Basera Indian Bistro

Name: Basera Indian Bistro
Address: 745 9th Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10019
Telephone: (212) 757-9787
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.9

3.9

348 Reviews

$30 and under

Indian

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Whether you are going to have a business lunch, romantic candlelight dinner or just a drink after a busy day, Basera Indian Bistro will always meet your needs.
This family owned and operated opened it’s doors in 2008 and has since become a staple for the tourists and locals.
Basera serves Traditional northern Indian cuisine. This menu has great tantalizing appetizers like Shrimp Balchao, two jumbo shrimp bathed in a coconut and mustard seed sauce.As well as an array of entrees like beef curry, the lamb Jalfrezi, the Paneer sag, or the seafood grill plate!
The dining room is open for parties and meetings, as well as people just stopping by for a wonderful meal. Everyone that walk into the door is treated as family and ensure they receive the best costumer service.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Monday - Friday: Lunch: 11:30pm - 3:00pm, Dinner: 5:00pm - 12:00am( kitchen ) Saturday - Sunday: Lunch: 1:00pm - 4pm; Dinner: 4:00pm - 12:00am( kitchen ) I Bar is open until 2am Everyday Happy Hour - Beer $5 , Wine $6 and all cocktails 1/2 Price. Monday-Friday 5pm-8pm and Saturday-Sunday 2pm-7pm.
Phone number
(212) 757-9787
Website
http://baserany.com/home
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We can cater appetizers, curries, naans, or tandoori items as well. There are packages for groups orders for holiday parties or office get togethers. All dishes made by our head chef have six different spices levels to welcome all pallets. We provide three different tray sizes so we are able to customize to your needs and wants. You have the option for delivery or to stop by us and pick it up as well.
Private party facilities
A place where you expect a traditional indian meal in a modern NYC atmosphere. We have full bar with a few tv's and the best Mango Lassi ninth ave has to offer. Whether you are looking for a casual Indian dining experience for a few or for a large party, we invite you to celebrate your special event at Basera Bistro. We provide you with the perfect dining experience to enjoy a blend of authentic Indian cuisine in the relaxed, casual atmosphere.
Private party contact
Raj Kumar: (844) 425-5680

Location
745 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Cross street
Between 50th and 51st Streets
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
C & E trains to 50th Street
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Tikka Masala
simmered in a creamy tomato sauce with fenugreek
Korma
a mild Kashmir special prepared in garlic and onion curry with a hint of almond sauce
Coconut
onion curry cooked with coconut powder
Saag
marinated in yogurt, spices & herbs cooked in fresh spinach puree
Jalferzi
tomato curry cooked with peppers, onions and mixed veggies
Vindaloo
spicy goa curry of Portuguese origin, made with garlic, vinegar & chili
Rogan Josh
braised meat cooked in aromatic curry
Chettinad
cooked in black pepper, curry leaf & red chili sauce
Malabar
a mild delicacy of northern Kerala with turmeric, curry leaves & coconut milk

What 348 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9

3.9 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
3.8Service
3.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

