Begun Bhaja
$14.00Traditional Bengali pan-fried eggplant discs seasoned with turmeric and spices, crisp on the outside and tender inside.
PLAZA behind the building, 1185 6th Ave, New York, NY 10036
(212) 575-2525
Traditional Bengali pan-fried eggplant discs seasoned with turmeric and spices, crisp on the outside and tender inside.
Tender baby potatoes slow-cooked in a rich, spiced tomato and mustard gravy infused with roasted cumin and Bengali garam masala.
Shredded tender chicken simmered in a velvety egg, onion, and cashew gravy, finished with mustard oil and aromatic spices.
Crispy breadcrumb-crusted fish fillets marinated in mustard paste and green chilies, served with authentic kasundi mustard sauce.
Fresh fish fillets coated in a rich mustard and poppy seed paste, wrapped in banana leaves and gently steamed to perfection.
Fragrant chana dal tempered with fried coconut, cumin seeds, ginger, and ghee, subtly sweetened for an authentic Kolkata flavor.
Succulent prawns cooked inside a tender green coconut with mustard, coconut milk cream, and green chilies.
Boiled eggs encased in a spiced potato and minced meat mixture, rolled in breadcrumbs and deep-fried until crisp.
Pan-seared hard-boiled eggs and tender potatoes cooked in a light onion, ginger, garlic, and tomato curry.
Aromatic Gobindobhog rice tossed with pure clarified butter, roasted cashew nuts, raisins, and sweet warm spices.
Fragrant long-grain basmati rice dum-cooked with tender green jackfruit, potatoes, saffron, and traditional spices.
A comforting dish of roasted yellow lentils and basmati rice slow-cooked with ghee, ginger, and aromatic whole spices.
Iconic slow-cooked tender goat meat curry prepared in a rich, deeply browned onion, mustard oil, and spice gravy.
Deep-fried puffed unleavened bread made from fine wheat flour, crisp on the outside and soft within.
Spiced minced mutton croquettes mixed with herbs, crumb-coated, and fried to a deep crunch.
Kolkata street-style croquette filled with spiced grated beetroot, carrots, and peanuts in a crunchy breadcrumb crust.
A refreshing mix of chilled iced tea and sweet lemonade.
Crisp and bubbly sparkling club soda served over ice.
Classic ice-cold Coca-Cola.
Tangy blended cocktail of cranberry and orange juice over ice.
Tart and refreshing pure cranberry juice beverage.
Refreshing zero-calorie Diet Coke.
Fruity and bubbly orange-flavored soda.
Crisp, sweet, and tangy ginger ale beverage.
Freshly brewed house iced tea served over crushed ice.
Traditional savory Indian digestive drink flavored with roasted cumin, mint, black salt, and lemon.
Tangy and sweet digestive cooler made from wild mangosteen (kokum) fruit extract.
Traditional chilled yogurt smoothie, whipped smooth and creamy.
Popular Indian lemon-lime sparkling soft drink.
Sweet and thick nectar pressed from ripe tropical mangoes.
Chilled non-alcoholic beer with a smooth malt character.
Freshly squeezed Indian lemonade balanced with cumin, mint, and rock salt.
Freshly squeezed orange juice full of citrus flavor.
Traditional raw mango cooler spiced with roasted cumin and mint (Aam Panna).
Small glass of tangy green raw mango cooler (Aam Panna).
Large bottle of San Pellegrino sparkling natural mineral water.
Small bottle of San Pellegrino sparkling natural mineral water.
Creamy mocktail blend of pineapple juice and sweet coconut cream.
Sweet and tangy natural pineapple juice.
Crisp lemon-lime carbonated soft drink.
Iconic Indian cola with a bold, spicy herbal undertone.
Crisp bubbly tonic water with a subtle bitter quinine taste.
Freshly brewed zero-sugar iced tea.
Refreshing non-alcoholic cocktail with fresh lime juice, crushed mint leaves, and club soda.
Whole wheat layered flatbread infused with fragrant carom seeds and baked until crispy.
Whole wheat unleavened bread baked in the clay oven with aromatic carom seeds.
Whole wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes, ginger, and fresh herbs.
Soft leavened tandoori bread stuffed with gooey molten cheese.
Soft naan bread packed with molten cheese, fresh garlic, and spicy green chilies.
Tandoori naan topped with chopped fresh garlic, spicy green chilies, and coriander butter.
Soft white flour flatbread topped with crushed green chilies and baked in a clay oven.
