized kitchen, and a back patio area.
The staff: very nice and eager to please. Denisa made my day. Sweet, fun, and knowledgeable. Restaurants look for people like her.
The food: great. We had a number of bites. From the mushrooms to the olive naan to the chicken kebob to the cauliflower. Wow, that cauliflower!
I will be back. Just a note: I was warned that the menu IS seasonal so there is a chance that the cauliflower won’t be there when I return.
Until the next.

This place is such a great addition to the neighborhood! I have been twice, once when they first opened and for their New Years Eve dinner. Everything I have tasted has been delicious. I will mention that everything has also been spicy, but I love that. They have an interesting cocktail list, so you could easily just grab a drink at the bar too. I have a gluten allergy, and they are always very accommodating (checking to see if something has gluten, subbing rice for bread). I will be back many times.

A warm and welcoming restaurant with amazing food, drinks and ambiance. My party tasted a huge array of dishes on their menu, and almost every mixed drink and we did not find a single one that was not wonderful. The Manchurian Cauliflower was a huge stand out, as was the Chicken Seehk-​Kebab and Spicy Mushroom Toast. The Turkey Keema and Kori Gassi were very tasty, and the deserts were quite good. Drinks were all quite well done — Sin Til Late and Hex Mex were my two favorites. I am definitely going back — you should check it out — your taste buds will thank you.

I came with a date here on a Friday around 8pm. The look of the place is very «now,» high open ceilings with industrial type lighting fixtures, lots of warm colors and wood. We were seated right away and were checked on by three different members of the staff, which made it difficult to figure out who our actual server was.
The menu is prefixe, which was cool because we knew that we’d be getting three courses, and at $ 33 dollars, it was a good deal. The food was just okay. My date liked his food, apricot chicken kabab and a curry dish with rice. Mine was a chickpea and potato app that had a very strange chewy texture but good, standard Indian flavors, and the lamb chops that were under seasoned.
The staff was almost too attentive, which I normally wouldn’t mind but as we were on a date it was mildly irritating, because they kept interrupting our conversation to ask how things were. They also seemed pretty upset that I didn’t finish either of my dishes, both times when they came for our plates they asked me pointedly why I didn’t finish it and if I liked it.
I had high hopes for this place because all the reviews were five stars, but I just think it was average. I think I’ll stick with Seva for Indian food going forward.

This is a modern interpretation of Indian cuisine with vibrant food! Full disclosure: I am not a fan of how they have their menu set up. It is a price fixe: you cannot just walk in and order an entrée and leave. You pick an appetizer, entrée, and are served a sampler platter of desserts. The price fixe is $ 33, so not cheap by any means. While you also have the full menu to pick from, it is a bit constraining/​daunting that you have to commit to a 3-​course meal. Based on the structure of the service and menu, I am giving this restaurant 4 stars. However, on to the food!
I ordered the Manchurian cauliflower for the appetizer. This was BY FAR the favorite and most surprising at the table. The cauliflower was crisp, which I was surprised by since it was coated in sticky, scrumptious chili sauce. Absolute perfection. I had the goat curry for my entrée. The goat was tender and moist. I could have definitely had a bigger portion, however with the rice and naan offered, the serving size sufficed.

My friends and I came here to celebrate a Birthday and it was divine. The atmosphere was relaxing and beautiful; perfect for dates. The staff was super attentive and the owner Sonny Solomon made us all feel like VIP. Gold stars for the Diya cocktail the Salmon & crab croquettes and the Lamb Chops. Everyone wants to come again and spread the word. Excellent addition to Astoria.

All of the flavors of great Indian food in a modern and refined setting. Really good! I will definitely come back.

The service, décor and food (especially the food — hands down the best Indian in Astoria) are all first-​rate. The mandatory prix fixe, however, is a bit of a bummer. At $ 33, the three-​course meal is a good value, but sometimes you just don’t want a big dinner. Or dessert. It is somewhat less of a deal if you are a vegetarian; your pumpkin dish, while delicious, costs the same as another diner’s lamb. I don’t think it is a viable business model so I look forward to a switch to a la carte or small plates.

A beautifully delicious restaurant serving contemporary, seasonal, Indian cuisine.
Dishes on the menu that embrace the heartier winter fare include Rogan josh (lambshank prepared with kashmiri chili, ginger, and garlic) and Shalgam Goat Curry (a savory root vegetable stew).
Presently, Kurry Qulture offers a $ 33 prix fixe, which includes soup, two entrees, rice, naan, and dessert.
A cloud of homemade puri arrives with a peppery mound of minced pumpkin, while salmon and crab croquettes are served with a pickled green chili aioli.
One of the most exceptional dishes I tasted this past year was the Manchurian Cauliflower at Kurry Qulture. Crispy coated florets are tossed in a chili tomato glaze, then sprinkled with chives. Portions are more than adequate to share with the table, but trust me, this is one you’ll not want to split with anyone.
Chicken kebobs are delicately seasoned with fennel, cardamon, coriander seeds, and served with a sweet apricot chutney. The aforementioned Rogan josh quite literally falls from the bone as you lift it from a pool of one of the richest, most delectable sauces to ever dress a lamb shank.
The cocktail menu comes from the whimsical mastery of Bo Dhale, and reads like an ode to Astoria. Drinks range from the Thirstiest Avenue to Astoria of My Life. The day we stopped by, Dhale was mixing a homemade chili pineapple syrup which he adds to Mexcal in the Hex-​Mex.
Kurry Qulture is housed in a stunning setting with contemporary Indian photography and furniture designed by the owner. A back patio features a traditional Indian wishing tree, where colorful strings of wishes are knotted to the branches.
It is a restaurant that offers a fresh take on a cuisine not often enjoyed in a seasonal rotation. But with Astoria in mind, the price point reflects the neighborhood.
For a delicious surprise in a warm setting that is refreshingly easy on the wallet, definitely stop by and check them out.