348 Reviews

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BrooklynMickey
New York Area
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent service and food is reasonably priced. Enjoy coming here each and every time.
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minnesota
Naples
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience4
food was so good! and portions were large. Next time I will do #3 on spicy level; #4 that I ordered was a little too spicy for me even though I do love spicy. I still enjoyed my spicy dinner but ate lots of rice and drank lots of water.
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Bigdaddy
Denver
171 reviews
vip
4.0
171 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
fun place--very tasty food with good variety on the menu. Liked the fish tikka and the grilled vegetables. Will go back. Funny bar scene too.
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lsw86009
Los Angeles
13 reviews
vip
1.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
AVOID I had lunch at Basera Bistro. Things started off fine. I opted for the a la carte menu and enjoyed the samosas. The next two courses, dal and tandoori, were not good. The dal was soupy and not tasty. The tandoori was tough; overcooked, requiring chewing and chewing and chewing. What was that about? Was it the prior night's food reheated? During my lunch, the restaurant seated a family (a dad and 3 kids). Only the dad was ordering from Basera. He had purchased takeout pizzas from another restaurant in the neighborhood and brought the pizzas in for them to eat. The kids played videos on their phones, without ear buds, on LOUD, throughout their meals. This was disruptive and ruined anything I might have enjoyed about my dining experience. The next day, I stopped in between 3-4 in the afternoon to pick up in the afternoon to pick up my credit card, which the server had failed to return to me. It was a shocking sight: all of the banquettes were filled with sleeping workers. So, when you dine at Basera Bistro, and sit on one of those banquettes, picture staff members sleeping where you are sitting; truly an appetizing picture. As a footnote: the restaurant called Amex and told them my card was lost, causing it to be canceled, rather than using my contact info, available through Opentable. Thanks a lot, Basera Bistro. This is a major hassle. I stay in midtown frequently. I will never return to this restaurant. I would suggest, if you are considering this restaurant, you think again.
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JenniferN
New York Area
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my grandmother's first night ever in NYC, and they made it amazing. If you haven't tried this place yet, you should.
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Nina
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2018
overall4food3service4ambience3
Food was good. Drinks were ok. Not blown away, but definitely yummy Indian food. Typical entree and Naan sizes (though a bit more expensive Naan for what you get compared to other places...). The cocktails could definitely use some updates. Very nice staff!
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livetoeat
St. Louis
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience4
We went there for lunch while visiting NYC. The waitress/ Hostess was very friendly, efficient and fun. The menu offered many preparations for vegetarian and the usual protein options and everything was delicious.
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BrooklynMickey
New York Area
50 reviews
vip
4.0
50 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food, staff, and service was OUTSTANDING!!! My go to spot when I'm in the neighborhood and want some Indian food...the variety is plentiful as well.
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Disappointed
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
All around good place.
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ChuckS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience3
Looking for a late-night (post theatre) restaurant, I looked on Trip Advisor and this restaurant jumped out. The modest environment was clean and the service was very attentive. Our waitress what charming and very friendly which we enjoyed. The food was really quite good - we loved the garlic filled naan, especially. I like things really spicy and requested hot which came out more moderate but, that was OK given that I was happy with the balance of the experience. Portions were moderate and very good price point. We were all pleased with our meals and was a perfect place for a late night bite.
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katmann161
New York Area
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience2
Great food, great service. Usually I go to their sister restaurant up near me in the UWS called Indigo. If you are craving good Indian food and in the area, I recommend this place
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KrisM
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great little find! Loved it and great price for NYC!
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Kim831
New York Area
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the mixed grill and the fish tank. The mixed grilled chicken and lamb were a little dry however still flavorful. The shrimp portion although few was perfect. The fish Tikka was delicious also. Watch out for the first level spicy because it is. Your mouth will be burning but you won't want to stop because it tastes so good. For drinks we had the mango lassi and the chai martini which were equally delicious. Great happy hour selection too. The service was on point as well so we can't wait to go back. Support this restaurant.
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KiraK
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience3
Good Indian food that satisfies the craving. Servers are very friendly. Recommend going for happy hour because they have great deals then!
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Rick
New York Area
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience4
Good food, just what I was looking for. I look forward to going back during lunch hours to take advantage of the specials. The shrimp dish really looked very good.
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ParkerS
San Francisco
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience4
excellent food. well worth the money spent. Nothing is overly expensive, so you get plenty of dishes to share. They get your groups but they are in and out working minutes. they seriously inhale their food and leave. the staff is attentive and are willing to please
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Suzy
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience3
Lively atmosphere, good food!
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Elfields
New York Area
131 reviews
4.0
131 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience3
Really good Indian food. I enjoyed this place, and wish I had come sooner. Service was good. Great happy hour that runs late. Food was solid. Favorite part were the chutneys. Shrimp was a little salty, but very good.
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KarenN330
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful find, loved the space, location, happy hour prices 5-9!
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DavidM
Richmond
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
There were eight of us visiting NYC from out of town. We were having fun and were maybe a bit rowdy but our server got into the spirit of the occasion and took good care of us. We had a number of dishes and enjoyed them all.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food is delicious and very reasonable
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NicolaL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience3
Really quick service from good staff. Starter portions were huge. Lovely food. Got a little noisier when more people came into bar.
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FleurB
London
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience3
Reasonable curry for a reasonable price (for NY). We do like a good curry so tried this one based on Trip Advisor Reviews. Food was hot and ok. Unfortunately we have had better curries but good for a quick bite. The place feels like a converted pub and certainly a good place to socialise.
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NaiD
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience4
The food is very flavorful, and we enjoyed it very much. I highly recommend.
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DannyC
New York Area
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great experience. Service is very attentive. The curry flavors are on point. We even had a surprise belly dancing during dinner!!
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Astoriaeater
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience2
Vibe was a bit weird in this restaurant which was part dive bar, part Indian restaurant. Was surprised that a darts competition was taking place right next to our table. I wish the host would have seated us elsewhere if they knew this competition was going to take place. Food was good, but nothing special. I have no reason to recommend this restaurant, given all of the other options in this neighborhood.
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Charlene
New York Area
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2018
overall3food3service4ambience5
This pretheater dining experience was good. The menu is full ansd flexible and was tasty. The staff was attentive. if just a little aggressive. There were lots of interesting vegetarian options. It was good value.
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Donna
New York Area
65 reviews
vip
3.0
65 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience2
If you want reasonably priced food that is good but not by any means great, this is the place to go. The advantage is that they are relatively close to the theater district - and dinner can be acquired conveniently. Ambiance is ok - not special. I would say the restaurant is utilizarian. One last thing - they do have really reasonable prices on glasses of wine - They have a happy hour from 5pm to around 8pm with glasses of wine at half price.
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PickyFoodie
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2018
overall3food4service3ambience3
They forgot to bring a few of the items we ordered so it took a minute to track down the server but they did bring a big pitcher of water as requested and hat was great!
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BaBaD
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Stopped in for dinner after a show and was pleasantly greeted by bar tender, the place feels spacious, comfortable and clean. We had good food, the waiter was helpful with recommendations , and it was all very reasonably priced.
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NYCfoodieGurl
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2018
overall3food2service2ambience4
Drag Queen brunch on Sunday was fun! Food was meh. Only 5 or 6 brunch items to choose from and they were out of 2. Worst bloody mary I've ever had, but you're going there for the entertainment, not the food. Service was slow and not attentive as well (had to ask for water 3x).
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WalkerTX
Austin
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Welcomed by name and service and food was great
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Alleyeats
New York Area
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience3
This is a good pre-theater restaurant. The food is delicious and the value is great.
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PeterM
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2017
overall4food4service3ambience3
Good food and prompt service for a pre-show dinner. More casual atmosphere, and they were setting up a “paint night” next to us, so don’t imagine a fancy space. The flashing lights above the bar might give some a migraine. So, low key, good food, reasonably priced. Would consider again.
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Neil
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great friendly service and excellent tasting food. Look to go up a spice level if you are looking for something with a bit more heat however the standard spice level meal I had was spot on for flavor. The main dish portions are on the big side so watch out with those equally big starters. Bistro is definitely an accurate description with a great casual feel. Great bar eating area at front and great mix of seating options at the back. Good happy hour options if you like a refreshment or two.... We recommended it to friends who are visiting this week.
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Barry
New York Area
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2017
overall5food5service3ambience4
We were at Basera for a birthday. It also happened to be on a Saturday night near Halloween, so the place was decorated, much of the staff wore costumes and there was a festive atmosphere. The only downside was that the staff was a bit distracted and super-busy, so the service wasn't as quick as it might have been. BUT everyone was very nice, and the food was terrific. (We really loved the food.) The happy hour drinks were a lot of fun too. We have happy memories of a special dinner, and we will definitely go back.
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Amb1
Washington DC
94 reviews
vip
2.0
94 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2017
overall2food2service3ambience1
We were disappointed. We went for dinner after a show. Our fault , we didn’t do enough research. This was our last dinner in NYC before heading home. We wanted a top rate restaurant. It is a local very casual spot. Even has a dart board. The staff was friendly and did their best. I
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YesItsBruce
Greater Boston
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best Indian food I have found in Hell’s Kitchen. Unbelievably good food and great service. The owner is very visible checking in on all of his customers.
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KurtP
Washington DC
25 reviews
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2017
overall3food4service4ambience3
Good food. Enjoyed it.
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diamondi313
New York Area
37 reviews
vip
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2017
overall4food3service5ambience3
Very good service. Two of the three meals came out warm, not hot. Seemed to be a timing issue. Also the tandoori fish was very dry.
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Basera Indian Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 757-9787.