Classic white flour flatbread baked in the tandoor and brushed with garlic coriander butter.
Fluffy naan stuffed with creamy cheese and diced jalapenos for a spicy kick.
Multi-layered whole wheat flatbread flavored with crushed dried mint leaves and butter.
Traditional soft and fluffy white flour flatbread cooked in a clay oven.
Soft leavened bread filled with finely minced spiced onions and coriander.
Multi-layered, flaky whole wheat flatbread baked with butter in a tandoor.
Sweet leavened bread stuffed with crushed almonds, cashews, raisins, and dried coconut.
Ultra-thin, soft handkerchief bread hand-tossed and cooked on an inverted wok.
Tandoori naan infused with fragrant fresh rosemary leaves and garlic butter.
Whole wheat flatbread baked simply in a clay tandoor oven.
A chef's selection basket of assorted freshly baked Indian breads.
Tender chicken pieces pan-roasted in a thick, dark, and highly spiced onion-tomato reduction.
Tandoori chicken simmered in a silky, rich cream and tomato-butter sauce flavored with fenugreek.
South Indian style fiery chicken curry cooked with roasted coconut, black pepper, and curry leaves.
Boneless chicken simmered in a mild, velvety cashew, almond, and cream sauce with delicate spices.
Char-grilled chicken tikka morsels cooked in a creamy spiced tomato and onion sauce.
Chicken tenderloins marinated with royal saffron and mild spices, cooked in a creamy gravy.
Chicken tossed with bell peppers, onions, and freshly crushed coriander seeds in a wok sauce.
Tender chicken cooked with slow-simmered spiced spinach puree and aromatic spices.
Crispy fried cauliflower florets tossed in a tangy ginger, garlic, and soy sauce glaze.
French-cut chicken wing lollipops marinated in spicy seasonings and fried crisp.
Wok-tossed battered chicken cubes with sliced bell peppers, green chilies, and soy sauce.
Crispy sliced lamb tossed with onions, green chilies, and dark soy garlic glaze.
Crispy paneer cubes tossed in a wok with green peppers, onions, and hot chili soy glaze.
Crispy potato wedges tossed with garlic, green chilies, and tangy chili glaze.
Crispy fried prawns tossed with diced bell peppers, green chilies, and scallions.
Crispy white fish fillets stir-fried with green chilies, garlic, and soy chili sauce.
Crispy tofu cubes stir-fried with bell peppers, hot chilies, and garlic sauce.
Crunchy fried noodles tossed with shredded vegetables and sweet-spicy Indo-Chinese sauce.
Crispy baby corn stir-fried in a fiery, garlic-infused spicy soy reduction.
Crispy fish tossed with crushed black peppercorns, sea salt, garlic, and green chilies.
Crispy shredded lamb tossed in a sweet and spicy plum-chili sauce with sesame seeds.
Crispy julienned vegetables fried crisp and tossed in a sweet-tangy spicy glaze.
Crispy fried chicken balls tossed in a rich ginger, garlic, and scallion Manchurian sauce.
Crispy vegetable dumplings stir-fried in garlic, soy sauce, and scallion reduction.
Paneer cubes tossed in a fiery red garlic-chili paste with peppers and onions.
Potato wedges fried crisp and sauteed in a hot garlic chili paste.
Crispy battered prawns fried and seasoned with sea salt, cracked black pepper, and garlic.
Crispy vegetable bites seasoned with sea salt, crushed black pepper, and scallions.
Chicken pieces wok-tossed in spicy Schezwan chili paste and bell peppers.
Paneer cubes sautéed in fiery red Schezwan sauce with peppers and celery.
Crispy potato fingers tossed in spicy Schezwan sauce and garlic.
Plump prawns wok-tossed in a hot, tangy Schezwan chili paste.
Crispy tofu blocks tossed with fiery Schezwan pepper sauce and green onions.
Aromatic fried rice cooked with burnt coriander, soy sauce, garlic, and fresh herbs.
Wok-fried jasmine rice with tender diced chicken, eggs, and shredded spring vegetables.
Spicy wok-fried rice with chicken, eggs, and fiery Schezwan red pepper paste.
Fluffy fried rice tossed with scrambled egg bits, chopped green scallions, and soy sauce.
Classic fried rice wok-tossed with succulent shrimp, eggs, and crunchy vegetables.
Spicy Schezwan fried rice loaded with paneer cubes, vegetables, and hot chili paste.
Traditional wok-fried rice mixed with diced carrots, peas, cabbage, and scallions.