I have never reviewed any Indian restaurant in my life but hats off to this new place Kurry Qulture!
What a wonderful experience from ambience to food to customer service and the drinks, everything was simply excellent and the staff was super nice!
Although I loved pretty much everything we ordered but my favorite was palak paneer and like many others, the Manchurian cauliflower :)
I have been to so many ‘so-​called’ upscale Indian restaurants in New York City but have never been impressed by the quality of food, drinks and service all in one place.
I would certainly recommend this place to everyone who enjoys quality food in a nice/​relaxing atmosphere.
By far the best Indian restaurant in New York City. Hence 5 stars!

Husband and I came here for his birthday, and we couldn’t have been more pleased. The owner and staff go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. A place of this caliber could easily charge $ 60++ for its prix-​fixe menu if it was in the city. We ordered the manchurian cauliflower, lamb stuffed tandoori chicken, lamb chops, and a south indian chicken curry dish that was fantastic. We also ordered a side of the chicken makhani (butter chicken) which was one of the best we’ve had — and a steal for $ 8. Cocktails were such a nice treat as well. Can’t wait to come back !

Met some friends there after work. Good service and amazing food. The place looks like a fine dining restaurant but the prices were very reasonable for the quality of food and drinks we got.
Highly recommend the Manchurian Cauliflower.

So before reading this, just note that this is only my 2^nd Indian food experience.
3.5 stars.
Overall I thought the food was good. I ordered the salmon and crab croquettes and the chicken curry entrée. The croquettes were fantastic although a small portion. The cauliflower (ordered by my boyfriend) was quite great as well. Very unique flavors colliding to form something unusual yet tasty.
The entrée of chicken curry was mediocre at best. I’ve had better at Thai restaurants and even my own kitchen for that matter. Not spicy enough. I mean come on, I thought this was supposed to be Indian food! I expected more spice. More bang. More fire in my mouth. The only thing that was perfect about the entrée was the rice (not hard to do). The scallop entrée was superb. Extremely flavorful and filling.
Overall it wasn’t bad but definitely wasn’t worth $ 33 each. Ended up with an $ 84 bill (after tip) and that included no alcohol. I would have preferred to go to a steakhouse and spend $ 120 and have plenty of food to take home for the next day. If you’re up for something pricey then check it out. Otherwise go elsewhere.
Staff was very nice and service was great.

Tried this last night — great space and great concept! LOVED the Manchurian Cauliflower and the soup. Desserts were also interesting, I liked that the trio was not overly sweet.
The menu is Prix Fixe only ($ 33) so that plus a cocktail makes it a little more expensive than my typical Astoria meal out.

Excellent… both the food and the friendly and attentive service. The cocktails, especially the Hex Mex, were great. As was the naan. I had the cauliflower and spicy scallops, and loved both. Sampled the lentils and pea soup. Everything was fresh and flavorful. I enjoyed the desserts, particularly the rice pudding.
This is a new ‘go to’ spot for me in Astoria, looking forward to going back. Oh, and I loved the music as well!

Great wine selection, pleasant ambiance, and efficient service. Very friendly staff and very helpful.
3 course pre fix dinner for $ 33 has mouth watering dishes for you to choose from. Would rate this a 5 star fine dining Restaurant and would recommend this to my family and friends.

It’s about time Astoria has a restaurant like this. If you’re into food and appreciate perfectly paired cocktails/​wines then check out Kurry Qulture. This is definitely a step up from all the other restaurants in the area. It’s for the chic and sexy who work hard and play hard.
Fantastic seasonal prix fixe menu! I love Indian cuisine, but this menu really opened me up to the variety of beautiful ingredients of this vast culture. I started with the lamb stuffed tandoori chicken and absolutely loved the kori gassi. Certainly a first for me to try Indian with this level of quality; and they were beautifully plated.
Tough choice because $ 33 for a 3 course meal with such high quality dishes, I wanted to try samples of everything. Next time. We will be back. My friends already know I love cocktails but they’ve got to try the Hex Mex (mezcal and homemade chili pineapple syrup). Wow!

Had dinner at Kurry Qulture tonight and it was delicious from drinks to dessert. It’s apparent from the décor and menu how much thought was put into this restaurant. The menu is price fix — $ 33 for a good sized appetizer, a hearty entrée, and a trio of petite desserts.
I started with the Kurry Flavor (I think) cocktail. Very refreshing. My second cocktail with dinner was the Hex Mex — delicious and just the right amount of heat. The food was excellent too. My recommendations: the creamy lentil side dish is like crack; the cauliflower is to die for — I just wish I’d ordered it myself so that I could’ve eaten more than one piece; the sweet potato appetizer was a great balance of sweet and spice; the naan; the rogan josh. The menu is going to be seasonal, so I’m excited to see what they do in the spring.
Get the Manchurian Cauliflower. You will not regret it.