Basera Indian Bistro is rated 3.9 stars by 348 OpenTable diners.

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745 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

Cross street
Between 50th and 51st Streets
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Hours of operation
Monday - Friday: Lunch: 11:30pm - 3:00pm, Dinner: 5:00pm - 12:00am( kitchen ) Saturday - Sunday: Lunch: 1:00pm - 4pm; Dinner: 4:00pm - 12:00am( kitchen ) I Bar is open until 2am Everyday Happy Hour - Beer $5 , Wine $6 and all cocktails 1/2 Price. Monday-Friday 5pm-8pm and Saturday-Sunday 2pm-7pm.
Cuisines
Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
C & E trains to 50th Street
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://baserany.com/home
Phone number
(212) 757-9787
Catering
We can cater appetizers, curries, naans, or tandoori items as well. There are packages for groups orders for holiday parties or office get togethers. All dishes made by our head chef have six different spices levels to welcome all pallets. We provide three different tray sizes so we are able to customize to your needs and wants. You have the option for delivery or to stop by us and pick it up as well.
Private party facilities
A place where you expect a traditional indian meal in a modern NYC atmosphere. We have full bar with a few tv's and the best Mango Lassi ninth ave has to offer. Whether you are looking for a casual Indian dining experience for a few or for a large party, we invite you to celebrate your special event at Basera Bistro. We provide you with the perfect dining experience to enjoy a blend of authentic Indian cuisine in the relaxed, casual atmosphere.
Private party contact
Raj Kumar: (844) 425-5680

Basera Indian Bistro

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Additional information

Menu

Curry Specialties

Tikka Masala

Korma

Coconut

Saag

Jalferzi

Vindaloo

Rogan Josh

Chettinad

Malabar

What 348 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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