Spicy fried rice wok-tossed with fresh vegetables and hot Schezwan sauce.
Crispy fried noodles topped with shredded chicken and mixed vegetables in a thick gravy.
Crispy golden noodle nest smothering in a rich shrimp and vegetable chop suey sauce.
Crispy fried noodles served with a colorful stir-fried vegetable gravy on top.
Soft, fried milk-solid dumplings soaked in warm cardamom and rose water sugar syrup.
Traditional Bengali sweet sweetened yogurt fermented in authentic earthenware.
Rich, warm dessert made from yellow split lentils simmered with ghee, milk, and nuts.
Soft cottage cheese patties soaked in chilled, saffron-infused cardamom milk sauce.
Crispy cauliflower florets simmered in a savory ginger, garlic, soy, and chili sauce.
Crispy potato wedges in a savory Indo-Chinese chili soy sauce with garlic and onions.
Paneer cubes simmered in a dark soy and spicy chili gravy with bell peppers.
Tender chicken morsels cooked in a rich, spicy dark soya chili sauce.
Tender white fish fillets simmered in a tangy chili dark soy gravy.
Tender lamb slices simmered in a spicy, garlic-infused soya sauce.
Plump prawns cooked in a dark soya chili sauce with diced green peppers.
Sliced chicken breast simmered in a savory, aromatic garlic sauce.
Juicy prawns cooked in a light, fragrant garlic-infused white sauce.
Tender chicken pieces cooked in a spicy, tangy hot garlic red chili sauce.
Fish fillets simmered in a bright red hot garlic chili gravy.
Succulent prawns simmered in a fiery, garlic-laden red chili gravy.
Crispy shredded lamb tossed with sweet and spicy sauce as a hearty main entree.
Chicken bites simmered in savory Manchurian sauce made with soy, garlic, and ginger.
White fish fillets cooked in rich ginger-garlic Manchurian gravy.
Crispy vegetable dumplings simmered in savory garlic-soy Manchurian gravy.
Paneer cubes sautéed in spicy red hot garlic gravy with diced onions and peppers.
Paneer cubes cooked in savory ginger, garlic, and soya Manchurian sauce.
Crispy potato wedges simmered in hot garlic chili reduction.
Juicy prawns simmered in savory ginger, garlic, and soya Manchurian sauce.
Shrimp simmered in dark, aromatic ginger-garlic Manchurian gravy.
Mixed garden vegetables tossed in a bright sweet and tangy pineapple sauce.
Crispy chicken bites tossed with peppers and pineapple in sweet and sour glaze.
Crispy fried fish cooked in classic sweet and tangy citrus glaze with pineapple.
Succulent prawns coated in a bright sweet and tangy sauce with vegetables.
Paneer cubes cooked in spicy Schezwan chili paste gravy.
Chicken pieces cooked in fiery hot Szechuan chili pepper sauce.
Fish fillets simmered in fiery red Schezwan pepper gravy.
Plump prawns simmered in fiery Szechuan chili pepper gravy.
Soft tofu cubes simmered in spicy Schezwan red pepper gravy.
Fried vegetable dumplings cooked in fiery red hot garlic gravy.
Kolkata style platter featuring grilled spiced lamb kabab, saffron rice, butter, and fried egg.
Chicken pieces marinated in fiery red spices and yogurt, char-grilled in the tandoor.
Chicken skewers marinated in cream, cheese, green cardamom, and light spices, grilled tender.
Fish fillets marinated in tandoori spices and carom seeds, roasted over charcoal.
Jumbo prawns marinated in rich royal spices and cream, char-broiled in the tandoor.
Cottage cheese cubes marinated in yogurt and tikka spices, grilled with peppers and onions.
Whole Cornish game hen marinated in tandoori spices and yogurt, roasted to juicy perfection.
Tender lamb chops marinated in ginger, garlic, yogurt, and spices, char-grilled.
Freshly baked kulcha bread filled with rich butter chicken filling.
Succulent chicken breast pieces marinated with garlic, herbs, and cream, grilled in tandoor.
Chicken skewers marinated in fresh mint, coriander, green chili, and yogurt paste.
Chicken kababs marinated in crushed black pepper, cream, and yogurt paste.
Minced spiced chicken skewered and roasted over tandoori coals.
Crunchy puffed rice chaat tossed with sweet corn, ripe mango cubes, chutneys, and herbs.
Soft kulcha flatbread stuffed with herbs and rich cream cheese.
Kolkata street food snack of puffed rice tossed with mustard oil, peanuts, and green chilies.
