Kanyakumari

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20 E 17th St
New York, NY 10003

Kanyakumari, a vibrant restaurant in New York City, showcases the rich culinary traditions of Southern India, specifically the Tamil community, under the guidance of renowned restaurateur Salil Mehta and chef Dipesh Shinde. Following his success with other acclaimed establishments, Mehta's latest venture features an array of spice-forward dishes that highlight the coastal flavors of the Indian subcontinent.

The menu includes delicacies such as kochi vegetable stew, crab masala fry, and lacy nir dosa crepes, all designed to evoke the essence of Southern India's dynamic food culture. With a focus on utilizing fresh ingredients and authentic preparation methods, Kanyakumari aims to create memorable dining experiences that celebrate the history and diversity of Indian cuisine.

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4.5175 reviews
Azuma A.
9/25/2025

Yummy food. The fried chicken and pumpkin was to die for! Packed so might be worth it to get a reservation

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Wesley A.
10/3/2025

As an Indian, I can confidently say that Kanyakumari is hands down one of the best Indian restaurants in NYC. The food is simply outstanding. The Malabar appetizer was easily the highlight to...

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Neha S.
10/17/2025

I tried the Mumbai and it was pretty filling for an app - the flavors were great, bread was toasted well too! The interior was a bit toasty! Very busy as well and overall had a cozy vibe. Staff...

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Matt L.
10/14/2025

Go for the appetizers. Those starters were consistently great. Must get: vada pav, the idli (never had it in this form where it's chopped and seemingly pan fried with some spicy sauce but this...

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Melissa H.
10/11/2025

My favorite dishes were the beef and the chicken curry. The fried chicken reminded me of popcorn chicken (my partner disagrees.) For the price, I was a bit disappointed by the experience when we...

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