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The Best of New York City's Vegetarian Restuarants

Thali

A sparse, tiny gem of a vegetarian-Indian restaurant in which diners don't even have to look at a menu.

Food

(7)

Ambience

(7)

Service

(7)

Value

(7)

The Scene

Cool breezes carry the warm smell of curry, and the sound of sitars cascades from above in a space that's barely wider than an alley. The design is spare--the fewer than 30 seats are always at a premium. The service is extremely deferential--diners are greeted with a polite bow as they enter from Greenwich Avenue.

The Food

During lunch, $6 earns you a thali (or "plate") of fiery small portions, each of which is separated into a small steel bowl. An earthy mix of tender potatoes, peas and carrots is excellent, as is a lentil soup. The mango lassi--a cooling yogurt-based drink--is not to be missed.

28 Greenwich Ave
New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 367-7411