Finely ground lamb mixed with fresh herbs and spices, skewered and grilled in tandoor.
Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a garlic-infused sweet and spicy chili sauce.
Kulcha bread stuffed with spiced cottage cheese and cilantro.
Crispy hollow puri shells filled with spiced potato-chickpea mixture and spicy mint water.
Crispy pastry pyramids stuffed with spiced potatoes and green peas.
Order of five golden fried vegetable samosas served with dipping chutneys.
Crushed samosas topped with spiced chickpeas, sweet yogurt, tamarind chutney, and sev.
Pan-seared shrimp cooked in fiery South Indian Chettinad spices and curry leaves.
Baby potatoes marinated in tandoori spices and yogurt, roasted over coals.
Broccoli florets marinated in creamy cheese and mild tandoori spices, char-grilled.
Goat meat slow-cooked with spices in a rich onion and tomato reduction.
Grilled lamb chops simmered in a thick, rich masala sauce.
Classic Kashmiri curry of tender lamb braised in a gravy flavored with alkanet root and fennel.
Tender lamb cooked in a rich, flavorful spinach and mustard greens puree.
Boneless lamb simmered in a rich, creamy cashew, almond, and saffron gravy.
Complete takeout meal featuring your choice of entree, dal, rice, naan, and salad.
Prix-fixe lunch special including non-vegetarian entree, side dish, basmati rice, and naan.
Curated lunch box featuring chicken or lamb curry, saffron rice, and fresh bread to go.
Prix-fixe lunch special including vegetarian entree, dal, basmati rice, and fresh naan.
Convenient vegetarian takeout box packed with vegetable curry, rice, dal, and naan.
Stir-fried noodles with plump shrimp, fresh garlic, green chilies, and soy sauce.
Indo-Chinese noodles stir-fried with shredded chicken, garlic, and hot chili paste.
Stir-fried soft noodles tossed with chicken breast strips, cabbage, and bell peppers.
Stir-fried noodles cooked with shrimp, crisp vegetables, and light soy seasoning.
Stir-fried soft noodles mixed with shredded crisp vegetables and light soy sauce.
Kolkata style Hakka noodles stir-fried with chicken, egg, and mixed vegetables.
Hakka style stir-fried noodles cooked with juicy shrimp and crisp vegetables.
Classic Hakka noodles tossed with shredded cabbage, bell peppers, carrots, and onions.
Spicy noodles tossed with chicken and fiery Schezwan chili garlic sauce.
Spicy wok-fried noodles with prawns cooked in fiery Schezwan chili paste.
Spicy noodles stir-fried with mixed vegetables and spicy Schezwan sauce.
Indo-Chinese style noodles stir-fried with fresh garlic, chilies, and vegetables.
Aromatic basmati rice layered with marinated chicken, saffron, herbs, and dum-cooked.
Fragrant basmati rice dum-cooked with spiced tender goat meat, saffron, and whole herbs.
Steamed basmati rice tempered with roasted cumin seeds and ghee.
Tender lamb chunks cooked with fragrant basmati rice, mint, saffron, and spices.
Basmati rice seasoned with fresh lemon juice, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and peanuts.
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with sweet green peas and warm gentle spices.
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with juicy shrimp, saffron, herbs, and biryani spices.
Steamed long-grain white basmati rice.
Basmati rice dum-cooked with garden vegetables, saffron, mint, and spices.
Refreshing Indian salad of diced cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, lemon juice, and cilantro.
Diced onion, cucumber, and tomato salad dressed with sharp Bengali kasundi mustard.
Sweet and tangy preserve made from ripe mangoes, sugar, and mild spices.
Crispy lentil cracker topped with chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and chaat masala.
Side platter of sliced red onions, hot green chilies, and fresh lemon wedges.
Crisp roasted lentil wafers served as a crunchy accompaniment.
Traditional Indian spicy and tangy mixed mango and lime pickle.
Chilled yogurt condiment mixed with grated cucumber, roasted cumin, and herbs.
Succulent shrimp cooked in a thick, spiced tomato and onion reduction gravy.
South Indian fish curry cooked in coconut milk, tamarind, and aromatic curry leaves.
White fish fillets simmered in a spiced onion, tomato, ginger, and garlic curry.
Plump shrimp cooked with smooth spiced spinach puree and fragrant spices.
Spicy and sour soup with shredded chicken, mushrooms, tofu, and bamboo shoots.
Tangy and spicy broth loaded with finely chopped vegetables and tofu.
Light, refreshing clear broth infused with lemon juice, coriander, and tender chicken.
Zesty clear vegetable broth flavored with fresh coriander and lemon juice.
Spicy dark garlic-soy soup with chicken, topped with crispy fried noodles.
Popular Indo-Chinese garlic vegetable soup served with crunchy fried noodles.
Creamy sweet corn soup studded with tender chicken bites and egg drop ribbons.
Comforting creamy soup filled with sweet corn kernels and finely diced vegetables.
Potatoes and cauliflower florets cooked with pickling spices, ginger, and tomatoes.
Smoky fire-roasted eggplant mashed and cooked with green peas, onions, and tomatoes.
Tender okra stir-fried with onions, tomatoes, and aromatic Indian spices.
Tender chickpeas simmered in a tangy onion, tomato, and piquant chana masala gravy.
Chickpeas simmered in a spiced, smooth spinach puree gravy.
Whole black lentils and kidney beans slow-cooked overnight with butter and cream.
A blend of three lentils tempered with ghee, cumin seeds, garlic, and red chilies.
Paneer cubes cooked with bell peppers, onions, and freshly ground kadai spices.
Crispy fried thinly sliced okra seasoned with chat masala and red chili powder.
Fried potato and paneer dumplings simmered in a rich, creamy cashew-tomato sauce.
Soft paneer cubes and sweet green peas simmered in a spiced tomato-onion curry.
Fresh fenugreek leaves and green peas simmered in a mild rich cashew-cream sauce.
Assorted garden vegetables wok-cooked with freshly ground spices and herbs.
Paneer cubes simmered in a silky tomato, cream, and butter gravy with fenugreek.
Potatoes simmered in a flavorful spiced green spinach puree.
Cottage cheese cubes cooked in a thick, seasoned spinach gravy with cream.
Assorted vegetables simmered in a creamy, mild nut and coconut korma gravy.
Tucked away on an elevated skybridge plaza in Midtown Manhattan, Utsav NYC offers a refined culinary journey spanning regional Bengali classics, tandoori specialties, and Kolkata-style Indo-Chinese fusion. Spanning two levels with a lounge bar on the first floor and a spacious, glass-enclosed dining room above, the restaurant blends traditional dark-wood carvings and soft candlelight with views of 6th Avenue's bustling plaza.
Reaching Utsav is an experience in itself—diners ascend to a second-floor pedestrian bridge suspended between two Midtown towers. Inside, the ambient lighting, ornate floral accents, and plush seating create an inviting environment suitable for corporate lunches, family gatherings, and intimate dinners alike. Despite its central location near Times Square, the space maintains a relaxed, serene acoustic rhythm.
The culinary program shines brightest through its regional Bengali curations and traditional tandoori craft, backed by authentic technique and 100% Halal-certified meats:
Dinner entrees generally range from $20 to $38, with premium seafood reaching up to $48, reflecting Midtown pricing paired with generous portion sizes. Budget-conscious diners and local professionals can take advantage of robust weekday lunch specials ($26.95) and portable takeout boxes starting at $16.00. Plant-based and gluten-sensitive guests will find extensive menu labels, while weekend visitors should not miss the coveted Bengali Thali platter.
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Yes, all chicken, lamb, and goat meats served at Utsav NYC are 100% Halal-certified, making it a popular dining destination for those seeking authentic Halal Indian cuisine in Midtown Manhattan.
The Bengali Thali is a multi-course regional feast featuring traditional Kolkata delicacies like Luchi, Cholar Dal, Kosha Mangsho, Bhetki Macher Paturi, Daab Chingri, and Mishti Doi. It is offered exclusively on weekends and during major festival celebrations like Poila Boisakh.
Utsav NYC offers a wide array of naturally gluten-free curries, biryanis, and tandoori grills (including Daab Chingri and Lamb Seekh Kabab). Vegetarian choices are abundant, ranging from classic Dal Makhani and Malai Kofta to plant-based Indo-Chinese dishes like Cauliflower Manchurian Dry.
Honoring Kolkata's famous Chinese heritage, Utsav NYC serves dedicated wok-tossed dishes such as Hakka Noodles, Chili Chicken Dry, Burnt Coriander Fried Rice, and Manchurian Vegetable Gravy.
Utsav NYC provides complete prix-fixe lunch specials for $26.95 (vegetarian or non-vegetarian) served with dal, basmati rice, naan, and salad. They also offer quick 'To Go' lunch boxes ranging from $16.00 to $34.00 for takeout.
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